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Have you seen the slew of new customizable 3D models that are on sites like MakerWorld lately? It's all thanks to a word you might never have heard of before — parametric. Parametric modeling has done more to improve the 3D printing world than almost anything else, and here's everything you need to know.

Netflix isn't always the first streaming service you think of scrolling through when you're in the mood for a world-hopping, alien-hunting, or even Earth-based sci-fi movie. But while a Tyler Perry dramedy and Puss in Boots currently dominate the top three, we're here to launch you out of your brain and into something good.

Most home NAS units are designed to stay powered on and available 24/7. After all, if you want to ensure a backup is made, the best way to do that is keep your backup solution available all the time.

On my personal computer, I do a lot of the things I care most about protecting. I use it for banking and shopping, and I keep personal documents on it that I wouldn't want exposed. Firefox is usually the browser I reach for when privacy matters, but for this machine I wanted something that went a little further.

Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it can expose more of your browsing than you'd expect. Android has a built-in feature called Private DNS that quietly encrypts one of the most revealing parts of your connection. Here's what it does, how to turn it on, and what else helps.

Windows doesn't need third-party utilities to take care of itself. With the right built-in tools and a bit of setup, a PC can check its own health, repair corrupted files, and even recover from a failed boot without much help from you.

3D prints can be brittle and weak, depending on which materials you use and how you choose to print them. But some prints are designed to be broken, either as part of their core functionality or in order to protect something else.

Despite Google’s many attempts, Android has never had a solid iMessage or FaceTime equivalent. 10 years ago, it made a big play with two apps named Allo and Duo. Only the latter survived into the 2020s, and video calling on Android has never really recovered.

Wi-Fi problems are a tricky thing, because they can be traced back to almost anything, and no amount of router tricks will help sometimes. Sometimes, Wi-Fi is just wonky, period.

It's been a loaded week of television thanks to the 2026 Primetime Emmys. One show on this list returns for its sixth season this week and recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. Paramount+ welcomes the return of a crime drama produced by Guy Ritchie.

Local LLMs have improved in leaps and bounds; some models are even capable enough to replace cloud models for many daily tasks. However, there is still a significant gap in some areas, especially if the task at hand requires knowing a lot or reasoning about a job for a long time.

I recently started using my phone without a case, and it's amazing, but I never realized how hot my Samsung Galaxy gets while charging. Every time I plug it in, things start to get toasty, so I rarely let it go to 100%. Surprisingly, switching to a better and newer USB-C cable completely fixed the problem, and I also turned off the fastest charging mode.

Many Linux commands we still use every day originated with Version 1 Unix, all the way back in 1971. Some still outperform their modern equivalents, either in pure processing speed or in other measures like availability and flexibility.

Cordless tools are just too convenient to ignore, and they’re getting better all the time. The only problem is that this convenience comes at a cost in terms of batteries that have a shelf life, despite their rechargeable nature.

A web page without any styling is like a blank canvas. The possibilities are endless, and it’s easy to waste time experimenting with different layouts, colors, and fonts. But the default browser styles are not ideal, so you need to put in the effort just to get started with a proper design.

That cheap SATA SSD you installed years ago may not actually be as slow as it feels. If you have been filling it almost to capacity, the problem may have less to do with its age than with how much space you’re leaving available.

Roku is taking a cue from the likes of Disney and YouTube by tying services together The streaming platform creator is now offering Premium Subscription bundles in the U.S. that pair two services at a discount, with a single bill.

Many streaming platforms have evolved over the years, especially since almost every studio wants a stake in the market. It began with YouTube, which offered free streaming of public videos, followed by Amazon Prime digital rentals, and then Netflix adding streaming movies and shows to its DVD rental service in 2007. Netflix was the first one I used, and I used it before anyone else created their own streaming platform. I enjoyed watching my favorite 90s movies alongside newer ones and a handful of TV shows. Once I started, I couldn’t let go. Mentally, I knew that entertainment was only a few clicks away whenever I wanted.

Apple just introduced its brand-new iPhone lineup, including the all-new iPhone Duo with its foldable form factor alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. So, as always, making sure your brand-new device stays protected is essential. ESR makes it possible to shield your phone from the bustle of daily life without sacrificing the device’s integrity or usefulness. Aside from cases and screen protectors, the brand’s new collection includes charging gear and more.

Excel has hundreds of functions, and I certainly don't know what all of them do. But every now and then, I find one that makes me wonder why I'd never come across it before. Here are seven that caught me by surprise.