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The Linux terminal is well-known for its productivity tools for savvy users, but it also offers ways to be unproductive. You can do fun things as well as programming and shell scripting. You can play games in the terminal. One collection of games, BSD games, is borrowed from games that were popular on one of Linux's ancestors, BSD. These text-based games were originally developed in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Have you ever noticed how your phone just… doesn’t last like it used to? One day, it’s going strong, and the next, it’s dying before dinner—without warning, without explanation. If you’ve ever felt that frustration, you’re not alone. And until now, Android hasn’t given users a reliable way to check what’s going on under the hood.

Instagram’s profile grid is more than just a gallery—it's your personal billboard, first impression, and digital aesthetic all rolled into one. Whether you're a content creator, a small business, or just someone who enjoys curating a beautiful feed, how your posts appear in the grid can make or break your vibe.

Ever wanted a cheat code for writing Linux commands without consulting the manpages every time and understanding their usage? Well, there's a tool for that called cheat. Whether you need a quick refresher or want to get familiar with a new command, cheat is the tool to guide you.

There's a lot of thought that goes into owning a NAS. Which NAS do you choose? How much storage do you buy? But, there are also quite a few hidden costs to owning a NAS that you might never have considered.

If you run a Pi-Hole server, you probably, like me, have experienced downtime when updating or rebooting the server. To fix this, I started running two Pi-Hole instances. Here's how I did it, and how I keep them in sync, too.

Storage can be expensive for your NAS or server. You might only think of buying new drives for your servers, but what if I told you there was a different way? A better way. Here's how I save money when upgrading my NAS storage.

Are you considering dual booting Linux and Windows? Do you want to play it safe and avoid potential pitfalls before diving in? After a decade of breaking and fixing my multi-boot setups, I've compiled seven crucial truths that nobody tells you about dual booting.

Microsoft Edge, the Windows 11 default browser, has many tools and features that can easily go unnoticed as you surf the net. In this guide, I'll share six Microsoft Edge tips that improve my browsing experience and make my life easier.

Unlike Netflix and Prime Video, Apple TV+ rarely licenses third-party movies. While that means it doesn't have the same quantity as those other services, it still has plenty of quality original movies for you to enjoy.

If Spotify is focused on one thing, it's personalizing the music listening experience–for better or worse. The Spotify DJ is one of the coolest ways it does this, but it could be so, so much better.

Saturday Night Live’s "Jury Duty" sketch feels like what happens when the writers have too many absurd character ideas and decide to throw them all in one room. The result is a chaotic courtroom of misfits all trying (and failing) to dodge civic responsibility, much to the dismay of Ego Nwodim’s increasingly unamused judge.

SEE ALSO: ‘SNL’ roasts Trump admin’s Signal fail in group chat Cold Open

Host Mikey Madison and nearly the entire cast rotate through as over-the-top jury candidates, including a male feminist, a clocked bisexual who’s pro-mass incarceration, a prank-calling radio host who impersonates Jay-Z, and the return of Luigi Mangione —alongside a woman who wants to know if her nudes got to him.

Madison plays a "celebrity" juror claiming fame as "one of the people Caitlyn Jenner hit with her car." Shockingly, that excuse doesn’t fly.

There’s no real point to the sketch, and that’s kind of the point. It’s dumb, it’s chaotic, and the cast is clearly having a blast.

Saturday Night Live continued its love affair with hyper-specific game show parodies this week, handing host Mikey Madison the mic in a new sketch called "So Like…What Are We?"

SEE ALSO: ‘SNL’ roasts Trump admin’s Signal fail in group chat Cold Open

Madison plays Molly Wilson, a woman trying to define her relationship on national television. Her contestant: Jeremy (Hinge) or just Jeremy, played by Michael Longfellow, who says he's fresh out of a long-term relationship and very much not looking for anything serious.

"Oh, that's the wrong answer," quips Madison. "That'll be ten thousand dollars from your personal bank account."

In addition to grilling her contestant on the state of their relationship, Madison dives into the real red flags — like a string of texts past midnight looking for "link up" and that "daddy is hungry for butt."

Maybe staying single isn’t the worst idea after all.

If you're a big anime fan but haven't explored a lot of anime films beyond Studio Ghibli's string of movies, there are many anime movies spanning different genres that you might be missing out on.

In what feels like a sketch ripped straight from real life — because it basically is — Saturday Night Live took aim at the Trump administration’s latest digital blunder: accidentally adding The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a clandestine Signal group chat meant for war planning. Signalgate quickly became social media's favorite punchline and got the full SNL treatment this weekend.

SEE ALSO: 'The Daily Show' gleefully mocks Trump officials' scrambling Signal chat excuses

The Cold Open follows up on Signalgate, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (Andrew Dismukes) mistakenly adding a trio of high school girls to the secret thread. Cue host Mikey Madison, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman trying desperately to convince Hegseth—and later Marco Rubio and JD Vance—that they are not the intended recipients of updates on deep-cover FBI agents and plans to steal the pyramids of Giza.

Over four chaotic minutes, the girls beg to be removed as the clueless officials keep spilling national secrets like it’s a Discord server for teenage conspiracy theorists. And yes, they still let Goldberg in.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, March 30, 2025:

AcrossFour before E

• The answer is ABCD.

Stock market pessimist

• The answer is Bear.

Nick ___, college football great with seven national titles

• The answer is Saban.

Early word for many babies

• The answer is Mama.

Piece of marble

• The answer is Slab.

Down"Six-pack" found in this puzzle's circled letters

• The answer is Abs.

Smiles proudly

• The answer is Beams.

Shadowy group

• The answer is Cabal.

What messy people love

• The answer is Drama.

Snatch

• The answer is Nab.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, March 28, 2025:

AcrossLike crackers after the box is left open

• The answer is stale.

Targets of facial cleansers

• The answer is Pores.

Patronized, as a restaurant

• The answer is Ateat.

House occupied by a Presbyterian minister

• The answer is Manse.

Material that's an anagram of 1-Across and 4-Down

• The answer is Slate.

DownBombards with texts, say

• The answer is Spams.

The "z" in x + y = z

• The answer is Total.

Stadium's covered counterpart

• The answer is Arena.

Most's opposite

• The answer is Least.

Lauder in the beauty aisle

• The answer is Estee.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

TL;DR: Give your old PC a new lease on life with a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, now only $14.97 through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.  

Need a new laptop but don't have the budget to buy one? We've found the next best thing — updating your operating system. 

If you've got an old PC that could use an upgrade, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is now just $14.97, $175 off the usual price. But you'll want to act fast because this deal ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Check out what Windows 11 Pro has to offer

Curious what Windows 11 Pro brings to the table? This operating system really focuses on user convenience, so first up is a seamless interface that helps boost your productivity. 

If you primarily use your PC for work, you'll enjoy helpful features like improved voice typing, a more powerful search experience, and tools like snap layouts and seamless redocking that allow you to work faster and more efficiently. 

Virtual desktops let you easily toggle between desktop setups for different functions — so you can swap from your 9-to-5 setup to your gaming or personal desktop and switch gears easily. 

If you plan on using your PC for gaming, you'll appreciate DirectX 12 Ultimate. It provides phenomenal graphics, while Auto HDR enhances the game's color and contrast. And you can enjoy all this while experiencing faster load times and smoother gameplay. 

Windows 11 Pro also includes Copilot, an AI assistant powered by OpenAI. It's essentially like having ChatGPT on your desktop, minus the annoying subscription fees. 

Everyone will appreciate the improved security features, like biometrics login capabilities, smart app control, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses. 

Give your PC all these perks with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $14.97 (reg. $199) if you purchase before tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Note: System requirements include 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, an operating system of Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster. 

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TL;DR: This NanoPhone makes your normal smartphone look massive, and right now, it's on sale for $89.97 (reg. $199.99) through April 27 with no coupon needed.

Remember when phones actually fit in your pocket? That era was short-lived, but we sure miss it.

If you're looking for all the perks of a smartphone in a truly compact package, check out NanoPhone. It offers a truly pocket-sized experience, measuring at about the size of a credit card. And right now, you can score one for a shrunken price too — just $89.97, $110 off the usual price — until April 27. 

Shrink your smartphone for under $100

Trade in your clunky old smartphone for a NanoPhone. This tiny device packs all the perks of your iPhone or Android at a fraction of the size and price. 

Enjoy a clear and responsive touchscreen with a display reminiscent of an iPhone's, making browsing the web, crafting a text, or phoning a friend a breeze. 

An intuitive interface lets you access all your usual apps easily. And there's no extra data plan required — just pop in your SIM card, and it should work with your existing 4G carrier. From there, you can connect it to wireless headphones or a smartwatch with its Bluetooth connectivity. 

Despite its tiny size, the NanoPhone is still equipped with a sharp camera, perfect for capturing those on-the-go moments.

The smaller size doesn't mean you need to worry about a smaller battery — the NanoPhone will last throughout your day.

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TL;DR: Give your PC the gift of versatility with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $54.97 (reg. $219) through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Ready to rediscover your love of Microsoft Office apps? If you've been going without these handy tools, you may want to take advantage of the last few hours of this sale. A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows can be yours for only $49.97 now through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Let Microsoft Office Professional outfit your PC with old classics and new favorites

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 gives your PC access to eight Microsoft apps for less than $7 a piece. It includes tried-and-true staples like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as newer faves like Access, Teams, OneNote, and Publisher.

Wondering why you should pick this 2021 license? Don't be deterred by the older edition; it actually offers more perks than its successors.

You'll get lifetime access to these apps for a one-time low price in lieu of the present-day equivalent, Microsoft 365, which costs a monthly subscription. And the 2021 version also offers three more apps than the recent 2024 license. 

With Microsoft Office Professional 2021, you'll also enjoy the familiar interfaces you're used to, with no AI integrations or extra tech knowledge required. After installing the apps, you also have the benefit of working offline when needed since you don't need to rely on the cloud to get work done. 

Secure a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $54.97 (reg. $219) through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Note: This license requires PCs to have been updated to Windows 10 or 11 before purchase. 

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