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I was tired of paying for online storage to keep my Windows PC backed up, so I decided to figure out how to back it up to my NAS. Syncthing made that backup process easy, simple, and automatic.

The shift away from traditional TV to on-demand watching gives us more choice and control than ever. Yet it does feel like we've lost something. Having to constantly choose what to watch rather than something just being on isn't always ideal. But now I've found the solution. Coax is an app that takes my Plex library and makes it feel just like cable TV.

The Raspberry Pi lineup is mostly used for tinkering or self-hosting, but with a little bit of planning, it can also be a valuable productivity or security tool. Here are 5 ways to put a Raspberry Pi to use at home or in your backpack while you're on vacation.

Safety equipment is one thing that should never be compromised. Preventative measures can help keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide and fire dangers. Though unimaginable, such threats should be monitored. Thankfully, current technology can offer peace of mind.

I've been using the Linux shell for about 20 years. Although I found it powerful from the beginning, there are some things I wish I'd known when I first used it.

SAVE $4: As of April 14, the Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit has been marked down to $15.99 at Amazon. That's $4 off its list price of $19.99.

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If you've recently watched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and are looking for more from Nintendo's beloved plumber, it's worth checking out some of the Mario-themed Lego sets that are available to build. At the moment, some are even on sale, including the delightful Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit at Amazon.

As of April 14, this Lego Mario Kart Standard Kit is on sale for $15.99 at Amazon. Usually it's listed for $19.99, so this offer saves you a few extra dollars. Not to mention, it's also just cents away from its lowest-ever price of $15.95, so why not pick it up now?

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This Lego Mario Kart Standard Kit set is a smaller build, coming with just 174 pieces. These create the Standard Kart from Mario Kart, a little workstation, and it even comes with a fun Toad pit crew figure. That's not all, though: The car itself has some awesome extras, including a detachable super glider, rotating wheels for moving it around, and a launch function for firing off shells.

Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth found a lot of enjoyment in the shell-firing mechanic of these Mario Kart sets. In our Pocketworthy series, he wrote that these kits are, "small and simple enough that you can build them quickly with young kids, who will appreciate the turtle shell-firing mechanism as much as I did."

If you're hoping to pick up this Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit, don't miss out on this great deal at Amazon.

I haven't owned a desktop PC in years, having moved to gaming laptops that better fit my adult lifestyle where I don't want to spend my gaming time tied to a desk and like to move around the place. So, as a consequence, it's been a while since I've had to put a build together, and I don't want to get rusty!

GoPro has announced its new Mission 1 Series, 8K cameras aimed at prosumers, professionals, and content creators. Widely known for its action cameras, GoPro is now turning its attention to videographers who are after a compact and durable device capable of delivering cinematic results.

The reveal of a new GoPro camera series will come as a surprise to many who were anticipating a Hero 14 Black announcement instead. Targeted at capturing action and adventure activities, GoPro's previously annual Hero Black releases took an unexpected break last year. As such, the most recent camera in the series remains the GoPro Hero 13 Black introduced in 2024. 

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Though GoPro's senior director of hardware product management Clark Weber told Mashable that the company remains "strong believers in the action product category," they aren't giving any hints as to when the next Hero Black camera might arrive. Instead, the company is focusing on broadening its appeal to less predominantly action-oriented content creators, such as filmmakers, vloggers, and video podcasters.

"If your video podcast is crappy you're going to lose an audience really fast. There's a demand for higher quality," Weber told Mashable. "To stand out you're going to want footage that is a little more cinematic."

Enter: the GoPro Mission 1 Series.

GoPro Mission 1 Pro: The flagship 8K cinematic camera Credit: GoPro

The main attraction among GoPro's new camera series is its flagship Mission 1 Pro. This camera features a 50MP one-inch sensor, the largest sensor in any GoPro camera thus far, allowing for improved low-light performance and 14 stops of dynamic range. 

The Mission 1 Pro further benefits from GoPro's new GP3 processor, which was unveiled in March. The five-nanometre system-on-a-chip includes an AI Neural Processor Unit (NPU), which GoPro claims helps the GP3 double the GP2's pixel processing power.

GoPro's Mission 1 Pro is capable of filming 4:3 Open Gate video at 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps, as well as 16:9 video at up to 8K 60fps, 4k 240fps, and 1080p 960fps (enabling a maximum 32X slo-mo). This is a notable resolution upgrade compared to the GoPro Hero 13 Black, which reaches a maximum of 5.3K 30fps at 8:7, or 60fps at 16:9. The Mission 1 Pro is further able to take 50MP RAW photos, with burst capture up to 60 per second, while the Hero 13 Black maxes out at 27.13MP RAW.

Credit: GoPro

Assuming good airflow, GoPro states that its Mission 1 cameras will be able to record for around three hours at 4K 30fps on one fast-charging 2150mAh Enduro 2 Battery, or five hours at 1080p 30fps in Endurance Mode (one of 13 capture modes). It also has features such as subject tracking, which will use its 8K image sensor to deliver a 4K shot following a selected object. The Mission 1 Pro lens' native field of view (FOV) is 159-degrees, three degrees wider than the Hero 13 Black.

Though less targeted at action users, the Mission 1 Pro retains GoPro's signature durability. The camera's waterproofing allows it to be submerged up to 20 meters (66 feet) in water without any casing, twice as deep as the Hero 13 Black. Its body has raised buttons for ease of use when wearing gloves, as well as a removable lens hood to reduce glare and lens flare. GoPro further states that its large rear OLED display is 14 percent larger than its previous flagship cameras. 

GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS: A mirrorless camera for professionals Credit: GoPro

For professionals who want the ability to swap out their camera lens, GoPro also unveiled its new Mission 1 Pro ILS. Largely identical to the Mission 1, the Pro ILS distinguishes itself by being mirrorless and not shipping with the GoPro Mission 1 lens. Instead, the Pro ILS has an interchangeable lens mount in its place, allowing the camera to be used with Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses and adapters.

If you typically default to GoPro's preset modes, you're better off sticking with the Mission 1. However, if you're more seriously into filmography and use various lenses, the Mission 1 Pro ILS offers that flexibility.

Importantly, the Mission 1 Pro ILS is weatherproof, not waterproof, so shouldn't be dunked in the ocean for some cool underwater shots. It's still durable even so, with GoPro claiming that it's "the world’s smallest, most rugged and versatile high-speed cinema camera."

GoPro Mission 1: An entry-level cinematic camera

The last camera in GoPro's Mission 1 lineup is the entry-level Mission 1. This camera is mostly the same as the Mission 1 Pro and PROL ILS, however its video resolution options are more limited than its siblings. The Mission 1 is capable of 4K 120fps Open Gate 4:3 video recording, as well as filming 16:9 videos at 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps, and 1080p 240fps. Like the Mission 1 Pro, it's waterproof up to 20 meters (66 feet).

GoPro Wireless Mic System: A DJI Mic competitor Credit: GoPro

GoPro has also unveiled several accessories to accompany its new cameras, including a redesigned Mission 1 Media Mod, a Point-and-Shoot Grip, an ND Filter 4-pack, and Protective Housing that can waterproof the Mission 1 or 1 PRO for up to 60 meters (196 feet). 

Most interestingly, GoPro has made a big move into audio with its new Wireless Mic System, a competitor to DJI's creator-loved lapel mics. Considering the challenges DJI is facing to its U.S. business, creators in the country may appreciate an alternative that's easier to get their hands on.

More comparable to DJI's Mic 2 than the newer Mic 3, the GoPro Wireless Mic System can record 48kHz 24-bit audio as well as a -6dB backup track to help mitigate clipping, and has both noise reduction and adjustable gain — all features found on the DJI Mic 2. It lacks the 32-bit float and automatic adaptive gain of the DJI Mic 3, but does use a similar magnet and clip system to attach the transmitter to your clothes.

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The transmission range of the Wireless Mic System sits at 150 meters (492 feet), which is considerably shorter than the DJI Mic 2's 250 meters (820 feet), and less than half of the Mic 3's 400 meters (1312 feet). Even so, most users likely won't need to record so far away from their subjects. GoPro states that its Wireless Mic System offers 6.5 hours of runtime per mic, which is comparable to the Mic 2's six hours but shorter than the Mic 3's eight. Its charging case also holds two more full charges, so you can top up your transmitters on the go. 

Though the GoPro Wireless Mic System doesn't seem to offer anything new, its similarities to the DJI Mic 2 still stand it in good stead considering how beloved the latter remains. Whether the Wireless Mic System is a tempting alternative to DJI's popular offerings may come down to its price.

GoPro Mission 1 Series: Price and availability

GoPro hasn't yet announced pricing for its new Mission 1 camera series or accessories. However, Weber told Mashable that the cameras are aimed at prosumer or professional users, offering cinematic picture quality at a comparatively affordable price point.

Pre-orders for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro and Mission 1 will begin May 21, with availability starting May 28, while the Mission 1 Pro ILS will be available from the start of Q3 2026. The new Mission 1 accessories will roll out starting this May through Q3.

Last week, GoPro announced plans to lay off approximately 145 employees this year, or around 23 percent of its workforce. The company reported a $9 million loss in Q4 2025, capping off a rough few years as it faces increasingly tough competition from rivals such as Insta360 and DJI. GoPro's new Mission 1 Series suggests the company is now aiming to improve its prospects by broadening its audience appeal.

I'm not going to sugarcoat it: Dating, at any age, can be a nightmare, especially if you're looking for love in all the wrong places (or, sometimes, even if you're looking in the right places!). But brand-new data from eharmony has given me some hope for dating in my elder years.

Today, eharmony released its "Redefining Love After 40" report (which makes sense, since that's the site's main demo according to research firm SSRS), and the stats are promising, to say the least. Pop culture loves to make dating after 40 look tragic and desperate (e.g., The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Golden Bachelor, Hitch, and so on) but as it turns out, hitting your 40s, 50s, or 60s might be the best thing that could happen to your love life (though considering the rising STI rates in these demographics, it's clear older daters are having a lot of fun — just remember to use protection!).

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Eharmony's data (compiled from a survey of 3,016 U.S. singles in Feb. 2026) shows that singles in these age brackets aren't settling. Instead, they're stepping into a "chapter of possibility" with nothing holding them back, according to 23 percent of respondents. In fact, more than half (56 percent) said that turning 40 finally gave them more time to focus on themselves, and 21 percent see it as a chance to completely reinvent themselves. I do love this era of reinvention — like how divorce is giving women a way to become themselves again — but that's a topic for another time.

Here's exactly why dating after 40 isn't the horror story everyone makes it out to be.

Most people in their 40s know how to communicate.

I won't pretend there aren't emotionally immature people out there who are 40+ (please see one of my favorite tweets of all time), but eharmony's data does suggest that by this time, daters are emotionally ready for something more.

Sixty percent of daters between 40 and 49 said they're emotionally ready for a new long-term relationship. They're also cognizant of their mistakes: 44 percent of that same age group (and 46 percent of 60- to 69-year-olds) say the biggest lesson they took from past relationships is the importance of communication.

Daters in this age group are also more honest about what they want, even if it doesn't fit the traditional mold. While 15 percent of 40-somethings want companionship without the labels, that number jumps to 21 percent once you hit the 60- to 69-year-old demographic.

The sex is just better.

Nearly half (48 percent) of 40-somethings, and 61 percent of 50-somethings, say they feel more confident expressing exactly what they want in bed now than ever before. And, I think the best part of those stats is that most daters say they want an emotional connection before things get physical — specifically, 37 percent of daters in their 40s and 53 percent in their 60s.

Plus, 36 percent of the 40-49 crowd say they enjoy sex way more simply because they care less about what their partners think of their bodies. What a relief that must be! I'm not saying we all need to go full Danny from HBO's Neighbors and start strutting around a Florida nudist resort in a yellow thong (if you haven't seen it, I recommend doing so immediately), but I'll take that level of over-the-top confidence over being 22 and insecure any day.

Peace and prosperity are #goals.

By the time you hit your 40s and 50s, you've likely spent years building a life, a career, and maybe a family, so you're naturally less likely to let someone come in and wreck it. According to the report, daters in this demographic are actively rewriting the rules to protect their sanity. In fact, about 32 percent of 40- to 49-year-olds would consider maintaining completely separate households even in a long-term relationship to reduce blending stress and preserve their own routines.

Messy financials are also a major deal-breaker. For singles in their 60s, irresponsible spending (55 percent), living beyond their means (57 percent), and excessive debt (57 percent) are all reasons to immediately end a relationship.

They're not waiting around for a meet-cute.

While the meet-cute is the #dream, daters in their 40s have realized that if you're not on the apps, you're basically guaranteed a dry spell; 31 percent of singles who refuse to use them have been single for over a decade. (I know those stats hurt a little.)

Currently, 36 percent of 40-something singles are dating, and that number drops to 20 percent for singles in their fifties. Nineteen percent of 40-somethings, meanwhile, are actively swiping to find a relationship. So while they know the ropes, they might be taking a break. It might not be as romantic as a rom-com, but at least the people you're meeting know how to communicate (which is half the battle, right?).

Alienware is making OLED more accessible in the AW2726DM, its new 27-inch gaming monitor. Announced Tuesday, April 14, the display offers a vivid QHD (2,560 x 1,440) QD-OLED screen at the surprisingly reasonable price of $349.99. It's available now on Dell's website.

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OLED is a premium display technology that produces high contrast and deep black levels. Panels with upgraded QD-OLED (quantum dot OLED) tech are even brighter and more colorful than regular OLED panels, and thus usually more expensive. Mashable's Leah Stodart, who covers OLED TVs, tells me that the AW2726DM should be especially good for gaming in well-lit rooms.

OLED and QD-OLED gaming monitors from big-name brands like Asus, Dell, LG, MSI, and Samsung normally retail for at least $500 unless they're on sale, according to Best Buy's listings. Up until now, Alienware's QD-OLED monitors have started at $549.99 with the 27-inch AW2725D from mid-2025.

Alienware AW2726DM gaming monitor specs The AW2726DM monitor features 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Credit: Alienware The stand is tiltable, swivelable, and height-adjustable. Credit: Alienware

The AW2726DM boasts a 0.03ms response time and buttery 240Hz refresh rate, two other premium gaming features. Its tiltable, swivelable, and height-adjustable stand can be used horizontally or vertically. Here's a look at the rest of its spec sheet:

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles

• 111ppi pixel density

• DCI-P3 99 percent color gamut

• AMD FreeSync Premium support and VESA AdaptiveSync certification for smooth performance

• Two HDMI ports (with support for up to 120Hz refresh rates), one DisplayPort (with support for up to 240Hz), a security lock slot, and a headphone jack

• Three-year OLED burn-in warranty

Last year's AW2725D had an even better 280Hz refresh rate, a brighter screen, two extra USB ports, and support for up to 280Hz over its HDMI ports and DisplayPort — hence its higher price.

The AW2725D also supported Nvidia's G-Sync technology, which allowed it to match its refresh rate to Nvidia GeForce GPUs' framerates to minimize stuttering and screen tearing. The newer, cheaper AW2726DM monitor can only do this with AMD Radeon GPUs via AMD FreeSync Premium.

Fancy gaming monitors aren't the only Alienware hardware that's getting more accessible in 2026. The company, which has a reputation for making futuristic yet costly gaming gear, previewed a new entry-level gaming laptop at the Consumer Electronics Show back in January. It will arrive sometime later this year at "our most accessible price point yet," per a blog post.

The first thing I do with a new Samsung Galaxy phone is download Gboard—Google's mobile keyboard. There's little argument that Gboard is the superior option, but Samsung's own keyboard is so much worse that it saddens me to think that many owners of these phones don't even know they can just swap it out for something better.

Google Photos is one of the best services for cloud photo management, with backups, AI search, and a convenience that makes it worth the fee. Depsite people loving this service, a common idea is that you should have your own private cloud storage. While it isn't very hard to set up a network-attached storage (NAS) drive, it's not as simple as it seems. If you are contemplating cutting the cloud cord, you should think twice. The seemingly free and private world of self-hosting comes with many harsh truths, and you may not want the responsibility of being a full-time, unpaid system administrator.

Practicality has become one of the biggest reasons buyers continue to flock to SUVs, but getting useful space, strong versatility, and family-friendly features doesn’t always require a premium budget. In 2026, several affordable SUVs are proving that smart packaging and thoughtful design can deliver everything most drivers actually need without pushing prices into uncomfortable territory.

Like many of you, I used to love renting VHS tapes and later DVDs from brick-and-mortar stores. Not only was it a fun experience and way to meet new people, there often was no other way to see the movies you wanted.

So you've downloaded yet another app to make your PC faster. But then you realize, this is the 12th time you installed bloatware that's just slowing down your device. Fortunately, Windows PowerShell commands can suffice for many of these Windows problems you face.

TL;DR: Amazon sellers have the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Build and Battle Box listed from $47.95, Walmart has dropped it further to $38.95, and TCGplayer listings now start at $35.80 shipped.

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The Perfect Order expansion has continued to see price fluctuations in the Pokémon TCG space. Now, you can even get the Build and Battle Box for just under $36. 

As of April 14, Amazon sellers have the Build and Battle Box listed from $47.95, down from its typical $58.95 range. Walmart has already moved lower to $38.95. Over on TCGplayer, unopened listings are now starting at $35.80 with shipping included. That puts it just $3.48 above the current $32.32 market price, and significantly below both major retailers.

At this point, the gap between listing price and market price is small enough that you’re effectively buying at market value — something that rarely happens this quickly with sealed Pokémon TCG products.

Like other Build and Battle Boxes, Perfect Order includes a 40-card ready-to-play deck, four booster packs, a code card for Pokémon TCG Live, and one of four possible foil promo cards.

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For lovers of the card game who love both collecting chase cards and playing with the latest sets, boxes like these are the best way to experiment with the base 40-card deck and see if you can include any new strategies with the bonus cards you get in the boosters. 

Among other trading card deals in the Pokémon retail market right now, you can also grab the Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box for just under $70 at Walmart. For anyone hunting the much more expensive ETB for Ascended Heroes, you can find the Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box for under market price at Amazon and Walmart.

SAVE $300: As of April 14, the Samsung 55-Inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV has returned to its lowest-ever price of $797.99 at Amazon.

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If you're looking for a TV that won't stand out as just a big ol' screen in your home, it's worth checking out Samsung's line of Frame TVs. These sleek screens double as art displays, so you can show off stylish artwork when you're not watching something.

If you've been keeping an eye out for a good deal, we have good news: Amazon's dropped the price of the Samsung 55-Inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV for a limited time. As of April 14, the Samsung 55-Inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV has dropped from $1,097.99 to $797.99 at Amazon, allowing you to save $300. This deal marks a return to the TV's lowest price point at the retailer, so what better time to grab it?

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At 55 inches, this particular model of Samsung's The Frame is a nice mid-size screen. Plus, its slim design mounts nicely to a wall. It offers excellent picture quality for when you're watching your favorite shows and films thanks to 4K resolution and a QLED display that brings brilliant colors, contrast, and clarity to your screen.

For those moments when you want to display artwork, the glare-free screen features a matte texture that helps make pieces look like real art prints hanging on your wall.

Keep in mind this offer on the Samsung 55-Inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV is currently marked as a limited-time deal. So, if you're hoping to grab it, now is the time to make a move before the deal disappears.

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After attacking the Pope over the weekend on his own Truth Social, Donald Trump doubled down in the strangest way: by sharing an AI image (now deleted) that appeared to show the president as Jesus — Trump claimed he thought "it was me as a doctor and had to do with Red Cross."

"He posted this AI image depicting himself as Jesus, presumably trying to heal Jon Stewart," says Stephen Colbert in the Late Show clip above, making the same observation that Jon Stewart made himself on The Daily Show.

"It's worth taking a moment to break down what's going on here," Colbert continues. "Above him is a heavenly host heralding the savior in chief's arrival: You've got a bunch of cloud soldiers, an astronaut with a shiv, and that middle guy is a winged man-beast with spikes where his head should be, looking like a bootleg Transformers action figure your grandma got you at the dollar store."

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TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers in the NBA Play-In Tournament for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA is getting serious this week. The regular season is done and dusted, and before we fully dive into the playoffs, the Play-In Tournament is here to deliver some win-or-bust action.

The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trailblazers at the PHX Arena. The winner of this matchup will play the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs in the First Round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

If you want to watch Suns vs. Trailblazers in the NBA Play-In Tournament for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Suns vs. Trailblazers?

Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers in the NBA Play-In Tournament starts at 10 p.m. ET on April 14. This game takes place at the PHX Arena.

How to watch Suns vs. Trailblazers for free

Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers in the NBA is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.