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Finding recipes online can be a hassle at best. I don't like outsourcing stuff like that to an LLM and I absolutely don't want someone's life story before getting a recipe. So I tried making a recipe terminal with a modded Fire Tablet, some Python, and my good friend Docker.

A Mercedes-Benz GLC is easy to like. It looks sharp, feels properly upscale, and has the kind of polished driving experience you'd expect from a luxury SUV.

By default, a router's DHCP server assigns IP addresses to devices as they connect to the network. Frankly speaking, this works fine for most households, but when you're into self-hosting and want more control over a network filled with devices, constantly changing IPs are a massive headache. After assigning static IPs to all of my mainstay devices, my life became a lot easier. Here's why.

As the weekend approaches, it's time to take a look at another three homelab projects you should try out! This weekend, I'm focusing on building a private GPS tracking system and some simple-but-useful homelab tools you should definitely be running.

The vinyl revival is still going strong, with a niche but loyal following of audiophiles and a new younger cohort that are just looking for a more meaningful, tactile alternative to a world where music is only accessed via streaming.

Prime Video might not have as many Emmy-winning hits as Netflix, but it still has a number of critically acclaimed shows that fans continue to revisit. One of the most successful shows in Prime Video history returns for a fourth season. It's bigger, badder, and more action-packed than ever, making it our top selection of the week.

We're living in a time when personal privacy is slowly becoming a thing of the past, or at least that's what big tech behemoths want you to believe. What's true, no matter how you look at it, is that privacy has become a sought-after commodity, and self-hosting your password manager is one way to preserve it without compromising your security. Below are three self-hosted password manager platforms you should keep an eye on in 2026.

The big word Google has been throwing around a lot for Pixel phones this year is “intelligence.” It wants your phone to genuinely be able to take control and do stuff for you. When it comes to automation, though, Pixel phones don’t seem very smart.

Shopping for a compact luxury sedan usually means starting with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi, especially now that several alternatives are disappearing from the market. But there’s still one sedan that makes a pretty strong case for looking beyond the usual German choices.

The week before a new school year starts has a way of feeling productive without actually being productive. Setting up a few self-hosted Docker containers won't fix your study habits, but it will replace a handful of tools you're already paying for or tolerating. It’s better to learn how to use Docker containers than to use regular apps, because it keeps your work together.

SAVE $40: The Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball is Best Buy's Drop for Aug. 13. It's on sale for $159.99 (normally $199.99) in the Best Buy mobile app while supplies last.

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$199.99 Save $40 Only available in the Best Buy mobile app. Get Deal

Lego's first-ever Pokémon sets arrived earlier this year, including one starring everyone's favorite Electric-type mouse. The 2,050-piece Pikachu and Poké Ball set retails for $199.99, making it one of the most expensive Lego Pokémon builds available. Annoyingly, it's been difficult to find on sale ever since it launched in February. But today, shoppers can score it at a lower price than ever.

The Lego Pikachu and Poké Ball set is marked down to $159.99 as Best Buy's Drop for Thursday, Aug. 13 — an unprecedented $40 savings. The deal is exclusively available in the Best Buy mobile app today while supplies last, and I wouldn't be shocked if it sells out in well under an hour.

Credit: Lego

Historical pricing data shows that this Lego set has never gone on sale on Amazon before, and it's only seen $10 to $18 markdowns at Walmart this summer. It probably won't see a discount this big until Black Friday season.

For the uninitiated, Best Buy Drops is an app-exclusive program featuring limited-time deals and restocks of viral products. (You won't find the same offers in Best Buy stores or online.) New Drops go live almost every day at 11 a.m. ET and don't get restocked once they sell out, so promptness is key.

Are you ready for this weekend's Raspberry Pi project roundup? Well, ready or not, here are three projects you can try that take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to complete, including building your very own photo booth.

SAVE $800: As of Aug. 13, the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is still in stock and on sale for $1,397.99 at Amazon. That's $800 off its list price, but we recommend acting fast, as stock is running low.

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$2,197.99 Save $800.00   Get Deal

It's no longer the newest TV in Samsung's OLED lineup, but the S85F is still a stunning contender at an excellent value. As a 2025 model, stock is drying up across retailers. If you want to bring home this budget-friendly yet brilliant TV at $800 off its retail price, now's the time to act.

As of Aug. 13, Amazon still has the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV in stock for just $1,397.99. That's $800 off the list price. And for what it's worth, that's also $1,000 cheaper than the 2026 upgraded model, the S85H, which is only incrementally better. It's currently sold out at Samsung, Best Buy, and Walmart.

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The S85F is the entry-level OLED TV from Samsung's 2025 lineup, but it still offers great specs. Its picture quality is extremely impressive, with vivid colors and deep contrast. It features Samsung's Tizen 9.0 smart TV platform for smooth, speedy navigation; decent gaming features like a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and FreeSync Premium; and, of course, AI tools like Click to Search, Live Translate, Adaptive Sound Pro, and Real Depth Enhancer to enhance your viewing experience.

If a big screen and a brilliant picture are what you're after, the 77-inch Samsung S85F OLED checks both of those boxes. And if you act pretty fast, you can lock it in for only $1,397.99 while it's still in stock.

Are you tired of installing the same dozen apps every time you set up a new machine? Are you wondering what everyone else is using and whether you're overlooking some hidden gems? Well, here are eight underrated free apps—some open source—that I always install on all of my PCs. They're an essential part of my workflow, and they're all cross-platform, so they work on both Windows and Linux.

SAVE $240: The 14-inch, M5 Pro-powered Apple MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,259.99 at Amazon. That's 10% off its regular price of $2,499.

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$2,499 Save $239.01   Get Deal

Great MacBook deals are getting harder to find in the wake of Apple's price increases. It's especially important to cross-check models across retailers to make sure you've found the best price.

Take the 14-inch, M5 Pro-powered MacBook Pro. It's $200 off at Best Buy this week — not bad — but if you buy it there before shopping around, you've missed out on an even bigger discount. As of Aug. 13, I'm seeing it on sale for $240 off on Amazon. It usually retails for $2,499, but you'll pay $2,559.99. The only other retailer that's price-matching it is Costco (with no membership required).

This MacBook is one of the most powerful laptops on the market, full stop. It's not geared toward the average, everyday user, but rather toward graphic designers, video editors, and other creative professionals who run highly intensive software daily. (If you're a regular-degular person looking for the best MacBook, go with the Air instead.) In the battery life department, it's rated for up to 22 hours of use per charge.

SEE ALSO: RAMageddon is reportedly causing a MacBook Air shortage

Compared to the base M5 MacBook Pro, the M5 Pro MacBook Pro has three of the latest, fastest Thunderbolt 5 ports instead of Thunderbolt 4, and it can support up to three external displays instead of two. It also packs Apple's newest wireless networking chip, the N1. Combine those features with its ample RAM and storage capacities — 24GB and 1TB, respectively — and you've got a super future-proofed machine.

The M5 Pro MacBook Pro's screen is a bright, luscious, mini-LED display with a silky 120Hz refresh rate and a crispy 3K resolution. It has a 12MP Center Stage camera, and it comes in your choice of two finishes: Silver or Space Black.

For what it's worth, Apple's back-to-school promo nets you a $100 discount on this MacBook Pro and a free $150 gift card, for a total savings of $250. However, the offer is only open to college students, their parents, and school faculty.

SAVE $499: As of Aug. 13, save $499 on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone at Amazon. That brings the drone-creator combo down to $3,500.

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$3,999 Save $499   Get Deal

iPhone photos have come a long way. The cameras capture stunning, vivid detail in a way that our old flip phones simply never could. Apple even broadcast an entire MLS game that was shot entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro. But what can't an iPhone do? Fly.

For that, you'll need a drone to take off in flight, soaring in the air, all while capturing 4K video. For truly great video quality on a drone, it'll cost you a few thousand, unless you get a great deal, like this one on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro.

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As of Aug. 13, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone Creator Combo is just $3,500. Yes, that seems like a steep price, but it saves you $499 off the Mavic 4 Pro's list price of $3,999 for 12% savings. It's also the record-low price, according to camelcamelcamel.

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the brand's flagship triple-lens camera. It has a 28mm Hasselblad camera, a 7mm medium tele camera, and a 168mm tele camera. This model also has boosted flight time, able to run for 51 minutes, and covering up to 25.5 miles.

Shop the DJI Mavic 4 Pro Drone Creator Combo at Amazon now and save $499 for a limited time.

For parents, finding a first car that keeps their teenager happy without creating a financial or safety headache can be surprisingly difficult. Most affordable cars are sensible but forgettable, while the ones that look genuinely cool often come with compromises that make them poor choices for a new driver. Fortunately, there is a Japanese hatchback that manages to strike an unusually good balance, offering sleek styling, a surprisingly upscale cabin, dependable ownership, and enough driving fun to keep an enthusiast teenager interested.

SAVE $54.60: As of Aug. 13, Amazon has the ASUS ZenScreen 15-inch portable monitor on sale for just $94.40. That's a 37% discount from its usual $149 and its lowest price on record.

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I adore being able to work from anywhere as a writer, but I quickly found that being confined to a measly laptop screen is far from ideal. I added the ASUS ZenScreen portable monitor to my on-the-go setup a few years back, and it has dramatically improved my mobile workstation.

While it's 100% worth its $149 price tag, I encourage you to grab it while it's at its best-ever price on Amazon this week.

As of Aug. 13, the ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-inch portable monitor (MB16AHV) is down to just $94.40 at Amazon. That's a 37% or $54.60 discount and the lowest cost on record, according to price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel.

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The ZenScreen attaches to your laptop's USB-C port with the included cable, so there's no need to find an unused outlet or worry about charging it. Just plug it into both devices, and you'll instantly double your screen real estate. This particular model has a built-in kickstand as well, so you can prop it up without any extra accessories. Although it also seamlessly attaches to a stand mount if you choose to go the extra mile.

The only real concern I've had since owning the ASUS ZenScreen is how fragile it feels. It's super slim at 10.5mm and can easily fit into a backpack, but I'd recommend grabbing a separate case or sleeve for it. I purchased a 15-inch laptop bag and slipped it inside there with its included cable for extra protection, and I've never had any issues — and this thing has traveled thousands of miles with me over the last few years.

Having dual screens while working on the go is a game-changer. And it'll only set you back less than $95 if you act fast.

SAVE $28: As of Aug. 13, the Laifen Swift, our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupe, is down to $111.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off its usual $139.99 price.

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$139.99 Save $28.00   Get Deal

Good hair days shouldn't have to cost a fortune, and right now, the Laifen Swift — Mashable's favorite Dyson Supersonic dupe — is $28 cheaper than usual.

Amazon has it marked down to $111.99, a 20% discount off its regular $139.99 price, and it's the lowest we've seen it in three months. If you've been eyeing a salon-quality blow dryer without the salon-quality price tag, now's a solid time to grab one.

The Laifen Swift landed the top spot in our roundup of the best Dyson Supersonic dupes, and our reviewer, Bethany Allard, makes it easy to see why. It's not an exact copy of the Supersonic's ring-barrel design, but Bethany noted it "bears the closest resemblance to Dyson's design." It also comes with magnetic attachments and the same recognizable Dyson-style air sound, though extra attachments will cost you a bit more.

What actually won her over, though, wasn't the design — it was how easy it is to use. She started using it daily, and found it "compact and lightweight enough that pulling it out for just a minute or two every day didn't feel like a hassle." A year and a half later, it's held up "with no signs of aging."

The one place it falls a little short is heat customization: with only cool, warm, and hot settings, Bethany found the hot setting "gets hot," and even warm can feel intense close to the scalp — her advice is to stick with either cool or warm settings.

Blowout budget: officially sorted. Grab the Laifen Swift at Amazon.

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