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2026 Acura ADX proves luxury SUVs don't have to cost $50K

20 min 10 sec ago

In an era where affordable luxury often feels unlikely, if not impossible, Acura is planting a flag. For 2026, the Acura ADX returns as the brand's entry-level SUV, and the biggest news isn't under the hood, but rather on the window sticker. Acura has not increased the MSRP in an effort to draw attention away from some of its biggest rivals, like the BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Volvo XC40.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Stop accepting smart home downtime—here's how I built mine to never fail

35 min 10 sec ago

I got tired of my smart home going offline every time I needed to perform maintenance on a server in my homelab, so I decided to fix it by building a high availability cluster. It might not have been all that simple, but the effort was worth it to have a smart home that never goes down.

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Your 8GB GPU isn't dead yet—here's how to squeeze a few more years out of it

1 hour 5 min ago

At a time when even previously midrange GPUs are awfully overpriced, many people have to settle for the dreaded 8GB VRAM. I'm sure you've heard the buzz about how bad it is in 2026, and those claims are not untrue. In an ideal world, you definitely want to have more than 8 gigabytes of video memory in your graphics card.

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The Honda Prelude could be perfect—if not for this one flaw

1 hour 20 min ago

The Honda Prelude has long been celebrated as one of Honda’s most engaging and stylish coupes. With sleek lines, precise handling, and a spirited driving character, it delivers a driving experience that few compact cars can match. For enthusiasts, it represents a rare combination of fun, reliability, and practicality in a single package.

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Skip Netflix this weekend—these 3 Prime Video documentaries are worth your time (March 27 - 29)

1 hour 35 min ago

Prime Video's deeply odd and delightfully weird library of documentaries and docuseries is the gift that keeps on giving, allowing you to bounce around from true-crime to cryptids to sweeping sports docs to super-specific subcultures.

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3 fun Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (March 27 - 29)

1 hour 50 min ago

Not every Home Assistant project has to save time or money. Sometimes, you just want to do something with Home Assistant for the fun of it. Here are three projects you can do in a weekend that won't change your life but may bring a smile to your face.

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3 reasons to enable ADB on Android

1 hour 55 min ago

So, you've heard people talking about ADB and that you should enable it on your Android phone. Why though? Here are three reasons to enable ADB on your smartphone right now.

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3 Netflix documentaries worth watching this weekend (March 27 - 29)

2 hours 5 min ago

Documentaries, to me, stand out so much as a genre because, yeah, they're wildly informative and entertaining, but more importantly they zero in on real pockets of humanity that are stranger and more compelling than any fiction.

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Charmast's 10,000mAh portable charger has built-in cables (no extra wires needed)

2 hours 5 min ago

Most portable chargers solve one problem—battery life—but create another: cable clutter. If you’ve ever packed multiple charging cables just to keep your devices alive, you’re not alone.

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High-res phone screens are a mistake—why 1080p is the standard that should stick around

2 hours 20 min ago

Smartphone displays have hovered around the 1080p (Full HD) mark for years. There was a stretch in the mid-2010s (when the Samsung Galaxy S6 came out) when 1440p (QHD) became commonplace. Many brands have quietly shifted back to 1080p, reserving 1440p for Ultra and Pro models to make them feel more premium. While that might trigger a bit of FOMO, it isn’t nearly as big a feature as brands want you to think.

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3 warning signs your old SSD is about to fail (and how to save your data)

5 hours 5 min ago

SSD failures are not all that common, but when they do happen, it can be catastrophic for your data and your PC. So, you definitely want to know the warning signs so you can stay ahead of it. Here's how to know when a drive is going bad, and what you can do to save your data while you're at it.

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My foldable phone's screen protector started peeling: Here's how hard it was to replace

5 hours 20 min ago

I have loved my book-style foldable phone from the moment I got it, and despite initial anxieties, it has proven to be a rugged and durable device. Then one of my fears came true: the inner screen protector that Samsung advised me not to replace started to come off. First, it bubbled up a little—then, by a lot.

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Don't sleep on LibreOffice's web app: It's coming back, and this time it might actually work

5 hours 35 min ago

Browser-based tools are a huge part of how many of us work and collaborate on documents. Services like Google Docs or Office 365 make real-time collaboration simple and accessible from anywhere. And while there are some open-source alternatives to these tools, a familiar name may soon return. LibreOffice's long-dormant web app is on its way back, and the timing could not be more perfect.

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10 bits of photography gear I don't need to buy thanks to 3D printing

5 hours 50 min ago

There are many creative pursuits that can benefit from a 3D printer, and photography is no exception. From simple replacements to lost or broken parts, creative tools, and organizational systems, it’s amazing what you can do with a few rolls of filament.

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4 bingable Paramount+ shows to add thrills to your weekend (March 27-29)

6 hours 5 min ago

If you're not all wrapped up in Paramount+'s newest Taylor Sheridan shows, The Madison and Marshalls, this weekend's four suggestions also have you covered for mood, intensity, and some good comedy just to keep things balanced.

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Even if you have 16GB of RAM, this one "compressed swap" trick makes Linux significantly smoother

6 hours 35 min ago

Regardless of how much RAM you have, if you don't take care and do proper management of your resources, you might still find the occasional memory hog that bogs down your entire system.

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4 fantastic Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (March 27 - 29)

7 hours 5 min ago

Looking for some great TV to watch this weekend on Netflix? If you're not currently wrapped up in season two of One Piece like I am, or still have the Peaky Blinders movie on your watch list, I've got a handful of shows you can nestle into this weekend.

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I tested 3 Windows Task Manager alternatives, but this is the one that stuck

7 hours 35 min ago

The Windows Task Manager is a fairly powerful resource monitoring tool that's more than enough for most people, but it's a bit too limiting for power users. While you can use it in combination with Process Explorer, a component of Microsoft's Sysinternals suite, you can also opt for a third-party alternative that offers both basic and advanced features in one package.

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I wasted years buying Ring cameras, here's why I finally switched to Reolink

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 23:00

My first smart cameras were Ring cameras, and I used them for several years. The increasing subscription costs and worrying privacy issues finally made me switch to Reolink, and I wish I'd made the move much sooner.

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3 outstanding Tubi movies to watch this weekend (March 27 - 29)

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 22:00

Are you looking to stream some movies without paying any money? Tubi could be the perfect solution to your problems. Tubi is an ad-supported streaming service that allows consumers to stream movies and TV shows for free. The only thing you have to worry about is ads, which will play during your feature presentation. I don't know about you, but I'll take a few ads if it means saving money on streaming subscriptions.

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