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This $69 mechanical keyboard has features that usually cost $200

1 hour 10 min ago

If you want the most satisfying typing experience and a decent gaming keyboard, you should opt for a mechanical.

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Gas engines are making a comeback—and not just in America

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 23:00

As governments keep rethinking their rules around vehicle emissions, buyers are rethinking what they want to drive.

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3 ways I use Notion to make my life easier

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 22:00

Notion has become integral to my daily workflow. During the week, there’s not a day that goes by where I’m not in Notion for at least a few hours, if not most of the workday. Here’s how Notion makes both my personal and professional life so much easier.

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This storage tech was supposed to be the future—here is why it failed

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 21:30

A little over a decade ago, SSDs began to drop in price, making them a viable storage option for consumer PCs and offering significantly faster performance than traditional HDDs.

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Why I stopped using a Raspberry Pi for self-hosting

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 21:00

Raspberry Pis are iconic devices among home labbers, self-hosting enthusiasts, and tinkerers alike. While they can be used for self-hosting services, I've stopped using them for that purpose only completely and moved my projects to a mini PC instead. Here's why.

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Why your Home Assistant automations feel slow (and how to speed them up)

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 20:00

Sluggish automations can make your smart home feel unresponsive, which can ruin the user experience. Diagnosing the issue can be difficult, since there are so many variables you have to consider. Here are some things you should start with when trying to find the cause of your issues.

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These 5 Lexus SUVs are ultra reliable and less than 5 years old

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 19:30

Lexus has built its reputation on long-term dependability, and the brand’s recent SUVs are some of the strongest examples of that legacy. In a market where new-car prices routinely exceed $50,000, finding a nearly new luxury SUV that you can trust for the long haul has never mattered more.

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This hilarious new Netflix mini-series is the perfect Christmas watch

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 19:00

Christmas is the time of year when all the best holiday TV specials and movies are released, and this season is no different. Rowan Atkinson’s hotly anticipated comedy miniseries is finally out, making it the perfect time to settle on the couch and enjoy it with the family.

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Obsidian 1.11.0 brings markdown links to properties and safer renaming

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:28

Obsidian 1.11.0 Early Access is officially rolling out. It completely changes how you access your notes on the go, thanks to a massive focus on widgets and deep system integration across both iOS and Android. There are also many upgrades for desktop users.

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If you haven't streamed these 4 new Christmas movies, you're missing out

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:15

We all love the Christmas classics like Elf and Home Alone, but it's also worth checking out some new festive treats. JustWatch analyzed the Christmas movies that were released this year to see which are the most popular, and these are the results.

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How to repurpose an old Samsung phone as a smart home sensor

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 18:00

Sensors are one of the most underrated parts of a great smart home. You can use them to measure temperature, humidity, presence, and so much more. But what if you didn’t have to buy anything? I used an old Samsung Galaxy phone as a sensor, and it’s surprisingly easy.

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The dream of the Xperia Play lives on with this new slider phone

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:50

Retro gaming is pretty popular these days, with fans everywhere buying handheld consoles or gaming phones. But what if someone combined the two? After months of teasers, the popular gaming handheld manufacturer AYANEO just unveiled the all-new Pocket Play. A sliding Android phone with physical controls reminiscent of the Sony Xperia Play.

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You need to know the difference between a range and an array in Excel

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:31

Whether you're interviewing for an Excel-related job or teaching a beginner, using the right terminology is crucial. Above all else, knowing the difference between a range and an array is the key to understanding how Excel processes data, giving you better insight into modern dynamic functions.

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KDE brings new features to Dolphin, Kate text editor, Photos, and other apps

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:24

KDE Gear 25.12 is now available and comes with a substantial list of quality-of-life enhancements to essential apps like Dolphin and Kate. If you’re running the KDE Plasma desktop environment or using a GNU/Linux distribution, you should check out these updates.

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Stop trying to upgrade your PC—level up your setup instead

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:15

The prices of PC components have been on a steady rise over the past few years, but this year's been something else. PC gamers are slowly being priced out of building a PC that'll be good enough to handle AAA games for the next few years.

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5 uncomfortable truths about homelabbing you need to hear

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:00

Running a homelab is one of the most rewarding hobbyist things I’ve ever done. I’m able to self-host all sorts of things, from my media collection to game servers, services, files, and much more. There are five things I hate to admit about my homelab though—and you need to admit them too.

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Uncover these Stranger Things Easter eggs hiding in your Spotify app

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:30

Netflix's hit show, Stranger Things, is drawing to an end this month, with the final episodes releasing during Christmas and New Year's Eve. This gives you plenty of time to binge-watch theory videos, play Netflix's Stranger Things game, and find Easter Eggs on other platforms.

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Sedans or small SUVs: Which handles daily driving best?

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:00

When it comes to variety on the road, few options rival sedans and SUVs. Almost every brand makes an SUV of some size, and sedans—from budget-friendly to luxury—still dominate the market.

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Google's Facebook competitor was awesome, so why did it fail?

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:30

I've never been too fond of social media. I had a MySpace like everyone, but I didn't really know what to do with it. I opened a Facebook account because everyone else seemed to be doing it, and I only tackled LinkedIn and Twitter because it seemed important for my career and networking.

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The WiiM Sound Lite smart speaker brings hi-res audio to tight spaces

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:00

WiiM is releasing the WiiM Sound Lite, a minimalist, high-resolution smart speaker built specifically for whole-home audio integration. This is excellent news for anyone already invested in the WiiM ecosystem, or for those looking for a compact speaker that doesn’t skimp on sound quality.

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