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Netflix Prices Are Going Up Again

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:31

Netflix has announced that it's raising prices for its subscription plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. All plans will see changes, including both the ad-supported and ad-free options.

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The "Boring" Switch 2 Is Actually On-brand for Nintendo Home Consoles

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:30

Based on what we've seen so far, the Nintendo Switch 2 is simply a bigger, better, and modern take on the existing Nintendo Switch. Does this mean Nintendo is playing it safe? No, it means Nintendo is sticking to its established strategy.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home Projector

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:00

Buying your first projector can be daunting with all the buzzwords and mixed messages about this alternative to flat panel TVs, but if you stick to the basics and don't fall for the hype, you'll get it right the first time round.

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I Went Hands-On With NymVPN, a New Kind of Secure Network

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:15

Over the last few years, a small team has been working on NymVPN, a so-called mixnet which the company claims could solve many of the issues with VPNs. I interviewed members of the team and also tried NymVPN out to see how it performed.

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8 Reasons Why I Prefer Using Web Apps Instead of Desktop Apps

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:30

While many apps have desktop versions, they often don’t provide the same convenience as their web counterparts. If you’re more inclined towards desktop apps, here are some reasons why switching to their web versions might be smarter.

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The US Didn’t Kill TikTok, but Facebook and Instagram Have a New Plan

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:19

If there's one thing Meta is known for, aside from apps like Facebook or Instagram, is also for trying to shamelessly capitalize on competing social media apps when they're at a low point. Now, it's trying to do the same thing to TikTok, despite the fact it tried to do that once already.

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Microsoft Edge Game Assist Is Coming to More PCs

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:05

Game Assist, a modified version of the Microsoft Edge browser available in the Xbox overlay in Windows, is now available in the stable version of Edge. It previously required installing the Beta, Dev, or Canary branches of Edge.

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Did Google Kill Its Own Search Engine With Gemini Deep Research?

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:00

Google’s long reign as the go-to search engine took a hit from AI challengers like ChatGPT. Now, Google’s striking back with Gemini Deep Research—an advanced, paid AI tool that may just reshape how we find, learn, and shop online.

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Fujifilm’s New Hybrid Instant Camera Makes Wider Prints

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:52

Fujifilm just revealed its new Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera. It has a wider lens than the company's previous instant cameras, and photographs twice as wide.

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The Best iPhone 16 Pro Max Cases of 2025

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:15

There are plenty of iPhone 16 Pro Max cases to choose from, but not all of them are up to the difficult task of protecting your expensive smartphone. Here’s a look at our favorites.

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7 Common Home Theater Sound Problems and How to Fix Them

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 16:00

For all the work you might've put into your home theater, audio problems can always arise. Here are some of the most common issues and how you can go about fixing them.

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Why Your iPhone Display Keeps Dimming (and How to Stop It)

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:15

If your iPhone's display keeps dimming, it's likely because of features that automatically adjust the screen's colors or brightness based on light conditions or battery life. Here are five ways to potentially fix it.

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How to Use Projects in ChatGPT

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:30

OpenAI has added a much-requested feature to ChatGPT that makes the AI chatbot even more useful. Projects in ChatGPT allow you to organize your chats, add project-specific custom instructions, and even upload files that project chats can access.

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7 Problems You'll Likely Run Into Gaming on Linux

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:00

Gaming has come a long way since the early days of Linux when it was far from easy. Still, you can expect to run into some issues, so it’s best to be prepared to you’re ready when you encounter them.

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Switching From Windows Command Prompt to Linux Terminal: 7 Things to Know

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 13:00

Linux shells might appear similar to the Command Prompt, but if you're coming from the Windows command line, there's a lot to discover about them.

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TorGuard Review: A Geeky, but Flawed VPN

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 12:00

TorGuard was a solid, geeky VPN, and I was always happy to recommend it to everyone. However, upon reviewing it again, I encountered some issues that should cause prospective subscribers to hesitate, especially regarding performance.

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 21 (#590)

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 11:00

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

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Why You Should Keep All Your Linux Dotfiles on GitHub

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:45

Dotfiles are an accessible, powerful way of configuring your Linux system. But how do you keep track of them all and reuse them when necessary? Try git.

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Samsung Care+ Now Offers Free Galaxy Screen Repairs

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:41

If you want to take extra care of your Samsung devices, Samsung's Care+ insurance program tries to do what AppleCare+ does for iPhones. Now, the most expensive subscription tier gives you access to screen repairs free of extra charge.

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Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds Is Doing Exactly What We Want With PC Ports

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:36

Capcom is responding to worries about the performance of the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom is looking into ways to lower the recommended GPU requirements, in what hopefully is a sign of game development trends.

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