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In two weeks, all 10 movies in James Wan’s billion-dollar horror franchise will stream on Netflix

55 min 46 sec ago

Jigsaw has a new streaming home this month. All 10 movies in the Saw franchise arrive on March 19, 2026, on Netflix. There are nine main installments in the Saw franchise and one spin-off, Spiral. However, all 10 exist in the same twisted universe and headline Netflix's new movies arriving this month.

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4 overlooked Linux shells you’ll actually want to use

1 hour 25 min ago

If you think shells are limited to just Bash and Zsh, think again. True to the Linux philosophy, a shell is just another program that you can swap in and out; in some cases, with remarkable effects.

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xTool P3 CO2 Laser Review: The best beginner laser you can buy

1 hour 55 min ago

xTool has been a staple of the laser engraving industry for many years, but, until now, they’ve only focused on the hobby space. 2025 marked the year that xTool decided to step into the industrial space, starting with the xTool P3—and it’s their most powerful, yet easiest to use laser the company has ever released.

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After a 15-year hiatus, Guy Ritchie returns to the Sherlock Holmes universe with a new adventure

13 hours 55 min ago

Guy Ritchie is back with a new adventure involving one of the world's most famous detectives. Young Sherlock, an origin story for Sherlock Holmes, premieres March 4, 2026, on Prime Video. Instead of a weekly rollout, all eight episodes will be released at once for Prime Video subscribers.

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You’re not wrong—the streaming versions of shows and movies are secretly worse

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:30

Streaming services such as Netflix have made watching shows and movies more convenient. In some cases, however, the versions that are available on streaming services may secretly be significantly worse.

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Out of PCIe slots? Here's how to add another GPU anyway

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:45

Sometimes, you just need an extra GPU. I'm not going to ask questions. Even though SLI and CrossFire are dead and buried, there are still plenty of legitimate uses for a second GPU, and in fact those use cases are growing. Unfortunately, peering through the window of your computer case you notice that your motherboard only has one PCIe slot long enough for a GPU.

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The best PSP emulator just got a big upgrade

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:19

The popular emulator for the Sony PlayStation Portable, PPSSPP, has just received a significant update. PPSSPP v1.20 has a new portrait mode for phones and tablets, performance improvements, full support for ARM Windows, and much more.

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Everything you need to know about Marshals season 1

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:00

Taylor Sheridan’s new neo-Western television series Marshals premiered March 1 on CBS and Paramount+. The series shocked audiences right out of the gate, which I won’t spoil in case you haven't seen it yet. The newest chapter in the Yellowstone universe finds former U.S. Navy SEAL and rancher Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) stepping into an entirely new role with three things—a new outlook, a new badge, and a brand-new mission.

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This $30k Japanese sports car still feels new 10 years later

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 20:30

Sports cars in 2026 are split down the middle. Some are chasing electrification and wild aero tricks, while others stick to the old-school formula and dare you to call them outdated.

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7 open source apps for Windows you should be using

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 20:23

Did you know that many of the tools you use every day have free, open-source alternatives that are just as good as—or even better than—their expensive commercial counterparts?

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Google Chrome is speeding up its release cycle, again

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 20:18

Google Chrome already releases new major versions every four weeks, delivering new features, web APIs, bug fixes, and critical security patches. That’s now changing to every two weeks, and other Chrome-based browsers could follow suit.

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The March Android updates and Pixel Drop are full of life hacks

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 20:00

March is here, and so are some new Android updates. Google is releasing several features for Android users at large, as well as the latest Pixel Drop. There are better tools for finding everything from luggage to friends, Circle to Search improvements, a highly-requested app, and much more.

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Don't trust your backups: Here's what to do immediately after copying your data

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:45

Congratulations—you finally got up to actually making backups of your data. If you think it's a "run and forget" ordeal, though, you're very, very wrong.

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You're setting up your smart home's motion sensors backwards—literally

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:30

Motion sensors are a part of many smart homes. They're very useful for common purposes, such as having your lights automatically turn on when you enter a room. Where you position them can be key to how quickly they react, and the obvious positions aren't always the best.

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Humble Bundle turned my phone into the ultimate DRM-free eReader

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:00

I've long been a fan of Humble Bundle, but I have never purchased as much from the site as I do now—and that has everything to do with my book-style foldable phone. If you're not sure why someone might want a phone with a large square-shaped inner screen, I firmly believe that Humble Bundle is all the reason you need.

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The long-lasting affordable Japanese SUV that rarely needs repairs

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 18:30

Affordable SUVs are often built with cost savings in mind, but long-term reliability doesn’t always come with a low price tag. Yet one compact Japanese SUV has built a reputation for doing exactly that, lasting for years with minimal repairs while remaining one of the most budget-friendly options in its class. The Honda HR-V stands out as a rare example of simplicity, durability, and everyday practicality rolled into one package.

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Electron leaks and quantum tunneling: The physical reason your SSD is terrible for cold storage

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 18:15

CDs, DVDs, and other spinning discs are thought of as antiquated technology, but in some ways, they're superior to even the most expensive solid-state drives.

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3 dumb projects that 3D printing enthusiasts secretly love

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:45

3D printing is a super fun hobby. I love my 3D printer and use it quite often for a wide range of things. There are some projects that are just plain dumb, no matter how much 3D printing enthusiasts love them.

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I tried using "open-source Windows," but it still doesn't measure up to the real thing

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:30

When we talk about Windows app compatibilty, we usually think of Linux running some sort of WINE configuration. That's not all the wonderful world of open-source has to offer though. Some really talented developers have managed to reverse engineer the Windows NT architecture. They've been working on it for almost 30 years. The project is called ReactOS, and it's directly compatible with Windows software and drivers (no compatibility layers or emulation required).

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The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro have upgraded storage, M5 chips, and much more

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:21

Apple has finally revealed new models of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. The MacBook Air is getting double the base storage and an upgrade to the M5 chip, while the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro now has M5 Pro and M5 Max options.

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