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The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is now an EV—and it can match Tesla in a drag race

27 min 5 sec ago

The Mercedes-AMG GT line has been defined by monstrous gas engines, but that ends today. The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe has become an EV, and it's using next-gen motor and battery technology to rival the performance of Tesla's Model S Plaid and other top-tier electric sports cars.

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Forget BMW—this Lincoln SUV is the $15K X3 alternative

33 min 9 sec ago

Lincolns often get written off as just fancy Fords, but that really undersells what they’re trying to do. Sure, they share parts underneath, but Lincoln usually goes all-in on making things feel quieter, softer, and more premium inside.

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Reddit’s favorite NAS advice is destroying your drives

1 hour 7 min ago

If you own a NAS, you’ve probably noticed just how noisy those spinning platters in hard drives can be. Common online advice often suggests spinning them down when they’re not in use to eliminate the noise and save power. On paper, it makes a lot of sense, but real-world use tells a different story—for many people, keeping them spinning actually makes more sense.

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5 intense shark movies to watch if Netflix’s Thrash wasn’t enough for you

1 hour 33 min ago

It doesn’t matter the time of year—I’m always up for a good shark movie. Ever since I saw Jaws as a kid, I have been hooked. To this day, I refuse to go out in open water. There isn’t a boat big enough to make me feel safe, and that’s exactly what you want out of these types of movies.

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Android's golden age was built on apps that don't exist anymore—here's what happened to them

1 hour 47 min ago

The first five years of Android’s existence were a special time. It felt like new phones were launching every day, and the pre-Play Store Android Market was exploding with apps. A few of these apps quickly became essential, but they didn’t last forever.

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5 reasons the "cheaper" Raspberry Pi rivals are often a waste of money

2 hours 3 min ago

When the first Raspberry Pi hit the market, it was in a class of its own. I still remember buying my first one and not believing that you could get a whole Linux PC for such a low price. It was never expected to be such a popular product, but the Pi exploded in popularity, and is now on its fifth mainline generation.

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3 streaming upgrades that transformed my setup

2 hours 18 min ago

The idea of upgrading your home viewing experience can be a daunting task for many, including me. Admittedly, I can be stubborn with my viewing habits — I like to watch movies and shows on the same streaming services from my favorite couch in my living room. You can call me a creature of habit, but I liken it more to someone who prefers stability to change. That doesn't mean I'm against improvement. Rather, I'm simply slower than the average person to make upgrades to my streaming habits.

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Pushing your router’s power button isn't a real reboot

2 hours 33 min ago

Restarting the router is often the best and most straightforward way to solve a ton of network-related issues. In many cases, the router is working fine; it just needs a quick power cycle to get back on its feet. But there’s a catch.

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My smart home was missing one thing—a Greenworks drill set

3 hours 3 min ago

Buying smart home tech is different from other kinds of tech, because you're likely going to find yourself putting holes in the wall. While you can do this by hand, there's one tech purchase that makes all the difference.

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Every Android user should check out this free, open-source app collection

3 hours 18 min ago

Since I'm not a fan of Google Photos, I switched to the open-source Fossify Gallery app the moment I got my Pixel 10 Pro, which I'd discovered thanks to the excellent GitHub Store. A few months later, I'm still using the app, but in the meantime, I found out that the Fossify team develops a ton of free, open-source Android apps.

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Your Wi-Fi limits gigabit internet. Optimize it anyway.

3 hours 32 min ago

If you're paying for a gigabit internet plan, that essentially means that your connection to the ISP can theoretically reach around 1Gbps. However, it doesn't mean every device in your home will see that speed over Wi-Fi, and some may not even see it over Ethernet.

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You're not using Excel's search properly—and it's costing you time

3 hours 47 min ago

Can't find what you're looking for in an Excel worksheet? If you're manually scrolling or hammering Ctrl+F, you're wasting time. Excel has faster ways to pinpoint messy data—and once you start using them, you won't go back.

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These 5 open-source apps do everything your paid subscriptions do, but better

3 hours 59 min ago

Are you still paying for all of your online services? Well, it's time to kick some paid services to the curb and start self-hosting. Here are five self-hosted services that aren't just free, but they're actually better than their paid alternatives.

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I stuck a 20-cent NFC tag to my front door and instantly replaced 5 Home Assistant devices

4 hours 3 min ago

NFC tags are incredibly cheap yet useful tools in your smart home. Not only can they trigger automations in Home Assistant, they can also log which device scanned them. I have an NFC tag next to my front door, and it's removed the need for a surprising number of other smart home devices.

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Linux power users have been doing this for years—Windows just caught up

4 hours 18 min ago

I've always been a little bemused by operating system fanboys (because there is such a thing) making a fuss about a feature from one system being copied by another. Every time Android or iOS implements a feature the other did first, fans on either side are indignant.

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I gave my smart home a "dumb mode" that guests can actually understand

5 hours 3 min ago

Your smart home shouldn’t be hard to understand, but the reality is often a different story. You know that some lights turn on and off automatically, how to control the HVAC, and which switches should never be turned off at the wall.

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Dreame brings Matter support and more to affordable smart locks

5 hours 18 min ago

Smart locks have become easier to recommend over the past few years, but there are still a few sticking points. Compatibility is one of them. Many locks work best inside a single ecosystem, and some still require extra hubs or bridges to unlock their full feature set.

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Don't buy these 8 popular IKEA products until you've tried 3D printing them first

7 hours 33 min ago

You’re probably not going to 3D print your next sofa or dining table (even though somebody out there has probably tried), so a trip to IKEA might be the right choice. But what about those smaller, modular, expandable items that end up in your cart every time you visit?

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How to use Slicers in Excel (and why they're better than filters)

8 hours 3 min ago

Standard Excel filters have their place for specific workflows, but they become a headache when you need to explore data quickly. Instead of burying criteria in nested menus, you can use slicers to create an instant, visual control panel.

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John Krasinski's Jack Ryan is back on Prime Video—but this time as a movie

20 hours 18 min ago

It's only been about three years since Jack Ryan ended its television run on Prime Video. However, the former CIA analyst returns to the streaming service in the brand-new movie, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War. The movie premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday, May 20, at 3 a.m. ET in the U.S.

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