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Smart cameras are only as good as how reliably you can access them, and they have remained as one of Matter's trickiest challenges. The Connectivity Standards Alliance is addressing this with Matter 1.5.1, an incremental but meaningful update focusing on refining device performance and improving flexibility across ecosystems. The latest version is aimed at cameras and video doorbells that joined the Matter ecosystem last November.

A gigabit internet plan is more than enough for just about every household. But what do you do if, despite paying a lot of money for an expensive plan, your connection is still disappointing? Investigate, of course.

So you've bought a multicolor 3D printer, or you've added an upgrade kit to your existing model to give it the ability to make lovely 3D prints with multiple filaments. It's one of the biggest leaps you can take with 3D printing, and these machines are finally affordable for everyone.

VPN marketing has really pushed the dangerous idea that the second you hit connect, you're totally invisible and untraceable. It makes VPNs seem like a bulletproof shield or some kind of way to hide from those who want your data. It promises you total anonymity just by hiding your IP address, but that is not true. For real defense against tracking, you need more than just a VPN. You actually need to understand how the browser you use every day can work against you, because it's giving up your information, whether you use a VPN or not.

A Plex media server doesn't have to be the most complicated thing ever. But it often does get complicated when you take into account the fact that you need to choose storage, and not just any storage. While you're at it, here's all the storage formats that you should not use on your server.

Are you tired of looking at expensive smart home projects and just want to build some yourself, but don’t know where to start? The ESP32 is the ultimate option for both beginners and enthusiasts for DIY smart home gear, and the best module costs just $5.

Back in the day, when it was still called Windows Explorer, File Explorer was one of the best apps Microsoft included with Windows. It was fast, intuitive, and as stable as a rock.

Not only are the fumes potentially harmful, but certain parts of your 3D printer get hot enough to melt hard plastic. In a worst-case scenario, these parts could malfunction and cause damage to your printer or even start a fire.

Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes a fresh slate of Netflix titles. This April, you can expect to stream a long list of movies, including Netflix's collection of older releases that are made available on the first day of the month.

Whether you're new to Linux or you've been using it for years, you may have some bad command-line habits. If you can break these habits, you'll stop using the Linux terminal like a beginner and start using it much more efficiently.

Anker believes it has a simple way to avoid a rat’s nest of cables and hubs on your desk: put it all into one box that clamps on to the side. The accessory maker has released a $70 Nano Power Strip that it claims will minimize clutter while keeping multiple devices fully charged.

Immich is a self-hosted, open-source photo and video backup solution, intended as an alternative to Google Photos and iCloud Photo Library. I've used Immich for some time to back up photos and videos, but I'd never thought of connecting it to Home Assistant. Now I wish I'd tried it sooner.

There's a neat, super simple trick that lets you turn your favorite browser into a minimalist notepad. Instead of reaching for Notepad or any other note-taking app, online or offline, you can jot things down while browsing the web, right inside the browser.

In 1997, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the direct ancestor of the modern GLE, was a pioneer in the premium SUV segment. Fast-forward to now, and the German automaker is doubling down on that legacy with an updated GLE that blends its longstanding history with what you might describe as digital or connected intelligence.

As a person of a certain age who played in loud bands, went to loud concerts, and has reviewed more than his fair share of albums and loud audio products over his career, I’ll admit that subtitles are a regular necessity of my TV-watching routine.

April is looking really good for Disney+ and Hulu subscribers, with a truckload of new movies (new and old), new series premieres and returning/continuing seasons (Daredevil: Born Again and American Idol) and more, strewn across both services that are still in the process of merging into one app in the lead-up to the Hulu app's end sometime this year. And as we wait for that, it still makes sense to combine what's new for Hulu and Disney+ in one convenient post.

Prime Video has dropped its list of new movies and TV shows for April, and while it might not be the smorgasbord of titles we're used to seeing, the month will hinge on one of the most anticipated final seasons of a TV series the service has seen in a while—plus a handful of other pretty cool shows and loads of new movies beyond that.

Compact crossovers are everywhere, offering practicality, efficiency, and easy ownership. The problem is, most of them feel safe and uninspiring, built more for comfort than fun.

The battle between Homelander and Butcher will reach its epic conclusion in The Boys season 5. It's the final season of The Boys, which changed the course of superhero TV shows. Eric Kripke's innovative satire proved that superhero shows can be more than costumes and capes.