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3 Premium Mac Apps to Try This Month (September 2025)

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 19:30

With macOS 26 Tahoe on the horizon, many Mac users are looking forward to Apple’s annual free software update. While you wait, why not check out some premium apps that more than justify their price tags?

Categories: IT General, Technology

Samsung’s New Sound Towers Are Great for Parties

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:42

Samsung just released its new Sound Tower models, the ST50F and ST40F. These new models, which were unveiled at IFA 2025, are the latest in its line of portable audio devices for parties and large gatherings. However, these models have a lot more features than you'd expect at first glance.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Samsung's Desktop Mode in One UI 8 Is Quite the Glow-Up

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:30

Samsung’s desktop mode, known as DeX, is the reason I bought a Galaxy phone. DeX went years without a major update, but that has changed in the latest version of Samsung’s One UI interface.

Categories: IT General, Technology

This Used Hybrid SUV Proves You Don’t Need Toyota or Lexus

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:00

Hybrids have been around long enough now that it’s easy to forget how big of a deal they once were. Back in the early 2000s, every automaker rushed to slap a hybrid badge on something—sedans, crossovers, even a few trucks. For a while, it looked like hybrids were going to take over the entire market.

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Proton vs. Proton GE: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:30

Linux gamers are familiar with Proton, the go-to solution for running Windows games on Linux, but there’s another, similar tool in the shed. It’s called Proton GE, and while it performs the same function, it differs from Valve’s Proton. Let’s find out how they differ and which one you should use.

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10 Cozy Video Games with a Dark and Sinister Edge

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:00

When you think of cozy games, you probably think of cutesy farming sims like Stardew Valley and neighborvanias like Animal Crossing. These casual experiences offer easy to pick up laid back gameplay loops, but they can sometimes feel a bit too candy and rainbows.

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5 Python Errors Explained (And How to Fix Them)

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 13:00

There are many types of errors in Python. No matter where you are in your Python journey, you've most likely faced one or more of these errors. For some, it might be easy to know what's wrong in your code. For others? Not so much. That's why I'm explaining what they mean.

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Plugable USB-C 9-in-1 Hub Review: A Powerhouse Data Deliverer

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00

The Plugable USB-C 9-in-1 Hub is an excellent addition to the company’s existing lineup of hubs and docking stations, and requires little in the way of setup. Just plug it into your laptop, plug in all your other stuff, and you’ll be off and running.

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The JBL Partybox 720 Speaker Can Give You a Lightshow

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:01

JBL has officially revealed the new PartyBox 720, its latest and loudest battery-powered party speaker. This new speaker packs a serious punch with 800 watts of JBL Pro Sound, a lightshow, and the ability to roll around with ease.

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This JBL Boombox Lasts Over 30 Hours

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:01

JBL has just revealed the new Boombox 4, the newest version of its portable waterproof speaker. It supports multi-speaker connections with Auracast, two different Bass Boost settings, and an impressive battery life, all while being a lot lighter than its predecessor.

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The MacBook Pro Exposes Flaws in Windows Gaming Laptops

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 00:00

I've owned several gaming laptops at this point, and honestly they are my preferred way to play PC games thanks to the versatility and mobility they offer, but there's no arguing that choosing to be a laptop gamer comes with compromises—or at least, so I thought.

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Simuldubs are Fixing Dubbed Anime's Biggest Problems

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 23:15

In the early days of anime dubbing, it regularly took months or even years for shows and films to get an English dub—and these dubs usually featured the worst voice acting imaginable. Today, many anime series receive multiple language dubs within days of their Japanese airing, and that's all thanks to the growing popularity of "simuldubs."

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10 Most Useful PowerShell Commands for Everday Users

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 23:00

Scripting is often seen as something only IT admins do to lengthen their coffee breaks, but home users can benefit from command line automation, too. Here are 10 PowerShell commands you can use to write scripts to lighten your workload, troubleshoot problems, and uncover new functionality.

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How to Declutter Your Gmail Inbox With This New Feature

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 22:16

Google's new Subscriptions Management feature lets you pool together a list of your mailing list senders and unsubscribe them one by one. You don't have to open random emails and unsubscribe manually. Gmail handles it for you by automatically sending the unsubscribed content to spam. You can try it right now on your phone or desktop.

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This Spacious PHEV Won’t Qualify for a Federal Tax Credit Much Longer

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 21:30

The Chrysler Pacifica has quietly become one of the last great survivors. In a market obsessed with SUVs, it’s still pulling in impressive numbers.

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How to Automatically Clean Your Desktop with Power Automate

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 21:30

I tend to download stuff and work on my desktop by default. So like most people, my desktop (and even the downloads folder) is almost always a mess with just random icons, files and folders everywhere. So I set up an automation system that automatically clears up that clutter by sorting and organizing my files every hour.

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Screencast: The Ultimate Screen Recording Tool for Chromebooks

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 20:30

Have you ever tried to explain a complex process to someone over the phone? Perhaps you've spent hours typing out a detailed guide on how to use a new software feature that ended up being tedious to use? A good screen recorder can solve those headaches by transforming long explanations into a simple, shareable video that can be reused time and time again.

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How to Set Up Home Assistant Community Store (And Why You Should)

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 20:00

Home Assistant is a dizzyingly powerful smart home platform, thanks in no small part to its vast array of integrations. But the vanilla installation is just the tip of the iceberg.

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This Three-Row Plug-In Hybrid SUV Delivers Luxury-Level Features

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:00

Three-row SUVs often balance space with efficiency, but this plug-in hybrid stands out by adding luxury-level refinement. It blends strong performance with impressive fuel savings, making it a family hauler that doesn’t compromise.

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10 Movies That Are So Bad They're Good

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 18:00

A bad movie can be a disappointment, but it can also be a hoot. Sometimes, a movie is so ridiculous and unbelievable that unintended laughs come easily. The special effects are cheesy, the acting is absurdly ineffective, or the whole vibe is so off that the snickering never stops.

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