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As a voracious consumer of television and streaming content, I'm pleased to say that 2025 was a triumph. I keep track of the newest shows that strike a chord in me; this year, the list was huge. I've condensed it here to some of my favorites, so you can binge through them and enjoy some outstanding TV.

postmarketOS, the Linux distribution for phones and tablets, just released a new major update. It's still not a full-fledged replacement for Android or iOS, but now it has more supported hardware, an upgraded package manager, and new versions of GNOME and KDE.

If you keep running out of USB ports on your Raspberry Pi 5, there's an expansion board out there for you. The SupTronics X1013 v1.1 board has you covered with its additional 10 USB ports. Yes, you read that right.

Even if you buy one of the fastest SSDs, you may find it running slowly, and not necessarily because there's something wrong with the hardware itself. Often, the problem can be easily fixed on your end without jumping through too many hoops.

Whether you're a DIY mechanic or a professional, you likely have a large collection of sockets, wrenches, pliers, and power tools. And while Snap-On and Milwaukee are often recommended for their quality and feature set, there's a wide range of other quality brands worth considering. Here's why you don't need to spend big to work on cars.

Head to Toyota’s website and you'll see that the 2025 Camry starts at $28,700. The ninth-generation model is now hybrid-only, and it hits an impressive 51 mpg combined.

2025 marks 10 years after the official launch of DirectX 12 for Windows 10. This came after a relatively frequent release cycle over the years, starting with one of the first ever DirectX showcase games: Doom 95. A project started by none other than Gabe Newell while he was still at Microsoft, but shortly before he left to found Valve.

SSDs are great for a lot of things, but long-term cold storage is not one of them, and while many never fail, some do—taking some data with them.

Life is hectic, and juggling dozens of apps for the "must-do" chores adds to the noise. Since I already work in Excel daily, I've expanded its use to automate three of my most boring tasks. These set-and-forget formulas make life easy, and they only take a few minutes to build.

It may be tempting to leave your PC on overnight. After all, it can go into sleep mode, which should theoretically limit its power usage. But there are some legitimate reasons you should consider unplugging your PC every night.

There is no shortage of iconic movies focused on Christmas. From unique takes on the folklore that has been built around the holidays, to heartwarming takes on family and childhood innocence, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding movies that are fit for holiday viewing. However, there are also plenty of examples of movies that forgo tradition to frame the season in a new light, from mixing genres to exploring the holidays from new perspectives.

Samsung Galaxy phones are among the best Android devices you can buy, not just because they're packed with features, but also for their software experience and stock apps. I'd go as far as to say the Samsung ecosystem is as good as Apple's. Here are three pre-installed stock Samsung apps I absolutely love.

There are many reasons why you might want to get or send emails from an email address that's not your main one. Setting up entirely new Gmail accounts for one-time use purposes can get annoying quickly, though.

Luxury doesn’t always have to come with a six‑figure price tag. In 2025, several compact SUVs deliver much of the upscale comfort and refinement associated with premium brands, but at prices that remain surprisingly accessible. For drivers craving leather-lined cabins, sophisticated tech, and brand prestige without overspending, these models are rewriting what luxury on a budget really means.

I’ll tell you what I’m doing with my time off this holiday season: binge-watching whatever I want! As one of my go-to platforms, Apple TV always offers plenty of options that never fail to intrigue and impress me. Here are 10 of the streamer’s best limited series—some of which are based on true stories—that make for the perfect binge.

You've probably heard a lot about a lot about not connecting to public Wi-Fi networks unless it's an absolute emergency, and if you do, you shouldn't do any sensitive stuff on it. This was solid advice decades ago, and to an extent, it still is.

Ever noticed an unfamiliar icon on the taskbar—or a familiar one that suddenly looks different? Each icon—and its variation—has a specific meaning, and knowing them helps you quickly spot issues. Here’s what each familiar taskbar icon means, when it appears, and whether you should care about it.

Most people think of Google as a consumer company, best known for products like Search, Android, Gmail, and Maps. These are useful tools, but they are mostly things you interact with directly. What often gets overlooked is how much of today’s internet runs on technology Google invented long before it became a household name, not features or apps, but deep infrastructure that shapes how the modern web works every day.

It's been six months since I reviewed the Dell UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE), an LCD computer screen that convinced me to give up my search for an OLED upgrade.

Elementary OS isn't as popular as it once was, but it's still a well-designed desktop Linux distribution with an excellent suite of custom-built applications. Now, a new major version is available with multitasking improvements, 64-bit ARM support, and much more.