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10 Hulu Shows That Will Keep You Glued to Your Seat

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 13:00

Hulu is home to some of the best shows on television, the kind with narratives so juicy, you find yourself detaching from your life to get back into theirs and see how things are playing out with your favorite characters. We call those kinds of series bingeworthy, and lucky for us, the platform is home to some of the best series that have ever graced our TV screens.

Categories: IT General, Technology

3 Reasons Why Linux Made Me a Better Developer

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:00

Perhaps you're a developer or just have a passion for Linux? While Linux means something different to everyone, one thing that I've come to believe is that the freedom to craft a custom system allows Linux users to flourish. I outline three reasons why Linux has allowed me to flourish.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Nebula X1 Review: A Premium Outdoor Projector

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:00

Projectors with good picture quality are usually too big to travel well, while small portable ones often don’t look great. The Nebula X1 tries to have it both ways, including add-on wireless speakers, for an incredible outdoor watching experience that could be better than people’s indoor setup.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to Prevent Old Apps From Accessing Your Google Data

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 23:15

I realized that some of the apps that I hadn’t used in a long time still had access to my Google account. I quickly revoked these apps’ access to my account, and I’ll show you how you can do that, too.

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Why You Shouldn't Wait to build a PC

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 23:05

The PC hardware world always has something new and exciting cooking in the oven. If you're perpetually waiting for new CPUs, GPUs, cases, monitors, and faster RAM and storage to arrive, you'll never upgrade your current machine, or build that new PC.

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Android Phone: Your Ultimate Kitchen Assistant

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 14:30

An Android phone can easily become an essential partner for cooking, at least if you know how to use it right. The days of worn-out cookbooks and stained recipe cards are over, and it’s been swapped out for a much smoother and more powerful helper that is always within reach.

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Fast Charging Myths Debunked: The Real Battery Killers Revealed

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 14:00

Fast phone chargers have long carried a reputation as silent battery killers. After all, a full charge in just 30 minutes sounds too good to be true. But the reality is more nuanced, and some other battery habits can cause far more damage.

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The 5 Best Movies to Stream On Prime Video This Week (August 25 - 31)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:30

Looking for a good movie to throw on this week? You've come to the right place. I like to sift through the depths of Prime Video looking for something to take the edge off the work week, and I've put these five shining stars on deck.

Categories: IT General, Technology

5 Apple TV+ Movies You Should Stream This Week (August 25 - 31)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:30

When I'm not watching and writing about the best TV shows that you can binge in a single weekend on Apple TV+, I switch gears to movies and try to find some great choices for you to settle in to during the week.

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How to Protect Yourself From Browser Extension Security Risks

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:31

I’ve always considered myself to be a privacy-focused individual. I use strong passwords, I’m careful about what I share online, and I audit the permissions of my apps, probably more than I should. But recently, I realized that I have been overlooking one of the biggest security and privacy threats around, the browser extension (also called add-ons or plug-ins).

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5 Netflix Movies You Need to Watch This Week (August 25 - 31)

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:00

Whether you obsessively try to watch as many movies as possible or you're simply looking for something to unwind with, I have hand-selected five films streaming on Netflix that are sure to brighten your day.

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Sony INZONE Mouse-A Review: An Exceptionally Light Pro Gaming Mouse

Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:00

With how oversaturated the gaming mice market has become, even a newcomer behemoth like Sony struggles to stand out. So, while the Sony INZONE Mouse-A gets most things right, are those bare essentials enough for it to stand out among similarly priced and specced mice?

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