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The silent eater of Android storage isn’t your photos

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 15:46

The base models of many Android phones, including the Pixel 10, come with 128GB of storage. To get more, you have to add as much as $100 onto the bill. Having enough storage on your phone is more important than ever, but it's not because of all those photos you're taking.

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Jellyfin's update broke my custom Netflix skin, so I switched to this instead

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 15:30

One of the best things about Jellyfin is how flexible it is. You can customize it to look just about any way you want, and the community around Jellyfin has made some stellar skins for that purpose. One of the best ones broke for me, but I found an even better replacement.

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Burned write cycles and zero seek time: Why defragging an SSD is actively destroying it

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 15:15

Defragmenting your drive, or defragging, used to be routine basic maintenance. But as our computers have evolved, so has the need to defrag.

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Please stop using your smart home's default security settings

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 15:00

It's easy to fall into the trap of assuming that the default security settings for your smart home are the best way to keep your smart home protected. The problem is that these settings are often weak or publicly known. In many cases, you can make your smart home much more secure by changing the default settings.

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4 new Netflix movies to watch in March

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 14:45

This March, Netflix is bringing a fresh roster of thrilling movies and shows to your screen. From the return of an iconic TV character to the introduction of new characters, this month, you can expect to add some exciting films to your watchlist.

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Why the "10x developer" idea is dangerous

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 14:30

The thought of downsizing a team to just a few—or even just one—sounds like a dream. Why have a team of hundreds when a team of dozens with AI can do the same job? This whole idea of the “10x developer” is dangerous and there’s no good outcome to it.

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Print-in-place models are the real magic of 3D printing

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 14:00

One way to impress a 3D printing skeptic is to show them some of the more impressive prints you have made. Few examples inspire wonder quite as much as those that use the print-in-place technique for more complex elements.

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Why CAPTCHAs exist: The hidden story behind those annoying tests

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 13:30

Spend any amount of time browsing the internet, and you will inevitably run into a site that demands you prove you're not a robot. It might ask you to click or slide a button, solve a puzzle, mark things on the road, or even play a little game. Is it impossible for robots to pass those tests? It's not. Why are we keeping robots off the internet in the first place?

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Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight Wi-Fi Review: An exceptional camera and floodlight combo free of any costly subscriptions

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 13:00

It feels like every consumer security camera requires you to pay a hefty subscription price to get the most out of it. I've recently been testing the Reolink floodlight and camera combo, and I've got to say, being able to access a full suite of awesome features without a subscription is a big deal.

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3 incredible HBO Max shows to watch this week (March 1 - 8)

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 01:00

March has that in-between energy where it's not quite spring, not quite winter, but somehow you're already ready for a new comfort watch or something fresh and unique. HBO Max makes the choice harder—in a good way—because its library is basically a cavern of eldless possibilities.

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This Mazda SUV is pulling buyers away from German luxury brands

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 00:30

Say “luxury SUV” and names like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi usually come to mind. But in 2026, you don’t have to sign up for a luxury-brand payment to get something that feels properly upscale and genuinely fun to drive.

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