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Are you using KDE Plasma but feel like you're only scratching the surface? Wondering what productivity gems might be hiding in plain sight? Well, let me share five secret features that'll transform how you use your KDE Plasma desktop.

Walton Goggins is one of my favorite actors of this century. Through his authentic Southern drawl and indelible charm, his inherent talent emanates, ultimately nestling itself in the sweet spot of balancing comedy with drama while pushing the boundaries. That’s why Goggins is arguably the best character actor on television. Plus, he gives the best facial expressions in television history.

USB-C ports, which are frequently equipped with Thunderbolt support on laptops, have become one of the most important advancements in mobile PCs over the past decade. These small, unassuming ports have opened up a world of possibilities for connecting a wide range of gadgets.

Gaming handhelds that mimic nostalgic devices are a dime a dozen, but not many have attempted to recreate the classic Nintendo DS. And even though Nintendo's handheld has been off the market for a decade, it's still their best-selling console of all time. A company called Ayaneo is finally doing it, and the device runs Android.

You can get the Anker Prime 240W Charging Station for a surprisingly low price of just $100 on Amazon. This is a massive discount from its regular price of $150. This impressive 33% discount makes it a no-brainer for anyone looking to get a powerful charging station for their desk.

Being a student typically means living a frugal lifestyle and pinching the pennies wherever you can. While you might need to spring for a new laptop or smartphone, paying for software is one expense you can dodge by opting for free and open-source alternatives.

Want to try an Arch-based distro but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve already been distro-hopping and still haven’t found the perfect fit? Here’s my personal ranking of the nine Arch-based distros I think are worth your time—based on real-world testing and my own preferences.

Sling TV debuted back in 2015 as one of the first live TV streaming services for $20 a month. Obviously, times have changed, competition is stiff, and every service has increased prices yearly for what seems like a decade. In a bold move to return to its roots, Sling TV is now offering a "Sling Select" bundle starting at $20.

Frigate, one of the most popular open-source options for home IP camera management, just released a massive update. Frigate 0.16 now has better object detection, license plate recognition, view-only users, and much more.

Modern cars have become increasingly desensitized to fun. Safety features have made cars heavier, along with automatic transmissions that have further dulled the experience, resulting in a less-than-engaging driving experience. Manual cars may be the last link to the type of fun driving we've long forgotten and desperately need. All is not lost just yet.

The newest M4 Mac mini is back on sale for just $500 on Amazon. This is a very low price for this model, and gives you a huge discount from its original price of $700. At this price, you’re getting a desktop computer that packs some seriously impressive features, like Apple's brand-new M4 chip.

Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can get surround sound using nothing more than a set of stereo speakers, or at most an array of speakers to your front.

DirecTV knows that the fall season is right around the corner, and with it comes NFL action and college football. While the company was one of the first to offer multi-channel viewing decades ago, it's back with a revamped system for the streaming era. DirecTV just introduced Mix Channels, where you can watch four channels or sporting events on one screen.

Adobe has just released a major new update for its Acrobat viewer and editor that adds 'Acrobat Studio,' a new platform that combines the PDF app with Adobe Express' creation features. It turns Acrobat into an AI-powered database and creation tool using your piles of PDF files.

What's your most important feature or specification when buying a new phone? Chances are, it's a big screen, cameras, or storage, and you rarely think about charging speed. Most phones have some type of "fast charging" technology, and we all take it for granted, but it changed how I use my phone.

The internet has a bot problem, and it's had it for a long time. One solution is the "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart" or CAPTCHA. You know, those little tests you have to do sometimes to open a site or complete a transaction.

Nanoleaf has just announced the release of the Nanoleaf 4D V2, an upgraded version of its screen mirror and lightstrip kit. This new kit comes with a re-engineered lightstrip and camera system that gives a much better screen mirroring experience, and the size of the strip can be modified with ease.

Power banks are fine when you need to recharge some of your mobile devices on the go, but when you go completely off-grid and you have more serious power needs, you need something better. If you haven't bought yourself a power station, this Anker one can go from 0 to 100% faster than your small power bank.

Thunderbird is rolling out its v142.0 and v128.14 ESR updates starting today, with the monthly release now being the default download option for everyone. The v142 update brings a few great new features and fixes, and the ESR has some important security updates.

There’s more to animation than American cartoons and Japanese anime. Given the popularity of shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and movies like Spirited Away, it's easy to think that the medium is that binary. Some audiences may forget that incredible animated films are being made worldwide.