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This ASUS Wi-Fi 7 router is so good I bought two, and now it's on sale

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:29

The ASUS RT-BE92U BE9700 is a great Wi-Fi 7 router, and I know that because I bought two of them for my home. It's now on sale for Black Friday, with the price dropping to $190 at Amazon and $200 at Best Buy.

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You’re not alone: A popular Android TV app has been pulled from devices

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:25

This morning, I turned on my TV and was surprised to find my favorite YouTube app had vanished from the home screen. SmartTube, which is a popular app with tons of personalization settings, has been removed by Google due to a security concern—but a new version is available.

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4 new Excel features to try in December 2025

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:16

In recent weeks, Microsoft has focused on broadening AI capabilities in Excel, modernizing the program's interface, and speeding up your spreadsheet workflow. Here are four new features to look out for this December.

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This one common SSD mistake is secretly ruining your gaming performance

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:01

It doesn't matter if you have a beastly GPU and a fantastic CPU. If your SSD is struggling, so will your entire PC.

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3 musicals on Netflix to sing along with this weekend (November 28 - 30)

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:55

Drama and action movies are the go-to genres, fine. But sometimes you don't just want a movie—you want a full-on spectacle. Musicals aren't for everyone, I get it. But Netflix actually has a great selection of some of the better ones I've seen recently. They're big on emotion and can often be dark and serious, but they also excel at eye-popping set pieces and stories that are magical and surreal.

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Ditch subscriptions with Botslab's home security discounts this Black Friday

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:53

There’s no shortage of smart-home security options on the market, but products range from basic and barely functional to high-tech and astronomically priced. The far ends of the spectrum come with too many trade-offs, but shrewd consumers know that there’s a sweet spot. High-tech smart-home brand Botslab hits that middle ground with affordable, high-end smart-home products powered by AI — without subscriptions or paywalled features.

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3 Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (November 28 - 30)

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:36

As we enter the final weekend of November and the days get shorter (for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere), now is the perfect time to hunker down and watch some quality entertainment on Netflix.

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The most reliable Japanese sports car available for under $25,000

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:30

If you’ve always wanted a fun, lightweight sports car but assumed reliability and affordability were out of reach, the used market says otherwise. For well under $25,000, there’s a Japanese-built two-seater that has quietly become one of the most dependable performance cars you can buy. It delivers the kind of open-air driving experience enthusiasts love, yet it’s also cheap to run, easy to maintain, and built to last hundreds of thousands of miles.

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Toyota’s halo V8 supercar set to stun fans on December 5

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:23

Toyota’s done something crazy. That wild GR GT3 Concept from the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon is now hitting the streets as a real car—and it finally has a name: the GR GT.

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This Wi-Fi 7 ASUS Router can run Docker and Home Assistant

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:19

ASUS has released a new high-end router with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support, up to 31 Gigabits of wired bandwidth, and the ability to run Docker containers. It's also billed as "the world's first AI router," because it's 2025 and everything needs AI.

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These 5 infuriating connectors deserve a place in tech hell

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:16

You're only a true geek if you have a huge box or drawer full of cables that you don't actually need but are keeping on the off chance. Not every cable is created equal, however. There are some cables that have connectors that are so frustrating they should be banished to tech hell forever.

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It’s time to admit you can swap out internal rechargeable batteries yourself

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:00

I’ve been conditioned to believe that opening up gadgets is the domain of experts and professionals. But the idea that the simple act of changing a battery is beyond the realm of mere mortals like you and me is a lie.

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You are testing your PC performance wrong—here is the right way

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:31

There are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using real-life scenarios. The latter's much better, here's why.

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Don't throw away your old PC—it makes a better NAS than anything you can buy

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:15

A network attached storage device (NAS) is one of the most useful things you can add to your home network, but a specialized NAS can run you hundreds of dollars just for the shell, and that is before you even buy additional hard drives for storage. If you want a large, robust NAS, you'll be on the hook for even more.

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3 Netflix documentaries you have to watch this weekend (November 28 - 30)

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:15

The right documentary can wow you, entertain you, and even make you question what you thought you knew—about your own brain, the simmering planet beneath your feet, or weirdo musical geniuses wearing flower pots on their heads.

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Boost comfort and productivity with the HUANUO DS7 dual monitor arm

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:12

Spending long hours at a desk can take a toll on your body, especially if you don’t have a good ergonomic setup. Aside from the inevitable neck cramps, if you use dual or triple monitors, you might also be running out of desk space.

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These brands go out of their way to support Home Assistant

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:01

One of Home Assistant’s biggest selling points is its ability to bring a vast range of devices together under one platform. To guarantee longevity, you might also want to choose brands that are committed to maintaining device compatibility with Home Assistant.

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3 cool Linux apps to try this weekend (November 28 - 30)

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:30

You can get more out of your Linux PC with the right software. I know from experience, though, that can be hard to find. Fortunately for you, I've found a few more free and open source Linux tools worth trying out this weekend.

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The American SUV with the worst resale value after five years

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:15

If you’re shopping for a family SUV and planning to keep it long-term, resale value matters just as much as space, performance, or fuel economy. Yet one well-known American three-row model loses a startling amount of its value after just five years, far more than most shoppers realize. Its steep drop in price leaves owners with far less equity than expected, making it one of the segment’s biggest depreciation risks.

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Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (November 28 - 30)

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:00

Are you looking for a new Raspberry Pi project to dive into this weekend? Why not spend some time to build your own UniFi gateway so you don’t have to buy Ubiquiti’s expensive solution. Or maybe build a flight tracker?

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