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The affordable sports car that makes a Porsche 911 feel overpriced

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:00

The Porsche 911 has earned its place as the sports car so many enthusiasts dream about, but that dream comes with a hefty price tag. A new base Carrera now starts at $137,850 before options, putting it well out of reach for most buyers.

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7 reasons I trust Google Wallet more than any other apps when I travel

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:45

I’ve got Tripsy on my phone and always install the airline’s app before I’m flying. Yet, the one thing I reach for every single time at an airport is Google Wallet. It doesn’t get nearly enough credit for the specific job of getting through the airport and other public transit modes.

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I fed Claude my Steam game configs and found performance tweaks I didn't know existed

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:30

Up until a recent research project/experiment, I never used LLMs much. I also wasn't much of a Steam user until earlier this year when I got my hands on a few titles for that particular platform. Most of my game library leans toward the retro side of things, but there are absolutely some performance issues here and there, like lag and frequent crashing on some titles.

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This is why your drill keeps stripping screws (it's not entirely your fault)

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:15

I've stripped more screws than I'd like to admit, and for years, I figured it came down to a bad wrist angle or rushing the job. Turns out the tools might be against me and you from the start. Modern tools have changed a lot since the days of our fathers and grandparents, and they may be too powerful for the screws we're using, regardless of size.

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I stopped manually switching Wi-Fi bands after enabling this one router setting

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:59

Of all the computer technologies we use every day, there probably isn't one stuffed with more cryptic jargon than networking gear. Looking through your router settings, it's normal to feel your eyes glaze over as the options might as well be in Greek.

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I turned a tiny $18 Raspberry Pi into a Spotify replacement

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:30

Spotify Premium hit $12.99 a month in the US this February. That’s the third price hike since 2023, and when you do the math, you're looking at roughly $156 a year just for music.

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Ford issues second recall for Focus and Fusion owners over dealer software errors

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:15

If you own an older Ford Focus or Fusion with a manual transmission, you might need to head back to the dealership, even if you already had a safety recall performed in the past. Ford Motor Company has issued an updated safety recall for select Focus and Fusion models because dealership service departments previously installed a software fix incorrectly.

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The 4 most useful Google Pixel features that aren't enabled by default

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:00

Google takes a “minimal” approach to Pixel phones, but don’t make the mistake of thinking all the best features are all available right out of the box. There’s some good stuff just waiting to be discovered, and Google doesn't do the best job of telling you about it.

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This Linux distro finally makes switching from Windows feel natural

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:30

We’ve all heard plenty about the end of Windows 10 support, but that deadline feels a lot more real when you look around your own house and realize you still have a perfectly usable PC or two that can’t make the jump to Windows 11. That was the spot I found myself in. These weren’t dead computers, but they also weren’t machines I wanted to leave stranded on an unsupported version of Windows forever.

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5 everyday problems your 3D printer can solve

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:00

While you can stick to just making the 3D printing projects that everyone always talks about, like Gridfinity, a Flexy Rex, or other toys, there are a lot of projects to do that nobody ever highlights. Here are five 3D printing projects that I think are fantastic and deserve way more attention than they get.

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Discover the game-changing Docker containers revolutionizing work and creativity

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 12:30

Experimenting with Docker containers has become a bit of a hobby lately. Recently, I talked about four of my favorite daily-use containers. Since then, I've “done my homework” and discovered a few more useful containers, and have had a few recommended to me by a very enthusiastic community.

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I fed the 829-page Mercedes G-Class manual to Claude and found 3 hidden features

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 22:30

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been in production since 1979, outlasting most of the vehicles it originally competed against. Built for military use in cooperation with Austrian manufacturer Steyr-Daimler-Puch, the G-Wagen crossed into civilian life and never looked back. Today, it is as much a status symbol as it is an SUV, the kind of vehicle you see outside a swanky Beverly Hills restaurant and deep in a Colorado canyon on the same weekend.

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5 awesome classic movies I wish I had watched sooner

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 22:01

What makes a classic movie? There are different definitions of a classic movie. You can have the classics of the 1930s and 1940s that paved the way for future filmmakers. There are cult classics that aged well despite receiving mixed reactions upon release. You can have modern classics within the last 30 years that continue to age gracefully.

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Stop using your old HDMI cables on your new 4K TV

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 21:48

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable, right? Wrong! HDMI has been around forever at this point and there have been so many revisions and updates. Which is great for the advancement of video and audio technology, but not so great for ensuring you have the right cables to get the picture quality you need.

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Google Fi is the best carrier I’m not allowed to use

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 21:45

If you're a phone enthusiast in the U.S., you probably take the option of Google Fi for granted. But I live in Canada. I'm not allowed to use Google Fi as it's simply unavailable outside the States. I wish it were, as it's the best carrier for someone like me.

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The Toyota RAV4 is finally vulnerable, and these 5 SUVs are after its crown

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 21:00

For years, one name has dominated the SUV sales charts, earning a reputation as the default choice for families looking for practicality, efficiency, and reliability. That dominance, however, is being tested. Production challenges have limited availability at a time when competition in the SUV segment is fiercer than ever, creating an opportunity for rivals to gain ground.

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7 smart home automations that work better with NFC tags than motion sensors or schedules

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 20:30

There are plenty of ways to trigger smart home automations. Schedules are great for things that you need to happen at the same time each day, and motion sensors are a good way to make automations respond to your physical presence. There are many times when a cheap NFC tag is by far the best option.

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Fire TV Sticks slow down for one stupid reason, and it takes 30 seconds to fix

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 20:00

As good as Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are, pretty much every user knows that they become a lot more sluggish over time. It isn't because the hardware has suddenly become obsolete. Although they were never powerhouses in terms of performance, they remain capable for many years. The most likely culprit is that the storage is running low, and it's an easy fix.

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The 4 Android Auto settings you need to change before your road trip

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 19:45

Android Auto feels pretty great straight out of the box. I can't lie that it impressed me the first time I tried it out in a new car. It instantly makes navigation and media feel a lot more intuitive and integrated than a standard phone mount or factory navigation system ever could.

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Why your router needs Wi-Fi 6 even if your devices don't support it yet

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 19:30

If you're still on Wi-Fi 5, you're probably waiting for Wi-Fi 7 routers to come down in price before you upgrade. However, it's going to be a while before Wi-Fi 7 prices are reasonable for even midrange gear.

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