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These three Bash features turn the terminal into something closer to a file browser, with saved locations, a quick way back, and a full history of where you’ve been. None of them need a plugin, an alias framework, or a new shell.

For a long time, the way to access your notifications and quick settings on a Galaxy device was the same. You swipe down once for notifications and a second time for settings. It was intuitive and simple, and that was the way that just about everybody liked things to be. Then Samsung decided to change things.

Netflix has always had a strong documentary section. One of the more recent documentaries making headway is Instadocs: AI Gone Wild, a wild hacking story about a breach caused by autonomous agents created by OpenAI researchers. If you're fearful of AI, this documentary will amplify that anxiety.

While Linux’s app ecosystem isn’t as rich as that of Windows, especially when it comes to commercial and professional software, the open-source community has filled a lot of that gap with a bunch of well-made apps.

If you live in an area with limited high-speed internet options and use SpaceX's Starlink, then it's time to check your emails in case you get a notice about recent changes to your monthly bill. Starlink users have taken to Reddit to discuss upcoming increases to the cost of their service. The catch? Changes appear to be regional, and a lucky few have reported decreases. Here's what we know so far and what to look out for if Starlink is your current ISP. This is yet another blow to customers, as the company got rid of its cheapest plan earlier this year.

All-in-one desktop computers beat laptops for users who don't need mobility, offering higher performance and larger displays at lower prices. High-end desktops aren't cheap, but you don't have to pay full retail price when you can get a huge $1,000 discount on this powerful Dell All-in-One Desktop.

The original Benchy is a relic of the past, a benchmark print that no longer challenges modern printers. But Benchy occupies a special place within 3D printing lore as an unofficial mascot of sorts, an immediately-recognizable model that the community keeps coming back to.

Everyone seems to love Apple's MagSafe system. Sure, there was plenty of wailing and gnashing of teeth when the company first discontinued it, but now MagSafe is back and as popular as ever.

Anthropic’s unreleased Claude AI model has uncovered a critical Linux kernel flaw. And it didn’t just stop at spotting it; it built an attack that could give someone root access, the highest level of control on Linux. The attacker can run commands, change settings, access files, and potentially take over the machine remotely. No clicks, file opening, or password needed. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-98432 and scores a critical 9.8 out of 10 in severity.

Amazon Fire tablets are primarily known for one thing: being cheap. Plenty of sacrifices have been made to hit the low price points, and performance is often where it's most noticeable. That's why the best way to repurpose one is to make it a unitasker.

Did you know that your SSD can fail even at 100% health? Cheerful, isn't it? HDDs are unpredictable too; a study shows that half of the ones that fail do so within their first year. Amazing.

When I bought my OLED TV in 2020, I expected I would get a full decade or more out of it, just as I had the LCD model it replaced. Now, only six years later, the original LCD is still going strong, but the OLED has one foot in the grave.

There's something special about building your own gaming rig from scratch, and you can't beat the satisfaction of seeing it work for the first time. The case is the foundation, and you'll need to get the right one to fit your components. Corsair's 3500X is an excellent choice for its space and quality, and you can get it 35% off with a limited-time Amazon deal.

The last time I talked about Docker, I mentioned several containers that I keep running 24/7. These are containers that I never spin down unless I'm updating them manually. Some readers had some fantastic suggestions for containers I hadn't tried yet. And for those who asked about containers that I don't actually keep running, I got to thinking about it, and there are definitely a few Docker containers that I only spin up when I need them. I was surprised to see that they're actually some of the most important containers I use.

I used to change my phone settings manually every time I got in the car. I’d adjust the volume, switch modes, and fiddle with settings before hitting the road. I’ve used Samsung Modes and Routines to automate things like my sleep schedule and my gym sessions, so I figured it was time to do the same for driving. Between school runs, grocery trips, and appointments, I’m constantly getting in and out of my car.

Android 17 has been available for four months, yet it only runs on 1% of active devices. The stable build of Google’s latest mobile platform landed in June this year—almost exactly a year after Android 16, so the launch windows are nearly identical. The adoption story, however, is a completely different one. That’s because releasing an update and getting it onto phones are two different things.

Ask in any Linux forum which Linux distro you should use as a beginner, and one of the clear answers will be Ubuntu. Despite being one of the most popular distros, it has disappointed many general Linux users. Distro hopper or not, many people are switching from Canonical's distro to others.

I’m constantly amazed by the projects I see shared online that make increasingly impressive use of cheap $5 microcontrollers like the ESP32. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus the ability to interface with additional radio interfaces, the wireless possibilities are seemingly endless.

Synology has been scrambling to fix the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities since the PHP developers released emergency security patches on October 21, and the company confirmed that a number of its NAS packages were affected. Now the story has taken a twist, as Synology reports that attackers are exploiting the flaws, and the US cybersecurity agency CISA has added them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Synology is now extending security fixes to older DiskStation Manager (DSM) versions, following the discovery of a separate ransomware campaign targeting outdated NAS systems.

You don't have to be doing anything shady to still not want your ISP to know exactly what you're up to. It comes down to privacy, and knowing that your ISP, good or bad, knows a lot about your online habits isn't nice.