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5 Nostalgic 3D-Printed Projects Inspired By Retro Computing

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:30

One of the best parts of 3D printing is being able to make just about anything your mind can imagine. This makes 3D printing a great way to relive the golden years of computing, thanks to retro models designers have made.

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Marshall’s Stylish Middleton II Speaker Has an Epic Battery Life

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00

The Marshall Middleton II is a new speaker that is built to be used on the go, but also gives the stylish look that Marshall's speakers are known for. This speaker is portable, and it comes with a battery life that will make sure you only need to charge it after a long night out.

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Why I'd Love Sequels for These 7 Netflix Original Movies

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00

The most significant reason I keep my subscription going to Netflix is to enjoy the platform's original movies (and its TV shows, too). Reruns are great, but I want fresh ideas. What's just as sweet is being able to savor that idea, too.

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You Have A Limited Time to Get These Retired LEGO Sets on Amazon

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:30

If you know anything about LEGO, you know kits go up in price after they are retired. The longer they're retired, the more expensive they become. These amazing kits have only been retired recently, meaning now is probably the cheapest you'll be able to get them ever again.

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2025 Honda SUV Lineup Ranked by Reliability

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:00

Honda has long been known for building dependable vehicles, and its SUV lineup is no exception. In 2025, the brand continues to offer a range of crossovers and SUVs that deliver strong reliability, practical design, and long-term value, but some models stand out more than others.

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Turn Your HTML Into a Attractive Website With Just 12 Lines of CSS

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:00

A web page without any styling is like a blank canvas. The possibilities are endless, and it’s easy to waste time experimenting with different layouts, colors, and fonts. But the default browser styles are not ideal, so you need to put in the effort just to get started with a proper design.

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This Jackery Solar Generator Is An Insane $600 Off Today

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:41

A solar generator is one of those things that you don't think you need until you actually do one day. Jackery makes some of the best ones, and now, its Explorer 1000 V2 is currently almost half off—knocking an insane $600 off its MSRP.

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Sci-Fi Movies That Aren't Sci-Fi Anymore

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:00

I love science fiction movies for lots of reasons, but the biggest draw is, of course, that sci-fi speculates about how science and technology will change the world. Sometimes it's a prediction of how technology that will certainly exist could change things. Other times, technology itself is a product of pure imagination.

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Why A Smartphone Is My Must Have Camping Companion

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 23:45

There is a never-ending stream of gadgets, gizmos, and tools you see advertised for camping, but the most important tool you can have is one you probably already own.

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6 Unique Apps That Google Made For Chromebooks

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 23:30

Chromebooks are unique since they can run web apps, Android apps from the Google Play Store, or Linux apps through the Terminal. To improve the Chromebook user experience, Google has created apps specifically aimed at Chromebook users.

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How to Prevent Dust from Getting Into Your PC

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 01:00

Heat is the bane of all electronics, and nothing helps trap heat in your PC like a nice layer of dust that has been building up for the last several years. Luckily, there is an inexpensive way to dramatically cut down on the dust in your PC.

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The 8 Best Golden Age Simpsons Episodes

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:00

The Simpsons is, believe it or not, one of the most important TV shows in history. While it's become a shadow of its former self, during the golden age of the Simpsons, its cultural impact was immense, and can still be felt today.

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Why Overclocking Isn't Useful Anymore

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 23:30

Overclocking used to be all the rage among gamers and other PC enthusiasts, but new technologies have made it irrelevant for most people in most situations. And the best part? To get the same perks, you don't have to do much of anything at all.

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7 CG Animated Films That Have Aged Like Milk

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 22:30

There's no shortage of films from the pre-CG era that still hold up well today, and even early films containing CG (such as Terminator 2) that still look amazing thanks to smart and limited use of the primitive effects of the day.

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16 Vintage Tech Symbols That Live On in the Digital Age

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 22:15

Technology and how we use it has changed a lot over the years. However, despite the rapid advancements, traces of older tech still linger in our modern devices in the form of icons. Whether it's your smartphone, video game console, laptop, or desktop PC, or even your smart TV, the digital world is filled with visual callbacks to the past.

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Why I'll Never Plug in a Random USB Dive Again—and You Shouldn't Either

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 22:15

I've always been the type to casually plug in flash drives lying around to check what's on them without having any second thoughts. That changed the day I watched a USB stick destroy a handful of devices like it was nothing. I didn't witness this in person, but what I saw was real enough to shake me. Ever since then, I haven't treated USB drives the same way.

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7 Things Nobody Tells You About Hosting a Plex Media Server

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 22:00

Are you thinking about starting a Plex server soon? While the initial setup of Plex is easy, there are definitely some nuances I wish I knew about at the beginning. That’s why I made this list: to keep you from making the same mistakes I did.

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Why Are Anime Series So Short Now?

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 21:30

I've been watching anime as a core hobby for just over 25 years now, devouring series from the early days of the medium up to the present day, and while most of the ways things have evolved have been interesting and fresh, one area we seem to have gone backward is series length.

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The Cheapest New Sports Car With 300+ Horsepower in 2025

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 21:15

High-performance doesn’t always mean high cost, and in 2025, one sports car proves that point better than any other. With over 300 horsepower under the hood and a starting price that undercuts much of the competition, it’s the most affordable way to get serious speed in a brand-new package.

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Hi-Res Audio Is Pointless for Everyday Listeners—Here's Why

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 21:00

When we talk about resolution in the context of screens, we talk about things like how many pixels per inch there are, which determines how many individual colors there are and the amount of detail you’re able to pack into a certain space. That has lead to a general belief that higher resolution is always better in all things, but that isn't true with audio—above a certain point it is irrelevant, and may even be harmful.

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