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Looking to reset your Netflix watch list after a spooky run for Halloween? The streaming platform has a string of exclusive releases slated for the upcoming month that you don't want to miss out on.

While the iPhone 16 Pro launched with 25W wireless charging capabilities, it took manufacturers an entire year to climb aboard that new standard. The Ugreen MagFlow 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger is one such offering that finally realizes this potential, though it’s also a slightly poor fit for newer Apple kits.

Whenever an application wants to make itself accessible over the network, it claims a TCP/IP port, which means that port can't be used by anything else. So how do you check open ports to see what application is already using it?

When it comes to Microsoft Windows, there are many versions that are iconic for different reasons. Windows 3.1 liberated the mainstream from the DOS prompt, and Windows 95 felt like the future had arrived when I first tried it, but Windows XP is special for a different reason.

It can be a full-time job trying to find something good to watch on TV (actually, it is!). And while I watch a ton of shows and movies and endlessly scroll through new and old releases on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more, Rotten Tomatoes is a go-to tool for quickly cutting through the chaff for titles that have been vetted by top industry critics.

Are you looking for a fun weekend project with your Raspberry Pi? I recently picked up a few extra Pis for my homelab, and instantly started spinning up new things just for the fun of it. Here are three projects that you can have up and running before Monday arrives.

You can use two Windows machines at once with a single keyboard and mouse without any special hardware. I had an extra laptop lying around that now connects with the same keyboard and mouse as my PC. It gives me the extra screen real estate of a double-monitor setup and the extra processing power of the laptop. Here’s how you can quickly and easily set it up yourself too.

For some scammers, phishing is an art. As people catch up on schemes, they need to come up with new and fresh ways to get people to fall into their schemes. This latest one, targeting LastPass users for the most part, is actually pretty clever.

Apple's announcement of a new M5-powered version of the company's Vision Pro headset was followed shortly by the reveal of Samsung's Galaxy XR. The Samsung headset is competitive with the Vision Pro on paper, and much less expensive, yet still comes with an eye-watering price tag.

File systems in Linux and Unix-like operating systems like macOS can be mounted, unmounted, and remounted using the terminal. This is a powerful and versatile tool—here's everything you need to know.

Sedans come in all flavors, and the practical route is easy to justify. Buy a new Toyota Camry and you get rock-solid reliability, great mileage, and a car that won’t cause headaches.

You just can’t beat the tactile superiority of a physical keyboard when it comes to typing accurately at speed. It’s something we collectively gave up when the all-screen era of smartphones arrived, whether we wanted to or not.

Smartphone videography fans can now look forward to the all-new DJI Osmo Mobile 8 smartphone stabilizer and gimbal. Less than a year after releasing the Mobile 7 Pro series, DJI announced a new and improved Osmo Mobile 8, packed with helpful features.

Right now, you can get the powerful Anker 737 Power Bank for a major 32% discount. This is a great deal, dropping the price to just $75 on Amazon from its original $110. This portable charger is the perfect way to make sure your devices stay powered up with its huge 24,000mAh capacity.

With any software, the more you use it, the more hacks and shortcuts you discover, and never a truer word has been said when it comes to Microsoft Excel. What's more, as the program evolves, you add new tricks to your toolkit. Here are some of my favorites—old and new—that I couldn't live without.

Hybrid SUVs continue to dominate the efficiency game, but one model in 2025 manages to stand out for more than just its low fuel consumption. It’s not only the most affordable hybrid SUV you can buy this year, but also the most efficient, a rare combination in a market where price and performance don’t often align.

Netflix has a fancy algorithm that supposedly surfaces the best shows for you, but I'm not convinced it's a replacement for a good old-fashioned personal recommendation. Netflix's home screen can feel overwhelming, to the point where you don't end up watching anything.

Your Linux computer probably has repositories full of free and open source software waiting to be installed. It's hard to know what's worth trying, so that's why I've been digging around the Linux development world for the most useful.

You’ve got a fully equipped workshop in your basement or garage. Maybe it’s outside in your shed. But let’s be honest: when a hinge is feeling a little loose or a picture frame needs hanging, the last thing you want to do is put on shoes and trek outside. You should have a stash of tools in your immediate living space.

When your fingers are your primary method of interacting with a browser, you can use some neat tricks to get around faster. Safari for iPhone is full of these time-savers, and they’re all fairly easy to remember.