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Are you looking for some fun homelab projects to try this weekend? Look no further! Today, I’m telling you about three things I wish I had set up a long time ago.

Valve has just released Proton 10.0-3, the newest stable version of the compatibility layer that lets Linux and Steam Deck users run thousands of Windows games. This update is absolutely massive and comes with better stability, performance boosts, and support for a huge list of titles.

As we leave our physical media collections behind, and new movies and shows might not even get a release you can buy, own, and preserve, streaming services are becoming the custodians of our collective media history. But are they doing a good job when platforms like Disney+ are willing to remove their own content from streaming anywhere in the world?

Valve's Steam Machine announcement has made massive waves across the PC gaming community. While the Steam Machine and Valve's new VR headset, the Steam Frame, took center stage, I'm by far the most excited about the new Steam Controller. Here's why.

For anyone who has ever dreamed of handing over their household chores to a machine that actually delivers on the promise, Narwal has been quietly perfecting that idea. Known for blending robotics with genuinely useful automation, the brand has earned its place among the most advanced names in smart home cleaning. This year, Narwal’s Black Friday promotion gives tech enthusiasts and homeowners a chance to upgrade their daily routine with record-low prices across its most popular vacuum and mop systems.

Lexus has long set the bar for luxury, tech, and value, with models like the UX300h, NX, and RZ starting under $44,000. Their higher-end trims, like the IS 500 F SPORT, pack impressive features and performance but push past $60,000.

Fragmenting your data across many Excel tabs is a common habit that silently kills file performance, introduces hidden errors, and turns reporting into a tedious chore. Here's why you need to stop.

macOS has a host of powerful automation features that many users never discover. They've been around for years and are hiding in menus that you use every day. They're called Services, and are among the most flexible and underrated tools on your Mac.

You may, like me, sometimes be unsure what you can install aside from the apps that appear at the front and top of software browsers like Discover and the Snap Store. If you know where to look, though, there are hidden software gems everywhere.

I've never understood the appeal of wall-mounted tablets for controlling a smart home. To me, dashboards have always felt like expensive replacements for physical switches. However, a recent project finally made me realize that wall-mounted control panels can have their place

Small SUVs have become one of the most competitive segments in the market, with every automaker offering a mix of practicality, comfort, and value. The Honda HR-V has long been a go-to choice for those seeking reliability and efficiency, but one Korean contender has stepped up with a compelling blend of refinement, technology, and driving dynamics that make it hard to overlook.

As Apple TV's streak continues—after The Studio's dominating presence at this year's Emmys, and now with the hottest new show on TV with Pluribus (to name just a couple of its recent hits)—what better time to highlight some of the streamer's best and most bingable series that you can devour this weekend?

At last, another glorious weekend is upon us, and that means it’s time to settle down with Amazon Prime Video and binge some good TV shows. Don’t worry about which titles to devour in your time off—I’ve done that for you. With these three shows, you’ll venture into the chilling world of Harlan Coben, dive into a gaming anthology gem, and travel back in time to the 11th century for another fight over another throne.

Disney+ will allow its users to create and consume AI-generated content on the platform. This is according to Disney CEO Bob Iger, speaking on the company's fourth quarter earnings call.

These days, it's hard to imagine a world without internet access. We spend so much of our work and personal lives online that having a constant internet connection has become second nature. When something stops you from accessing the internet, such as your ISP going down, it can feel like a real shock. If this happens to you, there are a few ways to get online until your internet connection comes back.

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is the newest and most versatile hub from SwitchBot, one that also cosplays as a humidity sensor, thermometer, and universal remote. It's great at some of these things, but there's plenty of functionality I would have preferred to see left off entirely.

It's sometimes easy to fall into the trap that a bigger number on something means that it's subjectively better, when really it's just objectively "more" on some measurable axis.

AI is more popular than ever, and there are dozens of great uses out there ranging from voice replication and synthesis to 3D modeling. None of that means anything if getting them up and running is too much trouble.

When you built your desktop PC, you probably didn't think about the power it uses other than making sure your power supply was up to the job of handling all your components.

Samsung is jumping into the VR space with the new Galaxy XR headset. While the technical specifications of the Galaxy XR are incredibly compelling on their own, the sheer number of premium subscriptions and full games bundled for free is the real selling point.