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While Linux teams can fail to handle drivers for some devices effectively (or wisely), it's not always their fault. Whether the discussion involves distributions like Ubuntu with GNOME on Wayland, openSUSE with KDE Plasma on X11, or even Manjaro with Xfce on X11, each OS can experience potential device or driver problems. Over time, Linux driver incompatibilities have improved, but they still carry some hiccups.

It's that time of the week again. Now that we're a few weeks into the new school year, it's time to rethink how your family is organizing their tasks and calendars, as well as how everyone games at the same time with your homelab taking a central role in your routines.

I've been a VLC user for years, and I still like it. It plays just about anything, works across platforms, and includes far more features than I usually need. The thing is, most of the time I'm not streaming over a network or digging into advanced playback settings. I'm just double-clicking a video file and watching it.

The world of portable power stations expanded today with Jackery's announcement of the new HomePower 1000 Plus V2. The new model is designed for home use when we need it most, like during power outages, home improvement projects, or keeping everything running smoothy in the home office. But just because it falls under the Jackery HomePower lineup doesn't mean it won't be an excellent camping companion or great for content creators.

The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus V2 comes in both black and white and is already available for purchase at Amazon and Jackery. Both colorways are on sale from launch until Sept. 3. Keep in mind the white version is $20 more than the black, but that could be well worth the extra if you prefer the cleaner look.

(If your main concern is keeping the refrigerator cooling during a power outage, I still recommend checking out the Jackery FridgeGuard.)

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus V2 (Black) $619 at Amazon
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The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus V2 is a 1,024Wh power station that's rated for a 1,800W output and a peak surge of 3,600W, making it capable of operating high-power items like the chainsaw, hammer drill, or other demanding tools. But while it packs in the power, it doesn't weigh much, coming in at just under 24 pounds. Given its weight and relatively small dimensions, it's easy to carry around the house or take from the trunk to the campsite.

Combine the Jackery HP 1000 Plus V2 with up to five expansion batteries. Credit: Jackery

Another huge benefit of the new HP 1000 Plus V2 is its massive expansion ability. You can connect the new model to up to five 2,000Wh expansion batteries for a total capacity of 11,000Wh. That'll be excellent if you're using the setup for home backup during an outage or when creating content in the studio.

If you do use this model when creating content, the quiet 30-decibel noise level will make it possible to record video or audio with the power station nearby. Using it at home during an outage, with its 10-millisecond uninterrupted power supply, means your electronics won't have time to power down should grid power fail before the Jackery takes over.

Expect a recharging time of under an hour when using standard AC wall power. Credit: Jackery

Recharge the Jackery with standard AC wall power, and you're looking at about 50 minutes. You can also connect up to 400W of solar to achieve a recharge time of about three hours. Using a gas generator to recharge is also an option, which should take about 50 minutes.

How to buy the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus V2

The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus V2 is already available to purchase online at Amazon and Jackery. The brand is rewarding early orders by taking $130 off the black and $140 off the white until Sept. 3.

TL;DR: Owala is rolling out seven new fall colors and patterns — desert smoke, plaid and simple, blue steel, woodland boho, joshua tree, toile be home, and bold move — across its full range of bottles and tumblers starting Aug. 27.

Fall is (almost) here, and Owala's getting ready for it with a fresh drop of colors and patterns.

Owala built its following starting with the FreeSip, the bottle known for a lid that lets you sip through a built-in straw and chug through a spout. The insulation holds up too — Mashable's review noted ice was still intact a full 24 hours after filling it up. The locking top doubles as a carry handle, and the lid components are dishwasher-safe, though the body is better hand-washed.

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The FreeSip comes in three sizes — 24, 32, and 40 ounces — but the two bigger options don't fit in a cup holder, so anyone who wants something more travel-friendly usually reaches for the 24-ounce size.

Since then, the brand has expanded well beyond the original FreeSip to include tumblers and slimmer styles like the FreeSip Twist. Fall's getting the same treatment: seven new colors and patterns drop across Owala's full range of bottles and tumblers:

• Desert Smoke — a metallic mauve-rose finish

• Plaid and Simple — a brown-and-cream plaid check

• Blue Steel — a solid navy blue

• Woodland Boho — a rust-and-cream floral print

• Joshua Tree — a sage green tumbler

• Toile Be Home — a cream toile print with a blue floral pattern

• Bold Move — a metallic gold-olive finish

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Set a reminder now, because these won't stay in stock for long once they go live on Owala.

In its first season, Adults established a strong foundation as a delightful hangout sitcom. In its second season, it builds something truly great.

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The bones of the show are still very much the same. Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, Adults continues to follow the misadventures of housemates Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao), and Anton (Owen Thiele) as they navigate what it truly means to be grown-up. While they often struggle with adulthood, Adults has faced no such growing pains. Season 2 is sharper and more self-assured than the last, with its already strong ensemble operating at the top of their game.

Adults Season 2 levels up without growing up. Owen Thiele, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, and Amita Rao in "Adults." Credit: Michael Gibson / FX

Adults swings for the fences this season, going big on everything from cringe comedy to screwball farces. Examples of the former include Billie's quest to scrub a compromising photo from social media, or Anton's attempts to save his job after an intergenerational misunderstanding at work. Both storylines exemplify Adults' leads' tendency to trip over their own feet in ways that are somehow as endearing as they are tough to watch.

The show's more screwball tendencies shine in the season's strongest outing, an installment centered on an acid trip that goes awry when a raccoon wanders through the house. Suddenly, what you think will be a predictable episode involving psychedelic shenanigans becomes something much greater: a ticking time bomb in which the raccoon must be dealt with before the acid kicks in. Playing out in real time, the episode is a madcap countdown that manages to distill the friend group's complicated web of relationships to their purest forms, then upend the dynamic entirely. It's a series game changer that still somehow finds time to fit in some ridiculous practical animal effects, not to mention the kind of relatable observational humor that creates an instant connection between the viewer and the friend group. Internet paywall jokes served that role in Season 1, but Season 2's winner has to be this episode's gag of mixing up a microwave's normal timer and its cook timer. It's simple, but it's hard, dang it!

SEE ALSO: 'Adults' creators Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold react to fan fiction about the show

Adults' raccoon episode is also one of the few times its core five actors get to spend a whole episode in isolation, which further proves their airtight chemistry. But as great as they are in a group, they also get to shine individually. In Elassal's hands, Samir's tendency to overthink leads to some of the season's most stressful comedic dilemmas. Freyer deftly carries the bulk of the season's most awkward storylines, walking the line of cringe comedy with grace (and some inspired pratfalls). Innanen briefly breaks from Paul Baker's soft boy sweetness to play a fratty bro type, and that contrast starts the season off on a high note. Rao and Thiele are both high-energy charisma bombs who light up the screen, but at several points this season, they get to pull back and reveal some vulnerabilities. A late-season installment that pits them against each other at the office is an instant highlight, and proof that I could watch them (and the rest of the cast) bounce off one another forever.

Adults deserves longer seasons. Amita Rao, Jack Innanen, Owen Thiele, Lucy Freyer, and Malik Elassal in "Adults." Credit: Michael Gibson / FX

Unfortunately, I can't watch them bounce off one another forever because Season 2 only clocks in at eight episodes. Nine, if you count the prequel episode that released earlier this year. That's simply not enough time to hang out with Adults' characters — especially when the whole point of the show is that it's a hangout sitcom.

That Adults only has eight episodes means that the ones we do get are polished, without a true weak link among them. Yet you can feel more story crowding in at the edges. The finale, which sees Paul Baker running to be president of the local Homeowners Association, could easily have been a three-episode arc in any other sitcom, complete with a full campaign. The same goes for the fan-favorite slow-burn romance between Anton and Paul Baker. I will never say no to more episodes of yearning!

When it first aired, Adults drew comparisons to Friends due to its similar "friends in New York" conceit. But the starkest difference between the two isn't their comedy style or the fact that they were written for and by different generations. It's the fact that people can spend more time with Friends. They could watch it week to week for some 20 weeks each season and really feel like they were part of the group. Sure, not every episode can be a winner, but sitcoms deserve a little shagginess and room to grow, just like their characters.

Adults viewers appear to agree: Check any comment section on a video about the show, and you're guaranteed to find demands for 22 episode seasons (complete with holiday specials, naturally). If even a quarter of them are as good as what Season 2 has to offer, I'd be more than satisfied. After all, when the worst thing about a show is that there isn't enough of it, you know it's doing something right.

Adults Season 2 premieres Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on Hulu and FXX.

Handheld gaming has exploded in mainstream popularity since the rise of the Nintendo Switch, and the advent of powerful PC handhelds has led to a lot of innovation in the category. I keep the ASUS ROG Ally X on my desk, and it is a fantastic device. More often than not, though, I still find myself choosing my XBOX Series X over my ROG Ally X for my gaming needs, even if it means being confined to my living room.

SAVE $1,100: The 65-inch Samsung Class S90H OLED TV is on sale for $1,597.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $2,697.99. That's a 41% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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We're in the last week of NFL preseason, which means sports weekends are about to get more exciting. MLB games are heating up, too. If you're not a sports fan, we have tons of fall TV to look forward to, like a fresh season of The Great British Bake Off to serve as our emotional support show, and Slow Horses returns to Apple TV with a new season. If you're pumped for fall viewing but your TV is lagging, check out this excellent TV that's on a major discount.

As of Aug. 27, the 65-inch Samsung Class S90H OLED TV is on sale for $1,597.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $2,697.99. That works out to a 41% discount that takes $1,100 off the price. It's the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon by about $400.

For most of us, the TV is a big source of entertainment. From putting on a jazzy playlist in the morning to watching our favorite Netflix shows in the evening, the TV is on pretty often. For those looking for top-tier quality in a 65-inch TV, it's hard to deny the specs on the Samsung Class S90H OLED TV.

SEE ALSO: TCL TV deal alert: Get this stunning 65-inch Mini-LED TV for $602 off at Amazon

The 65-inch size of the OLED display will work great in most rooms, and Samsung added glare-free technology and 4K upscaling for clarity. When it comes to watching sports, Samsung has us covered with AI motion enhancer pro, smoothing out even the quickest movement for non-blurred viewing.

If you like gaming on your TV, the Samsung is ready to deliver thanks to VRR gaming speeds that can reach 165Hz.

Since we've never seen a price this low at Amazon for the 65-inch Samsung Class S90H OLED TV, consider this your sign to make the move. You'll be in great viewing shape for fall TV, movies, and sports.

In 2022, I upgraded to a new M2 iPad Pro, finally saying goodbye to my trusty 2018 model. Instead of trying to sell my old iPad out of hand, I traded it in at Apple's store for a tidy sum. Looking around the place, the only thing that stood out to me was the Apple TV 4K 3rd Generation. I usually would not want to spend that much on a streaming box, but as far as I was concerned, this was free money with no specific purpose, and I could only spend it as store credit anyway.

SAVE $250: As of Aug. 27, get the Segway Navimow X430 robot lawn mower for $2,099 at Amazon. That's a discount of 10% on list price.

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Tired of mowing the lawn? It's a thankless task, especially since the grass will keep growing no matter what you do. Save some time by outsourcing the job to a robot. You may not have realized that, in addition to robot vacuums, robot lawn mowers exist now.

As of Aug. 27, get the Segway Navimow X430 robot lawn mower for $2,099 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,499. That's $250 off and a 10% discount.

SEE ALSO: The Segway Navimow i110N robot lawn mower is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $300+

This is a powerful robot lawn mower that can push through even the most difficult terrain. It's equipped with all-wheel drive and a dual suspension system to keep it prime and ready. That means it can even tackle slopes of up to 84% and deal with obstacles up to 2.8 inches. It's backed by dual 180W motors, 12 blades, dual cutting discs, a 17-inch cutting width, and adaptive blade control, so it can tackle thick foliage.

You don't need to worry about extensive setup, either. Use its one-tap mapping method to get it running without a boundary wire or antenna. Edit its maps with GeoSketch, track its location via GPS, and use GeoFence alerts on your mobile device to ensure it's working in the areas you've assigned.

This is a great splurge if you're ready to hand off lawn mowing to a robot, so if you're interested, now's the time to pick it up.

Many of us still fondly remember and miss LG and its quirky Android phones. Although the brand has long been gone, some of the spirit of one particularly unusual phone from 2012 has made its way into the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. I'm talking about the LG Optimus Vu, an unusual square-shaped phone from 2012.

We have only a matter of hours before Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI makes its official gameplay debut. That means it's time to round up all the unofficial gameplay that came out this week.

A person or group of people going by Cyberleek has been steadily leaking GTA VI gameplay footage over the past week or so. Rockstar actually publicly acknowledged the leak and confirmed that the clips are real on Wednesday, which is a bit of a surprise given how the company normally operates.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Netflix extended look: What time it releases today

It's worth noting that Cyberleek doesn't seem to have posted anything new on Thursday morning. That doesn't mean the leaks have stopped entirely, but for now, the only clips we have are clips that came out through the end of Wednesday. Before we get to see the game as Rockstar wants us to see it at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, here is a quick list of clips (described, not linked) that have come out this week:

• Strip club: A short clip of protagonist Jason walking around a strip club

• Beach cycling: Jason riding a bicycle down a beach that is impressively packed with a lot of NPCs

• Game store: A clip of Jason wandering around a video game store, which is ironic considering this game does not come on disc

• Police chase: Jason stealing a nice car and being chased by police, followed by a short cutscene featuring the other protagonist, Lucia

• Lucia prologue: Nearly five minutes of story cutscenes, presumably from the beginning of the game, as Lucia gets out of prison

As I said, the Lucia prologue cutscene seems to be the last leak, for now. We'll see if they continue after the big Netflix trailer at 3 p.m. ET.

Feeling the itch to make something but don’t have an entire workshop at your disposal? Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to flex your woodworking and upcycling skills without going into debt at the hardware store.

The best Labor Day deals on Hisense TVs: Best 55-Inch Hisense TV Deal Hisense 55-Inch QD7 Series $279.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best Hisense 100-Inch TV Deal Hisense 100-Inch QD7 Series $1499.99 (save $300) Get Deal

Labor Day is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing: deals.

If you’re looking to save money on a TV, Costco has just the thing — great prices on the Hisense QD7 range. And there’s no better time to upgrade your TV, with the football season kicking off and summer turning to fall, meaning more time cozying up with a boxset binge or movie.

You can choose from two sizes of this popular Hisense model: the 55-inch QD7 series is currently priced at $279.99, and the 100-inch QD7 series is now priced at $1,499.99. The prices on both models are valid until mid-September.

Why we like the Hisense QD7 Series

Hisense is already a go-to TV brand for premium specs and exceptional value. And the QD7 Series, a Costco exclusive, doesn’t skimp on features or technology. Using Hi-QLED screen tech, it delivers punchy, nuanced colors and a 4K resolution — a superb, outsized smart TV for next-gen gaming, cinema-like movie watching, and sports that seem to put you right in the stadium.

You’ll also get a glare-free screen, 4K upscaling, Dolby Vision and Atmos, AI-powered motion smoothing, Alexa, and a Fire TV operating system that offers all your favorite streaming apps

Don't miss your chance to upgrade your TV — not to mention your whole TV viewing experience — this Labor Day. Pick up the the Hisense 55-inch QD7 Series for $279.99 or the Hisense 100-inch QD7 Series for $1,499.99

Available only at Costco, each QD7 purchase includes a three-year Allstate protection plan, which is bundled in with five years of total coverage when paired with the manufacturer's warranty.

If you have a Meta Quest 2 or later, then you know that it has a USB-C port. After all, that's how you charge it! However, you might not know that this little port has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Pixel phones are always doing a lot in the background. Some things are obvious—like weather apps grabbing your location—but others aren’t as upfront. Even worse is when seemingly simple features have a bigger impact on battery life than we know.

SAVE $60: As of Aug. 27, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) for $289.99, down from its usual price of $349.99. That's a 17% discount on list price.

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PC gaming can be a pricey hobby. Grabbing a new peripheral or accessory for your setup can be an expensive affair, so it's good to grab things during a sale when you can. If you need to upgrade your build for an upcoming game or just want some new equipment, now's the time to lock in a new monitor purchase with this sale.

As of Aug. 27, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) for $289.99, down from its usual price of $349.99. That's $60 off, a 17% discount.

SEE ALSO: First look: Secretlab’s new Spider-Man and Venom gaming chairs are slinging onto shelves

This ultrawide curved gaming monitor boasts a 1,400p resolution, a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms response time. It features a height-adjustable stand that lets you position it perfectly, with tilt and swivel options to get a great angle as well.

That makes it the perfect candidate for adding to your setup, no matter what genre of game you enjoy. Its curved screen can help you feel like you're right in the middle of the action, so you get the impression you've been dropped into a firefight, or you're seeing your favorite game world surrounding you.

If you're ready to add a little oomph to your gaming battlestation, this monitor is the perfect way to do so, especially if you like to feel as though you're actually living your favorite games. It's especially nice at this price, so be sure to grab it while it's still in stock.

If you have a modern 3D printer, most likely the "CoreXY" design that's become so popular, then you may have noticed a little rectangular hole on the back of the machine. Whenever the nozzle has to be purged of its current filament in exchange for a new one, a little filament "poop" comes out the back.

Microsoft has finally opened preorders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection it unveiled back in June. The bundle includes a special-edition Xbox console and controller with matching translucent "OG Green" designs inspired by the original Xbox Launch Team Edition system from 2001.

The Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection costs $899.99 and is set for release on Nov. 13. Shoppers can also purchase the controller separately for $79.99; it arrives Oct. 20.

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"This collection is our way of celebrating the community that has made Xbox what it is today," said Jason Ronald, VP of Next Generation at Xbox, in a blog post Wednesday. "Thank you for being part of this journey."

The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console has a power button that glows green and an Xbox 25th Anniversary logo on its facade. Its see-through housing offers a peek at its internal components. Each one is engraved with its unique production number.

At $899.99, the Series X25 is $100 more expensive than a regular Series X. (The flagship console has faced three separate price hikes since last May; the latest one went into effect Aug. 1.) At least Microsoft throws in a free download of Halo: Campaign Evolved, this summer's new remake of the very first Halo game.

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Series X25 preorders began Wednesday via email invitation for "some of Xbox’s most dedicated fans," according to Ronald's post. Everyone else can preorder it starting today (Aug. 27) at 10 a.m. ET. It's available on the Xbox website and at participating retailers "while supplies last," Ronald said. That includes Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

The X25 Special Edition Wireless Controller has ABXY buttons and bumpers that match those on "the Duke," Microsoft's inaugural gamepad. Its power button also lights up in green. It's $15 more expensive than a standard Xbox controller.

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Preorders for the X25 Special Edition controller started Wednesday and went fast. It was only in stock at Best Buy and Walmart at the time of writing, having already sold out at the Microsoft Store, Amazon, Target, and GameStop.

Microsoft has partnered up with IKEA and Razer for other limited-edition collections in honor of its silver jubilee.

Razer range from the Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection: Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed $119.99 Shop Now Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K $179.99 Shop Now Razer BlackWidow V4 75% $209.99 Shop Now

Xbox is turning 25, and it's celebrating with new gear. The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection is now up for preorder, pulling the console's original translucent green look into a lineup of mice, keyboards, earbuds, controllers, and bags — including the ever-popular Razer range.

Here's everything in the collection from Razer:

• Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed — Wireless gaming earbuds running on Razer's HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth 5.3, delivering low-latency audio across phones, tablets, and PCs. Battery life totals up to 35 hours between the earbuds (10 hours) and the pocketable charging case (25 hours), with USB-C passthrough to top up on the go.

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K — A wireless ergonomic gaming mouse running Razer's Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2, the company's most precise sensor to date, paired with a reworked 4-way scroll wheel for deeper customization and up to 140 hours of battery life.

• Razer BlackWidow V4 75% — A compact, hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with Chroma RGB lighting you can fully customize down to the switches. The anniversary edition adds one exclusive perk: a dedicated Xbox key that instantly pulls up the Game Bar.

Twenty-five years of gaming history, distilled into gear you can actually use — pick your favorite before preorders wrap up.