Summary Do you know what the most popular movie or TV show is on your Plex? I do—and Tautulli helps me figure that out with a quick glance. Tautulli is so much more powerful than just Plex watch-history tracking, though, and it’s really taken my media server to a whole new level. What is Tautulli? If you’ve never heard ofTautulli, let me tell you why this app is game-changing for yourPlex server....
Quick Links Sometimes you come across a game that’s so good it ignites a passion within you for a genre you’d previously written off. Here are eight games that expanded my horizons. 1Slay the Spireand Deck-Building Roguelikes Slay the Spirewas released in 2019 to a chorus of praise, and its follow-up (due out in 2025) is one of the most anticipated sequels of all time. The game hooks you with its easy-to-pick-up card-based gameplay and aroguelikestructure that means each “run” is different to the last....
The inline-six engine layout is one that is generally reserved for the likes of Range Rover and BMW. The silky-smooth power is associated with luxurious transport and usually comes at a high premium. However, one mainstream Japanese brand has made use of the layout in two of its SUVs. There has been a general decline in the use of the inline-six engine layout for some time now, with manufacturers opting instead for four-cylinder engines boosted by hybrid systems or turbochargers....
HP 14" Chromebook This is one of the most bottom-of-the-barrel Chromebooks out there, with a Celeron chip, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. If you can find it at a good price, and you don’t mind the limitations, it can let you get some work done on the go. I tend to be very against these “basic” computers and Chromebooks that come with entry-level processors, because for over $300 (which is what they usually cost), they’re a scam....
The Windows Snipping Tool has improved iteration after iteration, but it still lags behind many third-party screenshot apps, which usually offer more customization options and additional settings you can tweak. If you’re looking for an open-source alternative, you’re in luck: there is a great one. ShareX Is a Flexible Open-Source Screenshot Tool At its most basic,ShareXis a screenshot and clipping tool just like the Windows Snipping Tool. Press the correct shortcut (by default Ctrl+Print Screen) and you’ve got yourself a screenshot....
Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....
Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....
Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....
Summary Several display manufacturers now offer screens you can see through, like a window. This is all very cool and futuristic, and we’ve seen it in sci-fi movies galore, but there’s so much more potential than fancy TV that won’t obstruct your view. At several Consumer Electronic Shows in a row now, we’ve seen transparent displays, most notably the very cool (and very expensive!)transparent OLED TVthat LG showed off at CES 2024....
Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed Oracular Oriole, has released today. It’s coming with many new features, including some that mark the 20th anniversary of the operating system. Ubuntu 24.10is available to download and install fromthe official website. It ships with the Linux 6.11 kernel and the latestGNOME 47desktop enviroment. This version switches to Wayland by default for hardware with NVIDIA graphics, matching the previous Xorg transition for Intel and AMD graphics users, and uses the open-source NVIDIA 560 kernel modules by default on supported hardware....
Summary If you’re looking to run a Linux virtual machine (VM) on your Mac, you might be stuck choosing between VirtualBox and UTM. Both are popular VM options, but which is better for running Linux on macOS? What Are VirtualBox and UTM? Let’s dive into how each one stacks up when it comes to Linux VMs. VirtualBox It’s my go-to VM on both my MacBook and PC.VirtualBoxis free and open-source, meaning you can freely modify, use, and contribute to its code....
Quick Links Football is back! And while that’s exciting, the NFL has cut deals with even more streaming services, and trying to watch games this year will be an absolute mess. Here’s what you need to know about the 10 different channels or streaming services you’ll need to watch the NFL this season. While the 2025-26 NFL regular season officially kicks off on Thursday, September 4th, the first preseason game airs on July 31st....
Summary Amazon makes iteasy to return items for free, and you may get your refund in just a few hours. In fact, it’s so easy that it feels like Amazon doesn’t really care about returns. What’s actually happening here? Shopping online without getting to see a product physically inevitably leads to a lot of returns. In 2021,$761 billion worth of productswere returned, and the number jumped up to$816 billion in 2022....
