5 Different Ways to Batch Rename Files in Linux

Quick Links One of the most common tasks for those new to Linux is batch file renaming. If you’re not used to a Linux shell, this can seem like a task that is bound to be manual and time-consuming. But there are many ways to speed up the process; you just need to know which is best. Example File Move Tasks To demonstrate each approach, I’ll use two examples that represent common renaming tasks you may want to carry out....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1551 words · Christina Jacobs

5 Streaming Shows That Switched Services

Quick Links TV shows just can’t seem to stay put on streaming. Even with studio-specific services, seeing shows jump around different streaming channels is common. It can be frustrating trying to track down even classic shows sometimes. However, shifting to a new streaming service can mean new life for a TV show. A change can ensure a show will have another season or even exist. So, here are five shows that have migrated to other services and found a new audience....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Carlos Escobar

6 Games That Can’t Possibly Live Up to Your Expectations (And One That Can)

Some games feel like they’ll never be released, while others feel like they’ll never be finished. The longer the wait, the more the anticipation grows, which can lead to some lofty expectations from long-time fans. Many of us tend to overestimate just how game-changing a title will be when it finally reaches its finished state. Unreasonable expectations lead to impossible outcomes, and it’s a problem that’s largely out of the developer’s control....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · James Howard MD

6 Reasons I Read Comics on a Tablet Instead of Paper

Summary I’ve dabbled with print-based comic books off and on in my life, but not until I embraced tablets have I really engaged with the medium. Now I read comics daily, and there are several reasons why I prefer the screen to the paper page when it comes to my superhero fix. It’s Affordable Comic books used to be cheap, likereallycheap. The weekly stuff was printed on cheap paper, and they weren’t expected to last long....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Michelle Collins

7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Smart Home Device

Summary There’s more to building a smart home than simply picking a few lights and cameras. You need to be sure that the devices you pick are suitable, safe, and compatible with the other tech in your home. What Smart Home Systems Does This Device Support? There are three dominant smart home systems: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. It’s generally a good idea to build your smart home around one of these systems since it guarantees native support with the devices you already have....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1539 words · Regina Thomas

Alienware's Most Popular Gaming Monitor Just Got a Slick Redesign

Alienware’s popular 34-inch Ultra-Wide QD-OLED gaming monitor is getting a fresh new design and some upgraded capabilities. The design language driving this refreshed 34-inch Ultra-Wide monitor, called “AW30,” will also extend to smaller monitors in Alienware’s catalog. Inspired by “extraterrestrial phenomena” and the Aurora Borealis, Alienware’s new AW30 design language gives off a mature-yet-fresh vibe. Rounded corners, moody colors, and tasteful lighting define the AW30 philosophy—it’s a pretty big departure from the Alienware stylings of old, but I like it a lot, and it pairs nicely withAlienware’s newer desktop gaming PCs....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Gina Nielsen

Alienware's New 240Hz 34-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Is Finally Out

Dell’s Alienware has launched its much-awaited 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor, the AW3425DW. This ultrawide monitor has high-end design in mind, making it perfect for PC and console gamers. TheAlienware AW3425DWhas a 34.2-inch (868.2 mm) QD-OLED screen, which has great picture quality with a WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and a strong 1800R curve for deeply engaging gameplay. The display’s 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time (gray to gray) verify motion looks smooth and clear, with almost no ghosting, even in the most fast-paced games....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Joshua Weaver

BeOS Isn't Dead: Haiku OS Just Got a Big Update

Be Inc created BeOS in the mid-1990s as a super-modern operating system, butit failed to catch on. Over 20 years later, the open-source Haiku OS project is picking up where it left off, and there’s a new beta release available. The Haiku project has been developing an open-source continuation ofBeOSfor years, based partially on some BeOS code, but much of it has been built from scratch. Haiku R1 Beta 4 is now available, as the first major release in a year and a half....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Samantha Smith

Bluetooth Turntables Make Vinyl Sound Worse, but Hear Me Out

Summary You may have noticed that there’s been a resurgence in the popularity of music on vinyl, and even new albums are often released in this format. So record players are now readily available, but why on earth would some offer Bluetooth? Vinyl Audio Is Meant To Be About Analog Sound, Right? The big selling point of listening to music on vinyl records a quarter of the way through the 21st century is the appeal of analog audio....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · Marie Rodgers

ChatGPT Is at Capacity Right Now Error: 5 Fixes and Workarounds

Quick Links Summary When ChatGPT is at capacity, you can wait for capacity to become available, pay for ChatGPT Plus to get priority access, or use a VPN to get around region-based restrictions. Getting a “ChatGPT is at capacity right now” error while trying to access OpenAI’s chatbot? It’s frustrating, but there are a few things you can do to get your AI chatbot fix regardless. What Causes the “ChatGPT Is at Capacity Right Now” Error?...

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Cameron Lin

Cheapest Toyotas Worth Buying in 2025 (Without Compromising Quality)

Searching fora new ridethat won’t blow your budget or leave you stuck with stripped-down basics? The 2025Toyotalineup proves that you don’t have to choose between affordability and quality—especially if you know where to look. We’ve drawn up a list of models that aresmart with fuel, solid on features, and built with the kind of long-haul reliability Toyota is renowned for. And no, we’re not diving intoluxury territoryor anything too flashy—these are practical picks that still feel like an upgrade....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Christine Williams

Dell UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) Review: The Best Looking LCD Monitor I've Tested

Summary I’ve been eyeing OLED computer monitors for a long time, but Dell just convinced me to stick with LCD. The company’s newUltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE)blew away my expectations with its surprisingly deep contrast, integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub, and justifiable price tag. Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) The Dell UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) features a surprisingly deep 3000:1 contrast ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Randall Reynolds

Don't Make These Mistakes When Selling on Facebook Marketplace

Quick Links Facebook Marketplace is one of the best places to list items to sell locally since the social network is full of buyers. To increase your chances of success and reduce the risk of problems along the way, make sure you avoid these common mistakes. Inadequate Photos and Description It might sound obvious, but it takes only seconds of browsing Marketplace to spot items that fall even at the lowest hurdle....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1353 words · Kimberly Cline