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YouTuber audio mixing could be a lot better

16 min 10 sec ago

I spend more time watching YouTube than any other streaming service, which is probably why I'm happy to fork out for YouTube Premium, but it also means I encounter some common annoyances among content creators too.

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The best Google TV Streamer just hit its lowest price yet

1 hour 37 min ago

Want to upgrade your smart TV experience before the holidays? The excellent Google TV Streamer 4K is currently 25% off at Amazon and Best Buy—at $75, this is the best Google TV Streamer 4K deal to date.

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This third-party app turned Jellyfin into my favorite music player

1 hour 45 min ago

For a long time, I overlooked Jellyfin's music streaming capabilities. Occasionally, I used the first-party Jellyfin app to listen, but the experience just felt limited and clunky, especially compared to the convenience I was used on Spotify and other music streaming apps. It turns out, I just hadn't been using the right app.

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This GPU was the bargain of the century, then AMD pulled the rug

2 hours 16 min ago

If you’ve been following tech news, you’ve probably seen AMD step on a rake. The company announced it was pulling game-ready driver support for its RDNA 1 and 2 GPUs by putting them in "maintenance mode."

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I upgraded my off-brand controller with these 3D-printed parts

2 hours 46 min ago

When most people talk about controller mods, they’re usually referring to first-party gamepads. I wanted to take a different route and see what was possible with my GameSir Cyclone 2. After some digging, I found a couple of 3D-printable mods that looked promising, so I decided to try them out.

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7 things you can plug into your mirrorless camera's USB port

3 hours 16 min ago

Mirrorless cameras have, in many ways, unseated digital SLRs as the must-have photo and video tools for the modern era. Many of us picked them for their superior video features, or just because we wanted smaller and lighter camera rigs.

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WhatsApp finally has a real Apple Watch app

3 hours 39 min ago

WhatsApp is releasing a dedicated, full-featured app for the Apple Watch. This app will not be just another notification sender; it will connect with your WhatsApp and let you use features without needing to switch back to your iPhone.

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Forget Toyota: This Japanese SUV lasts for years without repairs

3 hours 46 min ago

This isn’t the Murano you remember from ten years ago. Nissan has given it its first major update since 2016, and it’s ready to shake off its old reputation. Even the previous Murano held up as a dependable family SUV, but it was starting to lag behind the flashier competition.

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You should be binding your smart home switches and bulbs, just in case

4 hours 16 min ago

Building a smart home that relies on a local server rather than the cloud is a great way to avoid relying on remote servers and having your setup fall over when the internet isn’t working. But what happens if your server is the problem?

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Motorola’s latest Moto G phones start at only $170

4 hours 43 min ago

Motorola might catch more headlines for its Razr foldables, but the company also makes some of the best budget phones on the market. If you’re trying to save a buck, you don’t want to sacrifice too much, and Motorola is once again stepping up to the plate with the dependable Moto G and Moto G Play series.

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How to permanently delete files without sending them to the Trash in macOS

5 hours 1 min ago

The Trash in macOS is an important holding bay for your deleted files. It makes it easy to recover files that you thought you no longer needed without having to resort to a backup, and makes it almost impossible to delete something by mistake. But if you don't want to move a file to the Trash and want to delete it instantly, you can do that as well.

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Not a fan of systemd? This alternative init Linux distro just got a big update

5 hours 35 min ago

Devuan, a Linux distribution with a goal of offering a reliable alternative to Debian Linux without systemd, announced this week a major point release. Devuan 6.0 is here with several improvements, including a new kernel, a package manager upgrade, and more.

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New to 3D printing? You should understand these terms

5 hours 46 min ago

If you’re new to the world of 3D printing, you’ve probably seen a lot of jargon thrown around. This can be particularly off-putting for a newcomer, despite how mainstream the hobby has become in recent years.

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Everything leaving HBO Max in November 2025

6 hours 16 min ago

I don’t like it when a streamer removes a ton of content, but I understand it’s necessary to make room for all the new stuff that will redirect my attention. This month, HBO Max has plenty of titles disappearing, and many are movies you should watch while you still can, even if you’ve already seen them. There’s even a riveting documentary about a case from 1971 that is largely regarded as the greatest unsolved heist in American history.

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7 Linux commands to keep your system healthy and optimized

6 hours 46 min ago

Is your Linux system slowing you down? Regular maintenance checks can help identify issues and keep your system running optimally. Fortunately, there are many Linux commands to help you.

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10 fast American cars more reliable than a Miata

7 hours 16 min ago

Mazda has really stepped up its reliability game in recent years, with most of its lineup scoring near the front of the pack. The MX-5 Miata is a shining example that consistently earns praise for its trouble-free performance.

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RayNeo Air 3s Pro Review: Budget-Friendly AR/XR Video Glasses

10 hours 16 min ago

While AR/XR glasses often do more, their primary use case is as a wearable, private monitor. The RayNeo Air 3s Pro provides exactly that, with a vibrant 201-inch virtual display. Although it has fewer features than other such glasses, its quality, and low price, still stand out.

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Apple's redesigned web App Store is still useless to me

20 hours 25 min ago

For years, the "web App Store" really only provided a way to view individual listings for apps on iOS, macOS, or other Apple operating systems. It just got a lot more useful, though in my opinion, it still falls short.

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Hackers love when you reuse passwords—here’s why it’s so dangerous

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 23:30

Coming up with and remembering endless passwords is the bane of my existence, and the fact you're reading this on the internet mens you probably don't like it either.

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Microsoft Edge just fixed a big passkey problem

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 23:11

Microsoft Edge has finally released passkey saving and syncing across Windows desktop devices using the Microsoft Password Manager. This fixed a major hurdle in the shift away from traditional passwords because things were complicated before.

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