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Want to do more with the Linux terminal? You might not instinctively put videos and the command line together, but with FFmpeg you can actually do a lot with a video file just by typing a simple command in your terminal.

The ancient Greeks thought meteors were fiery shooting stars originating from the tears of goddess Iris. They weren’t technically right, but meteors do produce quite a fiery spectacle in the sky as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up.

Over a year ago, I started using my phone as my PC, relying on Android desktop modes in conjunction with a lapdock or external monitor. I no longer own a conventional computer. Here's what I miss most.

In a perfect world, phone carriers would offer amazing deals that are genuinely fair and beneficial to you. We don't live in a perfect world. Carriers are always trying to rope you in with a deal that sounds too good to be true—these are the things you should keep in mind about such deals.

Wondering about the missing always-on display (AOD) customization features on your Samsung Galaxy phone? You're not alone. The options aren't in the AOD settings menu anymore. So where are they? Let's find out.

If you run any type of home server, then you've likely needed to access it when away from home. I know I have. That's where running a VPN at home comes in, and here's how I do just that.

Announced within the space of a month, the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e are premium mid-range phones that come in under the $600 mark. If you're in the market for a high-quality but somewhat affordable device, these will likely be at the top of your list. So how do they compare?

Greenwashing exists in all industries, audio tech included. Some headphones and earbuds are marketed as being sustainable or eco-friendly, but the facts behind the buzzwords are key to consider.

Whatever the reason, shopping for a new car head unit can quickly introduce you to terms like "single-DIN" and "double-DIN." What do they actually mean? And more importantly, does one offer a better experience than the other?

I use my phone all the time, and I don't just mean I'm glued to my phone. With the help of a few accessories, my phone has replaced virtually all of my own personal gadgets.

In this economy, every cent you can save counts, but many of us are overpaying for our phone bills without even realizing it. You could fight for a much better deal if only you knew that you were overpaying in the first place. To find out if you're getting a fair shake, consider these tips.

Modern-age telescopes have offered us a tantalizing view of what lies in the vast expanse of space, while also giving us glimpses of the universe’s past. However, making telescopes that can peek deep into the cosmos is an incredibly technical and expensive task—but thanks to new research, that could change.

Movies based on video games have a reputation for being bad—the likes of Borderlands and Assassin's Creed make that hard to deny. Rather than wasting time with them, you should instead turn your attention to TV, where there are some genuinely great video game adaptations.

I don't currently own a laptop. Instead, I use the hollowed-out shell of one—and in some ways, it's better than the real thing. You might not need a fully functioning laptop, either.

Talking about a budget Android phone usually involves a lot of caveats and apologist statements. The Nothing Phone (3a) bucks that trend. It’s a fully-capable device that looks like it should cost $1,000. Instead, it comes in at $379 and is just fantastic.

If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.

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.

Google is expanding its Play Games app for PCs to include Android games and games made specifically for PCs. The goal is to compete with well-known platforms like Steam by supporting all native PC games, providing tools for developers to make in-app purchases easier and more secure, and offering up to 15% back on earnings.

A Linux terminal does a few things, but mainly, it shows line after line of text. While that isn’t exactly the first thing you’d think would make great use of your GPU, these terminals can harness that power in some interesting ways.

Believe it or not, some gamers prefer Macs to PCs for gaming. Thanks to Apple’s M-series chips and various software enhancements, macOS has significantly improved its gaming capabilities, making it an increasingly viable option.