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This hard-hitting series is making waves in the UK ahead of its international Disney+ release.

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Only a few apps can truly be "essential."

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The 2026 Corolla Hybrid might be the smartest long-term car buy

Here’s why the 2026 Corolla Hybrid could be the smartest car buy for your money.

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Milwaukee Tool M12, M18, and MX Fuel: Explained

There are important differences between all three of Milwaukee's tool lines.

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This open-source app lets you run any Windows app on Linux

Like a Linux Subsystem for Windows.

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Stop repeating yourself: learning Bash functions keeps your code DRY

Say goodbye to repetitive tasks and hello to efficient scripting using functions.

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5 Windows 11 apps that you should install on day one

Microsoft forgot these features. You don't have to.

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My favorite way to run Linux apps on Windows without a virtual machine

You can run full GUI apps natively with this method.

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These are 6 apps I always run on my NAS

You can do so much more than simply store files.

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These are the first apps I delete on new Android phones

First to the chopping block.

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Skip these 3 popular distros (and use these instead)

It's true: not all of the thousands of distros out there are worth your time.

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How much money can a Prius really save you at the pump?

The savings add up fast — here’s what a Prius really keeps in your pocket.

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I use Excel all day—the simple Ctrl+1 shortcut does 80% of the work

It gives me access to hidden features the ribbon can't touch.

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Stop running your media server on your NAS: Do this instead

If you're running a media server, your NAS might need a buddy.

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This open-source tool fixed Windows 11's ugly taskbar

You're not stuck with Microsoft's dull choice.

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4 unfortunate truths about self-hosting on a Raspberry Pi

They're great, but not built for every application.

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NVIDIA just brought back PhysX, and it's a complete waste of time

2026 is no place for 2005 technology.

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7 storage drives that are officially too old for 2026

If you're still using these, it's time to move on.

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The cheapest new car in America is more reliable than a Corolla

Cheaper and sturdier than Toyota's most affordable sedan.

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PSA: Messaging apps are lowering the quality of your photos and videos

Fortunately, there's a way to fix it.

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