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This Mac accessory changed how I use my computer every day

Ian Carlos Campbell — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:01:18 GMT

When you spend a lot of time thinking about how you work, and the fundamentals of the hardware and software you use every day, it's easy to get into your own head. Does my mouse feel slow and annoying to use because of some software setting I've messed up? Does it have something to do with how it's designed? Or have I just been thinking too long about computer interfaces?

5 reasons movies and TV shows are worse on your iPad

Roger Fingas — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:21 GMT

One of my all-time favorite rants is David Lynch's 2008 complaint about people watching movies on smartphones. "Now if you’re playing the movie on a telephone, you will never in a trillion years experience the film," he said in the DVD extras for Inland Empire. He later changed his mind, but a lot of people still sympathize with his original view, including me. Even if you've got a iPhone 17 Pro Max, that's such a small screen that you're losing out on a lot of immersion, no matter whether you own noise-canceling headphones.

Roku just added 15 more free live streaming channels to its lineup

Craig Donaldson — Tue, 05 May 2026 21:13:33 GMT

With streaming costs continuing to climb, I've been trying really hard this year to cut back on my monthly streaming bill. At first, saying goodbye to services like Netflix and Disney+ wasn't easy, but it became much easier once I started leaning into free streaming alternatives like The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi. And out of all of them, the one I've ended up relying on the most is The Roku Channel.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie streaming date pushed back - here's what we know

Amanda Kondolojy — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:52:38 GMT

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may have been panned by critics with a poor 42% Rotten rating from Rotten Tomatoes, but that doesn't mean the film hasn't been a crazy success at the box office. The movie was the first film of the year to reach a billion dollars at the box office, and has been continuing to hold audience interest week over week since its early April release date.

At $60 this Fire Stick replacement is selling out - how to get one

Craig Donaldson — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:28:34 GMT

Right now, more than at any time I can remember, there's a real appetite for alternatives to Fire TV Sticks, and it's not hard to see why.

Windows used to have a remote - I decided to see what it can still do

John Kanellakos — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:27:50 GMT

A few short weeks ago, I was reminiscing about the days of Windows Media Center -- a simpler time in tech in which Microsoft and its PC hardware partners attempted to bring the couch and remote control experience to the Windows platform proper.

Pluto TV is turning into a premium streamer - here's what's changing

Craig Donaldson — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:23:14 GMT

The first free, ad-supported streaming platform I ever used was The Roku Channel, and it completely changed how I look at streaming. With streaming prices constantly on the rise (looking at you, Netflixand Disney+), it really opened my eyes to what free streaming can offer, and since then, I've been leaning more and more on free streaming options, including platforms like Tubi and Plex.

How I transferred my old DVDs onto my Plex server in 3 easy steps

John Kanellakos — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:29:36 GMT

In 2026, there are a variety of reasons why I'm personally looking to get away from mainstream movie and TV streaming services. Putting aside the industry-wide propensity for price creep, the lack of real media ownership in the streaming era gives me pause now more than ever.

I never worry about connectivity with this mobile hotspot

Tanner Marlar — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:19 GMT

If you've ever tried to use your iPhone's Wi-Fi hotspot in a pinch, you're already aware of its drawbacks. The quality of service depends on your cellular carrier if you're not connected to another network, and it siphons your phone's battery like no other. Additionally, let's say you need to connect several devices at once. If your battery isn't in good health, how long do you think your phone will last?

5 pointless phone features no one actually uses

Saeed Wazir — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:19 GMT

Modern smartphones are often packed with unwanted AI and other overrated features you don't need, inflating their prices. Evolution seems to have stagnated, and smartphone makers, like Samsung, Apple, and Google, provide iterative updates with gimmicky features as selling points rather than committing to real innovation.