My internet went out, but this old-aged TV feature kept me entertained for hours

No internet on your TV? Consider what those hidden ports can do.

Your LG TV is getting a big audio performance upgrade for free – including these OLED models

LG has confirmed that select older TVs will soon be compatible with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with a new software update.

Google unveils the Pixel 10a early – here are 5 things it must nail for me to upgrade

Google’s upcoming midrange phone has some serious competition. Is it enough of an upgrade?

Two years later, should you still buy the Sonos Ace? Why my answer is a resounding yes

Since launching its first over-ear headphones, Sonos has tackled some of my biggest problems with the original model.

LibreOffice 26.2 Now Available

With new features, improvements, and bug fixes, LibreOffice 26.2 delivers a modern, polished office suite without compromise.

LibreOffice 26.2 Now Available

With new features, improvements, and bug fixes, LibreOffice 26.2 delivers a modern, polished office suite without compromise.

Jose E. Marchesi: godcc 1.0 released

I am happy to announce the first release of godcc, version
1.0.

The tarball godcc-1.0.tar.gz is now available at https://jemarch.net/godcc-1.0.tar.gz.

godcc (https://jemarch.net)
is a full-fledged command-line interface to C…

This 55-inch Fire TV is just $180 on Amazon right now

Looking to upgrade or replace your TV? Budget shoppers should highly consider the 55-inch Insignia F50 for just $180.

The permissions behind your AI Chrome extensions deserve a closer look – they may be spying on you

Coding, transcription, and other productivity tools proved the most invasive, although several other categories are worth watching as well, new research shows.

How to watch hundreds of TV channels with this $20 antenna box from Best Buy

Over-the-air TV antennas give you access to local news, sports, and entertainment channels for free, making them a great alternative to streaming services.

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files – and most are free

If you want to keep the documents and files on your PC extra secure, there apps will do the trick.

Ubuntu 26.04 surprised me – this upcoming release is seriously secure

The next release of Ubuntu desktop Linux is on the horizon, so I dove into the latest daily build to see what was what, and came away nodding my head in approval at the heightened security.

Update your Echo speakers ASAP for Alexa’s most functional upgrade in decades – here’s how

There’s no longer a waitlist to try the latest Alexa+ capabilities. Here are the models and devices that support it.

Need to Redact a PDF on Linux? Try Censor

Follow this walkthrough to set up Censor from Flathub and use it to remove sensitive information from your PDFs.
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Is your AI model secretly poisoned? 3 warning signs

Microsoft said it’s built a new scanner to help detect compromised models.

JetBrains to Enable Wayland Support by Default in IntelliJ 2026.1

JetBrains has announced that native Wayland support will be enabled in its IntelliJ-based IDEs starting with version 2026.1, letting Linux developers work without X11 compatibility layers. Moving its development suite away from legacy X11 is necessary …

Filing taxes? You can buy TurboTax for nearly 50% off right now – here’s how

Tax season is once again underway. Save $35 on TurboTax’s software and do it yourself.

Is your Roku TV tracking you? Short answer: Yes, but there’s a way to stop it

Streaming devices, such as Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts, collect personal data for various purposes. Here’s how to rein it in.

Firefox users didn’t want AI, so Mozilla is giving them a way to kill it

Mozilla heard your complaints, and now Firefox 148 gives you an AI opt-out.

Demand for AI skills surged by over 100% in 2025, Upwork finds – here’s how it could affect your job search

A new report from Upwork found that businesses are investing more in professionals who can help them to incorporate new AI tools into existing workflows.