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In 2026, Plex ramped up its remote-access Plex Pass from $250 to $750 for new subscribers, which is an unconscionable rise. I’ve never been a remote-access subscriber, and now, I never will be, even if that’s a lifetime license. But the good news is that there is a fantastic workaround using Tailscale, a free VPN service that helps connect you to your home devices, which requires barely any effort to get running. Related I access my home server from anywhere in the world without port forwarding Homelabbing made real easy. How to access your Plex remotely with Tailscale No need…

Netflix doesn’t lack for terrific true crime shows, with Mindhunter being maybe the best such show on any streaming service. In 2022, Netflix dropped all seven episodes of The Watcher, which quickly blew up. But to this day, people are still frustrated over the ending to the show, or rather, the lack of an ending. But the way the show ends is actually true to life, at least in the broad strokes. What is The Watcher about? Everyone’s a suspect Credit: Netflix The Watcher follows a couple named Dean and Nora Brannock (Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts) as they buy their…

Smart TVs don’t exactly come with loads of storage. We’re talking about as little as 8GB or 16GB. And between the OS, system apps, and everything manufacturers preinstall, it’s not a lot. The bigger issue is what happens when you get close to that limit. Everything slows down to a crawl, and even navigating the interface becomes frustrating. That’s exactly why my first move on any new TV is to get rid of apps I know I’ll never use. Related You Can Use These 6 Smart TV Apps Without Wi-Fi You can still use your smart TV offline, provided you’re…

When it comes to historical dramas, there’s little that can compete with World War II. Whether it’s movies, books, or video games, it’s the great historical tragedy that keeps on giving. There are innumerable films about the events of World War II itself, but the lead-up to the biggest military conflict of the 20th century is just as fascinating. That’s the subject of a forgotten Netflix gem that’s due for rediscovery. Munich: The Edge of War brings us to the border of Armageddon The ride up is as tense as the plunge Munich: The Edge of War begins in 1932,…

YouTube was the entertainment app I used more than any other. The production values regular folks achieve at home are unreal, and that’s before you get to the never-ending array of professionally produced documentaries, music videos, and news channels. The list is almost endless; however, therein lies the problem. I realized I was spending more time deciding what to watch than actually watching it Then it hit me: I already had Plex running for my movies and TV shows. Now, whenever I come across a YouTube video I know I’ll enjoy on the big screen, I save it to my…

AI is everywhere. And everyone has their line in the sand. They’ll say it’s OK to do ‘this’ thing, yet not ‘that’ thing, with AI. Naturally, what most people consider acceptable tends to be whatever helps them work more efficiently, but not anything that threatens their own livelihood. All of which feels a tad hypocritical – and none of this is leading anywhere good. When I was a youngling, science fiction was full of people loafing about while robots handled the drudge work. But we now live in an age where tech bros, having contributed precious little of cultural value…

Finding the right sound signature for a pair of earbuds isn’t perfect science. Depending on your ear shape, hearing capabilities, and personal preferences, you might prefer the sound of one pair of earbuds over another. If you buy a pair of earbuds off the shelf and neglect to make any customizations to their sound, you’re settling for the sound profile the manufacturer chose — not the one your ears like the best. Luckily, there’s plenty you can do to tweak the sound of your new earbuds to get the results you want. I’ve tested tens of earbuds across all price…

Lego’s minicars are set to break new ground for the drivers’ parade ahead of the British Grand Prix this Sunday – each driver will have their own go-kart- based car to drive about. It’s quite different than the previous iteration of larger Lego cars that debuted in Miami last year where there was a car per team and there were two drivers in each car. Last time out, the drivers quickly seized upon the fact they could drive them like slow bumper cars. And since they were representative of the design of an F1 car there was a lot of…

Apple replaced the traditional ring/silent switch with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max flagship phones and has featured it on each model since, rolling it out across all new iPhones starting with the iPhone 16 range which also featured the Camera Control button for the first time. But what does the Action Button do – and how can you customize what it does? Instead of flicking a switch to set your phone to silent, you now press and hold the button for a haptic feedback response. This is all done via a bespoke interface that’s part of…

HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon is back for its third season, and by and large, it’s off to a good start. The third season made up for the sluggish pace of Season 2, which opted to end on a series of cliffhangers rather than resolve much of anything, by kicking off with a pair of action-heavy episodes that upended the status quo. It’s good watching, and there’s even better stuff to come. But the show has proven itself unwilling to break with patterns that keep it from being as good as it could be. Meanwhile,…