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If you’ve been doing some tech spring-cleaning lately, there’s a good chance you might find an optical audio cable (also known as TOSLINK) buried in a drawer. But before you donate it, or worse, throw it away, you might be surprised at how many good reasons there still are to keep one around. Optical Audio Still Works with Many TVs and Sound Systems While HDMI has all but taken over, optical hasn’t vanished from the hardware landscape. In fact, you’ll find that many mid-range and high-end TVs still include an optical output because it’s a simple, reliable way to send…

It’s hard to avoid negative content online, and eventually it begins to rub off and affect your day-to-day. But it’s important to see the other side—the efforts being made by awesome people to change the world for the better. 6 Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Watch Won’t You Be My Neighbor? on Amazon Prime Video I always understood that Fred Rogers was a very influential figure in television, and I remember catching reruns and new episodes when I was a kid. Although it’s biographical, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? is really about Fred Rogers in the context of his show…

Your AI is only as good as your prompt. I’ve been using ChatGPT for studying ever since its release, but it wasn’t until I tried this one prompt that it completely changed the way I learn. 1 Give ChatGPT the Right Starting Point I still use NotebookLM, but only for its Audio Overview podcasts and AI-generated mind maps. I rarely bother with its summaries or Q&A anymore. ChatGPT, despite their differences, is the more capable AI. My workflow starts with ChatGPT’s projects feature. I upload my notes and lecture files there. Then, I give it context about what these files…

Movies are a linear, narrative-driven, and passive form of entertainment, making them quite challenging to revisit, unlike video games. But some of them defy this trend, making the thrills feel fresh every time. Here are several of my favorites. 10 I Love You, Man (2009) Watch I Love You, Man on Apple TV The journey of Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd), a socially awkward man who needs to find a best man by going on several “man dates,” is hilarious. He ends up meeting Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), who encourages him to be more confident and spontaneous. I Love You, Man…

I love a good mystery, but I don’t always want to watch something that leaves me sleeping with the lights on. These shows deliver the intrigue and clever twists I crave, minus the gore and jump scares. 7 Castle Watch Castle on Hulu Castle has a simple but effective premise: Renowned mystery author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) helps homicide detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) solve various murders in New York City, using his background as a writer to give him insight into the crimes. It’s not an altogether unserious affair when it comes to the crimes the duo solves, but…

Maybe it’s just me, but it recently occurred to me that, unlike a few years ago, I’m now free to enjoy YouTube content without wondering if I’m supposed to. It’s a small change, but it’s shifted how I interact with the platform in ways I didn’t anticipate. The Subtle Psychology of Dislikes When YouTube announced that it was getting rid of public dislike counts in late 2021, the internet reacted the way it always does by splitting into camps and arguing about it. Some framed it as a way to protect creators from harassment. Others were convinced it was just…

As it turns out, the best app for getting details on watch stats is through Plex’s own Plex Dash app. It’s simple, intuitive, and gives you a measure of control over your server without accessing your host machine. To access all of Plex Dash’s features, you must have a Plex Pass. 5 Plex Dash Gives Me Eyes On What Others Are Playing It’s not because I want to be nosy, but keeping an eye on who’s streaming right now can help me determine the best time to update my library or shut it down for maintenance. If I see a…

You know that gut-wrenching moment when you try to access a vital online account and find the service has faceplanted? Perhaps you’re on a deadline but Google Docs is having a little nap. Or you need to check your calendar, but iCloud has nipped out for coffee. There’s a moment of helplessness. Of sheer panic. Yet it subsides the second the service comes back online. Then you forget about it entirely. But what would you do if you kept hitting refresh and that moment of relief never came, because your cloud account had been closed? Think that could never happen…

Netflix has enough movies to keep you busy for a lifetime, but some will leave you wondering why they aren’t household names. In Nowhere, Mia (Anna Castillo) tries to escape a collapsing Spain with her husband, Nico. Their only chance is to hide inside a shipping container and cross the sea to safety. But when soldiers raid the docks, they’re separated, and Mia’s container drifts alone into open water. Most of the story unfolds in that swaying, confined space. Mia punches a hole through the roof to let in air and light. She salvages parts from a broken TV, sterilizes…

Disney+ is packed with big-name blockbusters, nostalgic comedies, and fresh original series—but sometimes the sheer amount of choice makes it hard to pick what to watch. If you’re in the U.S. and wondering how to make the most of your weekend streaming time, these five titles stand out right now. It’s back! Fifteen years after the original run ended, King of the Hill returns, bringing all of Mike Judge’s dry humor back to our screens. The revival picks up right where the original left off, but with subtle updates that keep the show feeling relevant for 2025. Long-time fans will…