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The technological marvel of AI offers free alternatives to expensive software and subscriptions. But just where can you make savings? From writing and note-taking to PDF and transcription, here are the tools that regularly save me money. The majority of these tools will have paid tiers. Whether you need to splash out on this depends on your usage. All the tools I cover have generous free versions and all the functionality I require to step up and replace a subscription service. Creating bespoke images or sourcing stock images was always time-consuming and/or costly for me. I was constantly sourcing or…

You’re here because you want to buy the best Blu-ray player around to go with your 4K TV. We know, that doesn’t make grammatical sense, but that’s more than likely what you typed into Google before you found yourself reading these very words, so hopefully we can let that slide. So whether you want to embrace the glory of physical media, or simply want to replace your busted PS3 so that you can carry on enjoying your collection of carefully curated discs, this is the page for you. The best Blu-ray players you can buy today: Panasonic DP-UB9000 The most…

After spending a small fortune on Christmas presents, the last thing you want is to get caught short by missing batteries or an uncharged device on the big day. And if you’re not used to a particular brand or piece of tech, it can be easy to overlook common hurdles such as registration screens, memory card woes, and saved data transfers. Luckily, we’ve got your back. We offer our definitive tips on making Christmas Day as stress-free as possible when it comes to sorting out your tech gifts. Now all you have to worry about is not burning that roast.…

While Plex on its own is fine, the real fun comes from customizing your experience with plugins, turning the platform into your personal DeLorean of streaming. It’ll benefit anyone who uses your Plex library, too, like installing better search tools or a request system. WebTools-NG gives you the power to not only manage your plugins, but gain access to more through the Unofficial App Store (UAS). Beyond that, WebTools-NG also acts as your hub for maintaining Plex’s backend, such as the server itself and your content. It even allows you to access specific media libraries, which is handy if you…

Quick Links Why I Stopped Using Free AI Tools What Paid AI Tool I Use Instead Summary Free AI tools have their merits, but I found them too limiting. Upgrading to paid versions like ChatGPT Plus and Grammarly Pro offered better access to features, like DALL-E for image generation. I also stopped using free AI tools because I wanted priority support. There’s no shortage of free AI tools out there, and I’ve used more than I can remember. However, I’ve stopped using free AI tools and only use paid versions instead—and I won’t be switching back any time soon. I…

Choosing the best amplifier is an important decision you’ll find yourself making when it comes to setting up your home Hi-Fi or home theater system. If you’ve got active speakers (i.e. ones that plug in directly to the wall), then you won’t need an amp. But if you’re looking to tinker and tweak and have more flexibility with upgrades over the years, passive speakers — which will require an amp to power them — are the way to go. Read more: Best smart speaker: smart home speakers with Google, Alexa and Siri built-in Not only can you swap out components…

With the holidays granting unavoidable rest and relaxation, it’s the best time to chip away at that watch list of yours. Before it gets any longer than it already is, try some of these tricks. 1 Schedule Screen Time If it works for kids, it’ll work for you, too. Trust me, I saw a notable difference on my watch list once I set aside 30 minutes to an hour or so. I make a point to set an app timer on my Android phone, though. For shows, I set it during my lunch break. For movies, set time aside during…

A refreshed Xbox Series X is all very well. But what I really, really want Microsoft to give us is a handheld console to rival the Steam Deck and the ever-expanding army of Windows-based handheld PCs coming to market. In short, I want an Xbox handheld console to hit the streets. The missing X(box) factor Now, you could make an argument that a handheld Xbox already exists. In fact, you could make an argument that there are loads of handheld Xboxes out there. The likes of the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally can run PC-compatible Xbox games via the…

For someone who writes a lot about gadgets, I sure hate them sometimes. OK, maybe ‘hate’ is a tad dramatic. ‘Grimly put up with, while longing for simpler times when you didn’t feel compelled to connect a washing machine to the internet, for those rare occasions when you urgently need to start a spin cycle for your socks while on the train home’. Friends nonetheless raved about new smart tech. Bad experiences left me a sceptic. Dumb appliances would suffice. Yet my home is now a battleground between smart and decidedly not smart kit – and I’ve learned a crucial lesson:…

Want to buy the best 4K projector? You’re not alone. More of us are looking for a dedicated projector for the ultimate home cinema experience to either complement a 4K TV or replace it — especially as major releases continue to make their debut on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more. If you Google the best 4K projector, you’re bound to come up with more results than you have time to sift through. That’s where we come in. We’ve searched high and low to find a selection of 4K projectors worthy of your time, without requiring a…