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Netflix is packed with old shows that you’ve glossed over. Sure, they were first aired elsewhere, but that’s besides the point: these are the best old shows you can find on Netflix right now. 6 Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) Watch Gilmore Girls on Netflix Relationships are at the center of this long-running comedy-drama series, which aired for seven seasons, comprising 153 episodes, on The WB, later becoming The CW. It starred Laura Graham and Alexis Bedel as a mother-daughter duo whose relationship was more like a best friendship than a traditional parent-child dynamic. In 2016, the main cast from the series…

If you’re a sports fan, you don’t necessarily need to break the bank to stay informed. Several streaming platforms now offer access to sports content at no cost. Whether you’re looking for a cable-style experience or on-demand content, make sure to check out these platforms. If you’ve given free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms a try, you’re likely familiar with Tubi. It’s one of the most popular options out there, and for good reason. In addition to movies and TV shows, Tubi offers a solid collection of live TV channels, including several that cater to sports fans. Some of the…

Sometimes you don’t want to focus too hard on the music that you’re listening to. These movie soundtracks provide just the right ambiance for studying, reading, or working, and they’re all conveniently available on Spotify. 10 The Social Network—Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Listen on Spotify Spotify Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were once best known for their collaboration in the group Nine Inch Nails, but have since carved out arguably more impressive careers as film score composers. The Oscar-winning soundtrack for The Social Network represents some of their finest work and serves as a masterclass in ambient electro minimalism.…

There are some weekends when all you want to do is unwind and binge-watch an entertaining show. If you’re looking for something new to stream over the next few days, here are five shows worth checking out on Amazon Prime Video. 5 Good Omens Watch Good Omens on Amazon Prime Video Good Omens is a fantasy comedy show that was created by Neil Gaiman, based on a 1990 novel by him and Terry Pratchett. It stars Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale and David Tennant as the demon Crowley. The story starts off with the birth of the Antichrist, which…

Before The Naked Gun trilogy (1984-1994), no one would have associated police procedurals with brilliant slapstick and satire. With the latest entry being one of the best comedies of 2025, let’s see how they all stack up against each other. 4 The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) Watch The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult on Netflix Going into The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, fans knew what to expect—plenty of gags and humor with a nonsensical plot to tie it all together. There was also more of Leslie Nielsen’s famous deadpan delivery, a style of comedy…

Smart TVs aren’t the only way to stream Netflix or browse YouTube from your couch. With a few everyday gadgets, your setup might already be smarter than you think. 5 Your Laptop or PC Can Do More Than You Think The most versatile alternative to a smart TV might already be sitting on your desk. Laptops and desktop computers can stream anything from anywhere, thanks to full browsers and dedicated apps. You can also manage local media, use them as Plex or Kodi hubs, or cast content to another screen if needed. Digvijay Kumar / MakeUseOf Laptops, in particular, are…

Amazon Prime has a huge selection of movies and shows, but it’s easy to overlook the best options if you’re only browsing what’s trending. These hidden gems might not be mainstream, but they’re absolutely worth your time this weekend. I find movies about space exploration fascinating, so I was immediately drawn to First Man, and I am happy it didn’t disappoint. Starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy as Janet Armstrong, this movie takes viewers on an emotionally-charged journey behind the scenes of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 mission. While a lot of similar movies lean into the spectacle…

While I normally don’t binge shows, sometimes I get partway through a couple on Netflix, then suddenly spend an entire weekend watching the rest. And this weekend is shaping up to be strange, full of drama, and dinosaurs. 5 The Sandman Watch The Sandman on Netflix I have a confession: I’ve been wanting to watch The Sandman since it came out, and it wasn’t until this year that I finally watched the first season. Now I’m kicking myself because it is deliciously good. And if it’s this good as an adaptation, I can only imagine how good the comics are,…

Slim TVs might look slick on your living room wall, but they don’t leave much space for speakers. And if there’s one way to ruin movie night, it’s with disappointing audio. Don’t fancy filling your room with surround sound speakers? These contenders for the title of best soundbar deliver beefy bass, room-filling volume and clarity that won’t leave you reading subtitles – all from a single bar that sits neatly beneath your TV. So, you don’t need a fleet of separates to sort out your subpar sound. Better yet, you don’t have to drop thousands to give your ears an…

OpenAI says GPT-5 is their “smartest, fastest, and most useful model yet.” If putting expert-level brains in everyone’s pocket was the goal, they might’ve just cracked it. What Makes GPT-5 Different? GPT-5 is much smarter across the board compared to its predecessors, especially in math, coding, visual perception, and health. OpenAI claims that it’s also “significantly better” at instruction following and doesn’t hallucinate as much. It’s also more honest. GPT-5’s responses are 45% less likely to contain a factual error compared to GPT-4o. The model also communicates its actions and capabilities more clearly, especially for tasks that may be impossible…