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I’ve been running an experiment with Plex for a good while, taking my small collection of DVDs and Blu-rays, ripping them, and hosting them on a separate computer of mine. I even tried using Plex for audiobooks, and it was very successful. But now I’ve set my sights on a new goal: downgrading my collection for Jellyfin. Essentially, I don’t want to fill my home with rows of hard drives—the original scope of my idea was too big. And the way I see it, Plex offers a lot of neat features that I do enjoy, but aren’t necessary for my…

I remember being amazed when I first tried Spotify on a friend’s computer in 2011, shortly after it launched in the US. Being able to choose any song you wanted was so much better than the Pandora model of hearing music similar to an artist. I joined Spotify in 2012, then subscribed to Premium in 2013 and have been using it ever since. While no service is perfect, I’m happy with it and plan to keep sticking with Spotify for the long run. It holds over a decade of my music history Unless I have a major problem with an…

A watch isn’t just about telling the time. It says something about who you are, connects you to tradition, and, for many people, becomes a piece they’ll keep for life. Slip one on and it can change how you feel – whether you’re in work mode, out exploring, or suiting up for a big event. In this guide, we’ve pulled together some of the best watches for men. You’ll find famous names that have shaped watchmaking history, along with designs that balance style, engineering, and heritage. There’s something here for every taste – from clean, understated dress pieces to tougher…

Ikea – of flat-pack furniture fame – has created a new object of joy: a tiny bed. Not for your child. Not even for your much-loved pet. But for your smartphone. Assuming it isn’t a slice of viral satire (leading to panic when Ikea realises it actually has to make the thing), the bed is modelled on one of the company’s own. It even has a little duvet. The reaction online has, predictably, been a perfect blend of confusion, ridicule and “AWW, CUTE!” Honestly, though, I think Ikea’s smartphone bed is genius. Because, let’s face it, most of us are useless at…

Netflix is the most popular streaming service on the planet (unless you count YouTube, which is on its way to replacing all TV), and has a long track record of helping shows find an audience. Shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead are remembered as giant hits today, but they only really started to get popular after they streamed on Netflix, where the enormous subscriber base could find and fall in love with them. What other classics are on Netflix just waiting for you to watch them? The answer is pretty much always “a ton,” but not for long.…

I love a compelling fictional crime show just as much as the next person, especially a good slow-burn thriller with a gripping overarching story. It’s a good way to indulge in something serious without the consequence of coming to terms with real-life atrocities. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy throwing on a true-crime documentary and learning about the actual horrors that go on in the world. I especially enjoy a well-researched documentary because I’ve found that too many nowadays engage in too much sensationalism that borders on cynicism. So I went in search of some overlooked true-crime documentaries that…

There is still this weird stigma against animation when it comes to certain viewer demographics that it’s only a medium for children. And while you could make the argument that a lot of animated films released in theaters are definitely targeted toward kids, it’s not an inherent thing. Directors like Guillermo del Toro have pushed back against this narrative—at least when it comes to films—with his dark take on Pinocchio. He’s also helming the non-animated Frankenstein, one of the sci-fi movies in 2025 you can’t afford to miss. Television, on the other hand, has already gotten the memo that animation…

If you’re looking for the best dump phone for kids (or, if you prefer, the best phones for kids), then you’re making a sensible decision. Because in a world where the best smartphones reign supreme, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about pared-down devices that offer just the right amount of connectivity, without the distractions and potential pitfalls of their smarter cousins. That’s why we’ve combed through the various available options to bring you a short, simple selection of the best dumb phones for kids. We’ve picked ones that are perfect for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little ones) connected, without breaking…

My smart TV felt somewhat limited right out of the box, but after installing Kodi, the open-source media center, my TV has become the perfect, personalized, flexible entertainment hub. Kodi lets you stream, organize, and access just about any type of content imaginable via a library of add-ons or dedicated apps that significantly expand your TV’s capabilities.If you own an Android TV, you can download Kodi for free from the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you can do as I did and install it on an external streaming device, such as an Amazon Fire TV Stick. I was amazed at the…

I’m still in the early days of my adventures with Roku, as I’ve only recently started properly utilizing my smart television in the ways it was designed for. I’ve mentioned this, but I’ve been using my Xbox Series X for most of my streaming and all-purpose tech needs, which has meant mostly ignoring Roku. But I recently realized the error of my ways, thanks to discovering just how many apps and features Roku has that a console just can’t match up to. From underrated Roku applications that deserve far more love to features like a consolidated all-in-one watchlist that I…