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I’m not sure what “knowledge worker” really means, but if the job description is cramming new information into your brain and hoping it sticks, then I qualify. ChatGPT has become my right-hand tool for this: quizzes, cloze tests, and flashcards are my bread and butter. They help me remember not just university coursework but anything I actually want in long-term memory. One day, ChatGPT broke the script. Out of the blue, it started spinning whatever I said to it into interactive quizzes. I hadn’t asked for it — I wasn’t even studying. It was brilliant, but completely useless. Useless, until…
Even if I don’t watch anything new on Netflix, my subscription is still worth keeping because I know I at least get use out of rewatching my favorite movies and series. Heck, I’ve even rewatched KPop Demon Hunters multiple times with my kids now. It has some of my favorite classic movies, too, like Liar Liar and The Other Guys. However, Netflix is now adding more classic movies, and I couldn’t be more excited because they’re a mix of genres, with a strong emphasis on comedy. If you’re looking for a feel-good movie or something to laugh at, all of…
You’d be surprised at how many hidden features are available on the streaming services you use every day. Perhaps one of the biggest ones that Netflix has is hidden genre categories, which baffles me. Luckily, there’s a very handy site (Netflix-Codes) that gives you easy access to these categories, and the process is surprisingly easy. What you want to do is copy the desired code into the Netflix search bar or paste the code after the genre signifier in the URL (Example: https://netflix.com/browse/genre/xx), and you’re golden. If you’re not feeling either of those options, you can also just click on…
Not every studio can have its own Marvel Cinematic Universe. Warner Bros. learned that the hard way when it drafted director Zack Snyder to build out a billion-dollar movie franchise based on DC Comics, starting with Man of Steel in 2013. After 10 years of dramatically diminishing returns, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) finally guttered out with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2023. But Warner Bros. wasn’t about to put a potential cash cow like that out to pasture. The studio has hired director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran to create a new DC Universe (DCU). It officially…
While I have had a Roku television for a little over three years now, it’s not something I have really properly utilized. I’m more likely to watch my streaming services on my Xbox Series X, as it’s a console I use constantly anyway. But recently, I’ve realized just how limited my Xbox can be when it comes to available applications. So, after years of being stuck in my ways, I have finally embraced my Roku television, as well as some tricks to make my Roku streaming experience more useful. The results have actually been far better than I could have…
Electric cars aren’t just for big budgets anymore. A few years back, most EVs sat firmly in the luxury camp, with hefty price tags and long waiting lists. Today, the picture looks very different. More manufacturers are offering models that don’t cost the earth (financially or environmentally), with better range, faster charging, and enough practicality for daily life. That means if you’ve been holding off on going electric because of cost, now’s a good time to take another look. “Affordable” is a moving target, of course. While EVs are still generally pricier than petrol cars up front, running costs tend…
Most smart TVs come with a few preinstalled apps to get you started. This typically includes streaming apps, but beyond that, there are plenty of useful apps that can take your smart TV experience to the next level. Some of my favorite apps—the ones I always install first—go beyond streaming. They let me browse the web, manage files, remap remote buttons, and even use my smart TV without the internet. These apps make the TV more functional, easier to navigate, and a lot more fun to use. Surf the web from your couch Browsing the web on a smart TV…
It’s not that I don’t like making Plex easier to use; I just take the time to use the tools at my disposal before I start incorporating another add-on, whether it’s an app or a plug-in. I’ve spent the better part of my time with Plex, mostly using the tools that the software comes with, but now I can say for certain that I should’ve ignored my instincts. Having just a few add-ons—apps or plugins, it doesn’t matter—has made Plex far easier to use, such as sorting my library or finding alternative uses for it. The time I put into…
As rarified smartphones go, this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reference handset is weapons-grade unobtanium. It’s Qualcomm’s way of showing off the muscle of its new 2026 chipset, and a clue what to expect from big-name brands like Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus when they eventually unveil their next-gen flagship phones. Based on my short time putting it through a gauntlet of tests at the firm’s Snapdragon Summit, it breaks new performance ground across the board – although that’s no surprise, based on the spec sheet. Naturally there’s a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 running the show, with two Prime cores…
Meta films are nothing new, but they remain a staple of Hollywood, and there’s a good reason for that. There’s something fun about a movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously, especially when it can be self-referential in intelligent ways. The new Anaconda reboot looks to be the latest line in meta filmmaking, as it seemingly focuses on two friends, played by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, who set off to remake the 1997 original only to find themselves face-to-face with an actual monstrous snake. Obviously, we don’t yet know if this approach will result in a quality end product,…