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As much as I really like Plex and depend on its features for my personal library, I don’t want to share more data than is necessary. It’s not a criticism of Plex, but I’ve changed these privacy settings, and you should too. 6 Go Incognito With Your Profile Privacy Settings I don’t care for the idea of people being able to see what I’m watching on Plex, not out of shame but because of the principles of the matter. I also don’t want my friends’ usernames exposed when someone sees my friends list, either. You can tweak these settings to…

Let’s face it: expensive, high-end smart TVs tend to have the best features. But I’m a frugal spender at heart and always on the lookout for a good deal, and have found a few ways to pick up that ultra-lux smart TV screen without breaking my bank balance. 5 Have You Tried Garage Sales? Where I live, there are garage sales every year, and it always seems like I have junk to sell off. So do other people. I highly recommend taking advantage of these, but if there aren’t local garage sales, there are garage sale apps you can try.…

Almost every streaming company has raised its subscription prices. However, while these price increases make streaming more expensive than ever, these services continue to offer the best value for the money and are worth paying for. Netflix remains the biggest streaming service thanks to its vast library of original movies, TV shows, and documentaries. It also remains one of the most compelling streaming services to subscribe to on the market, thanks to global availability. If you’re looking for a service that offers a constantly refreshed library of content, Netflix is among the top choices. Whether you love binge-watching TV shows…

If you’ve been trying to find a good old “dumb” TV lately, you’ve probably noticed they’ve all but vanished. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. With a little effort and know-how, you can still pick up a screen that skips all the smart TV functionality but still looks amazing. 5 You Can Still Find Non-Smart TVs Before we explore other alternatives to a classic non-smart TV, it’s still worth giving the hunt for one a proper try. You might get lucky and stumble across one—maybe even brand new, though that’s becoming a unicorn these days. More realistically, you’ll…

You can’t do proper work on an iPad! That’s the refrain we’ve all heard from day one, cheerfully obliterated when people started running businesses, writing books and recording entire albums on an Apple tablet. But even as a long-time iPad fan, I’ll admit there’s been a kernel of truth in the naysaying. Because although there are many amazing iPad apps, the broader interface has long felt like My First PC. That goes back to the iPad’s origin story – a huge iPhone without the phone part. Such simplicity was great for focus and immersion within a single app. The wheels came off…

Are you looking to replace your Mac laptop or desktop? There’s never been a better line-up available! But what if when you do, Apple releases another, better Mac, for less money? That’s always the worry. This article can help. I’ve explored the current state of Apple’s Mac line-up, interpreted the rumours of future models, and for each model offered a shiny ‘Stuff says’ buying recommendation. Apple’s M4 chip launched in March 2025, powering the new MacBook Air, followed by rolling out M4‑based updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and even freshly minted Mac Studio configurations. WWDC 2025 is behind…

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced a raft of new Apple Music features that I’m genuinely excited for. So, whether you’re a loyal Apple Music user or not, these new features are certainly worth making the switch for. Apple Announces New Apple Music Features During its June 9, 2025, WWDC keynote, Apple announced the new major versions of its operating systems, slated to arrive later in the year. But the keynote wasn’t just about operating systems. Apple also unveiled new features for its services, including Apple Music, which is receiving four new features. 1. Lyrics Translation One of the most impressive…

One of the best things about streaming video is that it makes an enormous library of movies and TV shows available at your fingertips. And this means a feeling of frustration is inevitable when you discover that something you really want to watch isn’t available in your geographic area. A VPN offers a way around this region locking, by hiding your real location and replacing it with one of your choosing. In this way, you can access the overseas catalogues of Netflix and many other streaming video providers by connecting to a VPN – though it’s not a foolproof process.…

Amazon has quietly doubled the number of ads it’s showing Prime Video viewers, according to a report. Which, if true, will have made Prime Video more annoying to watch than it was just a few months ago. Amazon Has Increased the Number of Ads on Prime Video As first reported by Adweek, Amazon has doubled the ad load on Prime Video. When Amazon added ads to Prime Video programming in January 2024, the company promised loads of around three minutes-per-hour. However, now, the ad load has increased to up to six minutes-per-hour. Adweek’s source for this is an email that…

Your new smart TV will receive updates for at least two years (but hopefully more!). But when those updates stop rolling in, you don’t need to ditch your smart TV for something new: there are a few handy ways to keep your TV secure beyond its supported lifespan. 6 Log Out of Any and All Apps John Awa-abuon/MakeUseOf With a smart TV, you’ve essentially given your network a future weak point. Eventually, it won’t receive updates—therefore, no more security updates, either. And the older the security, the easier it is to hack as vulnerabilities are discovered. Related These Are the…