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People love Dexter because, while he’s a serial killer, he is also an antihero. The original series fell off in the later seasons, and the revival mini-series made things worse. But with Dexter being resurrected, maybe the third time’s the charm. The rise and fall of the original Dexter series Watch Dexter on Paramount Plus In 2006, Showtime aired Dexter, where the titular character (played by Michael C. Hall) works for the Miami Metro Police Department as a blood spatter analyst by day. But when nighttime comes around, he is a serial killer the media later dubs “The Bay Harbor…

Your smart TV’s USB port isn’t the universal charger it pretends to be. Misuse it, and you may end up with corrupted drives, fried gadgets, or a TV that refuses to power on altogether. 8 Old gaming consoles without power regulation Older gaming consoles were never designed to pull power from a modern TV’s USB port. Many of them draw current unevenly or more than the port can safely provide. When that happens, the console may fail to start, or worse, the strain can damage the TV’s internal components. Evan-Amos/Wikimedia Unlike a dedicated power adapter, the TV’s USB connection has…

Using Google TV isn’t too difficult, but some of its default settings can be slightly annoying. Autoplaying previews, crowded home screens, and slow startups can disrupt your experience, but the good news is that it only takes a few minutes to fix these issues. 8 Mute system sounds One of the first things you’ll notice about Google TV is that it makes a sound almost every time you press a button on your remote. Scrolling through apps, navigating through menus, or selecting something—all trigger a small chime. For those who love this kind of feedback, this may not be a…

There’s something tantalizing about true-crime documentaries, especially ones featuring seemingly ordinary people. It’s chilling and terrifying to think any random person you pull off the street could be capable of committing these crimes against humanity. 5 American Murder: Laci Peterson Watch American Murder: Laci Peterson on Netflix Laci Peterson and Scott Peterson seemed like the perfect, loving couple. She was so sure Scott was “the one,” she told her mother she’d be marrying him shortly after she gave Scott her number. That kind of love for someone is powerful, but American Murder: Laci Peterson doesn’t have a happy ending, nor…

Knowing how to use Google TV isn’t too complicated, but getting the most out of it takes a little exploration. Once you do, your viewing experience can become faster, smarter, and more personalized. 6 Install apps directly from your phone or PC Much like an Android phone, Google TV has its own Play Store where you can browse and install new apps. However, using the TV remote to navigate through menus and type out searches is far less seamless than on a phone. Also, if you’ve enabled apps-only mode on your Google TV to hide recommendations and simplify the home…

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the phone world’s new favourite buzzword. Almost every upcoming phone has plans to incorporate machine learning and large language models in some form or another, and the first to do so are already on sale. But what are the best AI phones – and the features they bring actually worth having? I’ve used a bunch of phones with AI on board, and a handful more that offload their AI processing to the cloud. The best AI smartphones have a mix of both. You’ll even find AI cameras and AI image editing on certain flagships. Some…

Sometimes the best trailers don’t come from Hollywood studios. Fans with editing skills and a wild sense of imagination have been cutting their own trailers for years. The best fan-made trailers aren’t just patchworks but love letters to movies, like some of the ones here. 12 Green Lantern (2009) Two years before Ryan Reynolds officially suited up as the Green Lantern, this fan trailer made the internet believe that a big-screen version could actually happen. The editing was slick for its time, combining footage from Halo 3, Serenity, and Star Trek with clever effects that sold the illusion. Who knew…

There are plenty of movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video that don’t get the attention they deserve. If you’re looking for something fresh, these hidden gems are perfect for streaming over the weekend. This Australian television crime drama stars Thomas Jane and Nicole Cahmoun, and spans a total of three seasons. The story, which is based on a book called Crimson Lake, follows a disgraced ex-cop (played by Thomas Jane) who is falsely accused of a crime. To escape, he retreats to Far North Queensland. There, he meets an eccentric private investigator (played by Cahmoun), who successfully ropes him…

Animated films are a fan-favorite at my house—it doesn’t matter if it’s 2D or 3D. We just really love the medium and the unique art styles, but these movies in particular are among our favorites. They’ll win over mom, dad, and the kids! 5 K-Pop Demon Hunters Watch K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix To the public, Huntrix are just an incredibly popular—some would say the most popular—K-pop band around, but secretly they slay demons and keep the Honmoon protected with their singing. However, a group of demons disguised as a K-pop boy band (and have catchy music of their own)…

Popular anime is notorious for having multiple seasons with dozens or even hundreds of episodes to get through. But what if you want something short, sweet, and complete to watch over the weekend? Well, you’re in luck. 9 Death Parade (12 Episodes) Watch Death Parade on Crunchyroll In Death Parade, two souls will arrive in a mysterious bar called Quindecim after they die simultaneously in the real world. They meet a being called an Arbiter, who challenges them to play a high-stakes game against each other, allowing the Arbiter to judge their actions and determine their fate: reincarnation for the…