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Siri Is Ruining My Smart Home

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I started crafting a smart home around 2012 with a set of Hue bulbs and the first canister-looking Alexa. Now, after years of slowly migrating to fully embrace Apple’s HomeKit, Siri’s inability to turn on and off certain lights reliably is about to burn everything down.

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I Love PlayStation Plus But I Would Still Like to See These 7 Improvements

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I have been using PlayStation Plus Premium for a while now and I love the benefits of online multiplayer and a ready-to-go game catalog. Still, I have noticed some missing features that could make it better.

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Why I Just Can't Love Linux Mint

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Linux Mint is a stable, reliable, and user-friendly Linux distro that provides a smooth transition for Windows users coming to Linux. But despite giving it several honest tries, I just don't seem to like it. Here's why Linux Mint and I just don't click, despite its objective merits.

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Unlimited Data Is the Bare Minimum—And It’s Time We Admit It

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Working from the comfort of my home is a luxury, but not one that doesn’t have its worries. No matter how good your cellular provider is, unexpected interruptions happen from time to time. An unlimited data plan has been an absolute lifesaver.

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What is YouTube Music's Supermix, and How Do You Use It?

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YouTube Music's Supermix is a one-stop playlist that can help you refresh your music library. But what is this playlist, how can you tune it, and is it better than Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist?

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Smartwatch Features Matter, But Looks Matter More

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Companies are really starting to innovate again with Android-based smartwatches, but while they're rolling out new features, I hope they don't forget one of the most important things about watches—how they look.

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The 5 Best Netflix Original Movies You Can't Stream Anywhere Else

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Whether you're trying to decide if Netflix is worth paying for or looking to make the most of your existing subscription, you should start by checking out the top-rated Netflix original movies on the platform.

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Question of the Day

Which Is the Best Kind of PC Cooling System?

A gaming PC with Kingston memory, RGB fans, lights, MSI CPU cooler, and GeForce RTX GPU.

Computers generate heat, and you have to keep that managed somehow, whether it's water cooling, fans, or passive cooling. When building a PC, what kind of cooling system do you recommend?

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