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How to Manage Linux Servers with the Cockpit Web Interface
Fatmawati Achmad Zaenuri/Shutterstock You can easily monitor and manage multiple Linux computers with Cockpit, a browser-based administration and dashboard tool. It’s self-contained, simple to set up, and easy to use. We’ll show you how to get started. Managing Multiple Linux Servers If you have multiple Linux computers or servers to monitor, you have a challenge.…
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How to Buy a TV: What You Need to Know
Dusan Petkovic/Shutterstock Buying a TV is more complex than ever. There are new technologies, formats, and buzzwords you have to keep up with. Plus, pricing is also all over the place as more affordable companies try to unseat brands like LG and Samsung. And if you’re looking for a TV specifically for gaming, different features…
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How to Whisper on Twitch
While streaming on Twitch is all about putting your face and skills in the public eye, there are times when you might want to play things close to the chest. For example, maybe your favorite streamer has accidentally left something with personal information within view of the camera. The last thing you want to do…
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Best Ways to Text From Your Computer
Texting from a computer can be convenient in certain situations, and it’s really easy to do from both an iPhone and an Android. However, there are some specific steps you have to take, and your setup might not be compatible with computer-based texting. Sending texts through a computer can be helpful if your phone is…
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How to Resize a Video or Change Resolution
There are a lot of reasons why you might need to resize a video and in this post I’m going to mention a couple of freeware app that will help you easily change the resolution of your videos. If you have one of those 1080p 60fps HD video cameras, you understand the need for some…
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Wyze’s New $60 24/7 Monitoring Kit Protects Your Home for Less
Wyze A little over a year and a half ago, Wyze unveiled smart home sensors for prices well below the competition. But Wyze Sense worked best for smart home solutions, not security, and the sensors weren’t always reliable. Now Wyze is back with upgraded sensors and an affordable 24/7 monitoring solution. Wyze Home Monitoring takes…
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Whip Yourself Into Shape With Apple Fitness+, Launching on December 14
Apple Apple’s Fitness+ subscription service is launching on December 14 after being announced at an event in September. It will set you back $9.99 a month (or $79.99 a year) and requires a compatible Apple Watch paired with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. At launch, you’re looking at 10 workout types: High Intensity Interval…
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The New Redbox Video on Demand Service Lets You Watch Movies for Free
Redbox Going to the movie theaters right now is a challenging prospect at best. In response, many companies, from Disney to Warner Bros., are making it easier to watch movies from home. Now Redbox wants in on the game, and it has a price you’ll like—free. You can stream movies for free, with ads, on…
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Crush Some (LEGO) Cars with Two New $20 LEGO Monster Trucks
How do you improve upon the cool factor of LEGO? How about a LEGO Monster Truck! If you’re a fan of LEGO and a fan of Monster Trucks (and who isn’t?), then the news gets and better and better. LEGO just announced new LEGO Technic Monster Jam Max-D and Monster Jam Grave Digger sets. Best…
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Sonos Adds Support for Dual Sub Setups, Doubling the Boom in Your Living Room
Sonos You can never have too much bass in your expensive home theater. Sonos fans can now pair two Sonos Subs together to add some extra boom to the living room. But in typical Sonos fashion, you need to meet a few requirements before setting up your twin subwoofers. The first requirement is a Sonos…
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This Nordic Office in a Box Brings a Whole New Meaning to ‘Remote Work’
Ööd Ever wanted to escape the office and spend a day working in a park instead? Or better yet, what if you could bring your office to the park? Well, you’ll soon be able to. Estonia-based Ööd has created a backyard office room that’ll let you get the peace and quiet you need for work…if…
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How to See How Much RAM Your Android Phone Has
RAM is an important specification on your smartphone. The amount your phone has can greatly impact performance. If you’re curious how much RAM you have on your Android phone, we’ll show you how to find out. To see how much RAM is on your Android phone, you first have to enable the hidden Developer Options…
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Not Getting Gmail Notifications? 10 Ways to Fix
Gmail is quite possibly the most popular web-based mail app in the world. What’s not to like? Lots of space, a smart mailbox and great integration with the rest of Google’s suite of tools. It’s a great service, until you stop getting notifications! If you’re not getting Gmail notifications like you used to, one of…
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5 Best Sites To Play Scrabble Online With Friends
Playing games is probably one of the best ways to entertain yourself and to kill hours of time when you need a break. While some games are meant to be enjoyed on your own like an old classic Tetris or a highly addictive Angry Birds, others are built for two or more players. If you’re…
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Go Ahead and Buy a PS5 DualSense Controller, They Work on Steam Now
Sony Okay, PC gamers, it’s time to bite the bullet and buy a PS5 controller. Steam now supports PS5 DualSense controllers, bringing next-gen haptic feedback, gyro controls, and more to your favorite games. The only thing that’s missing is adaptive trigger support, which could arrive in the future. The PS5 DualSense works with all Steam…
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Google and Samsung Are Teaming Up To Simplify Your Smart Home Setup
Samsung The problem with owning smart home devices from multiple companies is all the apps you have to manage. Soon you’ll find yourself struggling to remember which app controls which device. Google and Samsung want to help and announced a new integration that will let you control Nest products from the SmartThings app. Or watch…
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The Newest Razer Blade 15 Base Laptop is Slightly Cheaper at $1500
Razer There’s a lot to say about gaming brand Razer. And we’ve said it. But one of the most common elements of Razer is that their stuff tends to be expensive. For example: Razer’s “entry level” Blade 15 Base laptop is now $1500…and that’s $100 less than the previous “cheapest” version of the 15-inch Blade.…
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How to Create a New Folder in Gmail
Your inbox can quickly get overwhelming. One way to better maintain your email account is to create folders (known as “labels” in Gmail) and organize your emails accordingly. Here’s how to create them in Gmail. As we mentioned above, Gmail uses a system known as labels—it doesn’t actually have folders. While there are some subtle…
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One More Thing: Say Hello to Apple’s $549 AirPods Max
Apple After months of speculation, Apple took the wraps off its new high-end over-the-ear headset. Dubbed AirPods Max, the headphones come with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and spatial audio, and the device syncing features that made the original AirPods famous. Get ready to empty our all of your wallet though, the AirPods Max…
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How to Quickly Resize Widgets in Notification Center on Mac
Khamosh Pathak The widgets in the Notification Center on your Mac are malleable. You can shrink them to the smallest size, or go all the way up to the large size. Here’s how you quickly resize widgets in the Notification Center on Mac. Mac users who are running macOS Big Sur or newer have access to…
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Need Something New to Watch? Try These 14 Off-the-Wall YouTube Channels
Maybe you recently blew through your Netflix queue. Maybe you’re just bored. Whatever the case, you need something new to watch and instead of recommending something on Netflix, we’re recommending some off-the-wall YouTube channels. From ridiculous robots and epic food challenges to competitive marble racing and slow motion explosions, we found all kinds of weird…
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Holiday 2020: 14 Fashion Accessories from Amazon to Gift Your Stylish Friends
Cehomi/Kate Spade/Ugg Picking out a gift for someone chic and fashionable can feel intimidating. Fortunately, there are plenty of accessories from Amazon to gift your stylish friends. Buying something for someone who always looks runway-ready doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Amazon offers plenty of stylish options that aren’t just cute, but…
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How to Stop Windows 10 From Changing Your Default Printer
Normally, Windows 10 will automatically set the printer you used most recently to be your default printer. For some people, this can be annoying. Luckily, you can turn this feature off and manage your default printer manually. Here’s how. How to Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Changing Your Default Printer First, open “Settings” by clicking…
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10 Christmas Horror Movies to Watch for a Spooky Holiday
Paradise studio/Shutterstock Christmas and horror have been an unlikely (but winning) combination for decades. Now, scary movies set during the holidays are a thriving subgenre. Here are 10 of the best Christmas horror movies you can check out to add some fear to your holidays. Anna and the Apocalypse Definitely the world’s only zombie Christmas…
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