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How to Get a Discord or Slack Alert If Your Raspberry Pi Is Too Hot

Don't be in the dark when things are getting hot.

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The Best Free DAWs and Music Making Software

You don't need to spend big on software to get started making music.

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Lifetime Plex Pass Is 20% Off Right Now

The discounted lifetime membership pays for itself after 19 months.

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Are Ryobi USB Lithium Power Tools Worth Buying?

Lightweight USB-C battery packs and tools that pack a punch.

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Plex's "Search" Function Just Got a Lot Less Frustrating

Search results are now ranked by relevance, and repeat results are merged.

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Say Goodbye to Intel NUC as ASUS Takes Over the Mini PC Brand

ASUS is now responsible for the NUC brand.

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How To Upgrade and Install a New Hard Drive or SSD in Your PC

A hard drive upgrade is one of the easiest ways to improve your PC, whether you're looking for more storage or the speed boost an SSD provides.

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Stop Using Your Phone as a Flashlight

Smartphones cost too much money to use them like disposable tools.

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Stop Using Your Phone For Sleep Sounds

Sometimes dumber is better

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Dimmable LED Bulbs Keep Burning Out? Do This

Trouble with dimmable LEDs? Read this.

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What You Should (and Shouldn't) Unplug or Turn Off When You Go On Vacation

Headed out of town? Here's what to unplug before you head off to unwind.

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Tested: Should You Unplug Chargers When You're Not Using Them?

There are a lot of ways to save on your power bill, but policing your phone charger isn't one of them.

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How to Protect Your Electronics From Power Outages

The best time to get serious about protecting your devices is now.

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Whatever Happened to Those Home Nuclear Reactors?

It would make the neighbours green with envy. Or radiation.

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How to Dispose of or Recycle Old Batteries

Disposing of batteries the wrong way could be harmful for your health, your home, refuse workers, and the environment.

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6 Things to Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply for Besides Your PC

You can keep more than just your computer on with a UPS unit.

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6 Useful Websites to Download for Offline Access

Data hoarding has never been easier.

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How Much Does a Heated Driveway Cost?

Why shovel when you can flip a switch?

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How to Fix Joystick Drift on Xbox, PlayStation and Other Controllers

Put off that pricey new controller purchase by fixing the stick drift on your old one.

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4 Reasons Your LED Bulbs Burn Out Prematurely

LED bulbs not lasting as long as you expect? Read this.

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