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Once again, Plex is in the spotlight with new updates to its personal media server/streaming software as it continues to push toward being one of the most popular solutions out there. A few years ago, the company added the ability to skip intros within TV series in your collection. Now, it is making another big improvement that lets you skip the credits as well. Not only does it let you skip the credits, but it lets you immediatly skip to a certain point. Specifically, letting the user skip ahead to any mid-credit or post-credit scenes. Allowing you to instantly check…
Not everyone needs the higher-capacity HDDs that are in the market. The average user only has around 1-2TB of space within their computer. However, professionals and enthusiasts that collect a lot of data can sometimes require some intense storage or backup solutions. Something that just got a little easier with the launch of WD’s (Western Digital) new 44TB My Book Duo. This is the latest release of the company’s My Book Duo series (which now spans between 16TB and 44TB, with 6 capacity options to choose from in total). As the name suggests, the external enclosure contains two drives inside…
Quantum computing is one of the most exciting areas of technology today, with the potential to revolutionize industries from finance to healthcare. But the question on many people’s minds is: will quantum computers ever end up in the homes of consumers? This is a question I have seen passed around quite a bit over the last year or so, in fact. So why not give it a shot at answering it based on how far the industry has come thus far? While it’s still early days for this emerging technology, there are several factors that suggest quantum computing could eventually…
If you are a serious gamer, enthusiast, or professional behind graphic/video production, you likely know that Thunderbolt is a powerful solution for both device connectivity and data throughput. It has been integrated into the latest USB spec (USB4) and Thunderbolt 3, 4, or USB4 ports can be found in just about any mid to flagship system. However, most systems only offer one or two ports to make use of. In some cases, this is fine since Thunderbolt can daisy chain across devices (one of the many features that make it so powerful over normal USB connectivity). But not every device…
The idea of being able to brush your teeth in seconds vs minutes has been an intriguing idea since we first saw a company at CES promising it not that long ago (2017). However, we never did get a chance to test one out to see how well it actually worked. Fast-forward to CES 2023, there is now another company promising the same called Y-Brush. Y-Brush offers a similar design that features a tray-style brush that fits into your mouth as if you were sliding in an Invisalign tray. The tray is filled with bristles aimed at cleaning all of…
For those looking for an external sound card solution capable of delivering the same great experience found in any Sound Blaster product while also providing a great headphone experience, Creative has a new product for you. The company has released the new Sound Blaster X5, which is a hi-res dual-DAC external sound card and headphone amp. As its name suggests, it has two DACs inside (2x Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs), separating both channels into their own chips. It features a fully balanced Xamp headphone bi-amplifier with 3 stages of amplification circuits designed to provide an enhanced user experience compared to…
Android 14 (coming later this year) will be picking up support for Sony’s new DualSense Edge controller when it releases. It will come with the required drivers to make it function with the OS since Sony’s controllers require a little extra effort compared to standard Bluetooth options. The mobile OS has already supported Sony’s regular DualSense controllers since 2021 when Android 12 launched, but the Edge controller operates under a different driver. This requires some additions to be made along with a new driver added to the OS in order for it to function. The DualSense Edge controller is Sony’s…
As technology continues to advance, the world of consumer electronics is changing rapidly. From new advancements in smart home devices to the latest in virtual and augmented reality, it’s an exciting time for tech enthusiasts and casual consumers alike. In this article, we’ll be briefly predicting and exploring the top consumer electronics trends of 2023 and what they mean for the future of technology. There is already a lot happening around the world and the year has just begun. But these are some of the categories that are likely to see the biggest adoption or enhancements this year where it…
Part of a number of updates that Google has been rolling out in an effort to enhance the security and privacy of its users, the company is beefing up security surrounding the passwords that it stores. The new enhancements affect the Google Chrome browser as well as Android OS. Google has added biometric access as an added layer of protection when using any passwords being stored by the company via the Chrome browser or any updated Android device. This also requires the device to have a biometric reader (fingerprint reader) for this to function, of course. So when you go…
Google has rolled out several new features focused on safety and security online. One of these features affects Google’s search results through its SafeSearch options. These options help to keep the younger crowds safe while browsing the internet by censoring some of the results by hiding them or blurring out images. The feature itself isn’t new and SafeSearch is automatically turned on for any user signed in that is under the age of 18. However, the company is now setting the option to default for anyone who hasn’t customized their SafeSearch settings. This helps to encourage a safer experience for all…