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I snooped through my friend's Netflix account and found these 4 gems

Your friend never signed out of Netflix on your TV. Put the login to work with sketch comedy, vampires, and some very guilty reality TV.

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5 Netflix shows that never get old, no matter how many times you've seen them

These shows have earned a permanent spot in my rewatch rotation.

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The 4 best Netflix comedy movies to bring laughs to your work week

Satire, snakes, record stores, and an uncle named Buck—Netflix's best comedy movies bring the laughs all week.

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4 short Netflix shows to binge before canceling your subscription

If you're thinking about closing your Netflix account, at least watch these four short shows before calling it quits.

A Dell laptop displays two YouTube homepage views side by side while testing a more controlled, less distracting browsing setup.
I stopped letting YouTube's algorithm dictate my experience, and it changed how I watch videos

I removed YouTube’s recommendations, Shorts, and other distractions, and it suddenly felt less like a feed and more like a site I chose how to use.

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4 cozy shows to watch on Netflix this fall

Step into the new season with a fresh watch list.

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The 3 best Paramount+ movies to watch this week (September 28 - October 4)

A ruthless oilman, a family of con artists, and a last hurrah for pop culture's favorite masochists.

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Movies without drama: Easily use Linux USB drives with Plex

Don't judge me by my box sets.

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The 4 best Netflix movies to watch this week (September 28 - October 4)

A Harvard prodigy's dark turn, a cursed mirror, a Detroit rapper's origin story, and an amnesiac spy fill this week's Netflix movie nights.

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4 excellent movies and shows you'll enjoy more if you forget everything you know

Don't think about the books when you watch these movies and shows. It will allow for a more positive viewing experience.

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5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, HBO Max, and more (September 28-October 4)

One of the summer's most shocking horror movies hits streaming this week.

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Google TV is winning by doing nothing as Fire TV and Roku self-destruct

Ads, interface changes, and even AI slop are helping Android-powered sets.

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3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (September 28-October 4)

A 1990s teen drama, a M. Night Shyamalan mystery, and a WWII thriller are the best Netflix movies to watch this week.

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I added a cheap DVR to my TV antenna and skipped another monthly fee

A cheap DVR lets me record free OTA television without adding another streaming subscription or monthly fee.

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I love my home theater setup, but this one thing nearly ended me

A gorgeous 100-inch ALR screen turned my living room into a cinema. It also cost me two hours, a trip to Home Depot, and a box of Band-Aids.

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Brad Pitt Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Before Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, stream Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winner on Prime Video

Revisit Cliff Booth's introduction before Brad Pitt reprises the role later this year.

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The 3 best Paramount+ thrillers to watch this weekend (September 25-27)

Clint Eastwood, Scarlett Johansson, and a Coen Brothers masterpiece.

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I keep these 5 comfort shows on a USB stick so I can watch them anywhere I go

No internet? No problem. I’ve got my comfort shows with me.

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Is your Xbox Series X or PS5 as good as a Blu-ray player?

Blu-Ray discs can be played just fine on your Xbox or PlayStation, but does that mean Blu-Ray players are obsolete?

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4 Netflix miniseries to watch when your friends cancel at the last minute

Night out fall through? From a vengeful bee to a White House murder, these four Netflix miniseries make staying in the better plan.

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