Need to Keep Your Kids Entertained? These 8 Netflix Shows Are Perfect

When you need a breather as a parent, I’ve found these are the best shows on Netflix to keep your kids entertained for a little while. However, I like watching shows with my kids too, so they’re also great for bonding over! 2022 5 50 Status Ended Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceousis all about dinosaurs, if that wasn’t already apparent. It inhabits the same universe asJurassic Park, but the show focuses on a group of teens who get to stay atJurassic Parkand learn about dinosaurs....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Jennifer Stone

Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Explained

Summary The Switch 2 is coming. Pre-orders are open (oops, they’re sold out!) and everyone is gearing up for Nintendo’s latest console to release in June 2025. Of course, this brings up the important point of what happens with your existing Switch game collection. How backwards compatible is the Switch 2 with original Switch content? Luckily, Nintendo itself has given us just about all the information we need. Switch 2 Doesn’t Have True Backward Compatibility The first thing you should know is that the Switch 2 does not have perfect, native compatibility with Switch games....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1049 words · Alicia Alexander

No One Cares About the Galaxy S25 Edge

Last week,Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, already its fourth flagship phone halfway through this year. This latest addition was meant to be the most flashy and eye-catching of the S25 family, but it turns out people just aren’t that interested. On paper, the Galaxy S25 Edge has the most in common with the Galaxy S25+. They have the same displays, processor, RAM, and storage configurations. However, the Edge is only 5....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Julie Ramirez

One Carrier Thinks You Might Want an 'AI Phone'

Summary It wi Deutsche Telekom, the German phone carrier and parent company of T-Mobile, has partnered with Perplexity to create an ‘AI Phone’ with AI assistant on the lock screen. It feels like a throwback to carrier bloatware. Deutsche Telekom revealed the AI Phone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, where we have also seen announcements likeLenovo’s solar-powered laptopand asoccer-themed HMD feature phone. The company didn’t reveal much about the screen, cameras, or other features—just that artificial intelligence is the main attraction....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Elizabeth Morris

Plex Pass Lifetime Memberships Double in Price Next Month, so Sign Up Now

Plex will increase the price of its monthly, yearly, and lifetime memberships on April 29th. The company is also revoking remote access for free accounts, though this only affects server owners, not viewers. This is the first Plex Pass price hike since 2015. And, unfortunately, it’s afairly sizable price hike. Monthly Plex Pass subscriptions will be $6.99 (up from $4.99), annual memberships are leaping to $69.99 (up from $39.99), and lifetime Plex Pass is more than doubling in price—it will soon cost $249....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Steven Johnson

Samsung Doesn’t Want You to Repair Your Phone

Samsung has talked up its device repairability over the past few years, in partnership with iFixit. However, iFixit has now ended its partnership with Samsung, claiming the company was sabotaging efforts to make repair parts easily available. iFixit is a company that creates repair tools, repair guides, and replacement parts for a wide variety of computers, phones, tablets, and other devices (usually with limited or no help from the original manufacturers)....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Valerie Walton

Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review: Is It Really an Upgrade?

Quick Links While it isn’t a groundbreaking product, Samsung’s Galaxy S23+ is a fantastic phone that has no trouble standing up to theiPhone 14andPixel 7. The camera quality is superb, and I’m constantly impressed by this device’s battery life. Still, the Galaxy S23+ upgrade isn’t for everyone. This device is too similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22+. And I’m not sure how to justify the $999 price tag, as last year’s model currently sells for half that price....

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1498 words · Monica Baird

Switchbot Now Officially Works With Home Assistant

Home Assistant, the open-source home automation platform, has officially added SwitchBot to its ‘Works with Home Assistant’ program. This is a big step forward for anyone with smart home appliances because it helps make the ecosystem more complete and easier to manage. Among the newly supported devices, the SwitchBot Multitasking Robot K20 is notable for being the first cleaning robot in the Works with Home Assistant program. It’s also the world’s first multi-tasking home robot....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Albert Oliver

The Best Microsoft OneNote Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know

Quick Links While OneNote is great for use on a tablet, its desktop app is just as handy. In this article, I’ll run through the essential keyboard shortcuts for OneNote on a Windows desktop computer. Mac keyboard shortcuts in OneNote often follow the same principle as the Windows keyboard shortcuts, though the Alt key on a Windows keyboard is often replaced by the Options key on a Mac, and the Windows Ctrl key can be substituted for a Mac’s Cmd key....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Kelly Hammond

The Best Resistance Bands of 2024

Read update Resistance bands are great for intense, muscle-building workouts and gentle or deep stretches for those easing back into exercise. Some bands can be stacked for extra resistance once you get stronger, and most band sets are compact, so they’re easy to travel with. UPDATE: 22-06-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and these are still the best resistance bands you can buy. WeGym Rally X3 Pro Smart Resistance Bands What to Look for When Choosing Resistance Bands Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in the exercise world, resistance bands can be a great addition to your daily regimen....

June 2, 2025 · 10 min · 2019 words · Theodore Williams

The Best Smart Lights of 2024

Read update Smart lights are not just a way to add extra convenience to illuminating interior and exterior spaces. They’re an opportunity to reduce energy consumption and create a personalized ambiance. UPDATE: 30-06-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and these are still the best smart lights you can buy. Govee Outdoor Ground Lights What To Look For in a Smart Light in 2024 The hunt for the best smart light can be complicated....

June 2, 2025 · 13 min · 2569 words · Joseph Vazquez

The Most Expensive Phones Aren't iPhones—They Run Android

Quick Links For years, Android has had a bit of a reputation problem.“What, you’re able to’t afford an iPhone?“But that’s an outdated notion. The most expensive smartphones today aren’t iPhones–not by a long shot. iPhones Are No Longer the Priciest Phones The cheapest iPhone currently starts at $800. The most luxurious iPhones, theiPhone Proand Pro Max, begin at $1000 and $1200 respectively. These aren’t low prices, but they’re not more expensive than similar phones from other companies....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Holly Mullen

These 10 Linux Commands Showed Me How Much Better Life Is Off Windows

When I first switched to Linux from Windows, I was intimidated by the terminal. The black screen with its blinking cursor seemed archaic compared to Windows' polished GUI. Why would anyone choose to type commands when you could just click buttons? Oh, how wrong I was. The terminal isn’t just an alternative interface—it’s a superpower that makes your life easier. Although you need to learn something new at first, but, once you understand the basics, you may accomplish many complex tasks easily using just a few commands....

June 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1579 words · Alexandra Page