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How to Restart Your Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server is renowned for smooth and intuitive user experience, so you might be a bit surprised if you find yourself puzzled over exactly how to restart your server.
How to Add a Charging Station to Your Nightstand (Without Ruining It)
If your gadgets never leave your side, what better place to charge them then next to your bed? With some inexpensive parts and a few minutes of time, you can upgrade your nightstand into an all-in-one charging station for your gear.
How to Set Your Apple TV to Automatically Install Your iPhone's Apps
If there's an Apple TV compatible version of your favorite iPhone or iPad app, but it never makes it to your Apple TV, that doesn't do you a lot of good.
How to Turn a Raspberry Pi into an Always-On BitTorrent Box
It's ideal to have a dedicated machine for your BitTorrent client, so you can seed 24/7.
Why Does My New HDTV's Picture Look Sped Up and "Smooth"?
You've unpacked and installed your new HDTV, you've fired it up, and despite the expectation that everything should look magnificent on it, you can't get over how everything looks uncannily smooth and downright weird.
How to Stop People From Swiping Through Your Smartphone Photos
If you want to show somebody photos on your phone but don't want them wantonly scrolling through the rest of your camera roll, there are a few clever tricks you can employ to ensure that they see what you want them to see.
Why Don't My Friends See My Emoji Correctly?
Emoji are a graphical shorthand for emotional states, jokes, and nuances of language, so it's particularly problematic when your friend sees a different emoji than the one you sent.
How to Automatically Install Apps on Your Apple Watch
If there's a great Apple Watch companion app for one of your favorite iPhone apps but it isn't installed on your Apple Watch, that doesn't do you much good.
How to Get Better Netflix Recommendations
If you're frustrated by the recommendation bubble Netflix seems to have you trapped in, we've got some tried and true tips to help you break out and get more from your Netflix subscription.
How to Quiet Your Mechanical Keyboard with Switch Dampeners
Mechanical keyboards are known for their distinct sound, but that doesn't mean that you (or those you share your living space with) are very fond of the loud clatter.
How to Turn Off Breathe Reminders on Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch reminds you to breathe twice a day by default.
Will Using a Network Switch Slow My Internet Down?
You pay good money for your speedy broadband connection, and it would be a shame if a poor hardware choice was hampering your network.
How to Use Netflix's Secret Category Codes to Satiate Any Movie Craving
If you use Netflix long enough, you just might get the feeling that you've seen every category they have to offer, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
How to Use Ethernet with Your Chromecast for Fast and Reliable Streaming
The Chromecast is a pretty awesome little streaming device, but if you have cruddy Wi-Fi (or no Wi-Fi at all), you're going to have a really bad experience.
How to Create Separate Netflix Profiles for More Accurate Suggestions
Netflix recommends content based on what you've watched, but if it thinks everyone in your household is the same person then its recommendations will be terrible.
How to Use Local Artwork with Your Plex Media Server
Plex can automatically label your media and apply artwork to it, but sometimes there's no substitute for your hand-picked movie and TV show artwork.
How to Disable Screenshots On Your Apple Watch
If you find yourself accidentally taking screenshots of your Apple Watch and filling up your iPhone's camera roll, it's possible to disable the function altogether.
Which Chromecast Should I Buy (and Should I Upgrade My Old One)?
The Chromecast has been out long enough to have several generations of hardware.
How to View CBR and CBZ Comic Books in Calibre
If you use Calibre, the veritable Swiss Army knife of ebook management, you might not realize it can also view and organize digital comic books---though it's a little janky out of the box.
How to Set Up Minecraft So Your Kids Can Play Online with Friends
Your kids love Minecraft, their friends love Minecraft, and they want to play it together when they can't be in the same physical place---and they're begging you to make that happen.