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I live in an apartment and still use a subwoofer—here's how I make it work

Living with neighbors who are on the other side of your walls can be hard, you can listen to great audio in an apartment with ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...

Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

Private DNS adds encryption to DNS lookups, making connections more secure on public Wi-Fi networks ...
CNET

New Sony TV? Change These Settings Right Now

Sony makes some great TVs. We've often picked them as one of the best TVs you can buy. However, that doesn't mean they look perfect out of the box. For the best performance from any Sony TV you'll ...
CNBC

Bump up CDs allow you to increase your APY when rates rise — here’s how they work

The best time to put your money in a savings account is when interest rates are increasing. A bump-up CD can help you take advantage of such an environment and maximize your yields. A bump-up CD is a ...
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I turned a Raspberry Pi into a speed tracker, and now I know exactly when my ISP is lying

A few speed tests over a week revealed an unexpected problem.
NPR

Up First

March 20, 2026 • Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury ...
Hackaday

Linux Fu: UPNP A Port Mapping Odyssey

If you’ve ever run a game server or used BitTorrent, you probably know that life is easier if your router supports UPnP ...
NPR

Up First Newsletter

March 23, 2026 • Trump says he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to help address delays. And, the president said he would delay strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.