I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx
One weather site’s sudden struggles, and musings on why change isn’t always good. Enlarge / Ish is on fire, yo. (credit: Tim Macpherson / Getty Images) Since 2017, in what spare time I have (ha!), I help my colleague.....»»
Spotify crows about Apple being forced to show alternative pricing
The EU's anti-steering measures mean Apple must now let developers tell users of prices available outside of the App Store, and it's a good thing — but maybe not the victory for democracy that Spotify is trying to claim.Spotify logoSpotify has cons.....»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing......»»
Wobbly molecules closer look with a new theoretical framework
While new technologies, including those powered by artificial intelligence, provide innovative solutions to a steadily growing range of problems, these tools are only as good as the data they're trained on......»»
How to clear your Spotify queue
Clearing your Spotify queue doesn’t take long at all, and it gives you a good reason to start reorganizing your music library. Here’s how to do it......»»
Intel’s latest chip update is a step in the right direction
BIOS updates are slowly starting to roll out for Intel's best CPUs, and for once, it seems like good news......»»
Looking to good deal on your new MacBook purchase? These are the best options
With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the chea.....»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
This repairable Android phone is a good buy, even if you’re not clumsy
The HMD Skyline has a gorgeous design, a bright color, and a unique feature where if the screen breaks, you can repair it yourself. But is it worth buying?.....»»
Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value......»»
Borderlands review: Like good movies? Then avoid this brightly-colored disaster
Eli Roth's Borderlands adaptation is a misfire of epic proportions......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Anthony Hopkins, and more......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (August 9-11)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett, Anthony Mackie, and others......»»
If this is the iPhone 16 color lineup, I couldn’t be happier
Recent leaks have provided a good idea of what the iPhone 16's colors will look like. And you know what? They actually look pretty darn great......»»
Study shows people associate kindness with religious belief
Experiments conducted by UC Merced researchers find that people who perform good deeds are far more likely to be thought of as religious believers than atheists. Moreover, the psychological bias linking kindness and helpfulness with faith appears to.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ cases you can buy in 2024
These are the best Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ cases to keep your tablet safe and protected. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ cases you can buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a good affordable Android tab.....»»
The Pixel Buds Pro are $60 Cheaper Right Now!
They're older earbuds, but they check out. The post The Pixel Buds Pro are $60 Cheaper Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ecosystem has done a good job growing with more and more products including phones, tabl.....»»
Tracking the restorative effects of good fire
A few miles south of Yosemite's famed Glacier Point, ringed by striking granite domes, lies the Illilouette Basin. This small stretch of the Sierra Nevada Mountains has become a sort of fire laboratory, a place where natural wildfires have been allow.....»»
Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that"s good… and bad
If you're a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbor several species of parasites. Although parasites are a.....»»
Imane Khelif controversy shows how sex testing in women"s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
In their preliminary 2024 Olympic women's boxing match, Algeria's Imane Khelif delivered a painful blow to the face of Italy's Angela Carini, who abandoned the fight after 46 seconds......»»