Linux

Your NAS drives are 100% healthy, but your files are dead: The illusion of SMART tests

• Linux
• NAS
• Storage
• Technology

Your NAS drives are 100% healthy, but your files are dead: The illusion of SMART tests

Monica J. White February 23, 2026

SMART tests are not enough: Why your NAS needs data scrubbing to survive

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Your Home Assistant notifications aren’t as private as you think

• Home Assistant
• Linux
• Smart Home
• Technology

Your Home Assistant notifications aren’t as private as you think

Adam Davidson February 23, 2026

You may not be the only person you're notifying.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not Game of Thrones, and that’s OK

• HBO Max
• Linux
• Streaming Content
• Technology

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not Game of Thrones, and that’s OK

Dan Girolamo February 23, 2026

The GoT spin-off is winner for HBO.

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You still can’t use Microsoft Planner, but it just got an overhaul

• Linux
• Microsoft
• Microsoft 365
• Technology

You still can’t use Microsoft Planner, but it just got an overhaul

Corbin Davenport February 23, 2026

Microsoft's Trello and Asana competitor still isn't open for individuals.

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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gives you more for your money

• Hybrid Cars
• Hybrid Vehicles
• Linux
• SUVs
• Technology
• Toyota

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gives you more for your money

Adam Gray February 23, 2026

This hybrid already did most things right, but the full redesign for 2026 makes it even harder...

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Every smartwatch that works with the iPhone that isn’t an Apple Watch

• iPhone
• Linux
• Technology
• Withings ScanWatch Light

Every smartwatch that works with the iPhone that isn’t an Apple Watch

Nate Pangaro February 23, 2026

The Apple Watch isn't right for everyone.

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You need a separate network to protect yourself from your smart devices

• Linux
• Privacy
• Smart Home
• Technology

You need a separate network to protect yourself from your smart devices

Brad Morton February 23, 2026

Live a smart life without compromising your privacy or security.

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Don’t bother with these “essential” Raspberry Pi upgrades—they’re mostly useless

• Linux
• PC Optimization
• Raspberry Pi
• Raspberry Pi 5
• Single-Board Computers
• Technology

Don’t bother with these “essential” Raspberry Pi upgrades—they’re mostly useless

Sydney Butler February 23, 2026

Keep it simple.

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This new audio format could replace MP3 and Opus

• Linux
• Technology

This new audio format could replace MP3 and Opus

Corbin Davenport February 23, 2026

The makers of the AV1 video format have started the Open Audio Codec.

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SSDs killed the dual-actuator HDD: Why two mechanical arms couldn’t save the hard drive

• Linux
• pc building
• PC Optimization
• Storage
• Technology

SSDs killed the dual-actuator HDD: Why two mechanical arms couldn’t save the hard drive

Arol Wright February 23, 2026

Why doubling a hard drive's IOPS still can't beat cheap NVMe

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