What are the pros and cons of social media? This is an especially pertinent question when more people than ever are using social media apps, but when social media is making people unhappy. Social media has its pros and cons. And in this article we explore both sides of the argument, listing the pros of […]
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The term “social media bot” is no longer just associated with chatbots or customer service AI. Rather, social media bots have a far more unseemly reputation nowadays due to malicious misinformation campaigns. But what exactly are these malicious social bots? How do you spot the different types? And are there tools that can help you […]
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Looking for a smart, easy-to-use Raspberry Pi media server solution with a good choice of client apps? Perhaps you looked at Plex or Kodi but found they didn’t seem right. If so, it’s worth giving Emby a go. Easy to install and set up, Emby is a smart media server alternative. Here’s how to install […]
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If you want to cast content from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, or any other streaming app to your TV, you can do a lot worse than buying a Chromecast. The majority of popular streaming apps are Chromecast-enabled and can begin playback at the touch of a button. But what about local media? Specifically, local media that […]
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One of the most popular uses for the low-cost Raspberry Pi computer is as a media center. Indeed, it doesn’t matter whether you’re using a Model A, a Raspberry Pi Zero, or a Raspberry Pi 4. While the later model will naturally offer superior performance, all models can deliver a compact, affordable, low-power, media center […]
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Since Microsoft abandoned Windows Media Center Edition, home theater PC (HTPC) builders have looked to Linux. While proprietary options are available, the best solution is to rely on Linux for your media center OS. Looking for a Linux media center, or an alternative to the abandoned Kodibuntu? Try these open source HTPC operating systems. 7 […]
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