Author: Awais

There are all sorts of benefits to setting up a NAS network. All of your media and files will be backed up in one place, making everything easier to access. Of course, this also makes a NAS server an ideal way to use Plex, a service that allows you to stream all your own media. However, setting up a Plex server can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, our Discover Lead Editor, Andrew Heinzman, can provide some inspiration. On The Inside is our new series where we ask our editors what they use on a day-to-day basis that they love. “My…

Why It Works Roast beef from the deli is a less expensive alternative to beef tenderloin. Croissants stand in for the flaky puff pastry used in traditional Wellington recipes. Beef Wellington is a classic holiday centerpiece, and for good reason. Juicy beef tenderloin, earthy mushrooms, sharp mustard, and salty prosciutto, all wrapped in flaky, buttery puff pastry. Even without a ribbon, beef Wellington is the ultimate gift. But its preparation and its price can be prohibitive. The tenderloin needs to be only partially pre-cooked so it neither comes out raw nor overcooks once baked in the tastry. The pastry itself must…

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The best iPad accessories can make an aging tablet feel like new again, or give you additional ways to use that new slab you just bought. Whether it’s a slim folio case, an Apple Pencil, a docking station or a paper-like screen protector, there are so many iPad accessories out there that can transform how you use your tablet on a regular basis — and make your iPad last longer, too. We’ve tested a plethora of accessories over the years, and these are the best iPad accessories you can get right now.Quick OverviewSee 10 moreTable of contentsWhich iPad generation do…

These days, changing your phone’s home screen feels more like shopping than being creative. Whenever I try to customize my Android and pick a new wallpaper, I end up doomscrolling through trendy options. It’s tiring, and I usually end up sticking with the default everyone has. To me, my wallpaper is the digital equivalent of the rug that ties the room together. Along with an aesthetic launcher I use as default, wallpaper is the first and last thing I see every day, which is why I switched to a tiny open-source app, Waller, to create my own wallpapers and personalize…

Sometimes all it takes to make it a party is cheese and crackers—or chips and dip. But on New Year’s Eve, you might want to serve something a little more elevated, or show up to the celebration with an appetizer that actually wows. These 20 impressive, party-ready bites are just the thing to end the year on a delicious note—and start the new one with a round of compliments. Bacon Rosemary Stuffed Mushrooms “All 4 members of our family raved about these..I used Smoked Guda for lack of Edam.” —LazyLightning King Crab Appetizers “This was a perfect Christmas Eve appetizer.…

Our current holiday reads span every genre, a rapidly collapsing TBR pile and far too many late nights.

If you like compact keyboards and you care about fast, responsive inputs, this is a strong price cut on a premium option. The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 is down to $159.99 (was $219.99), saving you $60. That discount matters because adjustable-actuation boards tend to live in the “nice, but pricey” category. At this price, it’s a lot easier to justify if you’ve been thinking about a 60% setup for competitive gaming or a cleaner desk. What you’re getting This is a 60% wired mechanical keyboard built around OmniPoint adjustable switches, which means you can fine-tune how far a…

I was working on a script the other day, and it was driving me nuts. It worked, sure, but it was just… slow. Really slow. I had that feeling that this could be so much faster if I could figure out where the hold-up was. My first thought was to start tweaking things. I could optimise the data loading. Or rewrite that for loop? But I stopped myself. I’ve fallen into that trap before, spending hours “optimising” a piece of code only to find it made barely any difference to the overall runtime. Donald Knuth had a point when he…

Unlike the day after Thanksgiving, when people are rushing online and to the stores to look for deals, the day after Christmas is usually a time to recover from the festivities and check your budget to see how much all that gifting has cost you. However, if you’re in a shopping mood, or if you suddenly realized you forgot somebody important, there are still some deals out there. For example, Nintendo is offering a bunch of its best-known games at deals ranging from 25 to 50 percent off. These include Princess Peach: Showtime ($41.99 down from $59.99), The Legend of…