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Practical guides and step-by-step tutorials to master technology setup, troubleshooting, and buying decisions. Learn how to configure software, understand tech specs, and optimise your digital setup.

Plex library management screen showing folder paths being combined into a single library

Guides · Software

How to Merge Two Plex Server Libraries Into One

Plex has no built-in merge button, so combining two libraries means consolidating your media folders and pointing one library at both.

Person sitting upright in an ergonomic gaming chair with adjustable lumbar support at a desk

Gaming · Guides

How to Pick a Gaming Chair for Back Pain Relief

Discover how to choose a gaming chair for back pain, with lumbar support, seat depth, and posture tips for long sessions.

Developer using an AI code generator tool inside a code editor on a laptop

Guides · Software

How to Choose the Best AI Code Generators for Developers

A practical guide to choosing, setting up, and troubleshooting AI code generators for developers, with a comparison of the top tools available.

A MacBook Pro connected to a USB-C hub with multiple cables and peripherals attached

Guides · Hardware

How to Choose the Best USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro

Picking the best USB-C hub for MacBook Pro comes down to ports, display support, charging power and data speed.

A runner wearing wireless earbuds with an earhook design while jogging outdoors

Audio · Guides

How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for Running

The best wireless earbuds for running fit securely, resist sweat, and last through your longest sessions.

A Raspberry Pi connected to an external drive running Plex Media Server

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up a Plex Media Server on a Raspberry Pi

Set up Plex server on Raspberry Pi by installing the official Plex repository, mounting your media, and fixing folder permissions.

Plex Media Server claim screen shown in a web browser on a laptop

Guides

How to Fix a Plex Server That Won’t Claim

A Plex server not claiming to your account is usually a network or leftover-device issue, not a broken install.

Hand gripping a gaming mouse in claw grip position with fingers arched over the buttons

Gaming · Guides

How to Choose the Best Gaming Mouse for Claw Grip

Find the right gaming mouse for claw grip by matching shape, size, weight and click feel to how your fingers actually sit on the mouse.

Developer sending an API request in a free API testing tool on a laptop screen

Guides · Software

How to Choose the Best Free API Testing Tools

Compare the best free API testing tools and follow simple steps to set up, run, and organise your first API test.

A MacBook Pro connected to a USB-C hub with multiple cables and an external monitor

Guides · Hardware

How to Choose the Right USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro

Choosing the right USB-C hub for MacBook Pro comes down to speed, display support and power delivery, not just the number of ports.

A pair of wireless earbuds with ear hooks sitting next to a charging case on a gym bench

Audio · Guides

How to Choose Wireless Earbuds for Gym Workouts

Find out what actually matters when choosing wireless earbuds for gym workouts, from secure fit to sweat resistance and battery life.

Plex media server interface displayed on a screen with a VPN connection icon overlay

Guides

How to Use Plex with VPN Safely and Correctly

Running a VPN and Plex together can quietly break remote access if you are not careful, so here is how to keep both working properly.

Plex Discover screen showing recommended movies and TV shows on a smart TV interface

Guides · Software

How to Use Plex Discover and Recommendations

Use Plex Discover to search across your library and streaming services, build a Watchlist, and get recommendations based on what you watch.

A PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD with a metal heatsink installed on a gaming motherboard

Guides · Hardware

How to Choose the Best PCIe Gen 5 SSD for Gaming

Picking a PCIe Gen 5 SSD for gaming comes down to motherboard support, cooling, and matching speed to real-world need, not just the spec sheet.

Close-up of a lightweight wireless gaming mouse set up for competitive FPS play

Gaming · Guides

How to Choose the Best Gaming Mouse for FPS

Learn how to pick the best gaming mouse for FPS titles, covering grip style, sensor accuracy, weight, and connectivity.