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While Plex on its own is fine, the real fun comes from customizing your experience with plugins, turning the platform into your personal DeLorean of streaming. It'll benefit anyone who uses your Plex library, too, like installing better search tools or a request system.

Thanks to the different sensors in modern smartphones, they can do more than just communicate. For example, you don't need a dedicated device to count steps as your phone can do it—but how does a smartphone count steps?

Amazon tracks nearly everything you do on its platform—your purchases, browsing history, and even interactions with Alexa. It uses all that information to understand your shopping behavior and present a better shopping experience. But what exactly does Amazon know about you, and how can you find out?

Microsoft’s chatbot, Copilot, is now available as a conversational AI assistant, opening a new dimension of human-AI interaction. Copilot Voice can help you streamline your tasks and activities and spark creativity through the natural cadence of conversation.

Juggling multiple apps on my phone to get things done can sometimes feel overwhelming. Thankfully, Android offers a range of features that make multitasking a breeze.

The iPhone 16’s Photographic Styles bring a fresh way to enhance photos. After testing them on everything from portraits to landscapes, I’ve found unique ways to use these features that elevate my shots with minimal effort.