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5 Emmy-nominated shows on Netflix you must watch this week
After months of predictions, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on NBC on September 14, 2026. One of the networks that garnered a significant number of nominations was Netflix with 111. Speaking of Netflix, the streamer landed key nods in Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Drama
I powered my desktop PC with a phone charger, and I'm never going back
I have hated using barrel jacks as power sources for years, but never realized that I wanted a USB-C-powered mini PC until I tried out GEEKOM's latest IT13 Max system. While you can power other mini PCs with barrel jacks, GEEKOM went the extra mile and built in a Power Delivery port just for that purpose.
This is the real reason why TV audio has gotten so bad
Watching a new show and constantly changing the volume is one of those small issues that has only gotten worse. Loud action scenes blast you back in your seat, then someone starts talking, and you can't make out a word. Sometimes, the show was badly mixed, but that's not always the case. The usual issue is a combination of things that started long before the content
This 290-HP sedan costs less than you'd expect
Performance sedans aren't as easy to find as they used to be. As SUVs continue to dominate showroom floors, the few that remain have become increasingly expensive, with many now starting well north of $40,000. <img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/21799_2025_k5.jpg' />
Build a custom Home Assistant dashboard for under $20 (or find one free in your junk drawer)
A Home Assistant dashboard can be a useful way to see key information about your smart home or even to control your smart home devices. You can spend a small fortune setting up a large, high-end wall-mounted dashboard, but you don't have to break the bank. There are plenty of ways to build your own Home Assistant dashboard for under $20.
Google Maps' autoplay videos waste your time—turn them off before your next drive
Google Maps is one of the most convenient apps, and we use it so much that it's easy to ignore or overlook some of its more frustrating aspects. A prime example is all the autoplaying videos when you look up a restaurant in Maps, then click through to the results. Here's how to put the brakes on those videos.
10 Jobs That Are Safe Because Robots Cost Too Much
Maybe your job is safe from the robots just because you're cheap, and they're expensive. But maybe that won't last forever ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1692085654401-8d61c49d5017?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MzB8fEpvYnN8ZW58MHx8Mnx8MTY5NDMzMzMwN3ww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />
3 new Paramount+ movies to watch this week (July 13-19)
There are two basic ways to decide what movie you want to watch on Paramount+ (or any streaming service, for that matter) on the spot, remote in hand, as you thumb through its massive library, or with some careful research and (hopefully) with the help of expertly informed and Rotten Tomatoes-vetted recommendation lists, just like this one. The latter, however, won'
On Writing
“Ultimately, literature is nothing but carpentry.”Continue reading on Go Into The Story »
Page One: “Winter’s Tale” (2014)
Screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, novel by Mark HelprinContinue reading on Go Into The Story »
These Buick SUVs undercut the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA by thousands
Buick has spent the better part of a decade retooling its lineup and reputation, moving away from its dated image and toward near-luxury territory. Upscale interior materials, a more confident design language, and the addition of the range-topping Avenir trim across its lineup have all played a part in what has become an important and necessary shift for Buick.
Like Google’s Project Loon, but for missiles: Ukraine is weaponizing stratospheric balloons to boost strike range
Kyiv has floated more than 1,000 cheap balloons into Russia as decoys, relays, and now even launch platforms, with a balloon-dropped Hornet drone reportedly doubling its strike range to around 300 km The DART missile drops from balloons at 12–18 km and deliberately kills its own navigation in the terminal phase, leaving Russian jammers nothing to attackPrevailing west-to-east winds hand Ukraine a near-monopoly on the tactic, even as Russia trials its Barrazh-1 relay b
Windows 11's search box is finally getting rid of ads—here's how to remove them
Microsoft is acting further on its promise to fix some of Windows 11's worst annoyances. The company is rolling out changes in the Windows Insider Experimental channel that promise a less cluttered search box that largely eliminates ads, although you'll need to tweak settings to get the best results.
3 brilliant Netflix movies to get you through the week (July 13-19)
Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have had their hands full lately, between the thriller I Will Find You locking down the No. 1 spot on the TV side for a second straight week, the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting its way up the charts, and a whole swath of new movies hitting the service that we’re still working our way through.
Show HN: I made another search for the HN Who Is Hiring threads
I made another search for the monthly HN Who Is Hiring posts because I wanted a few things I couldn't find elsewhere.You can search and filter jobs by location, remote, tech stack, visa sponsorship, and more. I also added AI-generated tags and quick signals to make it easier to skim long posts. There's a private tracker so you can keep track of jobs you've saved, applied to, or rejected (everything stays in your browser), and there are monthly stats because I love stats.https:
Waze now lets you report road updates like a human being
<p>Waze just made it easier to warn fellow drivers of road snarls. An update to the Google-owned app on Android and iPhone uses Gemini for a host of new features, including more natural reporting for road conditions and map updates.</p><img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/waze-on-phone-in-car.png' />
Todoist is not the best task management app—this one does so much more
I love trying out productivity apps, but it's not often that I come across new gems. One app that has impressed me with its diverse feature set has snuck its way into being my regular task manager. It replaced Todoist, and I'm not looking back.
2.5GbE is a mess, and manufacturers are making it worse with rushed hardware
<p>While most households are still going to be fine with Gigabit Ethernet, as broadband speeds climb and local devices start needing more LAN performance, it's clear the time for faster wired networking in your home is coming sooner rather than later.</p><img src='https://static0.howtogeekimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/wm/2026/01/a7303848.jpg' />
The compact SUV that beat the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V
The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have dominated the compact SUV segment for years. They've earned their reputations through strong reliability, impressive resale values, and the kind of everyday practicality that keeps them at the top of buyers' shopping lists.
5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, HBO Max, and more (July 13-19)
Last week's list of new streaming movies included a tearful Oscar winner, a Stephen King adaptation, and a twisted crime thriller. As for this week, my top selection is one of the most-talked-about movies of 2026, which finally makes its streaming debut. I have a feeling this horror movie could set viewership records for Peacock.