I built a 4K Jellyfin server from an old gaming PC, and it transcodes everything I throw at it
A tech journalist repurposes an old gaming PC into a Jellyfin server that smoothly transcodes 4K media for home streaming.
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Spotify’s disco ball icon wasn’t exactly a hit, so it’s heading out
Spotify is retiring its 20th‑anniversary emerald disco ball app icon next week after mixed user feedback, while launching an Unwrapped‑style event to share two‑decade listening insights.
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition hints and answers for May 18, #602
The New York Times' Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 18 offers a tough challenge, with hints and full answers revealed for all four categories.
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1047 Games announces spiritual successor to Titanfall called Empulse
1047 Games reveals Empulse, a spiritual successor to Titanfall featuring movement mechanics and mechs
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peter jackson wants to make more lord of the rings movies
peter jackson aims to adapt untapped tolkien works like *the silmarillion* and *unfinished tales* for new lord of the rings films, bypassing the appendices already adapted in previous movies.
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4 Plex settings I changed to finally get reliable 4K streaming
Optimizing four key Plex settings can resolve common 4K streaming issues, enhancing direct play, hardware acceleration, subtitle handling, and temporary storage for smoother home media server performance.
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Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' reinvents horror-comedy with small-town charm
Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' blends small-town comedy with genuine horror, creating a fresh genre mashup led by Matthew Rhys and Kate O'Flynn.
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Mixtape: A Musical Portrait of Teenage Life
Mixtape is a nostalgic video game exploring teenage life through music and friendship, featuring a detailed soundtrack and immersive gameplay on multiple platforms.
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New Gundam Wing visual project announced for future release
Bandai Namco announces new Gundam Wing 'visual project' with producer confirming it will be 'something long' as fans await details.
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What to remember before 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
Key plot points and character developments to know before watching the new Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', opening May 22.
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Lego 2K Drive will vanish from digital storefronts on May 19
2K will remove Lego 2K Drive from digital storefronts on May 19, with online servers remaining until 2027, highlighting preservation challenges for video games.
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KPop Demon Hunters World Tour announced by Netflix and AEG Presents
Netflix partners with AEG Presents on a global KPop Demon Hunters concert tour, but cities, dates, and performers remain undisclosed.
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, May 14
Get the answers and clues for today's New York Times Mini Crossword, along with insights into the popular puzzle and its place in NYT's gaming lineup.
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Wreckfest demolition racing discounted to $2.99 on Google Play Store
Wreckfest — Demolition Racing, normally $10.99, is now available for $2.99 on the Google Play Store. The discount is live now but the duration is unknown.
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That viral shot from Punisher: One Last Kill isn't unfinished — it's a bad VFX composite
A VFX shot in Marvel's Punisher: One Last Kill went viral for looking like a PS3 cutscene, but io9 reports it is a finished practical stunt with a flawed face replacement, not an unfinished effect.
