Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin
…It’s an anathema to the whole self-hosted ethos and a bid to escape the spiraling costs of music and video subscription services. If Netflix isn’t getting my money for…
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I love YouTube, but these unskippable 30-second ads are my breaking point
…But the main reason is that I can’t justify the cost. YouTube Premium costs the same as some streaming services (it actually costs more than Prime Video where I live), and…
Switching to this carrier could cut my already affordable cellular plan in half
…unlimited plan costs $360 and must be paid in one go. Also, standard plans from the Big 3 often come with perks. These may include free or discounted streaming subscriptions. For example…
The MacBook Neo is proof that Google’s Pixel plan was right all along
…While you’re at it, how about an Apple Music or a YouTube Premium subscription? And if you’ve already pulled the trigger on a few of these subscriptions, an umbrella bundle…
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Want to ditch Google Workspace? Proton just launched a fully encrypted alternative
…Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Pass (a password manager), Lumo AI, and the new Proton Meet, all in one subscription. It’s similar to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, but here, end…
YouTube Premium prices just quietly went up in the US
…Users subscribing on Apple devices face the highest costs, with Individual plans at $20.99 per month and others going even higher. YouTube last raised prices for YouTube Premium in the US…
Android users, rejoice: Adobe Premiere is headed your way at last
…It is, however, likely to still accrue a subscription cost. While we hope for some mobile-only plans, a free, stripped-down version may be even better. News Adobe Android Google video…
Google's older Nest Mini and Audio are quietly checking out before the new Home speaker arrives
…At the time of the launch, Google had already confirmed the speaker would cost $99, and the same is reflected on the web store. Google will also offer six months of free…
I wish more people knew about this free, open-source note-taking app
…At the same time, I needed something with a free plan, since I can’t really afford additional subscriptions at the moment. That’s when I noticed a pattern when it came…
Plex too expensive? This underrated alternative might be even better anyway
…While the Plex faithful likely already bagged themselves a membership while it was “cheap,” those lumped with the new higher recurring cost or setting up a home media server for the first…