I ran Plex for years because it offered a simple way to host and stream my personal media library. The setup process was approachable, the client support worked across devices, and the platform handled most of the heavy lifting. All of that made Plex an easy recommendation for anyone who wanted a home media server without spending days on configuration.

The NYPD directed police officers to bar unlicensed tow trucks from its auto pound in Queens.

The NYPD sent a memo to police officers at the department's Queens auto shop directing them to bar unlicensed two trucks from the facility. [ more › ]

A United Airlines airplane lands in front of the Manhattan skyline.

The flight was two hours into its trip to Palma de Mallorca when a suspicious Bluetooth device name prompted a turnaround and police sweep. [ more › ]

A leaked report showed the various law enforcement agencies are warning about protests against data centers and AI, saying that these could lead to the rise of "anti-tech extremists" and lead to widespread violence and unrest.

VS Code is arguably the most popular IDE out there. It has evolved far beyond being just a code editor because of the massive ecosystem built around it. There is not much to complain about when it comes to functionality, extension support, or flexibility, but performance has always been one of its weaker points. Even on powerful systems, VS Code can sometimes feel heavier than it needs to. There is also the privacy aspect. While VS Code is open source, Microsoft still collects telemetry data, which means it is not the most privacy-focused development environment available.

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says he will make sure policies around the use of artificial intelligence are enforced. This comes after an altered image was posted on government's Facebook page.