Original brand ink has become so pricey that a clique of printer users now humorously calls it “liquid gold.” Every year, billions of dollars are spent purchasing branded ink. But why is printer ink so expensive to begin with, and how can you reduce your printing costs to print more for less? Why Is Printer Ink Expensive? Genuine ink, also known as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ink, is made by printer manufacturers like HP, Canon, and Epson and is often expensive....

Summary Cobra Kaistars William Zabka and Ralph Macchio rewatchThe Karate Kid’s stirring tournament ending match together, and it brings a lot of nostalgia. Released in 1984,Rockydirector John G. Avildsen’s other blockbuster underdog movie cast Macchio and Zabka as karate-trained antagonists, whose rivalry comes to a head in the movie’s climactic All Valley Karate Championship match. Forty years after they first tangled on the big screen, Zabka and Macchio are back for Netflix’sCobra Kaiseason 6, a super-sized season that may finally wrap up the story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence....

Summary The iconicWolverineis one of the load-bearing mutants of the X-Men, and even Marvel as a whole. However, he wasn’t part of the original team, andwasn’t even first introduced in anX-Mencomic. Logan has had a long, curious life on the page and beyond. Read on for a deep dive into Wolverine’s creation, his first story, and how he’s changed in the fifty years since his introduction. The Bronze Age of Comicskicked off in the 1970s, featuringdarker stories and darker characters....

YouTube beta users get a taste of the redesigned Android 13 media controls One of the most prominent changes Android 13 brings to devices is arevised design for media controls. So far, three core Google services have been updated to support the redesign — Chrome,YouTube Music, and Google Podcasts. The latest beta for the main YouTube app indicates it is the next in line to adopt the new UI. The change is visible to everyone running the app on the Android 13 beta....

Summary M. Night Shyamalan details the “tense” conversation he had with Bruce Willis while filmingThe Sixth Sense. Released in 1999,The Sixth Sensestars Willis as child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, with a story that follows Crowe as he begins treating the mysterious Cole (Haley Joel Osment) and making a series of startling discoveries. The film was a critical and commercial hit, with both Willis' and Osment’s performances garnering acclaim. During a recent interview withTotal Film(viaGamesRadar+), Shyamalan reflected on working with Willis while filmingThe Sixth Sense, recalling one encounter, in particular....

You can bet your last dollar that subscription fees on popular streaming platforms will keep rising. That’s why YouTube is a great place for free and legal movies, with many channels offering classics. This list of a few choice free films, in no particular order, is a breadcrumb to real gems. Some of these films are age-restricted and will require you to sign into your YouTube account for age verification....

KDE Plasma is one of the most customizable and feature-rich desktop environments for Linux. But a desktop is of little use without a bunch of apps to support it. Luckily, the KDE community has developed hundreds of nifty little apps that you can install on your KDE desktop for free. Here are some of the most useful KDE apps that will be a fantastic addition to your software arsenal. The list includes a lightweight paint program, a full-blown video editor, and everything in between, so rest assured, there’s something for everyone here....

The introduction of ChatGPT plugins is one of the best things to happen to ChatGPT. Plugins have given ChatGPT users a way to extend the functionalities of the AI chatbot, achieving a lot of what would normally be impossible to do with ChatGPT. Unfortunately, the ChatGPT plugin store—the official catalog for selecting plugins to deploy on your ChatGPT account is not in its best shape, making the discovery and use of plugins a tedious experience....

Quick Links While you can take many types of smartphone photos handheld, some circumstances will require a tripod. I’ll discuss four scenarios where you need a tripod for your smartphone photography. A flat surface may suffice, but a tripod will help you get a better photo. 1Windy or Cold Weather I know all about how difficult it can be to capture photos when the wind is howling or the temperature plummets below freezing....

5 Exceptional Guides on Setting New Year’s Resolutions That You’ll Finish Research indicates that about 92% of people fail at their new year’s resolutions every year. In most cases, the reason is not willpower but the goal itself. People don’t take the time to set goals that are meaningful and achievable. If you want to be one of the other 8% to achieve your targets, these free online guides will help you set new year’s resolutions and plan how to keep them....

5 Online Hobbies to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Is public speaking something you avoid at all costs? Or perhaps you’re fairly comfortable talking in public but wonder how other people talk with great confidence and clarity. If you aren’t so confident speaking in front of people, that’s no issue—there are many ways you can develop your communication skills online. This article will cover some online hobbies you can try to become better at public speaking while having fun....

I love a good mystery, but I don’t always want to watch something that leaves me sleeping with the lights on. These shows deliver the intrigue and clever twists I crave, minus the gore and jump scares. WatchCastleonHulu Castlehas a simple but effective premise: Renowned mystery author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) helps homicide detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) solve various murders in New York City, using his background as a writer to give him insight into the crimes....

Some of Disney’s modern films have used the same trope over and over again. The iconic studio has been churning out animated classics for over a century now, with new ones coming out every year. FromDisney’s timeless classicslikePeter PanandCinderellato modern hits likeFrozenandMoana,Disney movieshave covered a vast assortment of topics and stories as they continue to entertain their audiences. However, in recent years, it does feel as though the studio has become a bit more repetitive in its storytelling....