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Alienware turns 30 this October and is marking the occasion by launching four new gaming monitors, led by the world’…

The problem with notetaking isn't collecting information. It's not even organizing it in neat folders. The c…

Windows is full of hidden folders that most of us never interact with, and rightly so. Most of them are critical, wh…

When deciding on a streaming device, you have a lot of options. Most people don't need the insanely powerful Nvi…

I have always liked the idea of using Android as a pocket computer, and while there are several ways to turn your ph…

There's so much you can do with a terminal on any platform. But despite using the command line extensively, I ha…

You don’t always need new hardware to fix a slow laptop. In fact, most of the time, the hardware is rarely the main …

When people ask me for a streaming device recommendation, I almost always suggest a Roku (because not everyone needs…

Google makes two of the most popular navigation apps: Waze and Google Maps. Waze is a more focused navigation app co…

Free streaming usually comes with a catch. Sometimes it is a sign-up wall. Sometimes it is a barrage of ads. Sometim…

We often talk about the Windows on Arm era in the context of Apple silicon. Windows on Arm already had its "App…

Dark HDR scenes on my Samsung Frame TV started showing bands of color where smooth gradients should've been. It…

Although there are many alternatives on the market , when we talk about navigation, the first app that comes to mind…

Amazon continues to release new Kindle models year after year, with models ranging from entry-level, affordable opt…

Fingerprint unlock is the best: it's fast and it's secure. Since phone makers have moved the fingerprint sen…

Wired headphones are back, and it's not before too long. I find it a little amusing that people are heading back…

Most people treat USB-C as either a charging port or a data transfer cable. That's understandable — it looks lik…

Even though I use a flagship Galaxy S26 , that doesn’t necessarily guarantee smooth performance all the time. There’…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie dropped into theaters on April 1, 2026, and immediately became a smash hit. In fact, it…

I used to have three cleanup apps on my Android phone. Clean Master (an old habit and since pulled from the Play Sto…

In April 2026, Mitchell Hashimoto (co-founder of HashiCorp) moved his terminal project, Ghostty, off GitHub. He'…

After setting up a new Android phone , the first thing I do is dig into the gesture settings and flip on a bunch of …

Nvidia does more than make AI chips. While it's true that their chips power the data centers that run most of th…

One of many reasons for escaping Windows (as I assume is for a majority of us as well) was to get rid of unnecessar…

Even if modern motherboards come equipped with several M.2 slots , most people are unaware that populating all of th…

If you are an Android enthusiast who has ever tried to root your phone or flash a ROM, you probably already know abo…

Staying up to date on every new show and movie is a task. But, if you're someone who doesn't like to not be …

Local LLMs are fantastic, and they keep getting better at a staggering pace. I have non-negotiable reasons for prefe…

Radio is one of those hobbies that quickly turns a five-minute experiment into an entire evening, which is why I kee…

Physical media is making a resurgence , and it's not hard to see why. People are starting to grow frustrated wit…

When a new smartphone debuts, we're told about how much faster it runs and all the new AI tricks it can perform.…

If you've been using Claude Code, you know it's an amazing tool, and something you cannot live without these…

For the last couple of years, I've been hibernating my PC almost every single day. And honestly, I love the con…

I’ve been using wireless headphones ever since smartphone manufacturers collectively decided the headphone jack need…

It is frustrating to plug your phone into your car and see the navigation map move in slow motion and your music stu…

I’d be lying if I said I was a Claude user from the beginning. For the longest time, ChatGPT was my go-to AI tool f…

Linux can be a pain, sometimes . The ever-growing list of distributions makes it so that there really isn’t one pre-…

Most of us just want to relax at the end of a long day. Sure, there are plenty of people who like to go out and have…

It's been a few months since I got rid of 3-button navigation and started using gesture navigation , because the…

One of my favorite things about Windows is just how much you can improve your experience with a few good apps . And …

As an independent writer, I spend countless hours exploring the web, researching, and planning the stories I write. …

When I think about Google Stadia, my mind instantly wants to scream “New Coke! But in crummy cloud form.” And sure, …

I had noticed a strange occurrence when transferring large files on an external drive. The copy speeds start quite h…

Over the years, streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ have raised their prices, and it's getting…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. At Google I/O 2026 today, Google announced it will release its first "Intelligent Eyewear" smart glasses this fall. The glasses are a joint product between Samsung and Google, with Samsung…

When you install a new app, more often than not, you're met with a series of prompts asking for permission to ac…

It's easy to think slow boot means your laptop is old or your SSD is dying. That was my first assumption, too, u…

The Boys is a Prime Video show about a world where superheroes are real...and they're awful. Most of them are ju…

Windows' security features have seen a massive improvement over the years. The default security configuration i…

I've been trying to understand time dilation after watching Interstellar and Project Hail Mary . Both make it c…

Installing a fresh copy of Windows 11 still gives me that rush of excitement. A brand-new system is full of possibil…

The more streaming, gaming, and audio devices you add to your TV setup, the more remote controls you'll inevitab…

When I switch from Windows Remote Desktop to Linux, it always comes as a bit of a shock. That’s because the Remote D…

A few days ago, I was cruising down the highway, listening to my favorite music, when suddenly, the tracks started b…

It doesn't matter if you spend $30 and buy a cheaper, Walmart-branded streaming box or Google's own streami…

If you recently upgraded to a Galaxy Watch 8 or Ultra, your old Galaxy Watch is probably sitting in a drawer right n…

Foldable cameras are historically neglected — only with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 did Samsung finally bring a 200MP camera…

I used to think internet radio just meant streaming commercial stations, podcasts, or audio feeds of breakfast shows…

Streaming devices aren’t meant to last forever, and your Fire TV Stick is no different. But that doesn’t mean you ha…

Linux was the Wild West of computing in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Hundreds of distributions emerged with bold …

YouTube is about to make impulse buying from your couch a whole lot easier by allowing you to purchase items you see…

For years, Plex was a leading choice for home media servers, and it's not hard to see why. There was a time when…

It feels like ages ago that Google generously bumped Gmail's standard free storage limit to 15GB. It's relat…

After 15 years, Google is finally set to replace its much-loved and much-maligned Chromebook laptop series with some…

A Fire TV Stick looks easy to use, but there are plenty of ways you can do damage to it without realizing it. If you…

Google has done it again. During its 2026 I/O presentation yesterday, the company highlighted a new Gemini-powered c…

I’ve tried plenty of Android keyboard apps over the years, including free, paid, and open-source options . And hones…

Whether you use Apple's AirPods, Google's Pixel Buds, the wireless earbuds from Nothing, or any other earbud…

My transition to Linux has been mostly smooth so far , but I do find myself occasionally missing some Windows “exclu…

I've been really getting into local LLMs lately, to the point where I've even tried running them on my phone…

I've been using Kate as the Notepad++ replacement on Windows for a while now, and KDE Connect for even longer t…

Netflix is home to a great many terrific comedies , movies and TV shows alike. That includes original series like U…

My surround sound system used to be hideously noisy. Though I was oblivious to this at the time, my Sonos setup was …

Claude was already impressive, but now there’s Claude Design, which apparently can design anything you want. Claude …

When you install any app on your Android phone, you decide what permissions to grant during the initial setup. Howev…

I’ve intentionally kept my Fire TV in the bedroom, while the other Android TVs around the house are mounted in the l…

It's easy to criticize smartphones for becoming stagnant or leaning too heavily into gimmicky features, like AI.…

You may have hundreds of apps on your smartphone, but none of them is more important than your password manager. The…

Most of us are careful with our PCs for a reason. One malicious app, one bad file, and you're suddenly dealing w…

Smart TVs aren’t the most ideal devices to browse the web on, mainly because typing is slow and navigation feels awk…

I have both a Fire TV Stick and a Roku, and one of the ways Fire is beaten by Roku is in its home screen customizati…

My approach to DNS over the years has been like most people's: pick a provider and apply it to all my devices. B…

Gentoo Linux has always been a bit of a fascinating distro. With an initial release in March 2002, Gentoo has been …

Dolby Atmos is everywhere . I've seen wireless speakers and soundbars with Dolby Atmos support. I've used st…

After using your Windows computer for a year, you may be surprised to learn that there is a file hidden deep within …

Canvas, the cloud-based learning management system used by more than 8,000 colleges and universities, including all top ten colleges in the U.S., is being held for ransom. A group called Shinyhunters has claimed responsibility for the hack and has g…

One of the biggest complaints users have with Google TV is the default home screen. It’s cluttered with ads, suggest…

Virtual meetings are essential to remote work—but they can also be tedious. If Zoom is your video conferencing platform of choice, there are lots of hidden features you can tap to make meetings more efficient for hosts and engaging for participants.…

Spoiler: Windows 11 HDR often looks bad for browsing and gaming . That’s largely because Microsoft’s latest OS was p…

Google's AI search features have been more than a little controversial, but they're also rather useful — as …

Hyrox classes are popping up everywhere, and there are a few massive Hyrox races planned in various U.S. cities this year. I am (I say with some trepidation) signed up for one of them. So here's a breakdown of what Hyrox is, why people like it, …