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Why an ESP32 is the only microcontroller most people need Espressif yourself.

Why an ESP32 is the only microcontroller most people need

Intel Arc is actually the best GPU for Plex and Jellyfin—and your Nvidia or AMD card isn't even close Why a $140 Intel Arc GPU is the ultimate home media server upgrade

Intel Arc is actually the best GPU for Plex and Jellyfin—and your Nvidia or AMD card isn't even close

Deepin is the best-looking Linux distro—here's why I don’t use it Deepin is like a Venus flytrap—and I won’t be the fly that gets caught.

Deepin is the best-looking Linux distro—here's why I don’t use it

The AI hacking era is here, and your smart home is the first target Smart home, smarter criminals.

The AI hacking era is here, and your smart home is the first target

3 simple tricks I use to make Excel column charts actually useful Turn generic columns into custom visuals by adding floating totals, nesting series, and layering simultaneous data labels.

3 simple tricks I use to make Excel column charts actually useful

The Pixel 10a is a well-executed Pixel 9.5a, but not quite an upgrade Missed your chance to buy a Pixel 9a? Here's another one.

Google Pixel 10a review: A fully realized Pixel 9a

Microsoft is turning PowerPoint into a powerful photo editor Photobombers, beware. PowerPoint now has a built-in image-editing tool for instant cleanup.

Microsoft is turning PowerPoint into a powerful photo editor

Blu-ray is dying, but how did it last so long in the first place? But I hope it's a very slow death indeed.

Blu-ray is dying, but how did it last so long in the first place?

Please stop paying for vibe coded apps Good vibes only.

Please stop paying for vibe coded apps

The different types of hybrid powertrains explained Not all hybrids work the same way—here’s a simple guide to the different types of hybrid powertrains and how they differ.

The different types of hybrid powertrains explained

Must-see TV: 9 superstar shows streaming in March Don't miss the highly anticipated shows premiering this month!

Must-see TV: 9 superstar shows streaming in March

Stop speeding up podcasts and audiobooks What's the hurry?

Stop speeding up podcasts and audiobooks

Please stop acting like phone thickness matters—nobody actually cares This is not a problem that needs to be solved.

Please stop acting like phone thickness matters—nobody actually cares

3 fresh Netflix movies to watch this week (March 9 - 15) A baseball tearjerker, dinos on the loose, and a globe-trotting spy race against rogue AI

3 fresh Netflix movies to watch this week (March 9 - 15)

The Kia Sportage is a smart budget alternative to the Mercedes GLC The Mercedes GLC is a hugely popular luxury family SUV, but this much cheaper rival can match it in almost every way—and save you a lot of money.

The Kia Sportage is a smart budget alternative to the Mercedes GLC

7 clever places I use NFC tags to automate my smart home Tag, you're it.

7 clever places I use NFC tags to automate my smart home

4 reasons flip phones are better than book-style foldables The Galaxy Z Fold gets all the hype, but the smaller flip phones are what everyone will eventually use.

4 reasons flip phones are better than book-style foldables

The NVIDIA Shield wasn't supposed to be a streaming device—here are its odd origins Sometimes you have to go with the flow.

The NVIDIA Shield wasn't supposed to be a streaming device—here are its odd origins

19 years after IBM’s Windows killer died, it’s getting another update as ArcaOS IBM OS/2 might be dead, but ArcaOS is an officially-sanctioned continuation.

19 years after IBM’s Windows killer died, it’s getting another update as ArcaOS

Stop falling for sequential SSD speeds: These qualities matter far more than raw performance Why IOPS and DRAM caches actually matter

Stop falling for sequential SSD speeds: These qualities matter far more than raw performance

Google Photos will finally make it easier to turn off the controversial “Ask Photos” feature After months of complaints and a paused rollout.

Google Photos will finally make it easier to turn off the controversial “Ask Photos” feature

5 uncomfortable truths about your Zigbee smart home Small packets, big drama.

5 uncomfortable truths about your Zigbee smart home

Toyota reclaims the reliability crown from Subaru in latest rankings The Japanese brand finds itself back on top in 2026.

Toyota reclaims the reliability crown from Subaru in latest rankings

Your phone’s Android version matters more than you think Boring doesn't mean bad—it is actually a good thing.

Your phone’s Android version matters more than you think

5 Milwaukee power tool add-ons that are actually worth buying Accessories to help you level up your workflow.

5 Milwaukee power tool add-ons that are actually worth buying

I’ve used dozens of Linux distros—these 3 offer the best nostalgia trip If you grew up with computers and tech, these Linux distros will put a smile on your face.

These 3 classic Linux distros are a blast from the past

Fedora Linux 44 Beta has GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and installer improvements Fedora 44 is just around the corner, and now the beta release is available.

Fedora Linux 44 Beta has GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and installer improvements

They said my GPU couldn't handle 4K, but I proved them wrong Stop calling the RTX 4060 a 1080p card—how I game at 4K using DLSS and VRR

They said my GPU couldn't handle 4K, but I proved them wrong

I switched from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and have no regrets I switched from Google Drive to OneDrive and didn’t look back. The experience was smoother, cleaner, and better than I expected.

I switched from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and have no regrets

5 projects that are even better with a Raspberry Pi Zero Bigger isn't always better.

5 projects that are even better with a Raspberry Pi Zero