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If you're someone who works from home like our editorial staff, there are no doubt times when you'll be wondering if there are ways to make your workspace better. Perhaps there are too many distractions around, or sitting around your home workspace is making you antsy.

Google is known for a lot of things, and one of those things is killing its own products. The graveyard is filled with Google apps and services you may have heard about, but there are interesting, lesser-known hardware projects, too. Some were ahead of their time, others were just not good.

Don’t ignore your kitchen when building out your smart home; the technology has so much potential to make your life easier and provide more convenience and peace of mind. Start with a few considered upgrades, rather than needlessly “smart” appliances.

Cron has enjoyed decades of development and widespread use and is still an effective and reliable way to schedule scripts on Unix systems. But it’s not the only scheduling utility. In fact, many would argue that it’s time we all ditched Cron for systemd timers since they are the superior, more modern way to schedule scripts.

Although we live in an era of constantly evolving technology, it sometimes feels like the truly innovative, unapologetically "out there" devices have already been invented and forgotten. One of those devices marks the origin story of the Microsoft Surface line of products. Yes, I do mean the laptops and the tablets like the Surface Pro ... only this one was neither.

Luxury coupes are often marketed as high-performance machines, but many buyers are really looking for something else entirely: quiet comfort, elegant design, and stress-free ownership. In a segment crowded with expensive European options that can quickly turn into maintenance nightmares, one Japanese luxury coupe takes a calmer, more sensible approach. It prioritizes refinement, long-term dependability, and everyday usability over chasing lap times or aggressive driving dynamics.

Have you ever found yourself on a system that's lacking the necessary tools? Maybe it was a rescue or installation environment, an unfamiliar system you were repairing, or a Docker container you were debugging. If you've used Linux for a while, you've likely encountered these scenarios, and installing the required tools can be a hassle when all you want is to finish the job. That's where a convenient toolkit becomes a lifesaver, and I have one that fits the bill perfectly.

I’ve manually turned lights off for movie nights for the last time. While I had a HomeKit scene to semi-automate this, I had no idea that I could integrate Plex into my smart home through Home Assistant, and I wish I had done this sooner.

I’m probably not alone in feeling that movies rarely live up to the hype. While standout feature films are becoming increasingly rare, TV shows have quietly taken the crown. Thanks to streaming, there’s never been a more abundant and high-quality landscape of rich, immersive series to get lost in.

There’s a special annoyance that comes with picking up your phone after it’s been sitting idle for hours, only to find the battery has dropped significantly. While the screen may not be on, your Android phone is always doing something. But is it doing too much?

There are plenty of gadgets that were very simple when they were first released to the public, which would have been easy to blow off. However, time has a way of improving things, and you wouldn't believe how advanced these same devices have gotten.

Finding a car that’s cheap to buy, dependable to own, and genuinely fun to drive isn’t easy, but one German sedan checks all those boxes in 2025. While many budget-friendly cars focus on value at the expense of personality, this model delivers engaging handling and a spirited driving feel without demanding a premium price or frequent trips to the shop. For buyers who want more than just basic transportation, that combination is rare.

Whether you're buying one of the fastest SSDs or picking up a budget drive for some extra storage, you're most likely paying some attention to the read/write speeds. After all, apart from the capacity, they're the one spec that matters most in an SSD.

One of the key benefits touted for desktop computers, as opposed to (for example) laptops, is that you can upgrade anything you want later down the line. Upgradability makes financial sense and offers you endless options down the road. However, the upgrade argument for desktop computers may not be as strong as it once was.

When you head to a hardware store like Home Depot for a new tool, you'll see a rainbow of colors that signify brands like Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWALT, RIGID, and more. Ryobi is extremely popular for its affordability, but a new bright orange tool is starting to hit shelves at a budget-friendly price. That brand is Vevor, and here's what you need to know.

This was another busy week in tech news, with a popular free Kindle feature going behind a paywall, Starlink ditching its cheapest internet plan, our first look at Google's Android operating system for desktops and laptops, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

Are you ready for three more homelab projects to try this weekend? Today, I’ll show you how to ditch Docusign for a self-hosted alternative, as well as manage your Docker containers easier, and even how to bring your remote desktop software in-house for free.

This is an exciting time to cover smartphones. We have phones that fold not once, but twice. Keyboards are making a resurgence. Slab phones, while not as exciting, are better than ever—but there’s one I want to see make a comeback in the US more than any other brand.

This was another big week in the Linux ecosystem, with major updates going out for DietPi, the Calibre eBook manager, and the MAME emulator, among other exciting news. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

February 2026 is going to be a busy and exciting time on Paramount+. In addition to new series and movies, it's time for the return of primetime television with mid-season premieres and for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. There are also plenty of shows that are currently in progress, such as School Spirits and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, with new episodes releasing weekly, so don't forget about those.