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If you're a new homeowner getting ready to start a project, or finally ready to buy your first power tools, you'll notice all sorts of brands at your local hardware store. You have plenty of options, and Milwaukee is one of the most popular. The company has a vast selection perfect for beginners to pros, so once you get started, you'll have room to expand, learn, and grow.

Every developer has a setup ritual before they start their day. Mine went unquestioned for almost two years – they were four terminal commands, typed in the same order every morning. It didn't feel like a problem until I recently measured it; the time, missed steps and debugging that followed all added up. So I wrote a python script to replace them, and it became the most useful thing in my development environment.

Following the latest round of cumulative updates to Windows 11, some people lost the ability to open the C: drive on their PCs. This time, it's not actually Microsoft's fault—a Samsung app seems to be the cause of the problems.

JetBrains has several integrated development environments (IDEs) for various programming languages, including IDEA for Java/Python, PhpStorm for PHP, PyCharm for Python, and others. Soon, they’re all going to lose ‘Code With Me,’ a feature that allowed collaborative editing in shared workspaces.

As good as Google Maps is, I've long found it cluttered and bloated, offering features that I never use. And since I'm also becoming increasingly aware of how much data Google has on me, I decided to find an alternative. After testing out six of the best, with hundreds of millions of downloads between them, there's one that I really recommend.

Bloat is the bane of modern computing. Have you ever uninstalled apps or disabled services just to put your system on a diet? i3 is like a desktop on a diet, a lean, simple, yet powerful system that improves my workflow efficiency dramatically—and it's not just for experts either.

In Excel, unnamed things work, though nobody knows why. But as soon as you give all elements of a workbook identifiable labels, you suddenly become a developer, not a mere user. Proper naming reduces mental load, keeps formulas tidy, and makes debugging 10 times faster. So, stop guessing and start coding.

Your monitor has a DisplayPort input, your computer has a DisplayPort output, and you've been told that's the best connection to use. So you've bought the requisite cable and plugged it in. Everything seems to be working, but is that it?

It's been a long time coming, but Apple finally upgraded its flagship headphones.

On Monday, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a new version of its over-the-ear headphones that originally launched in 2020 (with a minor update in 2024 that only brought the USB-C port).

The new AirPods Max 2 look the same, but they have Apple's H2 chip inside, powering a bunch of new features including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation.

The sound was also improved thanks to a new high dynamic range amplifier, Apple says. Credit: Apple

Perhaps the most notable new feature is improved Active Noise Cancellation, which should be 1.5x more effective than before. Transparency Mode has also improved, allowing you to hear what's happening around you while still listening to music.

The new H2 chip, which we already know from Apple's AirPods Pro 3, also unlocked a number other smart features such as Siri head gestures, Camera Remote, and Loud Sound Reduction.

SEE ALSO: Apple MacBook Neo is not only cheaper than other Macs, it's also easier to repair

Apple's AirPods Max 2 start at $549, and are available in Blue, Midnight, Orange, Purple, and Starlight colors. They will be available for pre-order on March 25, with availability starting in April.

Smart security cameras can make your home more secure, but they can also pose security risks of their own. If your security camera stores video in the cloud, there's no telling who may be able to see it. Thankfully, there are plenty of options that don't need cloud storage, keeping your recordings more secure and saving you from paying for a cloud subscription.

Microsoft's built-in applications are slowly changing from simple, dependable tools into intrusive, resource-heavy freemium services. The apps you once depended on for basic things now frequently become a way for aggressive upsells, unwanted ads, pushing AI, and wasting background resources. It's a fundamental breakdown of your experience and privacy. While things can go wrong if you're not careful, the good news is that for each of these problematic apps, you'll find a better solution, often free and privacy-respecting, ready to take its place.

TL;DR: Krispy Kreme is giving away free Green O'riginal Glazed doughnuts on March 16-17. No purchase is necessary to qualify. Simply wear green in-store or via the drive-thru to score one free doughnut per customer.

The number of free food giveaways at the moment is off the chart. You're not going to be able to completely ditch the grocery order, but you can eat your way around Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's, and 7-Eleven over the next few weeks and not spent a cent.

Krispy Kreme is the latest retailer to drop a free giveaway, but there's a catch. No, you don't need to spend anything to qualify. You just need to wear green.

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To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Krispy Kreme is bringing back its popular Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut. And on March 16-17, Krispy Kreme is handing out one free Green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut per customer who wears green in-store or via the drive-thru. Unlike a lot of these "free" promotions, there's no purchase necessary.

And there's more, because 4,000 customers will be randomly selected to receive a "Lucky You Golden Dozen Pass." This includes a whole year's supply of Original Glazed doughnuts — one dozen per month from April 2026 to March 2027.

So dig into your closet and find that green item you've been saving for this special occasion.

If you spend enough time in storage forums or Reddit threads, you will eventually encounter the same piece of advice repeated with quiet confidence: if you want speed, use RAID 0. The reasoning seems obvious because RAID 0 stripes data across multiple drives, so instead of one disk doing the work, two or four disks share it. In theory, that means double or quadruple the throughput and benchmarks often reinforce the idea. But the moment you step outside synthetic benchmarks and look at real workloads, the story becomes more complicated (not boring).

Luxury sports cars are often designed with performance as the top priority, delivering thrilling acceleration and razor-sharp handling. But that focus can sometimes come at the expense of reliability and everyday usability, making many of them better suited for weekend drives than daily commuting. Finding a sports car that blends excitement with long-term dependability isn’t always easy.

TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 series gaming monitor is down to $687.06 at Amazon, saving you $212.93 off its $899.99 list price. That gets you a QHD QD-OLED panel, a 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for under $700.

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Although OLED monitors are becoming an increasingly common part of gaming PC setups, high prices from major brands keep them out of most budgets. However, Samsung’s latest offering might be your saving grace. 

As of March 16, the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 series (G60SD model) gaming monitor is available for $687.06 at Amazon, down from its $899.99 list price. That’s 24% off, or just under $213 in savings on what Samsung promises to be one of its speediest 1440p gaming displays.

With QD-OLED tech used for its panel, this Samsung gaming monitor delivers strong brightness, deep contrast, and a wider color range than you’d expect from a standard model. This means that whether you’re diving into cinematic single-player adventures like Cyberpunk 2077, or competitive matches in constantly evolving multiplayer games like Fortnite, everything will look sharp, punchy, and appropriately dramatic.

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What’s more, Samsung includes an anti-glare screen coating, which should help reduce distractions if your setup is exposed to a lot of ambient light.

As for speed, the Odyssey OLED G6 supports up to a 360Hz refresh rate with a near-instant 0.03ms response time, plus AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support to help reduce screen tearing and choppiness. Samsung also says its OLED Safeguard+ features, including a dynamic cooling system and thermal modulation, are designed to help reduce burn-in concerns during longer sessions. 

Combined with all of those top-tier features, the sleek metal design and three-year warranty means you're getting a reliable unit that’s fit to be the crowning jewel of your PC setup.

If you want smart capabilities from a Samsung monitor, the 32-inch OLED M9 monitor is now $1,299.99 on sale at Amazon. As for other brands, the 32-inch LG 4K UltraGear monitor is available for just under $800.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box is down to $127.99 at Walmart, putting it below market price and making this one of the better sealed MTG deals we’ve seen lately.

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Magic: The Gathering booster box prices can jump around fast, especially when a set stays popular with both players and collectors — or becomes less available as time goes on. Right now, the best place to find Duskmourn: House of Horrors booster boxes is Walmart.

As of March 16, the Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn House of Horrors Play Booster Box is discounted to $127.99 at Walmart, after a $22 price cut from its $150.43 list price. That puts it below the current market price on TCGplayer.

Released in September 2024, the Duskmourn: House of Horrors had been steadily creeping back up in price compared to the newer expansions (presumably due to less availability), so this is a great way to catch up on this set of trading cards themed around the Duskmourn and its collection of frightful creatures.

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This box includes 36 Play Booster packs, with each pack containing 14 cards plus a Token/Ad card or Art Series card. Each booster can include one to four cards of Rare or higher rarity, with the chance of pulling alternate treatments, special frames, and even a Borderless Mythic Rare from Magic’s history. There is also at least one Traditional Foil card in every pack, and 20% of boosters include a Traditional Foil Land card as well. Add in the 10 new Special Guest cards and Duskmourn’s full haunted-house aesthetic, and you’ve got a fun box that’s worth every cent.

Among Magic: The Gathering bargains is the Magic: the Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for only $119.95 at Amazon. Also on Amazon, you can preorder the Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box for just $149.99.

You've heard for years about browser tracking, fingerprints, and cookies, but what do they all mean? How and why do tracking companies identify you? And more crucially, what is the most straightforward way to protect yourself? I cover all of these so you can resist intrusions into your digital life, and it's much easier than you think.

In a pretty overt promo for The Devil Wears Prada 2 mid-Oscars on Sunday, Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour paired up to present Best Costume (Frankenstein's Kate Hawley took home the gold).

With the Vogue icon essentially subbing in for Meryl Streep in this moment, the duo arrived on stage to Madonna's "Vogue" and performed a Miranda Priestly-worthy bit.

"The character's costume is key to telling a story," Hathaway said. "One could argue that one's wardrobe in real life is also key. Does it make one appear elegant and attractive on, say, the most important night in Hollywood, and say, the most important people in fashion will be judging how one looks...Anna, I'm just curious, what do you think of my dress tonight?"

Wintour's deadpan response? "And the nominees are..."

For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.

The Raspberry Pi 2 is now more than 10 years old, but that doesn't make it useless. You won't be able to self-host 10 demanding services simultaneously, but as long as you're selective, there are a huge range of useful projects you can run.

Well, Jessie Buckley's gone and done it.

The Hamnet star took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her devastating, sublime, and raw performance as Agnes in Chloé Zhao's film — and that's following wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Actor Awards, and more.

Buckley took to the stage during the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, giving a moving and heartfelt speech.

"Thank you to the incredible women that I stand beside," Buckley said to her fellow nominees Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia). "I am inspired by your art and your heart, and I want to work with every single one of you."

SEE ALSO: Watch Michael B. Jordan's passionate Oscars acceptance speech

Buckley then showed love for her husband Freddie and daughter Isla before paying tribute to Zhao and Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell, who co-wrote the adaptation.

"Chloe and Maggie," Buckley said. "To get to know this incandescent woman and journey to understand the capacity of a mother's love is the greatest collision of my life. It's Mother's Day in the UK today, so I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart. We all come from a lineage of women who continue to create against all odds."

To finish, Buckley, who grew up in Killarney, spoke in Irish, saying, "Go raibh maith agaibh, slán," which translates to "Thank you all, goodbye."

Watch Mashable's interview with Buckley and her Hamnet co-star Paul Mescal. We've also got you covered with the full list of Oscars winners, the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.