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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is down to $1,800 on Amazon, a $300 discount off its $2,100 list price. This 14% drop makes the redesigned foldable more accessible than ever, beating out foldables like the iPhone Duo in terms of price point.

Flatpak makes it easier to install applications across different Linux distros, but its sandboxing model introduces problems that you will eventually run into. An application might not be able to access your files, recognize a connected device, or use a system feature. Even uninstalling applications can leave behind configuration files and other data that continue occupying storage.

Building a new PC doesn't require a premium budget, but finding a case that balances airflow, cable management, and modularity at a fair price is tough. Amazon is currently selling the white CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB PC Tower for just $75. That's a 40% discount off its regular $125 price, making it the lowest price we've seen for this chassis. If you're planning a new PC build, you'll want to take advantage of this deal.

You may already know about glide/slide typing, where you keep your finger down and swipe over several keys before releasing it, but did you know there are more gestures available aside from swipe typing?

During the insane heat of the summer, I couldn't imagine ever being cold again, and yet just a couple of months later, I'm shivering in my home office wearing a thick wool sweater. As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to enjoy some cozy hobbies to take your mind off the temperature.

Documentaries are one of Netflix's most consistent genres. Whether it's a two-hour movie about a cold case or a five-episode series about the downfall of a cartel leader, Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have shown that they love and appreciate documentaries. The November slate of Netflix documentaries looks promising, and I have a feeling you'll see a few of them in the streamer's weekly top 10.

Logitech's G PRO X TKL wireless gaming keyboard is currently available on Amazon for $150. While the current regular retail price isn't listed, this is significantly lower than the $220 listed price, making it a strong value for a tournament-grade peripheral. The tenkeyless layout saves valuable desk space, which is crucial for low-sensitivity FPS gamers who need room to swipe their mouse across the pad.

Thanks, RAM shortage. GPU prices are now worse than I can ever remember them being, and recent rumors just made them even worse.

There are several puzzles that I complete each morning over breakfast, including Connections and the Guardian crossword. Wordle used to be part of that list, but I grew bored with it. I decided to see if I could vibe-code my own game based on a simple word game I'd made up back in college.

Cheap tools cause headaches and add unwanted stress when you're trying to finish a DIY project or construction job on schedule. That's why it's best to stick with quality products like DeWalt's 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw, which is tough enough for professional work and offers wireless convenience for precise cuts.

Despite its name, Android Auto is very different from Android on phones. You can't replace the home screen launcher, sideloaded apps aren't available, and Google services are even more tightly integrated. Thankfully, alternate options are starting to pop up, and I tried one.

Most Linux distributions exist for sensible reasons: to make your computing experience easier, safer, or faster. All fully serious stuff. But sometimes, the community has a sense of humor—or a deep sense of malice—and builds operating systems for stranger reasons. I went out looking for weird Linux distros, and here are some of the most baffling ones I came across.

You may have a lot of devices in your home that don't have any smart features. That doesn't mean that they can't become part of your smart home. There are plenty of clever ways to make dumb devices smart without too much cost or effort.

I have used Tor for years to bypass censorship and access privacy-focused services. It is a powerful tool, but browsing the hidden web requires a specific setup and strict security habits. If you want to access a .onion address safely, follow these steps.

Apple may have some serious competition in the smartwatch market, but when it comes to innovative features, the Apple Watch still has a few tricks up its sleeve. While Samsung and Google have made significant strides with their Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch lineups, several clever features still give Apple an edge. From practical tools that make traveling easier to clever ways of keeping track of conversations and staying connected with loved ones, Apple's wearable has plenty to offer.

The term "CPU bottleneck" is familiar to every gamer. I don't think I've met anyone who wasn't into games and still cared about these alleged "bottlenecks." As a gamer myself, I'm here to say: please stop. You probably don't even have a CPU bottleneck.

Smartphone prices have climbed steadily over the last few years, making a $200 discount on a current-generation flagship feel genuinely significant. This Google Pixel 11 is $699 right now, bringing the base model down to a more affordable price that anyone can take advantage of. It's only $100 more than the midrange Google Pixel 10a, so you know you're getting a good deal.

From thrillers to triple-A, big-budget blockbusters, Paramount+ has an impressively strong catalog of movies to keep you occupied. For those with more of a craving for some non-fiction, the platform's list of documentaries is stronger than you might expect, exploring some of history's most charismatic, impactful, and dangerous people.

Your printer showing offline is usually a software or network glitch, not a dead machine. Before you panic, follow this exact fix sequence to get it back online on Windows or Mac.

It's almost the end of the year, and it might be a good time to do a purge of your browser extensions. The sad reality of not being able to browse the modern internet without an ad blocker or without a video codec plug-in sucks. While you can absolutely set up a self-hosted one on your system, most average users are probably just going to install uBlock Origin (or something similar) as an extension on their browsers. If you use the Internet often, especially on desktop, you probably have a number of browser plugins that go beyond ad blocking. Plugins are the best thing to happen to the internet since frames and marquee tags went out of style. But as with everything these days, there's a hidden danger: outdated plugins that could cause some trouble(if you’re not careful).