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Believe it or not, you can transform a Linux terminal or even a WSL box inside Windows into a fully capable workspace. It’s an entirely command-line-based suite where you can track your tasks, time sheets, mark appointments and events in a calendar, and write or take notes. Here’s how you can install and use it.

The Razer Viper V2 Pro is a gaming mouse that has hit its lowest price ever, making it a deal that is too good to pass up. Right now, you can get it for just $63 on Amazon, which is a massive 37% discount from its normal $100 price.

While smartwatches are taking their places on the wrists of more people, I'm content to stay with a classic Casio design, the F-91W. Here's why it will take more than some fancy features to pry it off my arm.

AdGuard has just released extension v5.2.77, and this marks the first time the 5.2 version has been made available to the public. It has a completely redesigned interface and an overhaul of how the extension handles filtering.

This year marked Google Photos' 10th birthday, and to celebrate, a redesign was announced. The most noticeable changes appeared in the editor, and after initially being very against this change, it's really grown on me over time.

Apple's new range of iPhones includes many changes, but among them, we have the inclusion of the N1 chip—while cellular is still outsourced, Apple is doing its own chip for all other connectivity, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Sadly, it looks like early adopters are having trouble with it.

Website addresses that end in ".onion" aren't like normal domain names, and you can't access them with a normal web browser. Addresses that end with ".onion" point to Tor hidden services on the deep web. Lots of deep web sites contain very nasty things, and many of them are likely scams or illegal. You should probably avoid freely browsing .onion sites—instead, use this only if you have a specific site you want to access for a good reason.

If you're old enough to remember video rental stores, you might recall the magic of choosing from a limited selection and committing to your pick. Nowadays, it's common to experience decision paralysis when scrolling through the vast catalogs of streaming services.

I built my new PC in February, and while I clean its surface daily, I’ve never given it a proper deep clean. I thought it was just a thin layer of dust, but seeing how much had actually built up made me realize I should be doing this far more often.

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid isn’t just another SUV—it’s a big deal. As Toyota’s top-selling car in the U.S., a lot is riding on this redesign.

Tux isn’t just the face of Linux. He’s a symbol of freedom, creativity, and open-source spirit. Over the years, our favorite penguin has waddled his way into all kinds of games, from platformers to puzzlers to kart racers. And the best part? They’re all free to play.

If you’ve tried and failed to get back into drawing, try installing one of these apps on your phone or tablet. If you have a stylus, that’ll be perfect, but you can even get started with finger painting. The point is to get something out on the canvas. We spend so much time on our phones, and if the phone is the canvas, we’ll eventually fall back into the habit.

Google’s default keyboard app can do a lot more than basic touch typing or swipe typing. You won’t find them unless you go looking or stumble upon them, but the Gboard app comes with a bunch of features that make texting and writing better.

Your Raspberry Pi is already a pretty compact and complete package, and if you get smart with it, it's also very, very expandable. Now, this compact daughterboard can add NVMe to your Raspberry Pi without greatly increasing its size.

Some cars may look tempting on the lot, offering strong performance, plush interiors, or a badge that signals prestige. But when it comes time to sell or trade in, their value can drop far faster than expected, leaving owners with a painful financial hit. Depreciation is one of the biggest hidden costs of car ownership, and certain models lose value at an alarming rate, sometimes far more quickly than competitors in the same class.

Think Linux email clients can’t find a balance between aesthetics and functionality? Want a professional-looking email client with professional features? Well, Mailspring is my go-to free and open source (FOSS) email client that combines sleek design with powerful features!

Ever wanted to try out Plex? Typically, the discounts we see are for a lifetime plan, but I'm sure many of you are not sure if you're willing to commit all the way. If all you want is to try it out, Plex's yearly subscription is currently heavily discounted, so you can check it out and see if you want to commit more time from there.

Combining two or more arrays in an Excel workbook used to be a complicated and tedious task. However, the introduction of the VSTACK and HSTACK functions in late 2022 was a game-changer that made this process much easier.

The iPhone Air is arguably Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. And despite the fact that there are some shortcomings compared to other iPhones, it's thin and surprisingly sturdy, which is the whole point of it. As it turns out, the thinness actually means this iPhone is more repairable than usual.

Can't choose the best power bank for your use? I was also in your shoes. There are so many things in the specifications. Which ones matter most? After careful research, I found my perfect power bank. Here are the qualities I searched for when buying.