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Windows is the de facto desktop OS for most people, so the way it does things is the norm. However, the Windows way is not always the best, or the easiest.

Harlan Coben is one of the most prolific writers of the 21st century. With over 40 titles to his credit, audiences can’t get enough of his hallmark dark secrets unearthed from the past, twists upon twists that lead to even more twists, and shady characters who inexplicably connect to one another. In 2018, he signed a deal with Netflix to adapt many of his bestselling books into original TV productions in multiple languages.

Web apps love exporting CSV files, but they don't always play nice with Excel. Leading zeros disappear, dates break, and text fields merge together. Most people waste time fixing these problems manually, even though Excel includes a built-in Power Query tool that automatically cleans and reshapes messy data in seconds.

It may sound like a medical condition, but fuzzy skin is a slicer trick that can “fix” one of the biggest complaints about 3D printing. It’s easy enough to enable the setting, but there are some things you should keep in mind when deciding whether or not to use it and which settings are best.

Switching from Windows to Linux isn’t like switching from one app to another, where the concepts stay the same and only the layout changes. Linux introduces a lot of unique and unfamiliar ideas that can clash with years of intuition and muscle memory you’ve built up as a Windows user. Here are four of the most alien concepts that left me completely disoriented when I was new to Linux.

For years, the performance luxury SUV space has basically been a German playground. BMW, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche set the tone with sharp tuning, hard-hitting power delivery, and chassis setups built to feel razor-focused at speed.

The hot weather is officially here, and that means Father's Day is coming up, or it's time to start summer projects and DIY jobs. If you need some new power tools or battery packs, Home Depot has discounts on a bunch of tools for Father's Day, from a huge RIDGID 10-tool combo or Ryobi battery kits that are too good to pass up.

Time is a valuable asset, especially when it comes to streaming movies. I hate complaining about runtime — if a movie can hold my attention for three hours, then by all means do it. I will admit that there are times I want to get in and out with a movie in under two hours. Thankfully, there is an excellent section of movies under 120 minutes on HBO Max.

When people talk about reliable, affordable cars, Toyota and Honda usually dominate the conversation. Their luxury divisions have solid reputations too, but neither quite delivers the same mix of premium appeal, value, and ownership confidence as one up-and-coming rival.

Android Auto is certainly not new, but neither are a lot of the vehicles that people still drive. I’m one of those people—proud owner of a 2009 truck—and I still wanted the conveniences of a modern head unit. Thankfully, it was easier than I expected.

Affordable SUVs have become incredibly capable over the last decade, but many of them now prioritize efficiency and everyday practicality above everything else. While that formula works for a lot of buyers, it has also led to a market full of crossovers that feel increasingly similar. For shoppers who want a little more personality and adventure in their daily driver, the choices can feel surprisingly limited.

Wi-Fi 8 routers have officially started showing up, and let me tell you, they are absolute units. ASUS just dropped the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, billed as the world's first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, and the thing looks less like a piece of networking gear and more like a small spacecraft that crash-landed on your TV stand.

Setting up a smart home has always involved a bit of ritual—scanning a QR code, opening an app, and waiting for Bluetooth to kick in. To remove this friction, the Connectivity Standards Alliance is releasing the Matter 1.6 update today. While the update is incremental, it’s worth paying attention to as it aims to make setups feel a lot less clunky. Beyond this, the version also introduces Joint Fabric and Thermostat Suggestion features.

Performance cars are becoming increasingly expensive, which is pushing many enthusiasts toward the used market in search of better value. While there are still some fantastic new options available, depreciation can create opportunities that are difficult to ignore. For the price of a brand-new hot hatch, you can often step into something that was positioned as a premium performance model just a few years ago.

You won't see new developers sharing their apps with Arch Linux users in the near future. AUR (Arch User Repository), the Linux distribution's largest repo for community software, is blocking new registrations while maintainers deal with a malware crisis.

As much as I love my Samsung Galaxy Watch, I’d be lying if I said it always runs smoothly. Recently, I was having some annoying syncing issues between my watch and phone. No amount of reboots fixed it, but wiping the system cache did.

Lucid Motors is hinging much of its future on the Cosmos EV and you finally have a chance to see what that make-or-break car looks like. The startup has registered the midsize electric crossover's design at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, and it's now clear what you can expect.

One of the best things about Google’s Android apps is that they cover just about every major category, from email and web browsing to note-taking, music, file management, photos, and more. The best part is that these apps are all polished, incredibly easy to use, and deeply integrated into the wider Android ecosystem.

In case you haven't heard the horns honking outside at all hours or seen all the flag-adorned cars driving around everywhere, the biggest World Cup in history is underway (I live in one of the host cities, Toronto, and it's non-stop). The 2026 edition is the first with 48 teams, 104 matches, and the first event to be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

In case you haven't heard the horns honking outside at all hours or seen all the flag-adorned cars driving around everywhere, the biggest World Cup in history is underway (I live in one of the host cities, Toronto, and it's non-stop). The 2026 edition is the first with 48 teams, 104 matches, and the first event to be co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.