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The best thing about Linux is that it respects its users. It does exactly what you tell it to do. Want to kill a program? Send the kill command and it'll be terminated without warning. However, the worst part about Linux is also that it does exactly what you tell it to do. Here's what I mean.

This was one of the busiest weeks of the year for tech, with CES 2026 bringing along countless announcements, and plenty of news happening outside of Las Vegas as well. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

Sick of searching for app recommendations only to find the same LibreOffice and GIMP suggestions everywhere? Want genuinely useful tools that solve unique problems you never knew you had? Well, here are three free and open-source apps that power users swear by—but mainstream lists ignore.

The move to a universal and reversible USB-C connector has been hugely beneficial for most of us. You can power everything from your smartphone to your laptop using a single cable, as long as you pair it with a capable adapter.

GitHub is great for exploring repositories, but it’s not always the best option for your project. If you want to keep it private, access it without the internet, or configure what you see, you’ll need to use command-line magic or a GUI client.

IKEA is in the midst of rolling out a new lineup of smart home devices, ditching Zigbee in favor of Matter over Thread. Though the full lineup isn’t available everywhere yet (virtually none of it is available in my local store here in Australia), some users have noticed that some devices aren’t locked to the new Thread protocol.

If you’ve recently upgraded to a high refresh rate monitor and are disappointed by blurry performance, you're not alone. Unfortunately, the cause behind the blur isn't always obvious.

T-Mobile is raising prices on its mobile plans yet again, even for plans advertised with a "price guarantee." A higher fee will now apply to each line on certain plans.

I’m tired of using my iPhone 17 Pro’s flashlight just to be let down by how dim it always is. That’s why I keep an ultra-compact, low-cost, and rechargeable flashlight on me at all times—and you should too.

Linux package managers make it super simple to install and upgrade software. However, you will inevitably run into a 'target package not found' error. Here is what you can do when that happens.

Japanese cars have a reputation for just working, and Honda is a big reason why. Porsche, on the other hand, builds some of the most rewarding sports cars to drive, especially the 911.

Have you been looking at Home Assistant dashboards, thinking they’d be nice to have? Well, what if I told you that you very likely already own the hardware to build one with zero added cost? Here’s everything you need to know about building your own Home Assistant dashboard.

I store most of my documents in the cloud, but not everything is stored there. So, when I wanted to factory reset my MacBook, I turned to my homelab for backing up my Apple computer. Here’s how I did it, and why I think you should utilize your hardware in the same way.

Microsoft just quietly pulled the plug on one of Windows Media Player’s oldest and most loved features. If you still enjoy digitizing your compact discs into digital files, you may have recently noticed a major problem.

Back in the day, every single Android phone had an SD card slot. Expandable storage was as common as 3.5mm jacks. Nowadays, though, only a select few, mostly budget, phones come with one. But now's the perfect time for phone brands to bring it back. Here's why.

With the launch of Google's long-awaited Apple Find My competitor back in 2024, item trackers have become even more popular. Many of them have been pretty basic, but the most interesting trackers we’ve ever seen were just announced at CES.

The sports sedan world is full of loud personalities—big badges, aggressive styling, and constant reminders of why they matter. The Genesis G70 doesn’t play that game.

Are you ready for another round of Raspberry Pi projects to tackle after the first full week of the year? Here are three fun projects that will test your skills in soldering, configuring, and customizing.

The new year is here, which means you're one step closer to the films, shows, and documentaries that are scheduled for streaming. Netflix has a string of exciting titles slated to release in 2026, and is kicking off its run with a promising winter roster.

The new year brings new promises, and, as tradition dictates, new resolutions that we all hope to keep beyond the first week of January. But if you find it difficult to stick to your habits, all hope is not lost. Every year, I try out apps that can help me stick to my New Year's resolutions and build good habits—here are my top picks for 2026.