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All the popular power tool brands make a ton of excellent tools and accessories, but if one stands above the rest, it's probably Ryobi. The company has a loyal following of DIYers and offers over 350 products that all work with its 18V ONE+ battery system. When it comes to weird tools, Ryobi is one of the best, and that includes a versatile new tool that might be perfect for renters or those with small yards.

Samsung's One UI 9 is finally available beyond its latest foldable phones and the Galaxy S26 FE. The company has begun the rollout of its latest software to other devices, starting with the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

Some iconic phones, like the iPhone 4, light the world on fire and have sales numbers to match. Others may not have sold as many units, but they’re no less beloved. Ask an Android user what the best looking phone of that era was, and most will tell you the same thing—the HTC One M7.

I used to majorly neglect my peripherals, but once I made the swap from a wired to a proper wireless mouse, I never went back. How could I?

“Could I 3D print that?” It’s a question we’ve all asked. I had the thought while listening to an LP vinyl record one night. Nearly two years later, I finally found a way to make it happen. Get your headphones ready.

Boox has revamped its eReader lineup ahead of the Picco. The company has introduced three new Android 16-based models, including a Palma 3 that upgrades its most iconic device as well as the Note Air6 C and the Note Mini C.

I'm not planning to become a streamer any time soon. But I do enjoy recording retro games and tutorials for my classes. There's some fascinating technology used in modern streaming and screen recording that I like to mess with. I've been using OBS Studio (mostly in default mode) for a long time for my recordings, and I wanted more control. But sometimes, the interface can be a bit complicated for simple things. So I changed a few settings to help me make the most of this powerful software and to find/access them.

When I bought my 3D printer, I didn’t have any great expectations of value for money—but it definitely feels like my Bambu Lab P2S has paid for itself. I’m not just talking about my bank account, either—there are some other pleasing upsides to 3D printer ownership.

A database is a core part of many apps, from full-blown enterprise websites to simple tools like shopping lists and finance trackers. Relational databases driven by SQL are popular, but Linux offers a simpler, more transparent alternative.

I used to keep an AI tool open in a separate tab whenever I needed help with something. It was almost automatic: think of a question, open an AI chatbot, type it in, and boom — you got what you were looking for. After doing those steps a million times a day, I got frustrated. So I did what any person would do: I used AI to ask how I could stop using AI while using AI. Makes sense, right?

There are several power tools and accessories that I want but don't necessarily need. I'm constantly thinking about which new Ryobi tool I might buy next, even though I already own plenty. With that in mind, I started tracking which tools I use the most around the house to help me decide. I figured my trusty drill would top the list, but surprisingly, it came in fourth place.

If you're new to Linux, you might wonder whether you really need to use the terminal. While Linux comes with modern desktop environments, you can benefit from knowing the Linux terminal. It's easier than you think. Just a few simple steps, and you'll be a pro in no time.

Those of us who complain about slow Wi-Fi are often left scrambling for answers. And scramble, I have.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is arguably one of the most popular text editors and integrated development environments widely used by individual coders and professionals. But the standard setup can make you work harder than necessary for simple tasks. Whether it's catching a syntax error that requires you to squint at the Problems panel at the bottom or scrolling through dozens of lines to find a matching closing tag for your HTML block.

Android trackers used to lag far behind AirTags, but they've closed the gap considerably. Google's Find Hub now supports crowdsourced location finding, tracker sharing, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) precision finding when using compatible phones and trackers. AirTags still do a few things that Android trackers can't when using Google's Find Hub.

Foldable phones are expensive, so I get why you would be nervous about breaking their flexible internal screen — especially after the horror stories that plagued the first-generation models. But as someone who has used folding phones for the past couple of years, I can tell you firsthand that those screens are more durable than you think.

If you need a display for a Raspberry Pi project, the obvious solution is to buy a dedicated accessory specifically designed to work with your single-board computer. For many projects, however, a used $25 Kindle can actually be a better choice.

Move over, Jack Reacher. It's Frances Neagley's turn to step into the spotlight. TheReacher television universe on Prime Video is set to expand with its first spin-off series, Neagley, with Maria Sten reprising her role as the titular character.

Most people buying a high-end monitor spend real time researching panel technology, refresh rates, and color accuracy, then plug it into the cable that came in the box without a second thought. That cable is usually a budget part from a generation or two ago, rated for a fraction of the bandwidth the display actually needs. That's the problem. You have to stop pretending that the cable is part of the whole package; it's more like a bonus when you pick the right monitor for your PC.