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This was another busy week in tech news, with new hardware from Razer and HyperX, a Linux Mint beta release, another upgrade for Home Assistant, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

If you're using a Linux computer, you may think many games you want to play, especially a vintage classic, is going to require futzing with compatibility layers and other nonsense—if it's playable at all. In reality, right at your fingertips are many fun and free games that emulate the ones you remember.

I have to admit I’m not sold on flip phones. The original Galaxy Z Flip is what first got me excited about foldables, but I didn’t like using it in real life. Since then, I’ve tried several other flip phones from Samsung and Motorola. I’m still not sure if I’m sold, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is trying hard to convince me.

To a lot of people, a "virus" is often the first thing they think of when something goes wrong with their computer. The truth is, that these days a virus is almost never the culprit for your PC troubles, but malware is still a real threat.

If you're into mechanical keyboards, an important decision you'll face is picking the case material—and it usually boils down to aluminum and plastic. While many argue that aluminum is the superior choice, I much prefer plastic keyboards. Here’s why.

Bug bounty programs are extremely useful to reinforce security in the software we use daily. If you use Plex, a vulnerability has been discovered via said program—and you'll want to update as soon as you get a chance, because it sounds serious.

I've been flying RC helicopters and drones for a long time now, and while I've come and gone from the hobby as a casual participant, there's always been something new and fun to pull me back in after a while from the world of drones.

You may have noticed a resurgence in enthusiasm for both old-school CRT TVs, and music on vinyl records. On the surface, both of these movements might seem like the same sort of nostalgic silliness, but the truth is that the rediscovery of these technologies are driven by very different things.

VirtualBox, the free and open-source virtual machine manager, just got another update. VirtualBox 7.2 just arrived with better ARM host and guest support, interface improvements, and more.

If you're looking for a computer for school, a MacBook Air may seem like the default choice. But there might actually be a better option: two devices. A Mac Mini and an iPad make for a killer combination for students.

On Windows, when I want a command line, I can choose between the native PowerShell or install the Windows Subsystem for Linux. I prefer the latter when I'm on Windows. Here's why I reach for a Linux shell instead of PowerShell.

You’re using your Chromebook wrong. There, I said it. If you’re just using your Chromebook to browse Facebook and check email, you’re leaving so much on the table.

For many, the INDEX-XMATCH combination in Excel is the go-to method for retrieving a value from a dataset. However, you can also use this dynamic duo to perform two-way lookups, returning a value at the intersection of a specified row and column.

The Hisense 75U75QG is one of the best televisions in its price range due to its brilliant colors, incredible maximum brightness, and numerous dimming zones. As an added perk, the sound system is pretty great, too.

It's been a long week of meetings, deadlines, and a few too many emails, so I think it's safe to say that you've earned some couch time this weekend. I've handpicked these three TV series on Apple TV+ that are short enough for you to binge over a single weekend, but are loaded with action, drama, laughs, and even some weird robot sci-fi stuff to make it feel like a real escape for a while.

I'm always on the hunt for my next TV obsession—the type of show that you start watching over the weekend and, before you know it, you've binged the entire thing.

The weekend is the best time to crack open a new show on Netflix, but where do you begin? Discovering a new show isn't always easy, especially if you're unlucky enough to be using Netflix's latest redesigned interface.

If you want a mechanical keyboard, you don't have to go for the ones with full-size switches and keycaps. There are tons of low-profile options that are just as clacky, even as they might have a tad less travel. Now, Razer's latest keyboards are here, and they're as thin as they get.

I'm a 90s kid, which meant I spent the bulk of my childhood watching the films of the 90s (and older obviously), which admittedly makes me pretty biased when I say that 90s films were pretty special.

Most people overlook the row of function keys at the top of their keyboard. They often ignore, misunderstand, or underuse them. If you work with Excel spreadsheets regularly, those F-keys can be your secret weapon for working faster, smarter, and with far less frustration.