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The Linux Mint team has announced the arrival of a new Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) release, LMDE 7 with the nickname "Gigi." This full release, following the LMDE 7 beta just over a month ago, is the first in the series to drop 32-bit support. It also updates the LMDE experience to keep up with other Linux Mint releases.

BMW’s most affordable crossover may not grab headlines like its larger, more powerful siblings, but it’s quietly one of the smartest buys in the luxury segment. It delivers the premium feel and driving dynamics BMW is known for, just in a more compact, efficient, and accessible package.

I'm fond of going to the theater and soaking up the big-screen experience, but there's also much to be said for staying in and enjoying a movie in the comfort of your own home. That's one of the reasons I subscribe to Netflix, as the streaming service offers a great catalog.

Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 144 has now arrived with new options for tabs and profiles, a Google Lens shortcut, and other improvements.

The release of Python 3.15.0 alpha 1 on GitHub marks the beginning of the official preview and testing phase for the next feature version of the language. This alpha release gives the first look at the new changes that will make the language faster and much easier to work with.

Gmail does its best to help you stay on top with calendar events, meetings, and other stuff. But the beauty of the AI age is that it can do a lot of things for you, even stuff that couldn't be automated before. Now, it will help you schedule meetings yourself, too.

Ten years on from its original release and several small revisions later, the NVIDIA Shield Android-powered streaming box is still a force to be reckoned with. I’m starting to wonder if the reason we haven’t seen a proper follow-up is because NVIDIA has done such a good job building and supporting these things.

You can score a major discount on the excellent Beats iPhone 17 Kickstand Case today, dropping the price down to just $42 on Amazon. That's a strong 29% discount from the original listed price of $59.

Scholastic has a history of publishing some of the must-read books for kids. Whether it was the early antics of the giant dog Clifford or the first tween taste of horror with Goosebumps, they published some of the most popular books you’d gravitate towards at book fairs. And they didn’t stop there.

A robotic vacuum cleaner sounds like a great idea, until you realize that most of them can make as much of a mess as they promise to clean up! Wet, rotting carpets and "washed" floors that look like there's still a layer of grime on them are the least of the issues.

When you need a power tool and head to the hardware store, you'll see options from Ryobi, DeWALT, RIGID, Makita, Milwaukee, and more displayed in a rainbow of colors. Once you choose a brand, you'll start stocking up on battery packs, chargers, and endless tools. Here's what you need to know about one of the most recognizable names, Milwaukee, and whether they're worth buying.

My everyday workplace is smaller than a monitor, smaller than a laptop, and smaller even than the netbooks of yore. But there are only a handful of times when this actually gets in my way.

We've warned you about it several times, but the day has finally come. Windows 10, first released a whopping ten years ago in 2015, has officially reached the end of its life, and it's (officially) deprecated as of now.

The 2026 BMW M240i makes a strong case for being one of the best driver’s cars in BMW’s lineup, even without the full M badge. It delivers thrilling performance, sharp handling, and everyday usability that rivals far pricier sports cars. For enthusiasts who crave excitement without sacrificing comfort, it’s the perfect middle ground.

There are endless options for converting documents from one format to another, like the ‘Save As’ function in word processors, or various online converters. There’s also an open-source utility for the job that I’ve been using constantly: Pandoc.

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home platform that brings a huge range of devices together. Installing Home Assistant on a spare laptop or single-board computer like the Raspberry Pi unlocks huge possibilities, but you can do even more with a few accessories.

TP-Link’s latest Tapo C660 Kit is a pretty great 4K PTZ security camera setup. With a bundled solar panel and simple mounting, this camera offers such fantastic video quality that I was honestly blown away.

Google's AI features, at least many of them, are useful. But oftentimes, they can cross the line into bloatware, as it's the case with the vast majority of the AI stuff Google has tried to add to Search. Now, it got an image editing feature, but we really didn't need it here.

Since Windows 11's release, Microsoft has gradually been closing the loopholes and methods that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement.

HDR is arguably the biggest leap in visual quality that we've experienced in home entertainment, but if you go to your local cinema, most are still SDR and the few that are "HDR" offer anything but an impressive image.