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Are you using KDE Plasma but still working the same way you did on Windows? Do you wonder if you're getting the most out of your KDE Plasma setup? Well, here are five game-changing features that completely transformed how I use and interact with my PC!

Splitting expenses for things like group trips with friends can be hard. But it doesn't have to be. Cash App just rolled out a really solid money pool feature, and the most important part is that you don't need all your friends to sign up for Cash App.

Today, you can grab the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro ten-keyless gaming keyboard for an incredible 50% off, which brings the price down to just $111 on Amazon from its usual $220. This is the lowest price this top-tier gaming keyboard has ever fallen to.

Tables are a fundamental part of any Google Sheets spreadsheet. They help you visualize your data, make filtering and sorting simple, ensure consistency, and can be referenced in formulas to aid accuracy and save time.

It’s not every day that one of the tentpole modern operating systems gets a massive overhaul. That’s exactly what Apple is doing with iOS 26. If you’re curious how Liquid Glass would look on your Android phone, you can try out that futuristic, glossy look with a new icon pack.

A lot of people (especially men) say that they're not into romance movies. After all, you can only watch so many movies with the same played-out, meet-love-lose-win-back-happily-ever-after formula with sweeping music before it drives you insane.

Tired of repeating the same routine tasks on your PC? With Task Scheduler, you can automate everything from daily cleanups to launching your favorite apps at startup. It’s built into Windows and easier to use than you might think.

The summer cinema of 2008 was an incredible time for blockbusters. Superhero films were reaching their pique with DC Comics and Marvel Comics hitting home runs at the box office. Old favorites returned to inject some classic magic back onto theater screens. And there was no shortage of fantasy and sci-fi to which you could take the whole family.

Photoshop is a tremendously useful tool in general, and it's also one of the few apps I'd say has adapted well to the AI era, with a handful of small but useful AI features. We're now getting a look at some of the additions for 2025, and there's one in particular I've really been looking forward to.

Individual routers can get expensive, and mesh systems even more so. But a good mesh system doesn't need to break the bank. This one by Netgear might be a good choice if you're getting started.

There's something incredibly satisfying about building a home theater setup that feels just right. But I've learned that you don't always need to buy everything brand-new. In fact, if you're even a little bit savvy (or lucky), you can score some serious secondhand audio-video gems like speakers, receivers, and projectors without compromising on quality.

This stylish hybrid SUV presents an appealing alternative to the popular RAV4 Hybrid, offering strong value without compromising on design or capability. It stands out with its upscale, rugged styling and a well-appointed interior that feels more premium than many in its segment.

Just about a year ago, I bought a Kubuntu Focus Ir14 (Gen 2) laptop after reviewing the bigger Ir16 model. In the time since, I've learned or simply confirmed several facts about Kubuntu and Linux-first computer purchases in general.

Most party speakers are huge with flashing lights powerful enough to cause temporary blindness if you look at them wrong. The JLab Go Party is more subtle, like pre-party appetizers, but its water resistance, dual drivers, and $30 price make it compelling as a general-purpose Bluetooth speaker.

There are a million free apps out there that are absolutely fantastic, and I use many of them. However, in some situations, it is worth paying for the convenience and reliability that come with paid software. Here are a few of my favorites that I use on Windows 11 daily.

Multiple monitors are all the rage right now. If you flip on the TV or watch a movie, you'll encounter hackers and IT specialists with dazzling arrays of displays spanning the width of their desks. However, I've mostly given up on my triple-monitor setup in favor of a modest 13.5-inch display. Here's why.

ChromeOS devices, like Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, have to serve a wide variety of audiences, including schools and businesses that might have media and AV equipment that's decades old, but still in use.

If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you didn’t have internet access, a new messaging app might be of interest. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey just dropped Bitchat, a new peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth. And it’s available now on your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even your Apple Vision Pro.

Streaming is undoubtedly the most convenient way to watch TV shows and movies, but sadly its greatest flaw remains image quality. While steaming content can look pretty decent under ideal circumstances, the nature of streaming technology itself means that ideal circumstances are rarely what you get.

Mozilla Firefox is one of the few browsers that does not use Chromium as its browser engine, but that doesn't mean it doesn't occasionally take a page from Chrome, especially when it's a useful feature. Now, it's getting easier to link to things from Firefox, just like it currently is from Chrome.