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Logitech's New Webcam Goes on the Ceiling
Accessory maker Logitech has announced a new product: a webcam that mounts on the ceiling and pans, tilts, and zooms to track the speaker. It's probably not for you, though.
I Have Never Finished a Zelda Game, Yet I Keep Buying Them
I have bought almost every Zelda game, but no matter what, I lose steam within a few hours and never finish them. Despite this series being so acclaimed, Zelda just doesn't click for me.
Linux Mint 22.1 Is Now Available
Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” has now been released, with software updates and security fixes promised until 2029. You can download it now on your PC.
The Best VPNs for Android in 2025
Android phones and tablets are at just as much risk as any other device for snooping, surveillance, and cybercrime. To help you combat these dangers, we’ve put together these five best VPNs for Android so you can surf more securely.
The Leaked Switch 2 Specs Are Nothing to Panic About
While we've now seen an official Switch launch trailer, it's entirely devoid of technical specifications. As you might expect, some gamers can't wait to see the numbers under the hood of the Switch 2, and so "leaked" specs have been floating around the internet with rather mixed reactions.
You Can Now Get All-Black PlayStation 5 Accessories
Sony is about to release black versions of its PlayStation 5 accessories, and you can pre-order them starting today ahead of release next month.
How AI Agents Could Bring a Smart Home Revolution
While practically every smart home product has now pivoted to using "AI" somewhere in their marketing material, the actual impact of recent AI development hasn't impacted the smart home experience much. However, with the rise of AI agents, that's set to change in a big way.
How to Customize Your Steam Startup Movie (Steam Deck and Big Picture)
Don't settle for the default Steam boot animation. Instead, grab some alternatives from the Points Shop, or use your own custom video. Here's how to change your startup movie on Steam Deck and Big Picture.
How to Remote Play Xbox Games and Stream Xbox Cloud on a Steam Deck
Wish you could play Game Pass and other Xbox games on your Steam Deck without resorting to a Windows installation? Good news! Here’s how to do it with free app Greenlight and a few alternative methods too.
Eufy 3-in-1 E20 Review: A Robot and Manual Vacuum, All In One
The Eufy 3-in-1 E20 robot vacuum addresses the category’s inherent tension between autonomy and thoroughness with manual tools to help people reach places a robot can’t. The solution is worthwhile and convenient, but best suited to smaller living areas.
The Best Bluetooth Audio Receivers of 2025
With devices like phones and tablets eschewing wired connections for Bluetooth alternatives, connecting modern devices to older equipment can be difficult. Bluetooth audio receivers add wireless connectivity to any stereo or audio device, and these are some of the best.
Your Android-Powered Car is About To Get a Lot More Apps
The next step in Android’s continuing expansion has been a slow-cooking one: our cars. Android Automotive is available in a lot of cars, but even if you got one, you might find the app selection to be not great compared to what you have on your phone. Now, this is about to change.
Remember These 5 apt Clean Up Utilities for Your Next Spring Cleaning
If space is getting tight on your Ubuntu system drive, try these commands to find and automatically remove unnecessary installation files. It only takes a moment, and it recovers valuable hard drive real estate.
Xbox Consoles Will Suck Up Less Power While Playing Media
Xbox consoles aren’t just for playing games: they can be great media centers and streaming boxes, too. Microsoft has been making some tweaks to reduce power usage for those use cases.
Xbox Console Repairs Just Got a Lot Easier
Microsoft is finally making Xbox console repairs more accessible. You’ll be able to take your Xbox Series X or S to “nearly 700” uBreakiFix locations for in-person repairs or buy some replacement parts yourself.
How to Swap Between Outlook (Classic) and New Outlook
The new Outlook app has greatly improved since its debut in 2023, but not everyone is ready to abandon the old version. Thankfully, there are a few ways to freely swap back to the older Outlook—now dubbed "Outlook (classic)."
How to Find All Your Comments on YouTube
Can't find a comment you left on a video on YouTube? Don't worry. It's easy to find all the comments you've ever posted on the platform.
Google Home Now Works Better With Smoke Alarms
Google is adding new features to its Google Home app. You can now manage Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and have better support for Matter-certified smart locks.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 14 (#583)
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
I Want a Smaller Gaming Monitor (But Not for Gaming)
I'm not a PC gamer, but I like to glance at gaming monitors occasionally. Enthusiasts get the good stuff, and if you want to see a pretty display, see one made for gamers. That's why I'm excited to see Samsung unveil the first 4K OLED monitor that's only 27 inches, even if it's aimed at gamers.