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After months of teasing, Microsoft and Nvidia are finally ready to offer prices and release dates for the first RTX Spark PCs. Microsoft is starting by opening pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of its October 16 launch.

Electric brands like Greenworks have been growing in popularity over the years, as they offer a more convenient solution to their gas-powered counterparts. The issue is that electric tools and machines tend to carry higher price points, but when you can get them on sale, that's the time you want to shop. With Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days underway, you can score impressive savings on Greenworks gear, and none may be a better deal than this 6-tool set, now over 50% off.

Back in the day, pulling a USB flash drive out of your PC without safely ejecting it was a surefire way to get yelled at by a parent or techie friend. And they were right — removing a flash drive without safely ejecting it could interrupt pending transfers, corrupt files, and potentially leave the drive unusable without reformatting.

Projector owners make it seem like they've outsmarted the TV industry, and they are selling that concept online. It's cheaper, more mobile, and somehow better. I once bought into this idea, and I regretted it right after the first use. I kept using it for years, but eventually I didn't want to keep repairing it. There is more to owning a projector for the first time than most people let on, and I wish I had known about it sooner.

For years, I've thought of a CSV as something I open in Excel. Rows, columns, filters, formulas—that's the point, right? Except a CSV isn't really a spreadsheet at all. It's a text file that Excel happens to be very good at turning into one.

While you can easily find a decent sale on DeWalt gear on Amazon, what you won't see too often is a good discount on its high-performance batteries, like its 20V Max XR Powerpack options—let alone a meaningful markdown on the powerful 4Ah models. Luckily, right now is one of those times, as this amped-up battery is 60% off during Prime Big Deal Days (but it's selling out fast).

Google's apps show recent sleep information pretty well, but long-term history is harder to reach. Exporting a year of Pixel Watch data and storing it on a NAS fixes that. Here's what it achieves, how to do it, and whether you need the hardware.

One of the biggest battles in Hollywood is the fight for attention. Audiences are more impatient than ever, meaning it is imperative to grab the viewer's attention within the first 10 or so minutes. Viewers face so many distractions at home that if the opening scene doesn't play well, the movie might be turned off.

As I've previously written, when something goes wrong with the computers in my family or group of friends, I'm usually the one who gets the call. Most of the time it's a simple fix. Other times, the person on the other end has no idea where to start. Trying to troubleshoot problems like this over the phone can turn a five-minute job into an hour-long conversation that I would much rather not have. My mother is the best example. Talking her through menus, settings, and buttons over the phone is a nonstarter for me. I simply don't have the patience for that.

Now's the time to grab the electronics you've been eyeing because they're at their lowest prices during Amazon's Big Deals Day sale. You can save big on Razer's ergonomic DeathAdder V3 Pro gaming mouse, now 59% off for a limited time.

Most drivers probably don't realize they're missing out on some of the best features of Google Maps. Below that simple surface, though, is a lot of intuitive gestures and features designed to make driving safer, less stressful, and a lot smoother. These are simple, easily accessible interactions built right into the app's core to make your time behind the wheel secure and seamless.

Are you looking for some affordable DIY power tools to tackle simple projects in your rental? These Ryobi tools are perfect for just that. From drilling and driving to refinishing furniture, here are five essential, affordable Ryobi power tools you should consider picking up.

Smart locks can be wonderful — until you're locked out of your home when the battery dies. Amazon's Ring believes it has a solution with a new Ring Smart Lock that you can recharge with a crank.

Unmanaged switches are as easy as a Sunday morning. Plug in power, connect Ethernet, forget about it.

Even older Kindles are surprisingly capable, but Amazon's stock firmware limits what you can do. I've jailbroken several Kindles in my time and unlocked a ton of useful features. These are the apps and plugins I always install first.

LG is diving into the smart home space occupied by heavyweights like Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring — with some unconventional help. Apple is reportedly co-developing a slew of devices with LG as part of a reset of its smart home strategy.

Usually, when we think about Docker, the first thing that comes to mind is a terminal and that is how most people start using Docker, but it does not have to be the only way you manage it.

Cordless tools have gotten good enough that reaching for a corded option feels like a step backward for most jobs. Milwaukee knows this, and it's priced its M18 lineup accordingly. The problem is that "cordless" doesn't justify a higher price on every tool. Some of these tools cost much more than a comparable option, and the extra money doesn't get you better cuts or finishes or save you any time. You're mostly paying for the battery and the name.

Amazon's Big Deals Days sale is in full swing, and the clock is ticking to get unbelievable deals on all kinds of products. You're in luck if you're looking for quality headphones, as the Bose QuietComforts are now43% off during this limited-time promotion.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve needed to reuse a command, only to find that it’s no longer in my Bash history. If you’re anything like me, you know how frustrating that can be. But the default history settings only store a limited number of commands, meaning important ones might disappear when you need them most.