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I could go on talking all day about Fedora being one of the best "mainstream" Linux distros. It's great with updates, and it packs a lot of stuff usually considered bleeding-edge on other distros. But it also has a greatly useful tool that you probably didn't know you had.

The automotive world is currently split. On one side, there are people who love fully electric vehicles and can’t wait to see manufacturers improve their models. On the other side, there are those who won't even consider a vehicle without an internal combustion engine. Sure, EVs are fast and efficient, but without the sounds and vibrations of a traditional engine, an EV simply doesn’t measure up.

You can never have too many tools, right? While all the big-name brands like Milwaukee, DeWALT, and Ryobi are busy releasing new tools for 2026, they're not the only ones. Harbor Freight has capable new tools on the way from its in-house brands, including Hercules, Bauer, and more. If you're on a budget, here are some great tools coming in 2026 that you might want to wait for.

Have you been searching for a way to ditch Kindle and build your own eBook library? I have, and Calibre makes it easy to self-host your eBooks, read them anywhere, and even still send them to your Kindle—no subscription required.

As a developer, I constantly run into tiny problems that interrupt my flow. Formatting a messy JSON response, decoding a Base64 string, or testing a quick regex. The usual solution is opening a browser tab and pasting your data into one of countless online utilities, often cluttered with ads and questionable privacy practices.

Bentley offers many expressions of the Continental GT, from the wellness-oriented Azure to the athletic nature of the GT Speed. Yet the new Continental GT S and GTC S, available as both a coupe (GT S) and convertible (GTC S), might be the most driver-centric variants yet.

One of the big reasons people choose Netflix Premium is the promise of 4K streaming, which gets millions of subscribers to pay a bit more each month for the best picture quality out there. When you, a paying customer, sit down at your desktop computer and see that "Ultra HD 4K" badge on a movie, you'd reasonably expect to get the sharpest, most vibrant visuals possible.

Keep is one of Google's better products. It has a great UI, and you can capture notes with just one tap. Despite using it for years, however, I have wanted an alternative. So why bother replacing it? I can give you two reasons and a free, open-source app that does what Keep can't.

Fedora is, for many, one of the best Linux distros out there, if not the best. It's safe and secure, and it's pretty snappy. And perhaps more importantly, the way it manages updates—which is something I personally haven't seen in a lot of other Linux distros.

Looking for the best way to put that old Raspberry Pi to good use? Why not install one of the following open-source projects and use it to save money? Ditch a premium service you’re already paying for or use one of these tools to improve your finances today.

Paramount+ isn't just Taylor Sheridan's playground for Yellowstone-like dramas, scripted thrillers, and comedies; it's actually an untapped resource for great documentaries and docuseries to enlighten and entertain. You might have to dig a little, but they're there.

Like many people using Unix-like operating systems for the first time, I was introduced to the concept of the pipeline. Here's how a single character on the command line changed everything.

One of the main reasons to choose a Home Assistant smart home is the freedom you get to choose accessories, brands, and integrations. But not all devices work well with the platform. Some are notoriously unreliable, and others don’t play nicely with the kind of local control that the platform offers.

Streaming services are expensive. I enjoy and collect music in both physical and digital formats. I own CDs, LPs, DualDiscs, DVD-As, and SACDs. I've even written about physical media formats extensively in the past. If you spend as much time as I do thinking about different audio formats, you might remember something called Vorbis (or Ogg Vorbis), a music format that doesn't get the attention it deserves nowadays.

My parents have discovered the wonders of ChatGPT, and have been gleefully using it for everything they can think of. I've had "the chat" with them about the reliability of LLMs, but like most people they do indulge in social media fads from time to time. Whether it's using ChatGPT to turn you into an action figure, or cartoonizing yourself, they're now well-versed in uploading photos to a chatbot as part of a prompt.

The three-row SUV world isn’t what it used to be. What started as a practical, no-frills family space has exploded into a battle of comfort, tech, and style, with features once only found in luxury rides showing up in more affordable models.

It sometimes feels like new SUVs are trying to be mini buses. Yet, for those who remember the disruptive spirit of the original Infiniti FX, a "bus" was never the goal—style and presence were. With the world debut of the 2027 Infiniti QX65, the automaker is returning to those roots, offering a midsize crossover that prioritizes a dramatic silhouette and personal luxury over a crowded third row.

Nvidia's recent DLSS 5 announcement caused quite the stir in various tech and gaming spaces, and that's not necessarily a good thing. Any press is good press, one might say, but in this case, most of the conversation on social media has been centered around what DLSS 5 does to in-game assets. Most importantly, the faces of various characters.

Even with Apple TV hits like Shrinking and the upcoming season of Your Friends & Neighbors (April 3) dominating the conversation, it's easy to forget just how deep the Apple TV catalog goes, if you're willing to look.

Historical drama series have grown increasingly popular in the 21st century, thanks to their lavish set designs; immersive world-building; fictionalized narratives focused on intimate human experiences and epic events; and reinterpretations of history through a contemporary lens. They’re fascinating to watch, and we can’t get enough of them.