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Audi has moved on from the A4, but that doesn't mean buyers looking for a premium sedan have to follow. There's still plenty of appeal in choosing something that feels upscale without carrying a traditional luxury badge.

Most Android users don't realize their phone can run a full Linux environment, and if they do, they may think a popular app called Termux is the only path to get there. However, if you need something that goes a little further than just a Linux terminal, there's another option that might just do the trick.

Not all of your storage is the same, and you shouldn't treat it as such. There are many advantages to tiering, and organizing said tiering, over just dumping everything on your storage in no particular order.

Back-to-school season sometimes means re-evaluating whether your current family hauler can handle drop-off lines, an avalanche of football gear, and a packed carpool of your kids and all their friends without falling apart.

Back in July 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 365, a service that would let you use Windows on any device you like, including your iPad.

Every month, Netflix always has something new in store for every type of viewer. Whether you're a romantic, horror buff, or suspense lover, the streaming platform has a diverse pool of titles to pick from. And if you love documentaries, the collection of new titles is always solid.

Most people shopping for a used family SUV aren't looking for something that can move like a sports car. That's what makes this particular plug-in hybrid so easy to overlook.

The GPU market is a hellscape right now, and Nvidia's RTX 50 Super isn't coming to save us all (not that it would even if it did arrive). If you want a new GPU, my advice is not to get one. But what if you're desperate? Please, don't default to Nvidia.

I gave my old Kindle a new lease of life by jailbreaking it and installing KOReader. While KOReader is packed with features, it lacks the polished feel of the stock Kindle software. Thankfully, there's a free KOReader plugin that makes my Kindle way more useful while still looking great.

Whether you're starting college this year or coming back in the fall for another semester, one thing is almost universally true: dorm Wi-Fi is a bit of a joke. You can't expect much in a building shared with hundreds of other students, all of whom rely on the internet for both their studies and their entertainment.

If you've ever searched for ways to make your Excel spreadsheets look better, you've probably been told to avoid Comic Sans MS, stop using thick borders, and choose better cell colors. But that advice is mostly geared toward appearance rather than usability. I get much better results by using Excel's built-in formatting tools to make data easier to read, compare, and understand.

I'm tired of giving my money to streaming platforms that can take away my favorite shows on a whim and raise their price at a moment's notice. I'm ready to own media again, so this year I started buying my family's favorite shows and movies on DVD. Unfortunately, I quickly remembered what's annoying about physical discs.

Google has finally introduced the Pixel 11 phone series, along with the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag. The emphasis this year isn't just on AI features like Gemini Intelligence — it's on cameras that can do everything short of pressing the shutter button.

A sports car probably isn't the first thing most parents think of when shopping for a teenager's first car. Reliability concerns, maintenance costs, and the risks that come with giving a new driver too much power can make even an affordable performance car a questionable choice. But for a teenager who is genuinely passionate about cars, there is one lightweight coupe that offers something unusual: an engaging driving experience without a huge price tag or excessive power.

Apple’s AirTag, Chipolo, Tile, and Moto Tag have run the Bluetooth tracker show for years. Now, Google is officially entering the segment with the Pixel Tag. It will help you find misplaced belongings, so finding keys, wallets, or bags is about to become less stressful for Android users.

Alongside the next-generation Pixel 11 series and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google also announced the Pixel Watch 5. It doubles down on proactive health tracking and Gemini-powered intelligence while retaining the familiar design and hardware. The biggest addition to the latest wearable is passive blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking—two common invisible health risks. These are aimed at encouraging healthy habits.

Want your kids to use Linux but can't decide which distro makes the best introduction? Should they use your daily driver or something different? Well, here are five distros I'm seriously considering for my own kids—and the reasoning behind each choice.

No one wants ads and other junk popping up on their screen, especially if those ads are frustrating notifications from an overly aggressive app on your Galaxy phone. Thankfully, if you're on the latest Samsung One UI 8.5 update, you can use a new ad blocker hidden in the settings menu.

The ESP32 is a tiny and versatile microcontroller that sips power. This means it can perform a variety of tasks and fit almost anywhere. Even so, I’m frequently amazed by the weird and wonderful things people are using it for.

Google Maps for Android Auto is slowly getting a huge upgrade, and the experience is so good that I might be ditching Waze. Some of the most frustrating Android Auto navigation problems are a thing of the past, and while Waze still has several strengths, Google Maps' new 3D Immersive View is a big deal.