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AI is more popular than ever, and there are dozens of great uses out there ranging from voice replication and synthesis to 3D modeling. None of that means anything if getting them up and running is too much trouble.

When you built your desktop PC, you probably didn't think about the power it uses other than making sure your power supply was up to the job of handling all your components.

Samsung is jumping into the VR space with the new Galaxy XR headset. While the technical specifications of the Galaxy XR are incredibly compelling on their own, the sheer number of premium subscriptions and full games bundled for free is the real selling point.

Although it was pretty much only a rumor for the longest time, a new Steam Machine from Valve is now a cold hard fact. Valve announced its new SteamOS-powered gaming PC on the 12th of November 2025, and it looks like we're about to see another Steam Deck-level market disruption.

Battery recalls are nothing new, but they're still annoying when they do happen. And even more so when it's something that was sold so widely, there's a solid chance you own one. Belkin sold over 80,000 of these battery packs and wireless stands before issuing this recall, so it's pretty bad.

I spent almost the first half of my life with only VHS as a home video format, though I did get to watch LaserDiscs a few times. So you'd think I'd have a pretty clear memory of what VHS video looks like. However, it's been 20 years since I last watched a tape, and it turns out our memories can be inaccurate in the strangest way.

Mozilla is pushing ahead with AI features in Firefox, despite much criticism from Firefox users and the occasional technical problem. The company is now working on an ‘AI Window’ for Firefox as the next big integration, which it promises will be “our most intelligent and personalized experience yet.”

I must have installed Windows XP on computers at least a hundred times in my life, and probably quite a bit more than that. While it was still a supported OS, it was as easy as booting from a disc (remember those?) and clicking a few options.

Visual Studio Code version 1.106 has officially released. This version comes with a focus on AI integration, a significant refresh of the user interface, and making the integrated terminal smarter than ever before, so it's a pretty thick update for everyone.

The Vivaldi web browser is already a compelling alternative to Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox, and now it's getting even better with upgraded tab synchronization. There are also some helpful changes to the new tab page, performance controls, and the built-in mail client.

You've heard of CPU or GPU bottlenecks, but monitor bottlenecks? Well, when you think about it, your monitor is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to gaming performance. Just like a high-performance car with bad tires, it doesn't matter how good things are under the hood if you can't make it to the finish line.

Microsoft Word is ubiquitous in the professional world, and its widespread support and capabilities have lead to it becoming one of the most popular word processors today.

I love smart home technology, and I've always dreamed of living in the house of Back to the Future 2 or The Jetsons, but as a grownup with a little more experience of what technology is really like on a day-to-day basis, I have some reservations about what should or should not be "smart". With "smart" these days meaning "connected to the cloud".

Virtual reality headsets have struggled to find a place with consumers, even among gamers, who are not usually shy about spending money on their hobby.

Toyota may be the first name that comes to mind when people think of reliability, but another Japanese automaker has been quietly perfecting the formula even further. Known for its precise engineering and attention to detail, this brand consistently produces vehicles that shrug off mileage and age with remarkable ease, often outlasting Toyota’s own offerings in real-world ownership tests.

After months of rumors, Valve has finally revealed the new Steam Machine, a home console that can run PC games. It has the same SteamOS software as the Steam Deck, and it could be a fantastic alternative to an Xbox or PlayStation console.

Every so often, a car shows up that doesn’t quite fit in. Most of the time, it doesn’t sell well, and the 2019 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition was exactly that kind of car. Sedans haven’t been hot for a while, and this one was rare, limited, and largely overlooked. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t cool—or a smart buy today.

Amazon is rolling out a serious, tough new policy designed to block illegal streaming apps sideloaded onto its Fire TV Stick devices. This is an intense move by Amazon to fight piracy, among other things, but this clampdown is slated to apply to all Fire TV devices and sticks.

Linux users love to talk about how much faster their systems are compared to Windows, and you might wonder what kind of performance boosts they're actually talking about. I decided to do a few of my own tests to get some answers.

Homebrew, the popular package manager for macOS and Linux, just released its big 5.0 update. The new version has faster downloads, improved hardware support, and an important security change for Mac software.