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The iOS 26 update is officially here. Alongside featuring an all-new Liquid Glass design, the latest update also expands AI capabilities to more apps and introduces two new apps—Preview and Games—among other enhancements.

Windows Vista is famous for one thing: it wasn't that good of an operating system. Despite being newer and featuring numerous design refinements, it remained in XP's shadow, and when Windows 7 came out, it was all but forgotten.

If you’re a gamer or work from home, your mousepad is probably the dirtiest part of your setup—and you might not even realize it. I know I didn’t, and when I cleaned mine, I was shocked by how much grime came out of a pad I'd only been using for six months.

If you've spent any time on audiophile forums (I'm so sorry) you've probably run into the idea of headphone "burn-in" or "breaking in" a new set of headphones like a new pair of shoes or something. Many audio enthusiasts swear by this and will leave their headphones playing music for hundreds of hours in the belief that it will make them sound better.

Vinyl's having a big comeback, though of course it's always had its hardcore fans. It's now been joined by a renewed interest in CDs and even cassette tapes, often by people who were born after these formats were common, but Vinyl still holds its own unique niche.

By no means should "downgrading" your car be seen as a bad thing. Especially in this day and age, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of many critical factors when purchasing a car, whether leasing or buying outright.

If you work primarily off a laptop, you’re likely already aware of the productivity and comfort benefits that a few small gadgets can provide. The best part is that many of them can make a meaningful difference without draining your wallet.

The widgets panel on Windows 11 gives you quick access to information like news, weather, stocks, and more. However, I really don't like it, as it takes up a good amount of taskbar space and often interferes with my workflow by popping up unexpectedly. If you also don't find the widgets panel helpful, here's how you can disable it completely.

If your device takes ages to boot, and you blame it on its age, you’re mistaken. I used to think the same until I found the real culprit—too many apps loading at startup. Turning off unnecessary apps made my device boot faster. I applied this change on two devices, and here’s the difference it made.

Hybrids might seem tricky with two power sources under the hood, but when done right they’re actually easier to live with than a regular gas car.

One of the main features that was removed from macOS Tahoe was the app launcher, Launchpad. A lot of people didn't use it and won't miss it, but for people like me who used it every day, it's a big loss. Unfortunately, there's no way to bring back Launchpad, but there are other options you can use instead.

Are you dual-booting Windows and Linux but struggling with a clunky boot process and system conflicts? Wondering why your setup feels less smooth than promised? Well, here are five essential BIOS settings that, when changed, can potentially fix these headaches immediately.

If you have an ASRock gaming motherboard, chances are it comes with a couple of “Lightning Gaming Ports” on the rear for your mouse and keyboard. A "gaming" USB port sounds fancy, but does it actually do anything, or is it just another USB gimmick?

Column headers in Excel datasets provide context for the data in each column, making the information easier to read and understand. However, column headers spanning two or more rows can cause problems. Luckily, Power Query can help you fix this.

Many of us fear the Linux terminal and might even hesitate to open it. Why is that? Probably because it’s all text, endless commands, and not a single graphical button in sight. It gives off the vibe of a serious, no-nonsense boss. Strictly business and no fun allowed.

This was another busy week for tech news: Apple finally released iOS 26 and its other major software updates for the year, Google announced an AI-filled update for the Chrome browser, new desktop and distro updates in the Linux ecosystem, and a lot more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

The Boox Tab X C is a massive e-reader, sporting one of the largest e-ink screens on the market. While it comes with a hefty price, it includes a lot of great features for e-reader lovers. However, it's not without a few grating performance issues.

Are you looking for a fun Raspberry Pi project to try out? Well, the number of projects out there is nearly infinite. So, I’ve narrowed it down to just three for you to get up and running in a couple of days. Here are three Raspberry Pi projects to try out this weekend.

Typically, when Apple arbitrarily removes something from their phones, it doesn't really have much of an excuse for it. This, however, is one of the rare cases where Apple removing something results in a real-life improvement.

As we move closer to the most exciting season of the year—i.e., Halloween (too soon?), I find myself watching a lot of action-thriller movies, craving that unexpected excitement, piqued curiosity, and exhilarating flow of adrenaline. It's a good thing, then, that Hulu is stacked on the pulse-pounders.