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Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 doesn't need to answer whether a phone-sized eReader is a good idea—it is! But this second version should be trying harder to atone for the first version’s missteps, and it doesn’t do that. Instead, it seems like Onyx is simply taking another run at the original idea.

Starting with models from the early 90s, I have owned numerous laptops in my life, and for almost all that time battery life has been the biggest concern of all. For the past few years, I never spared a thought for how much battery life is left on my laptop—so should we stop adding more?

Microsoft’s view of a constantly-updating OS with Windows 11 isn't always about removing features. Some functionality also gets ripped out from time to time, and the next feature to get kicked to the curb is Suggested Actions.

You may have noticed that some songs on Apple Music are mastered for "spatial audio", which sure does make the music sound different. But, does it actually sound good? I spent a few hours listening to spatial audio tracks, and the answer isn't as simple as "yes" or "no."

Linux Mint 22.1 is now available in beta. It's a fairly substantial upgrade with several new features and improvements, including the new Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment.

I've been a drone and RC enthusiast for longer than I care to think about at this point, and there's never been a better time to get into the hobby (or even profession) if you get a good start to your journey. I've made some expensive mistakes over the years, but hopefully I can help you avoid that with a few good tips right out of the starting gate.

OpenAI has introduced new features for ChatGPT as part of its "12 Days of OpenAI" promotion. These features revolve around a Santa mode and Christmas themes, but also an update to Advanced Voice that lets users share their screens.

I’ve always used Chrome to browse on my phone, not because I love it, but because it was what was there and it got the job done. However, recently I decided to branch out and explore the Edge mobile browser, and I've already found things that it does way better than Chrome.

Google has revealed its plans to build virtual reality and mixed reality headsets, in partnership with Samsung. Say hello to Android XR.

If you're just beginning to use Google Sheets, its extensive features and add-ons can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some tips to get you on the fast track to start using this powerful, free cloud-based alternative to Microsoft Excel.

YouTube TV is a good way to keep access to live TV in the cord-cutting era. Compared to services like DirecTV, it's also pretty cheap. Now, though, prices are going up, taking away some of the attractiveness it had—at least until other providers inevitably do the same thing.

Are your holiday lights connected to one of those old-fashioned timer switches or, worse still, manually operated? You can do better with one of the cheapest smart home upgrades available.

Apple just announced the "best" apps and games of 2024, with categories for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and even Apple Arcade.

Microsoft Edge offers powerful security features to protect your online privacy and browsing experience, though they aren't all enabled by default. These are the features I use, and I recommend you do too.

Stardock Software has finally released Multiplicity 4. This is a program that lets you control several computers using just one keyboard and mouse.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Today’s AI chatbots are far more than simple question-and-answer machines. They can transform how you approach all sorts of work, helping you tackle difficult tasks through the use of simple language. Here's how to harness their power to supercharge your productivity.

Imagine a storage technology that could safely preserve your data for 100 years, was immune to ransomware, and could store petabytes of data—yet most people have never heard of it. Sony's Optical Disk Archive could do all that, but it never took off.

Generative AI has come a long way over the past few months, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Google had a rough start in the generative AI scene, but the newly-announced Gemini 2.0 family of models is changing that.