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Prosumer hardware is always really expensive, and it's no different for hardware such as the Apple Pro Display XDR—a monitor that, despite being six years old, still starts at a whopping $4,999. Newer technologies are coming to eat its lunch, though, and now, LG is launching a monitor that might look very appealing if you've been eyeing something like this.

Did you know that a lot of the beautiful, custom-engraved products you see in the store can be made in your own home? The swell of consumer interest in personalized goods has caused a boom in the at-home creative market.

We hear that it saves energy to unplug devices, but it's easy to blow off this advice. Such usage is invisible and out of mind. Turns out, that energy wastage is actually quite easy to confirm.

There are many games that are well-known for being very difficult. Dark Souls, Sekiro, Cuphead, Battletoads... these games can be tough, but they're generally manageable with practice. Today, I want to talk about the real biggest challenges in gaming—the cruelest, most sadistic experiences possible.

Are Nothing's CMF Buds 2 the best buds you can buy? No—but also, yes. When buds this good can be had at this price, it's hard to justify spending more.

Are you looking at picking up a HomeKit Secure Video camera? Here are a few things I wish I knew before setting up my first HomeKit Secure Video camera, and the things I'll keep in mind as I continue to outfit my home with security cameras.

The Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker is currently at its best price of the year, dropping to $59.99 on Amazon. This is a 25% discount from its usual $79.99 price and beats any other price this year. It is a great deal for anyone looking for a useful smart alarm clock.

Helldivers 2 has most of its fun toys locked behind warbonds. If you just joined the game or came back from a hiatus to defend Super Earth, you've probably got a heap of locked warbonds to choose from. As a veteran player, this is the order I recommend unlocking them in, from best to worst.

Microsoft has announced its Bing Video Creator, a new tool powered by AI that lets users make videos directly within Bing. This free service uses OpenAI’s Sora technology to turn written descriptions into short videos, without needing to pay for ChatGPT.

TVs are fairly affordable these days, but if you want the best of the best, you'll want an OLED TV. And if you've been eying a fancy new OLED but don't want to pay the steep entry price, we have you covered. That's because right now you can get the Panasonic 65-inch (Z85 series) OLED TV at a 45% discount and the lowest price to date.

Are you looking for some new Docker containers to manage your home network? I've used quite a few over the past several years, and these seven are the ones I can't live without.

With only days remaining until the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, major retailers have announced a wave of pre-order cancellations. However, that doesn't mean you're entirely out of luck—some buyers got credit applied to their accounts.

If, like me, you were turned off by hard modes as a kid and didn’t go back for years, you are likely missing out without ever realizing it. Hard modes don't just pump up the difficulty, they can change a game entirely. Try doing what I did and give the harder modes a shot—you won’t regret it.

USB in general has historically always been hit or miss. Sometimes you can get really good USB support on a computer, or sometimes you get the bare minimum (which might not be amazing). Now, as of new Windows 11 PCs released this year, the "minimum" is actually decent now.

Pickup trucks are getting more expensive every year, making it tough for budget-conscious buyers to find one that offers both utility and affordability. Thankfully, there’s one model that breaks the mold by delivering strong value without the steep price tag.

If you are looking for a tough, high-speed USB-C charging solution that won’t cost too much, Anker has a great deal for you. Right now, you can get a two-pack of their new 6-foot nylon USB-C to USB-C cables for just $7.80 on the Anker website.

Windows has a lot of software for video editing, both free and paid. But when it comes to Linux, the options are more limited. After spending a considerable amount of time testing various video editors on Linux, Kdenlive quickly became my go-to choice—and for good reason.

The end-of-life date for Windows 10 is rapidly approaching, and the new ‘End of 10’ campaign is promoting desktop Linux as an alternative to buying a new Windows 11 computer. It’s organized by some members of the Linux community, including developers and designers from GNOME and KDE.

The Mac mini is Apple’s most affordable and smallest computer. It’s versatile and suits a range of uses from being a modest desktop workhorse to a media server, smart home hub, or even a media center front-end.

Twitch is one of the most popular live streaming platforms and social networks on the web, but that doesn't mean it couldn't be better. If you wish Twitch had higher-quality video resolution or vertical streams for watching from your phone, we have good news. Vertical streams are rolling out, and HQ streams are coming soon.