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The M4 MacBook 4 just dropped to a new low price for Presidents’ Day – act fast before it ends

Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro boasts fast performance, long battery life, and a stunning mini-LED display. At $200 off, grab it before the sale ends.

The cheap fix that made my AirPods sound so much better

Tired of losing your AirPods? These memory foam eartips from Eartune provide a snug fit.

Why I still recommend the AirPods Pro 2 in 2026 – especially at this price

Apple’s premium wireless earbuds remain among the best bang-for-buck earbuds out there.

One of the lightest Lenovo ThinkPads I’ve tested has no business lasting this long per charge

The X13 sacrifices little for its ultraportable form factor, weighing 2.05 pounds with solid hardware.

A crucial Windows security certificate just expired – how to check your PC

The first Windows Secure Boot expiration date is here for more than a billion PCs, with more to come – and even some Linux distros are affected. Is your PC ready?

GOG Moves Toward Native Linux Support: A Major Shift for DRM-Free Gaming

by George Whittaker

In a development that has energized the Linux gaming community, GOG (Good Old Games) has officially confirmed that it is working on native Linux support. While GOG …

This lightweight Linux distro I tried can run on older machines – but looks modern

If you’d like a lightweight Linux distribution for that aging hardware, but you want a more modern-looking UI, consider Waydog.

Discord’s new age ID rules are driving users away – here’s where they’re headed

Unverified users will soon need to upload a video selfie or official ID to remove age restrictions.

How to enable Private DNS mode on your iPhone – and why it’s important to do so ASAP

Unencrypted DNS can expose your browsing activity and more, but a private mode helps keep it secure on iPhone. Here’s how to set it up.

This Application Brings macOS Styled Installer for AppImages on Linux

AppManager brings macOS-style drag-and-drop AppImage management to Linux.

I reclaimed 10GB of storage space on my Pixel by disabling this one background app

If your Google Pixel is running out of storage space, turning off the AI Core is one way to reclaim GBs. Know this before you do.

8 Linux distros I always recommend first to developers – and why

These Linux distributions deliver the compilers, flexibility, and stability serious development work demands.

As ransomware recedes, a new more dangerous digital parasite rises

Meet sleeperware: Here’s how attackers are now playing dead on your network until the moment you stop watching.

The latest Linux kernel release closes out the 6.x era – and it’s a gift to cloud admins

Linux is jumping straight to 7 next.

These wireless bookshelf speakers are the office audio upgrade I didn’t know I needed

The SVS Prime Wireless Pro offers rich, immersive sound that audiophiles will appreciate, and it looks great.

Did you know that Windows 11 has a secret restart method? Here’s how to access it

Emergency Restart is a ‘last resort’ method that forcefully resets your computer when it’s stuck in a loop. Here’s how to find it.

6 underrated Android features that are seriously useful (and how they’ve made my life easier)

You won’t use these hidden Android options every day – but when you do, you’ll be thankful they exist.

These Bluetooth trackers beat my AirTags in 2 meaningful ways (and work with Android)

Rolling Square’s AirCard Pro and AirNotch Pro will do most tracking work while offering useful design features.

10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download – for free

There are great open-source applications available for most tasks. Here are some of my favorites.

Your Windows PC has a backup tool that’s secretly useful – here’s what it can do

Looking for a traditional yet flexible program to back up your personal files? Windows has a built-in tool you can use right now.