Finally, a mini Windows PC that convincingly beats my full-sized tower (and is full of ports)

Acer’s Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports and a portable form factor.

I’m a hardcore Mac Mini user – and I can’t live without these 5 accessories under $100

These Mac Mini accessories have proven to be reliable over time, and I recommend them to anyone with a Mac Mini.

I skimped out and bought a $20 multimeter – it’s now one of my best toolkit investments

The Neoteck 3-in-1 pen multimeter is a great choice for DIYers and amateur tinkerers, especially at its price.

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This bizarre keychain flashlight is strangely one of the my most useful tools

I dropped my old keychain tool in the sea and replaced it with the Olight iUltra, and I have no regrets.

If Sony and TCL are teaming up to make your next TV, it’s better news than you’d think

Sony and TCL have entered an agreement that would hand control of Sony’s TV division over to TCL by 2027, and that’s mostly good news.

I put away my AirTag just minutes after trying this Bluetooth tracker alternative – here’s why

The Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual finder tags are water- and dust-resistant, lasting up to 20 months, and attach securely to almost any equipment.

I’ve tried dozens of E Ink tablets, but this Android checks more of my boxes than any other

The Boox Note Air5 C tablet has deeply customizable note-taking features, making it an ideal planner for lists and journaling.

You can still buy last year’s LG OLED TV for $1,500 off at Best Buy, and I can vouch for it

Looking for a budget-friendly OLED upgrade? The LG B5 at half price is one of the best deals ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

Why I recommend these 5 Linux file managers over GUI – and they’re all free

There are instances when a GUI file manager just won’t work. When I run into those situations, I have several terminal-based options.

How these state AI safety laws change the face of regulation in the US

A lawyer and safety researcher tell us what to expect from legislation in California and New York, now under renewed attack.

How to use Wi-Fi calling on your phone (and the ideal time to switch from LTE)

You can still make and receive audio and video calls without a cellular connection. Here’s how to do it on your Android or iPhone.

Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ Delivers a Polished, Familiar Desktop Experience

by George Whittaker

The Linux Mint project has unveiled Linux Mint 22.3, carrying the codename “Zena”, the latest point release in the popular Mint 22 series. This new version continue…

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users – but I still want these features

Android 17 is on the horizon, and there’s already a lot of speculation about what it includes. Here’s what I want with the next OS.

This popular Bose speaker is losing software support in a few weeks – but I can’t even be upset

Every consumer electronics company should follow Bose’s lead with how it’s handled its aging SoundTouch speaker.

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

Omarchy skips hand-holding but delivers an efficient Hyprland setup for getting things done.

I didn’t expect a $30 keychain tool to be this useful – but I’m seriously impressed

The K3 Ultramulti EDC keychain tool is highly functional, combining a flashlight, laser pointer, and lighter into one convenient device.

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, January 23, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, January 23 from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs – grab it ASAP

The out-of-band patch fixes a couple of annoying bugs added to Windows 11 and 10 by Microsoft’s January update.

I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated

Everyone knows AI chatbots can get things wrong, so I tested the leading ones to see which are the worst offenders.