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The XTAR-Link MP158 power bank makes using the Starlink Mink without a nearby outlet actually viable.

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Many professionals are uneasy about AI’s impact on their jobs. Here’s how to adapt.

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I speed-tested the best VPNs for your smart TV for secure streaming and improved privacy.

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Even as newer models hit the market, these previous-model laptops deliver reliable performance and exceptional value – and some of them are on sale for Presidents’ Day.

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For those who like the old Unity Desktop, there’s new work in progress Linux Distribution features that desktop environment. It’s Glacia OS, a free open-source Ubuntu based distribution that promotes itself as: a lightning-fast, secure, and beautifully designed Linux distribution built for developers, creators, and everyday users who demand performance without compromise. As you may […]

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The best free VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

You don’t have to compromise your privacy, security, or data when you use a free VPN — as long as you pick the right one. Our guide lists the only trustworthy, free VPNs around today.

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The Mova Mobius 60 has proven to be a worthwhile alternative to some of the most popular robots on the market.

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Record donations, busy developers, and a proposal to slow down Linux Mint’s release cadence. We want to know if you’re on board.
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Spotify and YouTube Music offer competing streaming experiences, but which one is better? I break it all down.

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If your iPad is feeling slow, this 30-second routine can help speed it up and free up storage space.

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One of the best privacy upgrades you can give to your laptop costs less than you think

Privacy screens like this one by StarTech block the visibility of your laptop’s display outside a 60-degree angle. See it in action.

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The wireless charger I recommend to hardcore Apple fans costs just $20 (but can do a lot)

Forget traveling with multiple chargers. Here’s why I charge my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with the InfinaCore T3.

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I changed 13 settings on my TV to dramatically improve its performance – here’s how

Smart TVs are basically computers now, with their own hidden hacks, tips, and tricks. Here are a few I frequently rely on.

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AI isn’t getting smarter, it’s getting more power hungry – and expensive

Frontier models such as OpenAI’s GPT depend mostly on increasing computing power rather than smarter algorithms, according to a new MIT report. Here’s why that matters.

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If immutable and atomic distributions are the path forward for Linux, how do you choose? Maybe you don’t have to. I break it all down.

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OpenAI’s new Spark model codes 15x faster than GPT-5.3-Codex – but there’s a catch

OpenAI’s new GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark promises ultra-fast, conversational AI coding, if you can tolerate a few trade-offs.

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Distribution Release: Ubuntu 24.04.4

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Florent ‘Skia’ Jacquet has announced an update to Ubuntu’s 24.04 LTS branch. The new version, 24.04.4, continues the latest long-term support branch of the distribution while updating ha…

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