The Trump administration is targeting state AI legislation – again. Why that matters

New policy guidance from the White House wants Congress to preempt state AI laws. Here’s what current state AI laws address.

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.

This $30 keychain tool continues to impress me – why I take it everywhere now

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.

Window Shadows Finally Arrive on COSMIC Desktop

System76 has updated the COSMIC Desktop with window shadows and consistent corner sizing across all applications, a change available on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS right now and coming to users on other Linux distributions soon. Both features apply the effects c…

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage – here’s how

A major power resource could be sitting in your driveway. Here’s how to use it properly.

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal’s founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

‘Confer can’t read them, train on them, or hand them over – because only you have access to them.’

This AirTag alternative has earned a permanent spot in my wallet (and works with Android)

Rolling Square’s AirCard Pro Dual features one of the loudest trackers I’ve tested, and has a nifty glow-up feature.

This quirky little device solved my biggest gripe with my Apple Watch

If you’re struggling to keep your Apple Watch charged like I was, this charger by Iniu is a compelling power solution.

I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, and it was more work than magic

The illusion vanished fast once I treated Claude Code like a remote junior developer.

Your travel tech bag needs this handy security upgrade that won’t break the bank

The ideal bag tracker needs to be hard to find – and remove. This $15 one is my top pick to start 2026.

Anker’s whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams – and it’s on sale now

Split between solar, battery, or generator backup for your home? Anker Solix E10 promises to do all three for you.

The secret to USB port colors: Why your device feels slow in the wrong slot

Blue, black, orange, and more. Those colored USB ports aren’t random. Here’s what they tell you.

What a Linux root user can do – and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

Remember, sudo is your friend.