I've long used Ubuntu on my laptops, switching to Fedora KDE late last year. I've since dabbled with Hyprland here and there, but went all-in last week with Arch Linux as the foundation and it has been a blast. After countless hours fine-tuning the installation with Waybar and other elements, I've finally achieved a stable environment with all the necessary bells and whistles to get as much out of the notebook as possible, including long-lasting battery life. Here's why the move to Hyprland and Arch Linux has been nothing short of perfection for my workflow.

Elden Ring took the world by storm when it was launched back in 2022. It quickly rose through the ranks and became known as the best Souls game From Software has ever made. Many praised its larger build potential, beautiful open world, and amazing character design. Elden Ring got even more praise when the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was released. Now, many are eagerly anticipating the release of the next Elden Ring experience, Elden Ring Nightreign — a game that focuses on a co-op experience with even greater movement mechanics and a randomized world. Before this game is released, it is a good idea to jump back into the original. Here are a few reasons you should restart Elden Ring.

As someone constantly juggling multiple projects, endless documents and files, and navigating a sea of information, I have discovered a powerful ally in NotebookLM. Formerly known as Project Tailwind, this AI-powered tool has fundamentally transformed how I manage knowledge, extract information, and, ultimately, get things done. Over time, I have compiled a collection of tips and tricks that have significantly supercharged my workflow, and I'm excited to share these insights with you.

Storing data in the cloud is fantastic for convenience. Having access to your files at any point in the day (and from any supported device) is a great way to collaborate, work from multiple locations, store backups, and share data, but it's not without its problems. Not only are you relying on companies to keep your data safe, but you're trusting them not to analyze and/or sell your information. Then there's the issue of availability should your network go down, which is where self-hosting storage apps come into play. Peergos is one such option.

If you take a moment to think about all the specs of each component that goes into a PC build, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. This is exactly what the average PC gamer goes through when building a new rig. Fretting about every single data point about multiple motherboards, SSDs, and GPUs can take forever, and decision paralysis might kill the build before it even starts.

Notion and Obsidian have been the go-to platform for countless individuals looking to organize their lives and work. But what if there was a new tool that could not only replace these two in critical areas but also significantly boost your productivity? Enter NotebookLM, an AI-driven workspace that aims to transform how you interact with information.

With its solid performance, zero-clutter design, and suite of useful plugins, Jellyfin is easily one of the best utilities to organize and stream your media collection to any device in your household. It’s also fairly easy to deploy, and you’ve got the option to host it inside Docker, Podman, or LXC containers.

Your home network could always use a little improvement, and single-board computers (SBCs) are a fantastic way to do so. You get to learn valuable skills and keep your network smarter and safer, and who doesn't love tinkering with an SBC in their downtime? You don't have to go with a Raspberry Pi for this, but it's often easier to find tutorials and ready-built images if you do.

I don't think much about my mousepad, and you probably don't either. Grab something cheap off of Amazon like the Corsair MM350, or maybe track down some unique art from a designer on Redbubble, and you're off to the races. But your mousepad can significantly change how it feels to play games on your PC.

Whether you're hosting a game night playing Fibbage or having guests stay over, you’ll likely need to share your Wi-Fi password. Unfortunately, sharing your password can put your devices and home network at risk of potential data breaches or cybersecurity threats.

Very few franchises in gaming have had as complicated a journey as Assassin’s Creed. From its thriving golden era to its divisive pivot into RPG territory, the series has been a battleground for fans, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows now caught in the crossfire.

A mini PC is a fantastic way to save desk space without sacrificing performance for daily tasks and workflow. Gaming is a whole different beast altogether, but modern CPUs used inside these compact systems have come a long way in providing a decent experience in conservative settings. But most mini PCs are prebuilt, so can you build your own system to rival NUCs and other devices? It's possible, so long as you keep expectations in check and don't mind spending a small fortune.