The Nintendo-branded Alarmo will yell at you for sleeping in if Mario’s leer of disapproval isn’t enough.Ongoing scarcity has made it challenging to purchase Nintendo’s adorable Alarmo since its soft launch last year, but it appears those days are behind us. The $99.99 alarm clock is now readily available from third-party retailers in the US, starting with Best Buy. You can also buy it directly from Nintendo without a subscription, with the only caveat being that you must sign in with a Nintendo account.Nintendo announced its alarm clock in October while we patiently awaited (any) news regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to launch later this year. Although the Alarmo is certainly not as exciting as a new console, it is unapologetically Nintendo, with a cartoonish look that calls to mind a vintage alarm clock — albeit with a few modern features.Nintendo’s bright red alarm clock features an illuminated button on top and a rounded face that houses an LCD display. The 2.8-inch panel shows the time/date and will attempt to wake you each morning with scenes and sounds from several iconic franchises. It makes room for visits from beloved characters like Link and Mario, as well as pikmin. There are currently 35 scenes across five franchises available, and Nintendo says yo …Read the full story at The Verge.

It's easy to fall into the trap that video games have no benefits past entertainment, but there has to be more to it, right? It felt like I gained a few IQ points just from playing Baba Is You. Well, the good folk at the University of Sheffield have some good news for Counter-Strike players: your game of choice may help you make decisions faster.

You probably remember Microsoft Office Picture Manager if you’ve used Microsoft Office for a long time. This lightweight image viewing and editing program was included in Microsoft Office 2003 through 2010 but mysteriously disappeared. Even though Picture Manager is quite old, it’s still one of the best lightweight image editors, and you might miss having it around. If its features meet your needs, you can still install the tool alongside your current version of Office. Here’s how to do it.

There's only so far you can go using a Raspberry Pi 5 without a case before you start wondering about finding it a home. Fortunately, because the SBC community consists of creative folk who love a little DIY, there are plenty of cases out there that you can 3D print, and they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. If you're a fan of the TV show Severance, your hunt for the perfect Raspberry Pi case is over, as this project turns your SBC into a replica of the ones found on the show.

While I have tried countless habit trackers and beautifully designed journal apps, they often end up gathering dust after a few weeks. Frustrated with the lack of a truly adaptable and personalized system, I took matters into my own hands. Turns out, the solution was right under my nose: good old Microsoft Excel. It began as a simple experiment and quickly turned into a powerful, effective habit tracker that finally helped me achieve consistent progress.

There is only a limited amount of time during your day. Things get busy, and you fall behind in your work. I am always looking for tools to boost productivity on Windows. One way of doing this is to use PowerShell to speed up my workflow. Several scripts can be run in the CLI to automate tasks, so you don’t need to work through the GUI and can focus on more important matters.

Microsoft has re-introduced a side widget in Windows 11, but it lacks the customization and some functionalities that you might want. I really used to like the classic desktop gadgets in Windows 7 and miss that on Windows 10 and 11. That used to give me a better control over what I wanted on my desktop screen.

If you want to use Microsoft's productivity suite but don't want to pay for Microsoft 365 or purchase an Office license, your only option is to use the web version. However, Microsoft has quietly released a new Office client that you can download to your PC for free. However, don't get too excited; you may not want to go through the hassle once you read the limitations.

Obsidian is a great, customizable tool for note-taking and personal knowledge management. But before you migrate your life into Obsidian, you might want to know your options for backing up these notes to the cloud. While Obsidian offers a sync tool, it's a paid feature. So what if you're looking for a free option?

The end-of-support date for any major operating system is often met with pushback from loyal users and businesses that don't want to (or can't, for various reasons) upgrade to the next major version. In October 2025, the EOS date for Windows 10 will arrive, and anyone who wants ongoing updates after that will have to pay Microsoft for the privilege.

If you're looking for an M.2 SSD that offers good performance and tons of storage space at an affordable price, then this one from Western Digital is going to be right up your alley. This 4TB WD Blue SN5000 SSD is usually priced at $300, but can now be had for much less, thanks to a $100 discount that drops it down to its lowest price ever.

Building a NAS is often associated with Linux-based solutions like TrueNAS, Unraid, or OpenMediaVault. But what if you want to use Windows instead? While it might not be the first choice for enthusiasts, Windows can be a viable option for a NAS, especially if you're turning an old PC, a mini PC, or a laptop into one.