As much as I've been enjoying enjoying my Mac Mini since I reviewed it, it's impossible to deny that there are some notable faults with macOS. One of them is Finder, the built-in file manager, which is somehow even worse than File Explorer on Windows — in some ways, at least. One of my biggest pet peeves is that hitting Enter doesn't open a folder, and instead tries to rename it.

Whether you use your Pi as a media server, programming, automation, remotely controlling your home, or as a regular desktop, the right software will help you unlock the device's full potential. Unlike Windows and Mac, which rely only on app stores and executable installers (.exe and .dmg) that you download, the Raspberry Pi often requires you to work with external software repositories in addition to the in-built apps, use command-line tools, package managers, and other alternative methods to install your apps. The five methods below will help you get apps up and running on your Raspberry Pi.

The self-hosted movement is gaining momentum, with users wanting to reduce their reliance on cloud services while keeping their data safe on their home network. But once you've spun up a few containers, maybe with Portainer to simplify management, you run into one issue. Accessing every individual service via their own IP address and port gets annoying fast and becomes a major source of friction when trying to get used to self-hosted apps.

Keyboard shortcuts and automations are powerful tools for boosting productivity on Windows. By reducing reliance on the mouse and streamlining repetitive tasks, you can save significant time throughout your day. Here’s a list of ways to save time with keyboard shortcuts and automations on Windows.

If you don’t keep your MacBook clean, it’s bound to end up at the repair shop. And while reaching for the nearest cleaning supplies might seem like the solution, think again. One time, I decided to clean my Mac and ended up with an unresponsive trackpad, screen stains, and an expensive repair bill. You’d think I’d learn from the first mistake, but I didn’t become wiser until after two more disasters.

A little while ago, we saw the PlayStation Network go down during the weekend for a full 24 hours. As an apology, but it didn't help the PS5 Monster Hunter fans who lost a day of the Wilds beta. Given how the open beta tests are only a few days long, losing one of them can really mess things up. Fortunately, Capcom has revealed that it's giving everyone an extra 24 hours of beta play, even if you're not a PS5 player.

I play around with browsers quite a bit, and very few have managed to tear me away from Google Chrome. While I still dabble with Floorp and use it significantly more than other browsers that I've used, Zen Browser is one that I've been using for about a week now consistently. It's the best browser that I've used, and no matter what browser you're using, it's worth giving a shot.

Windows has been around for decades, but sharing your files is still a little tricky. If you're tired of doing the "send an email with an attachment to yourself" trick, the new Windows 11 Release Preview build has a nifty sharing feature that lets you send files right from your taskbar.

Assembling a Network-Attached Storage unit can be a fun project, regardless of whether you repurpose old hardware or purchase new components. Similar to conventional PC-building, installing an operating system becomes the next course of action after you’re done putting the storage server together. Luckily (or unfortunately, if you’re afflicted with indecisiveness), the NAS ecosystem is home to a host of operating systems, ranging from the all-powerful TrueNAS Scale to the lightweight champ OpenMediaVault.

Gaming keyboards can really change the way you play the game. And if you're looking for something compact that also offers lots of performance, well, you can't go wrong with the Corsair K70 Pro Mini. This keyboard is highly-rated, and while it normally comes in at a high price of $180, this steep discount slashes 53% off, making it just $85 from Amazon for a limited time.

Windows 11 is one of the most widely used operating systems worldwide because it's stable and packed with features to handle most tasks. It usually offers impressive performance out of the box but gradually gets slower as we add more apps. Before you know it, your once-speedy laptop is taking forever to start, and you're experiencing a noticeable lag when switching between apps because the RAM is maxed out.

I've been using my M4 Mac Mini for a few months at this point, and while it took some time to grow on me, it's actually become my main computer, and there's a lot I love about it. But if there's one thing that's become very apparent in my time using the Mac Mini is that a docking station or USB hub is kind of essential to get the most out of your experience.