If you're looking to get into PC gaming but aren't sure how to, you're not alone. There's a lot of information out there, and it's hard to tell what's real and what isn't, especially if you've heard things that aren't necessarily true. These are some of the biggest myths when it comes to PC gaming, so that you can have a better idea when it comes to building your PC of what you need to care about.

Budgeting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. While there is no shortage of finance apps, nothing beats the flexibility and power of Excel. In this post, I will go over the practical tips and tricks to help you master budgeting using only Excel.

There are plenty of tools you can use to improve your Windows experience, from customizing your desktop to optimizing the performance of your PC. But what if you want to take a closer look at your hardware components and change certain settings or features? I've found that Windows doesn't give me the level of control I would like, but there are plenty of free apps available that do.

If you want an easy way to add smarts to your aging TV or monitor, Amazon's Fire TV Stick is the way to go. While there are a few Fire TV Stick devices in the lineup, we think the Lite model is going to be a good option, offering excellent bang for the buck, especially at its current discounted price of just $18. With that said, be quick, because this 40% off promotion from Amazon and Best Buy won't be around for long.

Back in December 2024, we saw the then-CEO of Intel Pat Gelsinger step down from his position. Intel was on a pretty bad streak of luck at the time, which only just turned around after the company saw success with its Battlemage GPUs. Well, it seems one person had his back at least, as Bill Gates said he had some faith in him during a recent interview.

This is the 2022 iPhone SE. The new one is expected to look more like the iPhone 14.Apple’s next iPhone SE might be announced “as early as next week” ahead of it being on sale later in February, Bloomberg reports. The new phone has already seemingly appeared in photos and video and Bloomberg says Apple’s inventory of the current iPhone SE has started running low, which all could point to an imminent launch. The next iPhone SE is expected to look like an iPhone 14, meaning it will have a bigger screen, drop Touch ID in favor of Face ID, and come with an A18 chip, which will let it run the company’s Apple Intelligence features, according to Bloomberg. The new phone will apparently be Apple’s first with an in-house cellular modem. And it’s set to get a USB-C port, which theoretically means Apple can sell an iPhone SE again in the EU. That description generally lines up with the photos and video purportedly showing the next iPhone SE from leaker Majin Bu. Based on those leaks, the new phone will also have a single rear camera.Here's what the iPhone SE 4 looks like pic.twitter.com/pEyIAJ34VR— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) January 25, 2025Bloomberg says the phone will have a “roughly $500 price point.” That would make it more expensive than the 2022 iPhone SE, which starts at $429.Apple didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment. Bloomberg says the company is “unlikely” to have a reveal event for the new phone and will instead announce it on its website.This year, Apple is also rumored to launch a thin iPhone that may be called the “iPhone 17 Air,” and Bloomberg says that the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro “will get major updates.”

I'm as much a fan of Wallpaper Engine as the next guy, thanks to the amazing value it provides for a one-time purchase of $4. With limitless wallpapers, easy discovery, and tons of editing options, it's one of the best wallpaper apps for PC users. However, you might not want to shell out $4 for a wallpaper app, and that's completely understandable. In that case, Lively Wallpaper might be just the right thing for you. It's an open-source project that's getting better with support from the public, and it has some more advantages over Wallpaper Engine.

Modern-day gamers are typically content sitting alone at their PCs, chatting with or arguing with gamers from all across their region while partaking in fun and competitive online gameplay. While webcams and chat tools like Discord can help us feel a little more connected from afar, you might still find yourself missing some of the in-person camaraderie that comes from hosting a good old-fashioned LAN party.

Ready to take your home network to the next level? This is where OPNsense can make a big difference by offering better control over your home network versus your ISP-supplied router. You can enjoy better management features, the ability to expand the functionality of your firewall and router through plugins, and future software updates on your own hardware, which can be swapped out and upgraded as necessary. If this is your first time considering OPNsense, you'll need to bear a few things in mind to ensure as few mistakes are made as possible.

The Raspberry Pi is versatile, affordable, and packed with features that make it an excellent fit for 3D printing. You can use your Pi to monitor your printer remotely, set up automated tasks, and even add some cool features to improve your printing setup.

While console and PC gaming have evolved side by side for decades, some big franchises have not made the transition to the other platform. That's especially true for the early years of the console wars, and while you could emulate those classic consoles and play the games in their original state, I'm all for these classics getting the remaster or reboot treatment so they can come to the PC with the benefits of new graphics technology.

If you're a fan of the iPhone SE, you may have noticed that it has been a little trickier to get a hold of one than usual. It turns out that it's not because the company is having issues keeping up with demand; instead, it's likely because the company is getting ready to release a new version of the phone.