There are plenty of note-taking apps available for every kind of user, whether you're a student or a professional. Some apps are even tailored to specific professions. For example, developers might prefer Obsidian, while those who simply want to jot down notes may opt for Apple Notes or Google Keep. However, most popular note-taking apps are closed-source, which can make some users hesitant to trust them with their personal information. Below, we've listed six open-source note-taking apps that prioritize privacy.

The desktop GPU market has not been this exciting in ages. We were all used to seeing Nvidia launch the fastest cards every generation, and AMD playing catch-up by slightly undercutting them. While Intel's Arc Alchemist GPUs offered a third option in 2022, the company's new Battlemage GPUs have now become genuine alternatives for users, thanks to their excellent value proposition.

Hard disks contain a lot more than just files and folders. They may store sensitive information, login credentials, and personal data that you wouldn't want falling into the wrong hands. Whether you're upgrading to an SSD or getting rid of an old PC, securely disposing of your old hard drive is very important. Just so you know - simply deleting files or reformatting the disk isn't enough.

Intel has a bad reputation when it comes to modern CPUs. The 14th Gen Intel Core launch wasn't great and the CPUs had numerous issues. Our own Lead Technical Editor Adam Conway had to endure months of watching his poor 14900K slowly decay. Still, Intel wasn't going to let this defeat the company and in 2024 we saw the release of Arrow Lake and the Core Ultra 200 series of desktop chips. They were a substantial upgrade over the 14th Gen Core predecessors, notably for thermals, but it wasn't the launch Intel needed. Still, there are some reasons you should consider picking an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

The MacBook lineup is pretty easy to recommend thanks to its great design, reliable software, and Apple's overpowered M-series silicon. It's a potent combination for anyone that's shopping for a laptop, and even Windows users may find the option alluring if the price is right.

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Microsoft recently announced a feature that will add a battery percentage icon to your taskbar, something that many would have liked to see years ago. The feature is currently in testing with Windows Insiders, and it's not known when it will come to general Windows 11 releases.

It's 2025, and PCIe 5.0 SSDs still haven't quite lived up to their promises of super speedy storage. While it might be a while before manufacturers get the thermals under control, that hasn't stopped Silicon Motion from starting on a PCIe 6.0 SSD controller, which promises twice the speed of a PCIe 5.0 SSD. They're not the first company working on PCIe 6.0 controllers for SSD use, but neither will they be the last, and the technology will find its way into your PC eventually. Except, it's entirely pointless for consumer devices, and here's why.

It's always a downer when Microsoft deprecates a feature that you previously used and loved. And while it can be disappointing for some, Microsoft seems to believe that, actually, it's a really good thing. The company has posted an article explaining why you should be happy that the company sometimes deprecates stuff that you like.

The first two graphics cards from Nvidia's RTX 50 series are out. Well, they were out, and then they ran out, but stock is being replenished in the coming weeks. If you were lucky to get either the GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080 from the launch stock, you've got one of the best GPUs around and you might want to know what the best games for you to play are. If you missed the first drop or are still undecided on which of Nvidia's beastly graphics cards you're after so you can use multi frame generation, let's dive into the specs and help with that.

Excited to buy Nvidia's most powerful GPU of 2025? That's what the mighty Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 will offer; stellar 4K and even some 8K gaming experiences. There's still one question to answer: which RTX 5090 should you buy? Should you go with the official Nvidia Founders Edition card or one from an AIB partner? That depends on availability, performance expectations, and how much you have to spend. Nvidia-made GPUs tend to be slightly slower than their AIB counterparts but rock sleek and unique styling. With the launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, there's a premium $2,000 GPU for everyone (who can afford it).

You know, I'll give it to Nvidia; they're less greedy than I thought they'd be. When the RTX 50 GPUs were released, I fully expected the company to develop new features for that range of cards only. That way, people would have to dump their old cards and adopt the newer ones to stay on the verge of new technologies.