Joplin is a popular note-taking app known for its open-source nature and wide range of features. Many people use it to store various data, from short to-do lists to big research projects. While Joplin offers many ways to sync data, some prefer complete control by setting up their own Joplin server.

Google Photos is a popular photo storage tool, but for more privacy and control, there are plenty of open-source alternatives. If you’re already using open-source image editing tools, you might as well use open-source storage management, too. Some of these tools offer editing as well as storage, saving you a step in your image management process.

I love trying out new features on my computer or smartphone. You'll often find me signing up to test new apps and services since I like digging deep and finding bugs/issues to report. Owing to this, I signed up for the Windows Insider program. While I was initially excited to try all the unreleased features, like a new lock screen and AI additions to the Photos app, I soon figured I had probably made a mistake. It didn't take me long to head to Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Insider Program and select Stop Insider Preview Builds.

There are many single-player games out there that could benefit from an additional co-op mode, but not every title has one. Whether the feature was planned and scrapped or never conceived in the first place, modders have been hard at work adding unofficial co-op mods to single-player games. Now, the new Spider-Man game is getting the co-op treatment, and the trailer for the mod is looking pretty juicy.

Lightning’s days have come to an end in the EU. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is no longer selling its iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe — the last phone models with Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging port — as the EU shifts to a common charging solution built around USB-C. EU Directive 2022/2380 goes into force today in an effort to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation.A spot check by The Verge shows the iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, and the Lightning-based Magic Keyboard have been pulled from Apple’s online stores in The Netherlands, France, Norway, and Germany. Those same devices are still for sale in the US and other countries outside the EEA’s 30 member states. A new iPhone SE with USB-C and other upgrades like an OLED display is rumored for 2025.In addition to requiring a USB-C port on a wide range of devices sold in the EU from December 28th, 2024, the Directive also requires devices that support fast charging to support the USB PD standard, allows for the unbundling of charging bricks from retail devices, and helps consumers to better understand the power requirements of the devices they’re buying through improved labeling.

The Raspberry Pi is a rock star in the tech world, loved by both hobbyists and professionals for its exceptional versatility and easy-to-use interface. This tiny computer can do so much more than just basic tasks. You can set up a home media center, build robots, or even create your own software. Its adaptability makes it a superb choice for any project you have in mind. It’s also affordable and small, so you can build anything you want without breaking the bank or spending too much time on setup.

Time flies, huh? Around this time next year, we were watching Microsoft tip its toe in the waters of AI. Copilot was a novel idea, and AI-powered PCs (which we would learn would become Copilot+ devices) were still just a rumor. Fast forward to today, and it seems Microsoft has dove head-first into the artificial intelligence pool, rebranding its previous products to feature the Copilot logo at the front and center.

Overclocking can help you get more performance out of your current hardware, usually without spending anything. Although overclocking might be losing its sheen with owners of the latest CPUs and GPUs, it can still be worth the effort for those with relatively older hardware. If you primarily use your PC for gaming, overclocking your GPU can benefit you in more ways than one.

Procreate is the go-to iPad drawing app for many digital artists and illustrators, including tattoo artists and pattern designers.

Hey there, 3D printing enthusiasts! If you’re in the market for a slicer, you’ve probably heard of UltiMaker Cura and Orca Slicer. Cura is the big name, but Orca Slicer has been gaining popularity lately. Its remarkable features make it an excellent choice for advanced users and anyone who wants to take their 3D printing to the next level.

Donald Trump. | Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Scott Olson, Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him negotiate a deal to save TikTok from an imminent US ban.In an amicus brief filed to the court, Trump says he “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office,” and that he “alone possesses the consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will to negotiate a resolution to save the platform.”Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments that a bill passed by Congress banning TikTok on national security grounds violates the First Amendment. The bill gives wide latitude to the president to delay its enforcement if there’s progress being made towards a deal that ensures TikTok isn’t fully controlled by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. But the deadline for that determination is January 19th, which is one day before Trump is set to be sworn in.In his Supreme Court filing, Trump asks for the bill’s January 19th deadline to be stayed, arguing that the deal he’d negotiate “would obviate the need for this Court to decide the historically challenging First Amendment question presented here on the current, highly expedited basis.” He offers no details on what said deal would look like, though it would likely have to involve ByteDance selling a signification portion of its ownership in TikTok to an American company.Trump argues that having over 14 million followers on TikTok, along with his ownership of Truth Social, gives him unique ability to “evaluate TikTok’s importance as a unique medium for freedom of expression, including core political speech.” He also cites Brazil’s temporary ban of Elon Musk’s X as an example of “the historic dangers presented” by a government banning a social media platform.While Trump pushed aggressively for a TikTok ban during his first term, he changed his tune after his campaign successfully used the video app during the 2024 election. He recently met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago and told a crowd that “maybe we gotta keep this sucker around for a little while.”There’s still plenty of political pressure to enforce a TikTok ban, however. A group of senators and congressmen, including Mitch McConnell and Ro Khanna, filed petitions on Friday, joined by 22 U.S. states and former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, urging the Supreme Court to reject TikTok’s appeal.

Raspberry Pi owners come in all kinds of flavors, but none of them quite have the same effect on me as those who add incredible cooling systems to their board. Every so often, they pop their heads into the Raspberry Pi community and show off their latest projects, such as that one time someone adding a liquid nitrogen cooling system to the SBC. This time, we've been graced by a Raspberry Pi case with a 3D printed chassis and a water cooling loop, because why not?