We often read about how Windows has software and tools that Linux doesn't have a viable alternative to, but this has become almost moot. The same could be said for Windows, to an extent. Linux has the best open-source support out of all platforms, and a few things available for the penguin platform aren't on Windows — or if they are, they're nowhere near as good. Here's my shortlist of things I'd miss switching from a Linux distro to Windows on my primary PC.

Obsidian’s versatility is undeniable. The popular productivity tool offers a wide range of features to enhance your note-taking setup. But are you truly unlocking its full potential? Beneath its simple interface is a tool called Mermaid. It is a built-in JavaScript-based diagramming and charting tool that allows you to create various types of visualizations using simple text-based syntax.

When upgrading a gaming PC, most people prioritize the CPU and GPU, as those are the two components that deliver the biggest performance uplift for your money. However, that shouldn't mean you should compromise on other components, as they could make or break your gaming experience.

Although Excel is the main Microsoft Office tool for tables, many of us still create and manage tables in Word. Throughout time, I learned many tricks that greatly helped me deal with Word tables and I will share them with you here.

If you're looking to pick up a copy of Windows 11 on the cheap, then this deal is going to be right up your alley. For a limited time, Stack Social is offering a massive discount on the popular operating system that knocks 92% off. That means, instead of paying $199 for Windows 11 Pro, you can now grab it for just $15.

Whether you are new to Raspberry Pi or have been tinkering for a while, there is always something exciting to build. These compact boards pack plenty of power and offer many creative possibilities. They can help you learn valuable programming skills and bring many fun ideas to life. With curiosity and a free weekend, you can explore several impressive projects that will leave you feeling accomplished and eager to take on more.

We need SSDs to run our laptopoperating systems, store installations and apps, and back up our precious photos, documents, and multimedia files. However, nothing lasts forever, and the flash memory cells contained within SSDs have a limited lifespan and degrade as data is deleted and written onto them.

There's a quote from the second Phineas and Ferb movie where Doctor Doofenshmirtz says "If I had a nickel for every time I was "doomed" by a puppet, I'd have two nickels...which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice." People use that quote to describe a rare, specific event that happened to occur more than once.

As I sit here with my trusty MacBook Pro, I’m reminded of the accessories I’ve tried; some brilliant, others not so much. Usually, when I unbox a new laptop, I’m instantly on the hunt for accessories that will “enhance my workflow” or “protect my investment.” However, after trying out different products, I’ve realized that some of them aren’t what they claim to be and have caused more harm than good.

Spotify is a great service, but one of the biggest criticisms of Spotify is its application. It's fine and gets the job done, but it feels immensely lacking in features. I don't really have any complaints as such about Spotify, but I know I'm in the minority when it comes to that. Spicetify gives you theming options to make the client look exactly how you want it, and it even comes with extension support, too.

If you’re fond of distro hopping or love working on different projects, you probably rely heavily on virtual machines. However, manually provisioning VMs for your pragmatic projects (or insane ideas, if you’re anything like me) can get rather tiresome. Thankfully, automation tools like Ansible and Terraform are more popular than ever, with the latter providing terrific VM provisioning facilities.

Adobe Premiere Pro has been the benchmark for video editing for a long time, but not everyone wants to pay a monthly subscription just to edit videos. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or just someone who needs to put together a professional-looking video, browser-based editors have come a long way. Some of them are good enough that they can legitimately compete with Premiere Pro, offering advanced tools, smooth workflows, and high-quality exports — all without requiring expensive hardware or downloads.