Linux is a powerful operating system and while there's still the pesky myth around the OS having no apps, there's a plethora of productivity tools available to get more done. I've rounded up some of my favorite and go-to apps on Linux to be more productive through the day, allowing me to accomplish everything I set out to do and enjoy some much-needed downtime gaming through Steam with Proton. Ready to be more productive? Here's what you need!

It's that time of the month again: the time when Microsoft publishes a change log of all the features that it added to Excel in the past four weeks. Last month, the popular spreadsheet software saw improvements to textual analysis, Focus Cell, and new functions, among a few other things. The second month of the year is all about Copilot.

If you've seen my opinions on what I like about the upcoming Windows 11 update, you'll know that I absolutely love the new battery indicator. It changes how the little taskbar icon looks, giving you a quick and handy battery reading from a quick glance. Unfortunately, it seems something went wrong with the rollout, as Microsoft has quietly stated that the feature needs a little bit more time in the oven.

It has been all over the news that Sony has been canceling its live-service titles. God of War and Horizon are just two of the massive IPs that were set to have live-service titles. While this may sound like a blow to Sony, many fans actually celebrated the news of the cancelations. This is because the live-service model is getting old, and players are looking for a change of pace in the gaming industry.

Gaming laptops have come a long way since they were first introduced. And while there are now plenty of great models to choose from, it's all about finding the right balance when it comes to portability, performance, and price. With that said, we think that we've found a laptop that delivers on all three criteria, thanks to this deal that knocks $400 off the original price of Acer's Predator Helios 18 laptop.

If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you'll already know about the cloud gaming feature that comes with it. Microsoft has been really pushing for a better cloud-based experience lately, including adding games you physically own so you can stream them wherever you please. Now, the Redmond giant has raised the bar again with a new feature that lets you and your friends all join a cloud-based gaming session.

When it comes to the best browsers out there, everyone talks about Brave Browser as being one of the best. And why wouldn't they? It's fast ("the fastest" according to Brave themselves), it has a built-in ad-blocker, and it supports Chromium extensions. However, Brave really isn't special; there are countless other browsers that do so much more, and they truly maintain a commitment to privacy without buying into Google's Chromium monopoly that the internet has to build around.

In the past few months, I've tried a lot of file managers on both Windows and macOS, and it's made me realize how ineffective and insufficient the solutions provided by Microsoft and Apple can be. There are some great options out there for file management, and a lot of features missing from both of these tools.

As much as I'm ashamed to admit it, I'll come clean — I've been a hunt-and-peck typist for most of my life, even after I started writing professionally. This started to change when I picked up my first mechanical keyboard over five years ago and consciously attempted to learn touch typing last year. While the speed isn't ideal yet, I've realized that some keyboard switches are inherently better for learning how to type, mainly heavy switches.

If you're a fan of using AI tools to make decisions or perform research, you'll know how expensive it can be to subscribe to advanced AI models. Fortunately, it appears Microsoft is trying to win the AI race by making its in-depth AI tools free for everyone to use an unlimited number of times.

Although Windows is the go-to operating system for most people, many have never purchased a copy of the OS. So, when it comes time to purchase a copy, many are left shocked at just how expensive the operating system is. Luckily, we've got a deal that knocks over 90% off the retail price, which means you can pick up Windows 11 Pro for just $10 for a limited time.

Hyprland is a Wayland-based Windows Manager (WM) that promises a new way to interact with content displayed on your monitor. Supported on a few Linux distros, this WM is perfect for those feeling constrained by current implementations with other solutions through GNOME and other Desktop Environments (DE). The best part of Linux and its plethora of distros is the ability to customize it to your liking with various working parts, including the WM. Here's why you should keep an eye on Hyprland.