The note-taking landscape has evolved over the years. While Evernote remains a solid choice for basic note organization, new-age solutions like Obsidian offer a far more powerful and flexible approach to creating a digital cabinet. If you are tired of Evernote’s closed nature and annoying limitations, then it’s time to give Obsidian a try.

Creating a smart home with bulbs, switches, appliances, sensors, and more is a great way to improve your daily life, but it can come at a cost when you add too much to your home network. Without proper planning and investment into the backend, you can end up causing some serious headaches. If you're considering the purchase of a device or a few, here are some things to consider when planning out your new smart home.

You know what PC gaming handhelds lack? The cool factor. Sure, they come with powerful CPUs and GPUs and put older gaming rigs to shame, but when it's time to carry it around with you, you just slip it in a bag and call it a day. But what about a portable gaming station that looks like you're carrying something straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia? That's why I'm insanely jealous about this amazing cyberdeck that opens up to become a portable arcade.

Illustration by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), making it easier to protect consumers who are tricked into paying scam tech support companies. The FTC could already go after these fraudster companies if they initiated calls to people — now, they can do the same thing if people call the scammers too.Fake tech support fraud has been on the rise for many years. The “company” tricks people into thinking they have a virus or other problem by sending scam emails, popups, and other messages. This encourages them to call to a help desk, which then convinces them to pay up.The FTC has long attempted to wrangle money back from these scammers. But as it explains in a published proposal, a 2021... Continue reading…

With the much-anticipated Black Friday week upon us, many of our favorite tech products are available at massive discounts. This includes everything from PC components like processors and GPUs to NAS, drives, and other home lab equipment. Having reviewed several NAS devices over the course of the year, some of my personal favorites are on sale during the holiday season. So, I’ve put together a list of the most cost-effective storage servers on sale this Black Friday, and all the fun projects you can build with them.

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Valve has dropped the price of the 512GB Steam Deck LCD to $336.75 (about $112 off) as part of its Steam Autumn Sale. The sale runs until December 4th at 1PM ET and includes plenty of game discounts too, but Valve discontinued the 512GB Steam Deck LCD, so it might not make it to the end. (It’s already sold through the 64GB model, which was also discounted.)It’s a shame to see the 512GB LCD model going away, even if its picture doesn’t pop the same way the Steam Deck OLED does. At its normal $449 price, it’s a more affordable alternative to the OLED model with the same storage, which costs $100 more but plays the same games. Especially if you’re getting it to play AAA bangers like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elden Ring — those will fill up your... Continue reading…

After using over a dozen mechanical keyboards over 3 years, I never imagined I'd be advocating for the low-profile brethren of my favorite typers. I always associated mechanical keyboards with a deep sound signature and satisfying tactile feedback. So, naturally, I largely ignored low-profile keyboards.

Mark Zuckerberg. | The Verge | Photo by Tom Williams via Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.“It’s an important time for the future of American Innovation,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement shared with The Verge. “Mark was grateful for the invitation to join President Trump for dinner and the opportunity to meet with members of his team about the incoming Administration.” While it’s unclear what the two men discussed, the meeting suggests Trump may be softening his view of Zuckerberg. He has said the tech billionaire should be jailed for Facebook’s role in the 2020 presidential race and his personal donations to mail-in ballet initiatives. Zuckerberg, meanwhile, has intentionally distanced himself from politics this... Continue reading…

The Verge A few weeks ago, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond said that in November, “players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.” It’s almost December and the feature still isn’t live, but Bond says it’s not Microsoft’s fault. The problem is that Microsoft would only be able to do it once a court order takes effect that forces sweeping changes for Google’s Play Store on Android, like opening it up to competition and ending the requirement for apps to use Google Play Billing. 3/4: Due to a temporary administrative stay recently granted by the courts, we are currently unable to launch these features as planned. Our team has the functionality built and ready to go live as soon as the court makes a final... Continue reading…

If you're looking for a giant ultrawide monitor, then this Samsung Odyssey G9 is going to be right up your alley. Not only does it offer sprawling screen real estate, but it also features excellent performance numbers as well. Best of all, for a limited time, you can score this monitor for a great price as it drops 42%, falling to its lowest price to date at just $760.

How have your Black Friday hardware pickups been? It's the perfect time to grab some powerful hardware for a cheap price, to the point where you can make a whole new PC with all the new stuff you get. If you're looking for something to put all that new hardware in, or you just fancy a new case for your current machine, this amazing white case comes with tempered glass, a sleek white frame, and an amazing deal this Black Friday.

Docking stations and USB hubs are a great way to bring extra connectivity to your computing products. Of course, if you want to go all out, you'll want to go with the former, as it offers more than just a way to keep all your accessories connected. With a docking station, you'll also get power, which means one cable is all you need to keep things connected.