Apple Notes used to be quite basic compared to Microsoft's note-taking solution. However, recent macOS updates have significantly enhanced Apple's default Notes app with valuable features and productivity add-ons. Now, they are both comparable with robust core functionalities. But which one is better? In this guide, we will compare Apple Notes to OneNote and help you make an informed decision that aligns with your needs and preferences. It may depend on more than just whether you own a Mac or PC, as either app could be a viable option for Mac users.

More fans equal more performance, right? That's the age-old debate PC hardware enthusiasts have as they try to figure out exactly when adding more cooling hardware to gaming rigs will reach a state of diminishing returns. We've tried to tackle these questions, telling you how to set up your PC's fans to maximize airflow, how many fans your system should have, and which ones to buy. But what should you do to improve the thermal thresholds and cooling performance of your great PC gaming handheld?

Thanks to its cutting-edge virtualization features, Proxmox has one of the best platforms for home lab enthusiasts. Whether youre looking for an easy way to build a Hackintosh or planning to deploy a battalion of containers, Proxmox has got you covered. For those without a dedicated NAS in their setups, you can turn your Proxmox host into a full-fledged storage server and here are four reasons why you should do so.

Adobe Lightroom is the gold standard for photo editing, with tools akin to those found in a traditional darkroom, as well as modern technological features to enhance your photography. To further manipulate your beautiful photos, you can edit Lightroom photos in Photoshop to turn them into interesting images with text, texture, and anything else Photoshop offers. You can even send your photos back and forth between Lightroom and Photoshop until youre happy with your final result.

The IFA tech show is celebrating its 100th year. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Laptops that twist, robovacs that can climb, and AI in everything; here’s all you need to know about Europe’s largest tech show. Continue reading…

Asus must read XDA because they took our wishlist for the ROG Ally 2 and turned it into the mid-cycle refresh ROG Ally X. With a long list of quality-of-life adjustments, it's the best PC gaming handheld by a country mile and sets a blueprint for future handhelds. Asus got so many things right that other companies should take note and, in the best traditions of technology advancement, copy what they can see. I've used one for a few weeks, and it's also my favorite Windows handheld, although I find I go back to the LCD version of the Steam Deck to get my portable gaming fix. That's more because I like SteamOS, but Valve and every other handheld manufacturer need to copy these features from the ROG Ally X on future releases.

The new iPhone 16 Pro is here, and it's already shaping up to be one of the best phones of the year. With a larger screen and a new button, there's a lot to like. Unfortunately, some of these new features and changes make the iPhone 16 Pro incompatible with the great iPhone 15 Pro cases you might already have. To make sure your phone is protected from day one, you'll want to order a case for your new iPhone 16 Pro now. Luckily, there are a ton of great options.

The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is available now in black, gray, pink, and blue colorways. | Image: Logitch / Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears just launched the Miniroll, a new compact Bluetooth speaker that’s more portable than the company’s Boom-branded lineup. Priced at $79.99, the Miniroll is now the smallest and most affordable Bluetooth speaker offered by Ultimate Ears, and revives the disc design used by the company’s discontinued Roll and Roll 2 products.As its name suggests, that familiar form factor has been shrunk to a diameter of around 4 inches (105mm), and a thickness of 1.9 inches (48mm) — making it easier to fit into pockets or smaller bags. The Miniroll weighs 9.8 ounces (279g) and still features a built-in strap that can be used to attach it to things like bags and belt loops. Ultimate Ears also says that the speaker is “drop-proof” up to... Continue reading…

Whether you run a startup, business, or lead a small team at a Fortune 500 company, you may need to keep track of sales, customer lists, projects, expenses, employee timesheets, or otherwise. While there are several tools to accomplish such tasks, nothing comes close to Microsoft Excel in terms of analyzing data and crunching numbers. However, creating complex spreadsheets from scratch can be time-consuming and can lead to errors.

While Microsoft Excel has long held the crown as the go-to spreadsheet software, Google Sheets has emerged as a powerful alternative in recent times. Although it doesnt offer advanced data analysis and visualization tools like Excel, Googles spreadsheet software leaves Microsofts solution in the dust in other key areas. This article will delve into the main reasons why Googles solution outperforms Microsoft Excel and how it might be the perfect spreadsheet tool youve been looking for.

The colors are good this year. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are official, with Action Buttons inherited from the 15 Pro and a new look for the camera bump. We’ve just gotten some hands-on time with them in Cupertino, California, following the announcement, and the great news is that color is back, baby: they look great.The rear cameras are now stacked vertically on a smaller pill-shaped camera bump. This arrangement is better suited for capturing spatial video, lest we all forget about the Vision Pro. It’s also just a fresh look for the regular iPhone, and Apple likes to throw one in every few years to shake things up. Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Camera bump goes sideways. They come with the same size screens as their predecessors: a... Continue reading…

We've been waiting a while, but Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series, including the flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max. It's still a very expensive smartphone that you'll want to keep safe from scratches and drops, but unfortunately, this new model won't be compatible with existing iPhone 15 Pro Max cases. That's because the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger, 6.9-inch screen and a new touch-capacitive button along the rails of the chassis.