Thanks to a handy graph view, infinite canvas, community plugins, and a robust markdown-based editor, Obsidian goes beyond being a mere note-taking tool and can become an ultimate digital sanctuary. You can use Obsidian to take notes, create a PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) system, outline ideas on a giant whiteboard, and collect information for research purposes. Among its many possibilities, I use Obsidian as a digital journal. Continue reading if you may want to replicate the same in your vault.

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is integrating Nvidia’s GeForce Now service into its store pages for Xbox games. The integration will allow you to pick between either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia’s GeForce Now service when you view a game listing on the web.Currently, Microsoft only lists its own Xbox Cloud Gaming service under “play with cloud gaming” on game listings, so it’s surprising to see the company add Nvidia’s GeForce Now service. At the time of publication, the new “play with cloud” button isn’t available just yet, so it’s not clear whether this is simply a link to the main homepage of GeForce Now or whether this deep links and launches the game directly on Nvidia’s cloud gaming service. Play your games the way you want, where you want! Starting... Continue reading…

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Amazon Prime Day marches onward, continuing its abundance of deals spanning all price points and categories. And while many of the steepest discounts in the world of tech are reserved for premium noise-canceling headphones and TVs, there are still plenty of budget-friendly gadgets and gizmos on sale for those looking to pick up cheap(er) basics, fitness bands, or one of several AAA games for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X / S, or PlayStation 5.The bulk of the sub-$50 highlights below are currently exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers, though, in some instances, retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart are matching Amazon’s pricing. That means, regardless of where you choose to shop, there are still ways to save on an assortment of V... Continue reading…

There are still a few hours left of Prime Day, and that means time is running out to grab a graphics card with a discount. With GPUs increasing in price in recent years, any deal is a good deal, and we've got the pick of the current discounts on Amazon. Prime Day is an excellent time to pick up a cheaper CPU and GPU, making your next build or upgrade that little bit easier on the pocket. Here are some of our favorite graphics card deals to make your search easier.

If you've ever thought about building your own PC and decided the headache of picking out parts and actually building the thing wasn't worth it, then this Prime Day deal is for you. This prebuilt gaming PC from iBuyPower is budget-friendly, while also packing some respectable parts inside. This prebuilt desktop PC comes with everything you need except for a display, as it also bundles in a keyboard and mouse. They won't be the greatest PC accessories, but they are plenty enough to get you going on your PC gaming journey.

It's standard Microsoft practice not to upgrade all eligible PCs to the latest feature update at once. Windows 11 23H2, also known as Windows 11 2023 Update, was no exception. The update started rolling out to users in the fall of 2023, but not everybody received it on their PCs. Luckily for those who still haven't received the update, Microsoft has announced the broader availability of 23H2.

One of the best deals of Prime Day doesn’t require a premium membership. It’s funny how that works. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Short of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you probably won’t find a better opportunity to save on an iPad than during Amazon Prime Day. Right now, for instance, the 10th-gen iPad with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage has dropped to an all-time low of $299 ($49 off) at Amazon and Best Buy — no membership required. The 256GB variant is also on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for a record low of $449 ($50 off), though some colors do require a Prime subscription at Amazon.Apple’s latest entry-level iPad feels a bit more modern than the outgoing ninth-gen model, and with the current discount, it probably makes more sense to go for the newer kid on the block. Apple stretched the screen a bit to 10.9 inches and updated its design to make it look more akin... Continue reading…

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Searching for a good laptop deal on Amazon, even on Prime Day, can feel overwhelming, especially with all the styles, hardware options, brands, and display resolutions — how do you know you’re getting a good deal on any of it?Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals we could find on clamshell laptops, convertibles, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and even some elusive sub-$1,000 gaming laptops. When choosing the best laptop deals, we considered everything from its hardware and port options to the year some options were actually released.There are some good options from major brands like Acer, Apple, and HP, and we found some great deals on monitors, keyboards, and mice, too.The best Amazon Prime Day deals for Windows laptopsAcer Aspire 5... Continue reading…

Image: NASA/Daniel Rutter NASA isn’t moving forward with its VIPER program — short for Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover — which aimed to put a rover on the far side of the Moon to search for water. On Wednesday, NASA cited cost increases and several delays as its reasons for canceling the project.VIPER was originally expected to launch at the end of 2023. However, NASA pushed the date to September 2025 due to supply chain and scheduling delays. Astrobotic, the same company behind the ill-fated Peregrine Moon lander, was supposed to launch the VIPER aboard its Griffin spacecraft. Despite VIPER’s cancellation, Astrobotic will continue its contract with NASA to land the Griffin lander on the Moon without the rover “no earlier than” fall 2025.A... Continue reading…

You can get a refurbished Xbox Series X for well under $400 today — if you don’t mind buying refurbished. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge If you’ve worked hard this year, you deserve to play even harder, and you can do that on a modest budget with some of the Prime Day gaming deals available right now. Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sale runs through the end of today, July 17th, offering plenty of discounts on video games, controllers, headsets, storage, and other gear and accessories to level up your experience.We’re seeing new all-time low prices on some of the top games that have been released over the past couple of years. There’s a healthy assortment of titles to consider, whether you’re playing on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox Series X / S. There’s also quite a few deals for actual hardware, too — though no consoles apart from the Meta Quest 3 as of now.We’ll... Continue reading…

Juggling a million tabs, windows, tasks, files, and folders can be a challenging task on your Mac. Thankfully, macOS comes with handy tricks to streamline your workflow. Whether you are a seasoned macOS user or a recent switcher, master these tips to revolutionize the way you work.

It's the final hours of Amazon's Prime Day sales event, which means, if you're going to buy something, now's going to be the time. And if you're looking for fantastic deals on smartwatches, you've come to the right place. Not only are some of our favorites on sale, but we're also seeing a fantastic discount on one of our favorite smartwatches of 2024. This Garmin smartwatch delivers with an excellent set of features that's paired with monstrous battery life.