Whether youre a distro-hopper or someone who loves self-hosting, a home lab serves as a useful addition to your computing setup. Depending on your specific needs, you can go for anything from a tiny SBC to an enterprise-grade server setup for the hardware. But when it comes to the software aspect, Proxmox remains the OS of choice for a significant fraction of home lab enthusiasts.

If you're looking for a laptop that's going to consistently "wow" you with its display, we recommend going with one that packs an OLED screen. The only problem here is that OLED laptops can sometimes be pretty expensive, especially if you're trying to cram everything in that you want. Luckily, the Asus Vivobook S 15 is an absolute gem, which makes it one to consider, especially if you're looking for something affordable.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Black Friday officially kicks off on November 29th, but if you plan to make that the only day you buy gifts this holiday season, you’re missing out. Several prominent retailers, including Best Buy and Target, have already started rolling out their holiday discounts online and in-store. Both retailers are offering price protection through most of the holiday shopping season as well, so if you buy early and the same item drops to a lower price, you can retroactively get that better deal.Whether you take advantage of the slew of early holiday deals or hold off until the day after Thanksgiving, it’s important to know how every major retailer is handling the shopping event this year. If you plan to spend some cash, here are the schedules... Continue reading…

Single Board Computers, or SBCs, are computers that are built on, well, a single board. They're quite compact, often use a reduced amount of power, and are typically used for specific purposes. However, what's the most powerful SBC? As it turns out, and it's probably not too surprising, but it depends on what you define as powerful and what you need to use the SBC for.

There are many alternatives to Photoshop, and a huge variety of those are open-source applications. Krita is one such software, and like our ever-growing list of Photoshop alternatives, Krita has some fantastic features that make it a better editing application. There's been stiff decades-long competition between these two image-editing programs. Krita was first released in 1999, while Photoshop began in the late 1980s and the first version was available publicly in 1990. Let's compare them to identify some of Krita's selling features.

I don't know about you, but I don't put much effort into costumes. If I can nail the basics without much effort, then in my eyes, it's good enough. So, imagine my surprise when I saw that someone built their child a fully-blown Fallout T-45 power helmet for their kid for Halloween, complete with sensors and speakers, and all powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico. Well, now I have to up my costume game, don't I?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the most powerful gaming processors. While it may not be an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, this 8-core monstrous package includes a whopping 104MB of cache for storing as much game-related data as possible before touching system memory. This allows the CPU to keep up with the fastest graphics cards. Aiming for smooth gameplay at 4K and 8K resolutions isn't a pipe dream anymore. Depending on your budget for the GPU, you can match this powerful CPU and create a powerhouse gaming rig. Here are some of my recommendations to help you get started.

When it comes to digital writing, finding the right tool can make all the difference for power users. While there is no shortage of writing tools out there, two popular contenders often top the list: iA Writer and Obsidian. The former is known for its minimalist and distraction-free environment, and the latter is a powerful knowledge base that leverages flexibility, customization, and the concept of networked thought. But which one is better?

Apple's been doing big things in the computing space ever since it released its own silicon. The company's M-series chips have delivered beyond expectations, causing rivals to completely rethink its strategy when it comes to computing products. But most importantly, consumers now know that products can be built that provide the best of both worlds, without compromise when it comes to power and efficiency.

If you use Spotify, then chances are that you have opinions on its recommendation algorithm. I quite like it, but I've noticed a significant amount of repeated recommendations, particularly of music that I have listened to a lot of already. As it turns out, Spotify has actually outlined how its recommendation algorithm works, which could potentially help you to know, too.

Although its possible to use Windows and Linux interchangeably for multiple tasks, the two operating systems vary on multiple levels, including the kernel, drivers, file formats, and security provisions. The differences extend all the way to how permissions are managed and assigned in both operating systems. In this article, well discuss four crucial ways Windows and Linux handle user permissions.

Last week, we learned that video editing tool Vegas Pro is getting native support for Windows on Arm. That service joined the growing list of popular apps supporting the relatively nascent Windows architecture, including Arc browser, ExpressVPN, Vivaldi, DaVinci Resolve 19, and more. Now, yet another VPN software has joined the ranks of these apps, with Proton VPN being the latest high-profile service to natively support Windows on Arm.