Not everyone likes Adobe’s monthly subscription plans. If you're one of those who would rather avoid it, I recommend exploring open-source solutions to fly through your creative projects.

Keeping your PC cool is essential to ensuring it continues running optimally. Of course, you can do many things to help accomplish this. One of the biggest and easiest things you can do is to keep your PC clean from dust and no, I am not just talking about cleaning the dust filters. Over time, it's almost impossible to stop the buildup of dust inside your PC and this can be one of the main causes of things getting a bit too hot if not dealt with.

AMD Ryzen CPUs first launched in 2016 and it was only with the launch of Ryzen 7000 in 2022 did AMD migrate to the newer AM5 socket. Although at the end of its life, the AM4 platform has continued to receive support, as recently as October 2024. The AMD Ryzen XT range of 5000-series chips offers more cache and performance at the same TDP. This could be a worthy upgrade path for an AM4 PC if you've tried overclocking and buying faster DDR4 RAM. Interested to learn more about boosting the power of your AM4 PC? Here are some recommendations!

With IoT devices growing more popular by the day, the tech market is full of affordable smart home paraphernalia. Besides enhancing your quality of life, these convenient gadgets can tackle your tedious house chores once you combine them with the automation facilities offered by Home Assistant.

When planning a home-based storage solution for all devices, you may encounter storage area network (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS). The two terms sound almost identical but describe two very different methods of storing data. A NAS is a simple single device running an operating system, capable of storing data, running apps, and hosting services. A SAN is designed for data storage and scalability. Unlike a NAS, it combines various devices and acts more like a connected storage disk than an external storage hub with superfast interconnectivity.

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: SSDs are my favorite part of Black Friday sales. When comparing them to HDDs, SSDs' main pain point is their high price. However, once companies start slicing the prices of their SSDs by half, it's no longer a problem. So, if you're like me and you're on the hunt for a cheap way to expand your computer's storage, look no further than this impressive Crucial 1TB SSD stick that's on a huge discount for Black Friday.

With competition and innovation skyrocketing, collaboration tools are super essential for success. There are so many options out there that it can be challenging to pick the best one. But Microsoft Loop might be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

Fans of 8BitDo keyboards have had an excellent month so far. Only a few weeks ago, the accessory company released a full 108-key version of its NES and Famicom keyboards, and now it's back at it again with a brand new model. This time, 8BitDo is taking that unique 2000s aesthetic of the original Xbox and reviving it as a modern-day keyboard alongside its own mouse.

Recording gameplay has never been easier. Gone are the days of requiring capture cards, paid software, and top of the line hardware. Game capture software has become efficient, ubiquitous, and feature-rich. Steam’s new integrated game recording is no exception; it may even be the best choice for you. Here are 5 reasons why Steam Game Recording is worth a look over the other options out there.

Black Friday is here, and BLUETTI is ready to power your yachting adventures like never before. Whether you're navigating open waters, anchoring at serene coves, or indulging in luxurious on-deck amenities, uninterrupted power is a must. This Black Friday, BLUETTI’s innovative power stations offer the perfect solution for yachtsmen, sailors, and boaters looking to elevate their on-water experiences.

I watch TV and movies primarily from streaming services, but one of my televisions lacks the smart features you find on Roku or Android TV. Despite its lack of smart features, that TV works great, so I turned it into an Android TV rather than buying a new one. I pulled it off using a Raspberry Pi 5, and so can you. Here’s how to do it.

If you want to automate things on your PC, AutoHotKey is one of the best ways to do it. It's a powerful tool that can simulate inputs on your PC, and the best thing about it is that it's free. It can be as simple or as complex as you like, and it can speed things up for you considerably depending on what you need to do.