Starting a new business or running a startup is no small feat. With hundreds of tasks, deadlines, and teams to coordinate, staying organized and efficient can be challenging at times. Here is where project management tools come into play, which are tailor-made for startups and small businesses. From different project views and third-party app integrations, to real-time collaboration, these tools ensure your projects run from start to finish without getting sidetracked.

There are a lot of great tablets out there, but if you're looking for something that performs great, looks good, and comes in at an affordable price, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is going to be right up your alley. For a limited time, you can save 36% off the retail price of this tablet, dropping the price down to just $210. This is the lowest price we've seen for this tablet in quite some time, which means, if you've been looking for a tablet that isn't going to be break the bank, now's a great time to buy.

Adobe's suite of Creative Cloud applications has been the gold standard for creatives for decades. It's easy to see why these apps perform a lot of invaluable functions, and now they're supported by artificial intelligence with Firefly. However, the Creative Cloud portfolio is only available through a subscription model that is considered to be user-hostile by some. For example, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission brought official charges against Adobe for anti-consumer practices, which the Department of Justice used to file a court complaint. In other words, there are real reasons you might want to consider a move away from Adobe services.

Not all business laptops are created equal. Some are more versatile than others, while some systems are more durable and security focused. And then theres your workhorses packed to the gills with high-powered specs. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 checks off a nice assortment of these boxes. Its a convertible laptop that comes packing an Intel Core Ultra 7 U series processor with Intel integrated graphics. It also has one of Lenovos best-in-class keyboards and a strong pair of speakers hiding out somewhere on the laptop.

Containers are extremely useful in scenarios where you want to run a specific application or software without the extra resource overhead of a virtual machine. Kubernetes serves as a great platform to deploy and manage all your containers, and its worth learning for anyone whos into DevOps.

Image: The Verge Microsoft has released a recovery tool that’s designed to help IT admins repair Windows machines that were impacted by CrowdStrike’s faulty update that crashed 8.5 million Windows devices on Friday. The tool creates a bootable USB drive that IT admins can use to help quickly recover impacted machines.While CrowdStrike has issued an update to fix its software that led to millions of Blue Screen of Death errors, not all machines are able to automatically receive that fix. Some IT admins have reported rebooting PCs multiple times will get the necessary update, but for others the only route is having to manually boot into Safe Mode and deleting the problematic CrowdStrike update file.Microsoft’s recovery tool now makes this recovery... Continue reading…

A recent update to the CrowdStrike has caused BSODs worldwide. Despite all the chaos in the outside world, there's a very good chance your personal PC has been unaffected, as CrowdStrike is a business-oriented security program designed to protect organizations from breaches. However, you may have noticed degraded services when trying to use your favorite websites. Fortunately, those dark days may soon be over, as Microsoft has published a recovery tool that can put things back to normal.

Although there is no shortage of database apps out there, Microsoft Lists stands tall among them with real-time collaboration, a robust Microsoft 365 integration, a long list of features, and more. Whether you are managing projects, assets, or planning your social media schedule, Microsoft Lists can be a powerful ally to streamline your workflow. Continue reading if you are still on the fence about using Microsoft Lists.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 46, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, hope you like silly gadgets, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been writing about Apple betas and AR gadgets, reading about Donald Glover and the scourge of meetings and what it takes to feed the Olympics, admiring Christian Selig’s keyboard layout, watching Hard Knocks and The Beekeeper, and trying (and failing) to perfect my blueberry muffin recipe.I also have for you a couple of great iOS apps that are finally available on Android, a new way to play some classic Nintendo games, an expensive new camera, and stuff to watch this weekend both at home and in... Continue reading…

A Mac app for true notch-heads. | Image: NotchNook There’s a new app for Macs called NotchNook that transforms the notch on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro into, basically, the iPhone’s Dynamic Island. And after using it for a day, I’m not sure I can do without it.Just like the Dynamic Island, NotchNook expands out from the notch, revealing a “Nook” with basic media controls (sort of like Live Activities in iOS) and other customizable widgets. Then there’s a “Tray” tab that you can drop files or apps into; it’s similar to the macOS dock, except that the tray empties when you quit NotchNook. GIF: NotchNook NotchNook made my MacBook Air’s notch useful. You access this by clicking on a tab that blends in with the notch, or by swiping downward on your trackpad... Continue reading…

It was the year 2000 when we got our first computer a Pentium III system from HP called Brio. That fateful year marked my entry into what would become a lifelong obsession. From Intel Pentium III to Ryzen 7 5700X, I've seen, built, and used a lot of PCs over the course of 20+ years. A lot has changed during this time, but what has remained constant is my appreciation for robust, useful software.

I have a love-hate relationship with Windows. After using Windows on my PCs for over 24 years now, moving to something else is unthinkable. Like many of us, I'm just so used to it for me, this is how PCs are supposed to look and work. But, at the same time, I don't particularly like many aspects of the Windows platform, including annoying features, countless ads, and needless apps.