Being a PC gamer was really interesting in 2025. Not only did we get a selection of high-quality triple-A games, but there were also some excellent indie titles that proved that you don't need a giant budget to make a stellar game. And while it's impossible to say which games earned the most money across every PC storefront, Valve does give us a slight peek behind the curtain and shows us which games made the most bank on Steam, at the very least.

I've been on the fence about 3D printing for years. Not because I thought it was useless, but because I wasn't convinced I'd get enough repeat value out of it to justify the space, the cost, and the learning curve. That changed the moment I bought a Bambu Lab P2S, and it changed again once I discovered the self-hosted Manyfold application.

Some think that a mini PC can't become a true desktop replacement. Now, this is really going to depend on how you use your PC, but for most basic tasks, I think a mini PC is more than enough. Of course, if you're able to get one that can expand, then you're going to be in an even better position.

Everyone wants the best SDD for their gaming rig, and Samsung's Pro line (like the 990 Pro) or WD's Black series are often the default recommendations when it comes to NVMe options. In reality, for 95% of gamers, these drives provide little noticeable benefit over mid-range options.

The primary goal of a smart home is to make your life easier, and while many devices succeed in reducing friction and improving convenience, they can also unfortunately become a security risk. They often run outdated software, receive infrequent updates, and are often granted far more network access than they actually need. If you run a home lab, store sensitive data locally, or even just care about basic privacy, isolating these 5 smart home devices from your primary network is one of the smartest things you can do.

New Year’s Eve often turns even the most hands-on tinkerers into passive spectators. We gather around a TV, watch the same generic countdown graphics, and hope the broadcast delay does not throw off the only moment that really matters. For people who spend all year building things, that feels like a wasted opportunity. A Raspberry Pi lets you reclaim that countdown and make it feel like something you designed rather than something you simply watched.

Most of us learn to treat the browser as the place where everything happens, from email and social networks to code reviews and server dashboards. At some point, though, all those tabs start to feel like quicksand instead of a shortcut. I gradually pushed a few everyday tasks into my terminal, mainly as an experiment.

Every year, there's a quiet lie I tell myself about some games: "I'll come back to it. I'll finish it later. I'll get that 100% completion trophy. I'll watch the credits roll." And every year, reality sets in. Some games just don't manage to earn that return trip. Not because they're broken, but just because they fail to linger.

One of the best benefits of 3D printing stuff is how easy it is to repair it if it breaks. After all, there are no bespoke, company-owned components that you either need to pay a fortune for, if you're lucky. Instead, if something snaps, you can just 3D print whatever broke and stick it right back on. As long as you've got the time and the filament, you can just keep repairing it.

The best part of being a prolific tinkerer is that you can just make gifts for your family and friends. No more guessing what to buy them or getting them gift cards; as long as you make something really cool, nobody can complain, especially if it taps into what they really like.

If you're not a huge fan of the stock Windows File Explorer, you can always replace it with a third-party app. Sure, it's not an officially-supported solution, but it can make the difference between enjoying your OS and finding it annoying to use. And one of the best ways you can tweak your File Explorer is to grab Files.

If you've been looking for a mechanical keyboard that's a bit more unique, then this one from 8BitDo is going to be the one. Not only does it come in a relatively compact size, but the color selection is also quite good with its purple illumination.