Maingear is primarily known for hand-built desktops, but the company has put out a laptop or two over the years. Last year's Maingear ML-16 was a sleek 16-inch gaming laptop designed for a balance of power and portability. While I was personally a fan of the design, according to Maingear reps, fans wanted something a bit bulkier, with more power.

Capcom came out swinging for Gamescom this year, and Steam players are the big winners with massive discounts on some of their most popular series. We’ve rounded up seven of the best deals worth adding to your Steam library right now.

Until recently, I had always thought that spending extra on a premium motherboard was a smart investment. From more robust VRMs for stability to extra PCIe lanes and faster networking, the marketing material made sense for the most part. I assumed every cutting-edge feature would make my motherboard, and, by extension, my PC, future-proof. Even if some of the features were overkill when I bought the motherboard, I thought they'd prove useful down the line.

If you're like most people, you've probably realized that having storage space available on any device is an absolute must. Of course, it's also a good idea to back up your important information, which could be a huge amount if you're trying to save files from your phone, PC, tablet, and other sources.

Virtualization is an essential tool for Linux users who want to test new distributions, run Windows software, or create safe spaces to experiment without risking their central system. While numerous virtualization platforms exist, many emphasize advanced features that can intimidate newcomers. Gnome-Boxes takes a different approach, focusing instead on accessibility and integration with the Linux desktop. By combining simplicity with strong performance, it makes virtualization less about configuration and more about getting work done quickly.

After months of keeping users waiting, Google finally launched NotebookLM’s most anticipated feature toward the end of July: Video Overviews. The feature is essentially an extension of what made NotebookLM go viral in the first place: Audio Overviews. Both Audio and Video Overviews are designed to give users a quick, digestible summary of their notes, making it easier to review key points without having to read through everything line by line.

Smart homes are incredible when they work well, but undoubtedly a headache when they don't. Between internet-connected cameras, cloud relays, microphones, and a mixture of connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread, there's an element of risk when it comes to the level of convenience you can have. Before taking the plunge, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself first to appropriately design and roll out your own smart home in a safe and secure way.

As a tech blogger, I live my life in the cloud. My photos, documents, music, and practically everything are stored in that invisible digital space. The cloud powers my daily work, from quick searches to collaborating on projects. For years, I've embraced the convenience of instant access and seamless syncing. The idea of living without it seemed not only impractical but frankly, terrifying.

A brand-new game rarely arrives on Steam without a price tag, and it's even rarer when the game is actually worth your time to play it. However, as mythical as those odds may seem, it does happen every once in a blue moon.

Amazon’s 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is less than a month old, but it’s already on sale for $219.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Meanwhile, the new Colorsoft Kids — which includes a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, a two-year extended warranty, and a cover-style case — has been discounted to $239.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Both ad-free e-readers feature a seven-inch color E Ink display, IPX8 waterproofing, and a battery that can last up to eight weeks on a single charge. Kindle Colorsoft (16GB)Where to Buy: $249.99 $219.99 at Amazon $249.99 $219.99 at Best Buy $249.99 $219.99 at TargetKindle Colorsoft KidsWhere to Buy: $269.99 $239.99 at Amazon $269.99 $239.99 at Best Buy $269.99 $239.99 at TargetThe 16GB Colorsoft is Amazon’s newest color e-reader, and it has many of the same features found on last year’s Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. It offers the same page turn speeds and works well when reading both monochrome and color books; however, like with the step-up model, the resolution drops from 300ppi to 150ppi when reading books in color, which was noticeable but not a dealbreaker in our testing. Viewing PDFs in color on the Signature Edition via the Send to Kindle service worked well enough, too, but transferring them from a computer via USB-C stripped their color. Overall, Amazon’s entry-level Colorsoft is the best color e-reader in its price range. If you love reading graphic novels or books with a lot of illustrations, you’ll get a much richer experience compared to reading the same titles on a monochrome Kindle (it also won’t irritate your eyes as much as staring at a phone or tablet screen). That being said, you do lose some features when stepping down from the Signature Edition, including support for wireless charging and an auto-adjusting front light. The Signature Edition also has twice the storage (32GB) and supposedly an extra four weeks of battery life, though we haven’t used the entry-level model long enough to confirm the latter.

Steam is packed with survival titles, but only a few stand out for the way they’ve defined, or redefined, the genre. Survival games come in all shapes and sizes, and though they all have their own unique settings, they all ask the same question. Do you have what it takes to survive in this world? So, from cult classics to AAA giants, here are the best survival games you need to try on Steam.

The recent shutdown of Pocket was the impetus I needed to develop a better solution. While I got some recommendations from various online communities, I wanted something more personal. Drawing on the knowledge I have developed so far, I quickly created a tool to save content for later reading, and it's way better than Pocket.