While 2025 is almost over, video game releases aren't slowing down. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is out today, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out later this week, and more games are on the way throughout the month. With The Game Awards not far off as well, December is poised to be a very exciting month for gamers.

It’s a sacrilege to compare Raspberry Pi 4 to Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. It’s preposterous even at face value. Both SBCs have their strengths and weaknesses. However, the Pi Zero 2 W has the potential to outshine the Pi 4. Leave the head-to-head specs comparison and hear me out. For processing, the Pi 4 trumps the Pi Zero 2W in raw power. That said, the Pi Zero 2 W has the potential to be power-efficient and appropriate when size and use case matter more. Here are some Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W projects that can outperform a Pi 4 setup in terms of size, cost-efficiency, and performance.

Spotify is probably the most-used application on my computer. If I'm working, browsing the web, or just messing around with a new bit of software, I'm probably also listening to music. But I have a gripe with the app that years of updates haven't solved: it's boring. Spotify doesn't have the most elegant interface, nor does it give users a lot of options for customizing it. That's where Spicetify comes in. This CLI (command line interface) tool makes it easy to tweak Spotify with custom themes and third-party extensions that enhance its functionality. Sure, it can be a bit technical to set up, but the end results are definitely worth it.

You're not alone if you've ever experienced subpar audio on your Bluetooth headset or speakers connected to your PC. Wireless audio, at least via Bluetooth, isn't the most ideal option on a Windows PC, with issues like cracking and stuttering being common complaints on online forums. While some of these issues are linked to the limitations of Bluetooth as a technology, others can be traced to unoptimized choices or interference from other wireless devices. Here's how you can do your best to fix the common issues related to Bluetooth audio on your PC.

Mobile phone folding technology has come a long way since the humble clamshell design. What used to be a beloved feature has become a major player in the smartphone scene, with tech we couldn't even dream of back in the day. I've only just gotten over the cool dual-screen design that some phones use, and then Samsung revealed its first-ever "TriFold" phone a little while back. And while the company didn't reveal much about the hardware, it wasn't shy about showing off its revolutionary three-screen folding design.

Large Windows updates do a lot more than patching bugs and adding features; they (sometimes) reconfigure system files, unpack and install components, update drivers, and trigger post-update tasks. The resources used by these tasks and processes can often add up and slow down your PC temporarily, and are often the major cause of slowdowns after updates. The effect is more commonly felt by users with older hardware or specific configurations, though bad or buggy updates can affect a large variety of systems. There's usually no major cause for concern, though; most issues with a slower PC after a Windows update can be fixed at their source.

I exported my Pocket library to my Firefox bookmarks when the service shut down in July. That saved the links, but because I was spoiled by Pocket’s excellent reader and management features, I’ve sought an alternative “bookmark-everything” app to store my favorite articles. After a few months of searching, I found Karakeep (formerly Hoarder), and it has finally filled the void Pocket left behind.

There's nothing quite like a small-town mystery. I know spooky season's already "over", but there's something about the final two months of the year that really makes mystery media hit significantly harder. Netflix's global phenomenon, Stranger Things, is nearing its end after nine whole years, and the show has certainly booked its slot in our holidays, since it'll be spanning December, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.

While I was proud of my smart home, it was anything but smart. Devices kept failing, and automations failed to trigger, and I spent more time troubleshooting than enjoying their promised convenience. I was on the verge of abandoning my smart home and dismantling everything until I discovered a $10 ESP32 board.

There are two types of people who play video games, normal people who play for fun and speedrunners who play for glory. Unlike other forms of competitive gaming, speedrunning has become an aspect of video games that is both exciting to watch and exceptionally difficult to participate in. Most games, including popular Nintendo releases, that have a big community of speedrunners behind them can spend years searching for new speedrunning tricks long after they come out.

The moment I stopped chasing the "perfect Tana system" was the moment it finally started working for me. Tana — an AI-powered productivity app known for its advanced features like Supertags, custom workflows, and complex database structures — has earned a reputation for being incredibly powerful but intimidatingly complex.

OLED monitors have become extremely popular in the last three years, especially among PC gamers and enthusiasts who care about contrast, motion clarity, and HDR performance. In fact, I use two Alienware QD-OLED monitors in my multi-monitor setup, one ultrawide and one ultra-high refresh rate panel. But I still haven't ditched my good old IPS LCD monitor, the LG 27GN950, just yet. And the reason for that comes down to everyday desktop use, not gaming.