For people who started Windows this side of the 21st Century, it's hard to imagine what operating systems looked like back in the late 70s to early 80s. For some, however, they don't have to imagine; they were there at the very origins of this now-gigantic tech, long before Windows ever got, well, windows.

Building a PC is fun, but if you just want to buy something to get yourself up and running, then a pre-built PC is the way to go. Naturally, there are plenty of great options to go with, but if you've been looking for a powerful gaming PC that also looks pretty sleek, then this Alienware is a good place to start.

Network-Attached Storage distros include a barrage of features to enhance the utility of your backup and data archival server. On the file system front, you’ve got the Copy-on-Write and checksum facilities offered by ZFS and Btrfs. For folks with spare storage drives in their home lab, you can put together a reliable RAID cluster, and with enough memory in your NAS, you can even leverage RAM caching to push your HDD (and even SSD) speeds to the next level.

Well, it's that time of year when we get to admire all the nice hardware companies are showcasing as part of the IFA event. Fortunately, Samsung wasn't about to disappoint its fans, as it arrived at the event with two of its newest Galaxy devices in tow: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. As such, regardless of whether you're a fan of tablets, phones, or both, Samsung has something for you to check out.

We liked this motherboard when we reviewed it, praising its sleek design, great features, and overclocking support. However, with this recent discount from Woot that drops it down to $150, it becomes an absolute no-brainer to pick up if you're looking to build a new Ryzen-powered AM5 PC.

In my eyes, one of the greatest benefits of AI is that it automates the tedious chore of jotting down meeting notes. Before AI note-takers, instead of focusing on what was being discussed, I often found myself scrambling to write everything down, only to realize later that I’d missed half the context.

While there is no shortage of Adobe Acrobat alternatives out there, I kept coming back to the popular solution for obvious reasons. After trying out several rivals, I stumbled upon Smallpdf, and it immediately ticked all the boxes for me. From its user-friendly interface to a comprehensive suite of tools, Smallpdf offers everything you need in a clean, affordable package.

Like most users, I used to instinctively reach out for my mouse to perform almost everything on my PC: launching apps, arranging app windows, shutting down the PC, and more. I mean, it's what we've all grown used to. But then I thought of minimizing the use of the mouse and relying more on the keyboard to make my workflow more efficient and become more productive on Windows.

As a solo creator, juggling tasks, ideas, inspiration, and execution can feel like entire projects of their own, and they often live scattered across different apps and tabs. So I’ve been on a journey to find apps that pair well with Figma to keep my project chaos in line, and I’ve found a perfect combo in Google Keep.

With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025, many people are buying Nintendo's latest console. While bundles for the Switch 2 include games like Mario Kart World to keep everyone busy when they open the box, there are other items that new owners are going to want to have. Most home consoles have an array of accessories that make aspects of playing games a little better. This can include extra storage space, parts for controllers, and other hardware that make the experience better than what it was originally. And with the Nintendo Switch 2 being a portable device as much as a home system, Nintendo fans are going to need to accessorize.

Splitgate 2 is relaunching its beta, and this time the team at 1047 Games wants to get it right. The first launch in June 2025 was a stumble: the game arrived with technical issues, awkward balancing, and mechanics that drifted away from what made the original Splitgate stand out. Player counts dropped fast, and the studio made the choice to hold off on fully releasing the game until they worked on it more. This past weekend, August 29–30, marked the first public playtest. So, here’s how it went.

Linux has a reputation for being flexible and powerful, but for me, the real value lies in how it makes daily life easier. With the right tools and a little configuration, I’ve been able to automate tasks that used to eat up a surprising amount of time. These automations aren’t limited to servers or coding projects; they also help me in my everyday life. Here are some of the ways I’ve used Linux to take repetitive work off my plate.