Mini PCs are fantastic, offering plenty of power in a compact size. Now, we've seen all kinds of mini PCs, but this one has to be one of the most unique ones that we've come across. It still comes in a pretty compact size, but the major difference is that it features a 7-inch display and built-in battery. So if you want to, you can really take this device with you on the go. Of course, the pricing is also pretty good, with a solid discount knocking it down to its lowest price at $285.

For as much as we rely on the internet, there are times when it’s simply unavailable. Whether you’re traveling, living in a remote area, or just want peace of mind, having an offline copy of Wikipedia can be surprisingly practical. With the proper self-hosting setup, you can create a self-contained knowledge hub that operates independently, never needing to access the wider web. The idea isn’t new, but recent hardware improvements make it easier than ever to pull off.

On Wednesday, the FDA approved the new round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for use by seniors over the age of 65. But for anyone younger than that, the FDA approval only mentions  people who have “at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.” It also removed one option for children entirely, revoking the Pfizer vaccine’s emergency use authorization for children under 5.Shortly after the FDA announced the new guidelines, a report from The Washington Post said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ousted its director, Susan Monarez. That was confirmed in a post on X by the Department of Health and Human Services, which is now led by longtime anti-vaccine crusader, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, Mark Zaid, who said he is one of the lawyers representing Monarez, responded by posting, “Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign,” and the following statement:Statement from Mark S. Zaid & Abbe David LowellCounsel for CDC Director Susan MonarezAugust 27, 2025 – 7:03 pm ETFirst it was independent advisory committees and career experts. Then it was the dismissal of seasoned scientists. Now, Secretary Kennedy and HHS have set their sights on weaponizing public health for political gain and putting millions of American lives at risk.When CDC Director Susan Monarez refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health experts she chose protecting the public over serving a political agenda. For that, she has been targeted. Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired, and as a person of integrity and devoted to science, she will not resign. The Post says Monarez was “pressed for days” by Kennedy about whether she would support reworking the FDA’s policies. The Post reports that “at least three top CDC officials” have announced plans to resign, including Demetre Daskalakis, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and Debra Houry, chief medical officer.After previewing the update in May, the government removed healthy pregnant people and children from its list of people recommended to receive the covid vaccine, which CNN reports has already prevented some people from getting vaccinated.In a tweet, Kennedy claims the actions will “keep vaccines available to people who want them, especially the vulnerable,” however, they could now require millions of Americans to prove they are at risk, putting an additional hurdle in the way of getting vaccinated.The New York Times reports that an upcoming CDC decision could impact availability and access at drugstore sites, as laws in some states require the CDC’s recommendation for pharmacy staff to administer the shots. As we noted last month, Kennedy recently fired 17 people from the federal committee (ACIP) responsible for making vaccine recommendations.

Unlimited lives. Unlimited ammo. A never-ending arsenal of weapons. The ability to fly, phase through walls, teleport, or one-shot anyone you see. Video games might never have given us all these abilities in their vanilla versions, but their cheat codes certainly have. That's the beauty of cheat codes — they've always been tiny little nudges and winks from the devs, saying "hey, if you're done having all the legal fun, go crazy with these cheats".

It's no secret that you can make a Raspberry Pi NAS. We've written guides on the topic before, and we've even covered the common mistakes newcomers should avoid while setting one up. However, if you're building a NAS, you'll want a high-quality case to accompany it. That way, you'll have an enclosure for the board and your drives, keeping the dust out.

Microsoft has fired two employees that were involved in a sit-in protest in vice chair and president Brad Smith’s office. Software engineers Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle were both dismissed today, after being part of a group of seven protesters that managed to get inside Smith’s office in Building 34 yesterday. Microsoft was forced to temporarily lock down its executive building. The protesters live streamed themselves on Twitch entering Smith’s office, and demanded that the company cut ties with the Israeli government. Microsoft employees Anna Hattle and Riki Fameli were both arrested during the incident, alongside former Microsoft employees Vaniya Agrawal, Hossam Nasr, and Joe Lopez. A former Google employee and another tech worker were also arrested.An unnamed Microsoft spokesperson told GeekWire that the two employees were terminated “following serious breaches of company policies and our code of conduct.” Microsoft refused to provide an attributable statement to The Verge.Hours after the protesters were arrested, Brad Smith then held an emergency press conference in his office. Seated on the edge of his desk, Smith addressed a group of reporters and viewers on a YouTube live stream. Smith said that Microsoft is “committed to ensuring its human rights principles and contractual terms of service are upheld in the Middle East.” He said the company launched an investigation earlier this month after The Guardian reported that Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform was being used for surveillance of Palestinians.Hattle was previously arrested during protests at Microsoft’s headquarters last week, where Redmond police arrested 20 people after a group took over a plaza at Microsoft’s headquarters to protest against the company’s contracts with Israel. Protestors at Microsoft’s campus set up a “Liberated Zone” encampment, and poured red paint over a Microsoft sign on campus.The latest protests were organized by No Azure for Apartheid, a group of current and former Microsoft workers who are demanding that the company cut its ties with the Israeli government. The group has carried out a variety of protests in recent months, with the latest disruptions escalating to the homes and offices of Microsoft executives.

Tech marketing is a minefield of actual specifications that matter, peppered with irrelevant technical-sounding lingo that doesn't have any bearing on the actual user experience. Beginners and novices may easily mistake the latter for the former, but some aspects, like the significance of gold-plated cable connectors, have been around for so long that even experienced buyers may inadvertently prefer these unnecessarily pricier cables for the fear of sacrificing performance or missing out on durability.

You may already be familiar with titles becoming "free to keep" on Steam, alongside demos that give you a taster of what the full version has in store. However, there is a rare variant that combines the two: a free period during which you can try the game before it reverts to a paid title at a later date. These usually come with a discount for purchasing the game, which is great if you enjoyed what you played and want to keep going.

When most people think of setting up a home security system, investing in an NVR (Network Video Recorder) comes to mind. With 4K streams and multiple cameras, it feels like an essential requirement to store mountains of data. So when I was looking at upgrading my home surveillance system, it was predictably something I was keeping an eye out for. That's until I discovered Frigate. It turns out there's a better way to handle security footage. After putting it through a thorough test, I can confirm that Frigate is the self-hosted solution that does practically everything better than an NVR, and that's what you need to consider. Here's why.

Samsung's getting ready to announce some new tablets, which means a new Galaxy event that will take place on September 4. While the brand doesn't give much away in terms of what to expect, we've been seeing rumors and leaks pop up over the past few months that indicate we could be in for some exciting products.

One thing I didn’t think about when I left Windows for Linux was how I would customize the RGB lighting on gaming PC’s fans. The apps I used to use for it are only available on Windows, so when I finished up my first Linux installation, I was stuck with the default colors for all my fans.

Apple has removed the iPhone torrenting client, iTorrent, from AltStore PAL’s alternative iOS marketplace in the EU, showing that it can still exert control over apps that aren’t listed on the official App Store. iTorrent developer Daniil Vinogradov told TorrentFreak that Apple has revoked his distribution rights to publish apps in any alternative iOS stores, so the issue isn’t tied to AltStore PAL itself.“Apple removed Alternative Distribution functionality from iTorrent’s Developer Portal without any warning,” Vinogradov said on iTorrent’s Github page. Apple has not provided a reason for the removal, according Vinogradov, and distribution was revoked at the Apple Dev Account level. The matter is also being investigated by AltStore PAL.While Apple bans torrent apps on its own iOS store, the EU’s Digital Markets Act gave iPhone users within the bloc greater freedom to install apps from third-party app stores that the Cupertino company doesn’t directly manage. iTorrent was added to AltStore PAL in July last year, which raises the question: why now?