I have started to travel light, with nothing more than what I need, both physically and digitally. While I keep a portable SSD handy, everything else stays at home, on my NAS. And that doesn’t mean I’m not able to access my files while traveling. In fact, I have set up my NAS to let me view and manage my files no matter where I am. It has helped me replace a bunch of apps and services that I used to depend on.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch firmly behind us, now feels like a great time to reflect on some of the best launch games in history. While there are examples of games that absolutely drove the console's success, like Wii Sports, for this list, we're focusing on the games that have aged well, entering the pantheon of the best games ever made, launch game or not. The Nintendo Switch 2 launch day games may have satisfied gamers, but there isn't anything that can match some of the best launch games in history. Any game that was available on Day One for a new console, and not available prior to that, is eligible for this list.

Setting up a new Windows 11 machine can be complicated, and when issues arise somewhat frequently, it can waste a lot of time in certain scenarios. It's common these days to have your life based on data from the cloud, so when it comes to the operating system, you mostly just need to install the OS, change the settings as needed, and install the programs you want.

GM was the first major US automaker to make the promise to go all-electric by 2035, just four years ago. Those promises have since turned into rough estimates under the second Donald Trump presidency, with the company softening language about its electrification goals. But GM is riding high on EV sales, and as CEO Mary Barra puts it, EVs are still the future - just on a delayed (and very flexible) timeline. "We still believe in an all-electric future," Barra told The Verge in an exclusive interview at the Le Mans race in France. "The regulations were getting in front of where the consumer demand was, largely because of charging infrastruct …Read the full story at The Verge.

What started as a passion for editing and creating turned into a burden. I was getting tired of the endless subscriptions, unwanted updates, computer bloat, paywalls for basic features, and constant privacy policy changes. So I wanted an editing system that gave me more control over my workflow and projects. What I’ve built over time is a library, editing, and file management suite powered entirely by free and open-source tools. Here’s what ended up working for me…

Fighting games can be incredibly fun to play with other people. They are not only exciting and easy to get into with others, but can also become very competitive among players. But for those who want to stay competitive with some of the most hardcore fans of the genre, it can take a lot of time and practice to maintain the skill to do so. This is why I find myself playing many different fighting games to keep my skills sharp, especially classic fighting games that focus on the fundamentals of the fighting game genre. Even with so many great new titles being developed and released across multiple platforms, you can't go wrong by revisiting some of the iconic classics that helped lay the groundwork for the genre and the competitive scene as a whole.

With dozens of bank accounts and credit card statements, loan documents, investment reports, and budgeting spreadsheets, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with your finances. For years, I navigated personal finance feeling disorganized and frankly, a bit lost. Financial advisors felt out of reach, and spreadsheets often led to more confusion than clarity.

I've dabbled with Linux before. Of course, there's the Steam Deck and SteamOS more recently, but even as a younger tech enthusiast, I toyed around with the tools in Kali Linux and live-booted Ubuntu to see if I was capable of switching. Even after trying a handful of distros and learning some basics about Linux and how it works, I never took the plunge. I never committed to actually using Linux, and I wanted to change that. Much to my surprise, it wasn't much of a change at all.

Buying a used server motherboard, especially the dirt-cheap models, can be a great start to your home lab. You get cheap access to enterprise performance and features, and can run all the self-hosting services you'd want. And dual-CPU motherboards can power your virtualization and high-end multi-threaded workloads without you worrying about upgrading to something more powerful anytime soon. That said, the process of securing a used server board is often marred by uncertainty — make sure you do your research and know exactly what you're buying.

Moving from Windows to Linux isn't as hard as you might initially think, but you'd be forgiven for having some worries. Switching to a totally different desktop environment is hard, especially when some of the apps you're used to may not be available.

A 3D printer isn’t just a tool for fun projects and quick prototyping. It’s also a powerful, practical machine that can save you money month after month. Whether you're organizing your space, upgrading your hobby gear, or replacing household items, your printer starts proving its worth quickly. With a few rolls of filament and some creativity, the return on investment often speaks for itself by the end of the year.

Hi! Welcome to Installer No. 89, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. My name is Jay Peters, and I will be taking care of Installer while David is on parental leave. All of us here at The Verge are very excited for him and his family, and he'll be back later this year.It's a huge honor to be writing this. I look forward to Installer every week to see what awesome things David is obsessed with and what you all are into. (Thanks to everyone who sent over their favorite non-famous apps to get me started. Keep reading for some of those!) I'm really excited to keep the party going. (If you're new here, welcome, and also you …Read the full story at The Verge.