GPUs have gotten really chunky over time, haven't they? Not only have they slowly grown over the years, but they've gotten a lot more expensive, to the point where you could purchase a PC that runs off of integrated graphics for less than a single GPU.

Some games practically demand that you study a wiki before hitting 'New Game'. And hey, that’s fine — I love a juicy lore rabbit hole as much as the next nerd. In fact, there are games that are even better than that, which, while being lore-intensive, allow you to ignore all of that and still have the time of your life.

Ever since I first used the Raspberry Pi OS in 2017, I've become obsessed with trying out different Linux distributions. Now that I’ve experimented with some of the most obscure distros out there, I figured I should focus my attention on FreeBSD distributions. Unfortunately, the FreeBSD landscape is typically dominated by non-desktop operating systems, with router distros like pfSense and OPNsense being the most popular FreeBSD operating systems alongside their NAS-centric siblings: TrueNAS Core and XigmaNAS.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be a pretty amazing piece of hardware, but it's also a very expensive one. Starting at $450, this isn't a device anyone can just buy on a whim, and certainly not one you want to risk breaking. To that end, dbrand has come out of the woodwork as per usual, bringing its Killswitch lineup to market to offer all-around protection and more.

When you're using a Raspberry Pi, you don't really need a case for it. I mean, sure, it's nice to have one to keep it protected from spills, drops, and dust, but it's not like a PC where you need a case to keep everything together. As such, when people use their Pis for retro gaming, sometimes they just plug it in as-is and they're done. And I accept that.

There are plenty of laptops to choose from, but if you're on a budget, the choices become a bit more narrow, especially if you're looking to pick up something that's sleek, thin, and light. With that said, we think the Asus Zenbook A14 is going to be a great choice, delivering everything you need at a price that you can now afford. For a limited time, you can score a steep $250 discount on this model, bringing it down to its best price yet at $750.

For some, Patch Tuesday is an exciting time to check out new features, absorb the new UI changes, and see what Microsoft has planned for the future of Windows. For others, it's a nightmare. After all, when you're part of the tech team for a large company and Microsoft pushes out an update that could very well send PCs into BSODs, boot loops, and other annoying issues, Patch Tuesday is more like wearing a potentially disastrous storm. And it's usually disastrous.

When you're into laser engraving, it's easy to get carried away with expensive specialty materials. However, I’ve found that some of the most dependable results come from low-cost, easily sourced options. These materials enable me to experiment freely, test new designs, and produce high-quality finished pieces without breaking the bank. Whether I’m prototyping or working on small-scale projects, these five are always part of my regular rotation.

Using creative tools in the browser is an accessible way to keep your creative juices flowing. I love how easy it is to open a website and start creating imagery, videos, or social media posts without the need to install anything. Browser-based tools avoid heavy bloatware, slowing your system down, and give you the freedom to create from anywhere you can access the internet, regardless of whether you’re on your home system or not. Most Adobe software requires installation and subscription-based software, which limits your creativity based on location, machine, and cost.

Ever thought that you wanted to set up your own cloud, complete with a desktop environment? The issue is that many operating systems designed for server use aren't specifically intended for use as a desktop computer, and even if they were, setting them up and ensuring they are secure enough for internet use can be a chore.

What's better than a game with your friends? A completely free game, that's what. That way, nobody is left behind during game night; everyone can grab the game, get it downloaded, and hop in for absolutely nothing. I mean, if it worked for Content Warning, it can work for anyone.

In March, Apple delayed its upgraded Siri, saying that “it’s going to take us longer than we thought to deliver” the promised features. At WWDC this week, Apple’s SVP of software Craig Federighi and SVP of worldwide marketing Greg Joswiak shared more details about the decision to delay in an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern.As part of its initial Apple Intelligence announcements at WWDC 2024, Apple said that the improved Siri would have awareness of your personal context and the ability to take actions for you in apps. While Apple was showing real software at that show, Siri “didn’t converge in the way, quality-wise, that we needed it to,” Federighi said. Apple wanted it to be “really, really reliable. And we weren’t able to achieve the reliability in the time we thought.”“Look, we don’t want to disappoint customers,” Joswiak said. “We never do. But it would’ve been more disappointing to ship something that didn’t hit our quality standard, that had an error rate that we felt was unacceptable. So we made what we thought was the best decision. I’d make it again.”Stern asked why Apple, with all of its resources, couldn’t make it work. “When it comes to automating capabilities on devices in a reliable way, no one’s doing it really well right now,” Federighi said. “We wanted to be the first. We wanted to do it best.” While the company had “very promising early results and working initial versions,” the team came to feel that “this just doesn’t work reliably enough to be an Apple product,” he said.At WWDC, Federighi also spoke to YouTuber iJustine, and both Federighi and Joswiak were interviewed by Tom’s Guide’s Mark Spoonauer and TechRadar’s Lance Ulanoff. In Apple’s March statement, it said that anticipated rolling out the Siri upgrades “in the coming year,” which, to Spoonauer, Joswiak clarified to mean 2026.