Getting started with Portainer felt like unlocking a whole new level of control over my Docker containers, but it also came with its fair share of growing pains. As easy as it is to navigate the web UI, I quickly learned that skipping the documentation and diving in headfirst led to some avoidable mistakes. These early missteps didn’t break my setup, but they did cause unnecessary confusion and wasted time. Here’s what I did wrong during that first week and what I’d do differently now.

I've had my PlayStation 5 since 2021, and boy, did it take a lot of saving petty cash. Now, the lack of a steady stream of exclusive titles has been one of my major gripes with the current console generation, but there's really nothing like kicking back into the recliner with the controller at the end of the week and putting on a game until my eyes droop.

Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft made some big changes to how SMB shares work on Windows machines. To provide enhanced security, these shares now require SMB signing and for most Windows 11 editions (aside from Home), guest fallback is disabled, meaning you need to have a username and password to connect to SMB shares.

I've used air coolers on my PCs for over 20 years, switching to an AIO liquid cooler only three years ago. I was working on a fixed budget and chose a 240mm AIO from Cooler Master, so I could spend more of my budget on an 8-core CPU and a white case. The AIO was cheaper than other models, but I never thought I would pay so dearly for my mistake. Needless to say, I was unimpressed, left wondering whether I would have been better off buying a cheaper air cooler instead.

Late last year, Nintendo hosted a mysterious Switch Online playtest, and on Thursday, the company announced that it would be doing another test as part of the “Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program” and that it will be opening applications soon. This second round will be a test of the “same service” as before.Last time, Nintendo asked participants not to share details about the playtest, but leaks appeared anyway indicating that the test was for some kind of MMO-style game. Applications for this next playtest will be open to users 18 or older with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack as of Thursday at 6PM ET and with a Nintendo Account registered in Japan, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, Brazil, or Mexico. Users can apply as individuals or as a group of up to four people “if everyone in the group meets the Application Qualifications,” according to Nintendo.We will perform another test in the #NintendoSwitchOnline: Playtest Program. From 8:00 AM PT on July 21st, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can apply to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.Find out more: https://t.co/xed7zzwzBb pic.twitter.com/JfnMRd9eoH— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 17, 2025You can prepare your application on Nintendo’s website from Friday, July 18th at 6PM ET to Monday, July 21st at 10:59AM ET.You can actually submit your application from Monday, July 21st at 11AM ET to Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:59AM ET, though Nintendo says applications will be accepted “on a first-come, first-served basis.”Nintendo expects to accept “as many as 40,000 participants worldwide,” a big jump from the 10,000 participants allowed for the October test. If you participated in that playtest, you can participate in this next one, too, Nintendo says.The playtest itself will run from Monday, July 28th at 9PM ET to Sunday, August 10th at 8:59PM ET.

Random number generation is difficult, and by definition, computers are deterministic. Anything "random" is derived from real values using an algorithm, and as such, the security of these numbers depends on seeding them with data an attacker can't predict. A computer needs data to base the creation of something "random" off of, and if you can predict the original data it uses, it's not random anymore. Modern operating systems include well-vetted entropy collectors and cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generators, otherwise known as CSPRNGs; for most use cases, that's enough.

Matter is a smart home connectivity standard that launched with the promise of unifying disparate devices and ecosystems. Backed by tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Google, and others, Matter was heralded as the solution to smart home fragmentation; a single solution that would "just work" locally and securely across brands. In theory, a smart bulb, lock, or sensor with the Matter logo could be controlled from any platform (such as Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and others) without needing separate hubs or cloud services. It was essentially touted as the future of smart homes.

The crypto industry is beginning to see a return on one of its most prescient investments: Donald Trump.On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed three bills that industry supporters believe will bring more legitimacy and predictability to the digital currency space - and that critics warn could enrich the president's own family and hand too much power to the industry at the expense of stability in the financial system. With the summer recess looming, there's a limited amount of time to pass two of the bills that still require a Senate vote, but one is already headed to Trump's desk. Crypto Week, as House Republicans took to calling …Read the full story at The Verge.

Being out of office is great, until Microsoft Teams welcomes you back with 37 unread Microsoft Teams chats and channel threads. Half the time, you don’t have any option other than to spend your entire first day back catching up on everything you missed, while trying to filter out what’s actually important.

Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench when it comes to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third model year, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which promises to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026.Now we can add a new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an electric crossover SUV that like the Solterra and Trailseeker is built on Toyota’s E-TNGA platform. When it comes out next year, the Uncharted will have more than 300 miles of estimated range, 338 horsepower, and a sporty style befitting one of America’s favorite outdoor automotive brands.With Uncharted, Subaru finally seems like it’s ready to pick up the pace on electrification. Subaru and EVs always seem like a good fit — its customers are a little bit crunchy and enjoy darting up rugged trails in AWD vehicles — so it’s a little confusing that the brand has taken so long to come around to the technology. But with a heavy lift by Toyota, Subaru is making good on lost time.That said, Subaru is sticking to a pretty familiar template with the Uncharted. The compact crossover will have dual motors for AWD, 338 horsepower, and a 0–60mph acceleration time under 5 seconds on the Sport and GT trims. All that on top of Subaru’s finely tuned suspension for more refined handling. How does the Uncharted stack up against Subaru’s flagship EV? It’s shorter than the Solterra by nearly 7 inches but offers more cargo capacity, with over 25 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row (the Solterra only has 23.8 cubic feet of cargo, or 63.5 cubic feet with the second row folded flat). The 74.7kWh battery will provide an estimated 290 miles of range on Sport and GT trims with AWD, and over 300 miles on the front-wheel drive version, which comes with 228 horsepower and a lower price point. The Uncharted will come with a standard NACS charging port for access to Tesla Supercharger stations. Subaru claims 10–80 percent charging in under 30 minutes, thanks to battery preconditioning features. Though charging at Tesla’s V3 Superchargers and higher will probably be a little bit slower than expected, as the Uncharted only supports charging speeds of up to 150kW.Inside, the 14-inch infotainment screen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections. The center console features twin wireless charging pads that come standard on all trims. And even though climate functions appear on the center touchscreen, there are a fair share of physical buttons, especially around the center-mounted gear shifter. In appearance, the Uncharted looks similar to the recently revealed Toyota C-HR. Given their shared tech and architecture, it’s likely that the Uncharted is basically a cousin to the C-HR. (A Subaru spokesperson didn’t respond to questions about the shared platform.)Subaru still distinguishes itself, thanks to its iconic badging and reputation among a certain segment of nature-seeking urban and suburban dwellers. The Solterra has been a surprise hit for the Japanese automaker, selling 3,131 units in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 1,147 in Q1 last year. That’s a 173 percent increase year over year.Subaru is certainly counting on 2026 being a breakout year for its nascent EV business. But with federal incentives evaporating and tariffs conspiring to jack up prices, the company will have to push extra hard if it hopes to keep up the momentum.

When was the last time you used Windows XP? For some of us, it's likely the last time we booted it in a virtual machine, while others may not have touched it ever since they upgraded to Vista. Either way, hearing that nostalgic login jingle is enough to send me back a few decades.

For the past few years, Apple has been doing exciting things in the computing space, delivering powerful products that are also extremely efficient. This is all possible thanks to Apple's own silicon, the M-series chip, which has really changed the way computing products are built.