All computer users are familiar with the standard keyboard layout – that arrangement where the keys in each row are slightly offset from the ones above and below. This is known as a staggered arrangement, with the common QWERTY layout being its most famous ambassador. This design, where keys form a nonlinear pattern, has its roots stretching back to 1868, when inventors Sholes, Glidden, and Soule adapted a Hughes telegraph machine to create their early typewriter.

Laptops are great because they deliver the power of a desktop PC in a portable form factor, making it easy to get things done on the go. Of course, there are drawbacks to this, with the main one being that you can't really upgrade the internals as much as you'd probably like, with RAM and storage being some of the only options.

There's just something about the PlayStation 2's aesthetic that I really love, but I can't put my finger on it. It just...looks good, you know? Something about the black shell, the sleek logo, and its overall design sticks out in my head.

With Valve rolling out SteamOS to more devices than just the Steam Deck, like the Lenovo Legion Go S, it seems like more handheld PCs will feature the OS. SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system that turns the Steam experience on a handheld device into a console-like experience. You can still boot into desktop mode if you want, and even install Windows if you feel compelled, but it minimizes some of the hassles that might come with a more PC-like operating system.

As the graphics card market continues to stabilize and new mid-range releases hit the shelves, consumers are beginning to have a bit more choice when it comes to what GPU they put in their system. Besides Nvidia's questionable behavior surrounding the release of the RTX 5060, the card itself has been regarded as somewhat of a missed opportunity for a company whose recent releases have been marred with issues and controversy.

Darkroom is a digital image development software. While it offers similar features to Adobe Lightroom, it works successfully as its own tool rather than exclusively as a Lightroom replacement. However, when we have the choice between an expensive image development tool from Adobe versus a free RAW image powerhouse in Darktable, I’ll choose the free option, thank you. Darkroom has its own functions that allow the best image development with a little technical know-how required, compared to Lightroom.

Calling Synology the Apple of the NAS world isn’t a stretch. With over 13 million units sold, the company has taken what was once a niche product and turned it into a user-friendly appliance thanks to its polished software and seamless user experience. The DS925+ is Synology’s latest compact 4-bay NAS, powered by an upgraded AMD Ryzen processor, better networking, and changes to the port configuration. On paper, it’s a meaningful step up from the DS923+. And in many ways, it delivers. But there’s a catch. Synology’s appliance-first mindset may have taken things a step too far. With tighter hard drive compatibility restrictions and a closed ecosystem, the DS925+ might also be the NAS that pushes power users to look elsewhere. Should you consider getting the Synology DS925+, look at alternatives, or pick up an older model instead? Let's find out in our Synology DS925+ review.

If you're looking for better network performance and coverage, then a mesh system is an absolute must. Of course, they're not for every setup, but if you can manage to find one for cheap, then it's definitely the way to go. That's where this Wi-Fi 6W mesh system from Arris comes in, delivering tons of coverage and enhanced speeds at a fair price. For a limited time, or while supplies last, you can grab this system for just $60, which is nearly 70% off the original retail price.

I have been a massive fan of Proton Mail and other products Proton offers for years. Compared to Gmail or Outlook, Proton Mail is a secure email platform. It provides TLS and true end-to-end encryption with password-protected mail. My messages are also encrypted in your inbox while at rest, and with Proton’s zero-knowledge architecture, my content is impossible to read, even to staff.

After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a “necessary price adjustment” for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn’t shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see a price increase, or how much the increases may end up being, but it could mean this is the time to grab hardware like the recent Z5 II if you’ve been eyeing it. “At Nikon, we remain committed to providing the highest quality imaging products and value to our customers,” Nikon said in a statement posted Friday. “Due to the recent tariffs, a necessary price adjustment for products will take effect on June 23, 2025. We will be carefully monitoring any tariff developments and may adjust pricing as necessary to reflect the evolving market conditions. We wish to thank our customers for their understanding and know that we are taking every possible step to minimize the impact on our community.”Earlier this month, during a presentation where the company shared its latest financial results, Nikon said (pdf) the tariffs could reduce its profits for the upcoming fiscal year by 10 billion yen, or around $70 million, as reported by PetaPixel.Nikon is not the first or only camera gear company to announce price increases as a result of the US tariffs. The Australia-based Blackmagic Design started charging more for its digital cinema cameras last month while also announcing that the tariffs made its plans to build a factory in Dallas, Texas, financially unviable.During the announcement for its own Q1 financial results in late April, Canon told analysts that it was planning to raise prices and was “in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase,” according to DPReview. The company also said its price increases would be limited to the US, but that could change if the tariffs triggered a wider global recession.Other camera makers that have recently raised prices include Sony and Leica, while Fujifilm temporarily paused US preorders for several of its cameras, including the budget-friendly X-M5 and the still popular X100VI, the company told DPReview in late April. Lens maker Sigma has also announced pricing adjustments, but like Nikon, those aren’t going into effect immediately and will instead start on June 2nd, 2025.

I have started a journey to de-google my life, and part of that process was picking a new web browser. I started using Vivaldi as my default browser. In addition to providing an ad-free browsing experience out of the box, this browser includes privacy and productivity features that work well. They work better than I thought. After using it as my default browser for over a month, I plan to make it my primary browser on all my systems. It is privacy-focused and includes a trove of productivity features that help improve your workflow.

Keeping your software updated is essential. Updates include new features and bug fixes that can help while using apps during production sessions, gaming, or media consumption. The Windows Package Manager (Winget) lets you install software quickly from the command line interface (CLI). It’s built into Windows 11, and if you are a power user, you are likely familiar with the software repository concept. For instance, other Mac, Android, and Linux software repositories exist.