Do you remember the Oddworld series? If you don't, or you were too young to remember, it was an excellent series that began as a 2D platformer on the PlayStation, then moved into the 3D space, including an FPS spinoff. As you can tell by the name, the Oddworld series is definitely up there in the creativity and strangeness, creating a world that I've never seen replicated in any other game since the PlayStation 1 era. So, when I saw that you can snag every single game in the Oddworld series for one dollar, I knew I had to shout it out.

From a private cloud, 3D printer management hub, and other practical projects to borderline unhinged creations like a bare-metal Windows 11 installation and a (barebones) Steam gaming machine, there’s no shortage of ideas you can bring to life with your Raspberry Pi. But if you want to enhance your quality of life, you’ll have an absolute blast putting automation projects together with your Raspberry Pi. So, here’s a byte-sized list of ways you can turn your Raspberry Pi SBC into an automation behemoth.

A carryall you can take anywhere.I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop at the traffic light in front of me. But instead of dropping a foot, he balanced high above his fixed-gear pedals for nearly a minute, his crossbody bag bulging against the urgent deliveries within. That was ‘90s San Francisco, when anyone could tap into that free-wheelin’ zeitgeist by wearing a messenger bag — only conformist dorks wore backpacks.Switzerland-based Freitag got its start in 1993 with messenger bags, and it’s keeping that spirit alive with its latest, the F685 Henry. It’s heavy, water resistant, and incredibly durable because it’s made from worn seatbelts, recycled plastic bottles, and used tarps that act as walls on European trucks. That means no two Freitag bags are identical in a world of mass-produced homogeny.Ironically, Freitag bags are built to last despite being made from trash. A Freitag messenger bag that I purchased almost 20 years ago is still my go-to for errands around town. I expect the same longevity from the Henry, which I’ve been testing as an all-purpose gear bag for the last few weeks. That makes its $330 price point a …Read the full story at The Verge.

Do you hear that noise? That's the sound of the entire US tech industry collectively sighing in relief. After initially imposing a 125% tariff on all Chinese imports, the US government has now agreed to allow electronics to arrive on American soil without paying extra as an exception to the rule. As it turns out, if Apple had the heat applied to it for a little longer, it would have suffered severe setbacks unlike anything seen since the pandemic days.

The downside of working primarily at a computer is that, at any given time, you have a whole universe of distractions available to you. It would be wonderful if we could all just focus on the task at hand at all times, but I'm sure I'm not alone in falling for temptation more often than I should. Whether it's YouTube or some online forums where I can geek out about Nintendo, it can be hard to stay on task.

Switching to a self-hosted bookmark manager was something I had been thinking about for a while. Like many people, I’d grown tired of the limitations and privacy concerns of cloud-based services. Whether it was the risk of third-party tracking or feature overload, I felt like I needed a change. After exploring different alternatives, I stumbled upon LinkStash, an open-source, self-hosted bookmark manager that promises to give you complete control over your data. I decided to make the switch, and so far, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are the three main reasons why I’m glad I made the move to LinkStash.

Like every other gamer in the world, I fell in love with gaming because of the stories it told, the worlds it let me escape into, the characters it made me love and hate, and the sheer magic of being at the center of it all. However, when it comes to games, it’s never just the main plot lines and central narratives that do the heavy lifting. It’s often the side quests that breathe life into the world, giving it texture, depth, and a human heartbeat.

Sudden crashes are among the worst things you can experience as a PC gamer. I'm sure most of us have been in a situation where we spent over $60 on a new game only for it to crash, freeze, or reboot our computer a few minutes after launch. Sometimes, you don't encounter a crash until your graphics card renders a graphically demanding scene, like during a dense open-world environment or an intense gunfight in a competitive shooter.

I'm usually the first one to advise people to maximize FPS per dollar and build a balanced gaming PC. While that means buying only those components that directly affect the performance of your PC, I'm also someone who appreciates esthetics and convenience in PC building. You might not need an expensive motherboard, but it comes with definite benefits that extend beyond performance. Spending on a good-looking case or graphics card isn't mandatory, but it sure feels great.

One of the best aspects of 3D printing is the ability to churn out functional prints at will. Whether it's upcycling broken furniture or saving money by printing replacement parts or everyday items like wallets and vases, I feel like a magician using my 3D printer to produce useful parts or accessories. This obsession with 3D-printing objects around the house meant that I was now looking for every opportunity to replace commonly found objects with a 3D-printed alternative. From storage solutions to ergonomic wrist rests, I'd covered them all. That's when I stumbled upon a new idea -- how about I 3D print keycaps for my keyboard?

While the majority of Windows 11 users have enjoyed the 24H2 update for a while now, some people have still been stuck on the prior update. As it turns out, some apps that customize your wallpaper were causing issues with the update, so Microsoft blocked the 24H2 download on affected PCs while it worked on fixing the issues. Now, those who has been left behind can finally upgrade to 24H2, six months after the update's release.

I have been 3D printing for several years as a hobby, and I can boldly say it’s one of the most interesting and rewarding things I’ve ever gotten into. The ability to think of and recreate something and, generally, the hands-on experimentation, makes it endlessly fun. From 3D printing desk toys and games, and decorative 3D prints to personalizing my PC and GPU, there is always something new to explore. Even though there are several things I wished someone had told me before I started 3D printing, I can confidently say it’s a hobby worth exploring, and I have been trying to convince everyone to get into it for the reasons below.