For a long time, Mac and Windows have had a clear divide between them. Mac tends to be thought of as more aesthetic and minimalist, with a greater focus on design and looks, while Windows is thought of as the more accessible but messier alternative. Here's the good news: you can have your cake and eat it, too. By changing a few key settings on Windows, you can give it a more aesthetic, more minimalist experience that will put even Mac users to shame.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is huge, jam-packed with regions to explore and targets to assassinate. It’s a great entry in the long-running franchise and appeals well to gamers who love the series’ RPG turn as well as those who preferred its stealth-first roots. Shadows has proven to be a hit with critics and audiences, enjoying an 81 metascore on Metacritic and a 90 player rating on OpenCritic.

The idea of using a single-board computer (SBC) rather than a Mini PC has grown in popularity in recent years, but a Raspberry Pi or something similar might not always be the best option. If you have a miniature computer lying around that you no longer need, it might be a better pick for a home server. After all, a home server requires superior overall performance, better power efficiency, and more — and those are areas where mini PCs excel.

If you're looking for an easy way to expand the ports on your laptop, desktop, PC gaming handheld, or other USB-C devices, then this Anker 11-in-1 hub is going to be the way to go. Not only are you getting some of the most critical expansion ports, but it also comes in at a fairly solid price, with a discount that knocks over half off, falling to just $35 for a limited time.

I recently took up 3D printing as a hobby, since designing and creating items to use around the house seemed like an extremely cool idea to me. As a result, I've made accessories for my home office, upcycled broken furniture by printing replacement parts, and even printed last-minute gifts for friends when I've forgotten important occasions. Essentially, getting a 3D printer has made my life easier in a lot of ways. However, I faced several challenges when I initially got the printer home. Right from assembling the rails to leveling the bed, the experience was anything but rosy. Let's just say I expected things to be a lot smoother.

What better way to get your GPU's temperature than from its manufacturer's software? I mean, they made it, right? So surely their app would be the most reliable way to get readings. Unfortunately, it seems that's currently not the case with Nvidia's software. The company has been having a real time trying to make its drivers behave, and the latest bug ruins the accuracy of the temperature sensor. As such, if you're thinking of doing some stress-testing with your GPU to see how it holds up, you may want to hold off or use a third-party app.

Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly will join the rest of Nintendo’s Street Fighter amiibo lineup. | Image: Nintendo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9am3smYMP6A">via YouTube</a>Nintendo’s soon-to-be-released amiibo just went up in price at Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy in the US. The three retailers have increased the price of Street Fighter 6 amiibo from $29.99 to $39.99, while the new Legend of Zelda amiibo have gone from $19.99 to $29.99, as reported earlier by Nintendo Life.Nintendo’s upcoming amiibo, which include Street Fighter’s Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly, along with The Legend of Zelda’s Riju, Sidon, Yunobo, and Tulin, are set to arrive with the Switch 2 on June 5th.Though Nintendo announced last week that it isn’t increasing the price of the $449.99 console, that isn’t the case for its accessories. The Switch 2 Joy-Con, Pro Controller, and the Switch 2 camera all went up in price last week, around the same time some users started noticing the amiibo price hike at GameStop. Walmart and Best Buy only seem to have adjusted the prices on Monday.The Verge reached out to Nintendo with a request for more information, but didn’t immediately hear back. The Switch 2 and its amiibo will be available for preorder on April 24th.

Creating a functional and inspiring home office is crucial for effective remote work or focused personal projects. When I set out to build mine, I had a general idea of what I wanted, but of course, the journey wasn't without its missteps. Looking back at my own home office build, there are definitely things I'd approach differently next time.

TariffsInternational shipping company DHL is temporarily suspending packages bound for consumers in the US that are valued at over $800 “until further notice.” The BBC reports that DHL was hit with a surge in formal customs clearances due to the Trump Administration’s new tariff changes, which added the need for additional paperwork for more packages.This isn’t just a problem for ecommerce giants like Shein and Temu, as it introduces a new hurdle for many companies that ship goods directly from China to customers in the United States. It’s also kicking in with only days left before the de minimis exception is set to expire on May 2nd, ending the rule that allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the US duty free, and for recipients in the US to receive up to $800 worth of stuff per day without paying import taxes.DHL explains the change in a statement posted to its site: Effective April 5, 2025, all shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over USD 800 require formal entry processing – down from the previous USD 2,500 threshold due to new U.S. Customs regulations.This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearances, which we are handling around the clock.While we are working diligently to scale up and manage this increase, shipments over USD 800—regardless of origin—may experience multi-day delays.To manage this, starting Monday, April 21, 2025, and until further notice, we will temporarily suspend B2C shipments to private individuals in the U.S. where the declared value exceeds USD 800.

How much will Trump’s threatened 245 percent tariffs truly impact Chinese goods and the prices we pay in the US? Some Chinese companies aren’t waiting to see. Anbernic, which makes excellent and controversial Nintendo Game Boy clones, is already suspending US shipments indefinitely.“Due to changes in U.S. tariff policies, we will be suspending all orders shipping from China to the United States starting today,” writes Anbernic. “We strongly recommend prioritizing products shipped from our U.S. warehouse, which are currently not affected by import duties and can be purchased with confidence.”No, Anbernic didn’t set up a brand-new US warehouse in response to tariffs — it’s been an option on its storefront for some time. Generally, Anbernic begins by drop-shipping each new handheld from China directly to buyers’ homes after they’re introduced, then stockpiles additional units in US warehouses for faster ship times. Anbernic lets buyers pick which warehouse they prefer on its checkout page. @verge This amazing knockoff GBA SP comes stuffed with software piracy. #gameboy #gaming #nostolgia #techtok ♬ original sound – The Verge As of last week, Anbernic had already begun suggesting that US buyers pick its US warehouse because “orders shipped to the United States may be subject to high customs duties,” asking customers to “take this potential risk into account when making your purchase decisions.” But now, the company is suspending those shipments entirely — similarly to how acclaimed retro game scaler maker RetroTINK suspended shipments not just because of tariffs, but “due to lack of guidance on how tariffs will be collected.” I checked: while you can still add a Anbernic handheld to your US cart from a Chinese warehouse, the company offers plenty of warnings and won’t let you purchase it from there.One reason for Anbernic’s popularity is that its retro handhelds are cheap, typically around $70 for the newest models. (Some also do an excellent job emulating the look and feel of classic Nintendo handhelds, as you can see in my videos above and below.) But those low prices are now completely under threat by Trump’s tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption for cheap Chinese goods. It’s not clear if or how companies like Anbernic could afford to resume shipments, should those tariffs actually take hold.For the time being, Anbernic handhelds are also still available in the US via third-party sellers like Amazon — which I’ve always found surprising given that those ones typically come with Nintendo, Sega and Sony ROMs.Retro Handhelds has a handy regularly updated page keeping track of handheld tariffs; so far, Anbernic is the only one to suspend US shipments entirely. @verge A Game Boy for pirates? The $70 Anbernic RG 34XX is my new favorite way to play Game Boy — but the new RixelHK app lets people use the handheld’s built-in Wi-Fi to browse a huge catalog of games for free. It encourages you to download Nintendo, Sony, and Sega titles, and they appear to be the real deal but also, unauthorized. Typically, would-be pirates would need to buy an SD card filled with pirated games or fill that SD card on a PC, but these Anbernics make downloading games as easy as downloading songs used to be. #gaming #gameboy #nostalgia #tech #techtok #todayimtoyingwith ♬ original sound – The Verge

If you're someone that loves to enjoy their favorite movies and TV shows on the big screen, then it's probably a good idea to invest in a top-tier media streaming device. While there are plenty of great options to choose from, we think this one from Google is going to be an excellent choice, offering fantastic performance, along with powerful software, and access to all the best apps.

Nintendo said that Switch 2 preorders in the US will begin on April 24th ahead of the console’s June 5th launch day, and now GameStop, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy have shared exactly when you can try to snag a preorder.GameStop said on X that in-store Nintendo Switch preorders will start when “doors open” on April 24th. Online preorders will kick off that day at 11AM ET. The company also says that “all stores” will open on June 5th at 12AM ET / June 4th at 9PM PT for console launch.Target’s Switch 2 preorders will kick off on April 24th at 12AM ET, according to Target’s website. The preorder time applies to consoles, games, and accessories.Walmart’s Switch 2 preorders begin on April 24th at 12AM ET, company spokesperson Leigh Stidham tells The Verge. Walmart’s website also says that you’ll get your console before 9AM on June 5th if you preorder by June 4th at 8AM ET “while supplies last.”Best Buy has announced that preorders for the “console, games and accessories” will start on April 24th at 12AM ET via the Best Buy Mobile App and BestBuy.com. Best Buy also says that “most stores” will open for preorder pickup on June 5th at 12AM ET / June 4th at 9PM PT.We’ve also asked Amazon if it will offer Switch 2 preorders and when they may start.Nintendo originally planned to have preorders start on April 9th, but it delayed them “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”As part of this morning’s announcement, Nintendo said that the Switch 2’s starting price would remain $449.99, and the bundle that includes Mario Kart World would also stay at $499.99. But accessories got price bumps, including $5 increases for the Switch 2 Joy-Con and Pro Controller.Prices could also change down the line; Nintendo said today that “other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.”Updates, April 18th: Added details from GameStop, Walmart, and Best Buy.Update, April 21st: Added preorder time from Best Buy.