My top 5 Linux alternatives to Windows (none of them are Mint)

Linux has been steadily ticking up in popularity this year as more people opt for open-source software. Users are getting ...

This bike computer maps my route and gives me directions (and I don’t worry about battery)

Voice commands let you start or end rides, set alerts to help you train, adjust settings, navigate to your favorite ...

Our favorite Roborock robot vacuum mop empties and washes itself – and just hit a new low price

Roborock makes excellent robot cleaners, and this is one of our tested top picks, especially with a $700 discount.

Brick just unveiled its new device – and I couldn’t be more disappointed

I’ve used my Brick almost every single day for the past year. Every morning and evening, my Brick restricts me from seeing ...

I made a movable mount for my backyard solar panels, and it doubled their efficiency – how it works

Then, we installed a pair of mounts on each panel and attached the hardware to the rig. The mounts can be adjusted to higher ...

This LG soundbar and subwoofer bundle will elevate your TV setup – and it just hit a new low price

If your entertainment setup could use better sound, adding a soundbar to the mix can help. The LG S30A 2.1 ch soundbar comes ...

My favorite Xfce-based Linux distros – because your desktop shouldn’t be boring

Xubuntu is the Ubuntu of Xfce. Xubuntu takes the Ubuntu distribution, shrugs off its standard desktop, and installs Xfce as ...

Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks

Unlike narrated audiobooks from Audible and other providers, the audiobooks created with Virtual Voice in Kindle+ will instead be narrated by AI.

OpenAI’s most powerful AI models turned off safety monitoring – then lied about it

The models Astra and Sol misinterpreted instructions during internal use, which has serious implications for alignment ...

Amazon unveiled 5 new Blink cameras, including a 4K model that caught my eye

The five new Blink cameras coming to market are the Blink Frontier XR+, Blink Outdoor 2K XR+, Blink Mini 4K+, Blink Pan-Tilt ...

GridCraft is the open-source Excel clone for Linux I’ve been waiting for

If spreadsheets are your thing, but Microsoft Office isn't, you might want to give the open-source clone, GridCraft, a try.

This 15-inch portable monitor solved my big issue with cheaper models – and rivals my Mac display

Most portable monitors I've tried have either poor design or lackluster performance. The Espresso 15 Pro has neither.