Quick Links Summary Running a Raspberry Pi in a virtual machine is a useful hack for developers, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to try before they buy. Here’s how to do that in VirtualBox. Why You Might Need a Virtual Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Piis a single board computer about the size of a credit card. It’s a fully-functioningtiny PCat a budget price and with a great specification. There are many models in the product line up, ranging from the minimalist Pi Pico at less than $10 up tothe Raspberry Pi 5 flagship productannounced in September 2023....

Quick Links Summary Experiencing issues with the speakers on your computer? Want to use your Android phone as an audio output device? Windows currently does not have a built-in feature to allow this, but you can use a third-party app, AudioRelay. Here’s how to turn your Android phone into a speaker. To get started, download the AudioRelay app on your phone and computer. To install the app on your computer, visit theofficial AudioRelay website, download AudioRelay for Windows, and run the setup file to install it....

Summary With a southpaw design and Alice layout, theKeychron Q14 Maxcreates quite the intrigue. This mechanical keyboard functions well regardless of your handedness. While all the features we have come to love about Keychrons are present and appreciated, the knock-out feature is solely the layout. Keychron Q14 Max The Keychron Q14 Max brings Kechron’s high quality design standards to a southpaw Alice layout. It features three connectivity modes, south facing RGB lighting, and both Mac and PC compatibility....

Are you in need of an obsessively slim portable keyboard? Logitech is now launching Keys-To-Go 2, a wireless keyboard that’s less than half an inch thick. Theoriginal Keys-To-Gokeyboard launched about a decade ago. Since then, it’s received several small revisions, but it hasn’t changed in any significant way. Keys-To-Go 2 retains the vibe of its predecessor, but it also makes some substantial leaps in terms of design and usability, so it’s considered a true second-generation product....

Quick Links If you’re looking to brighten up your outdoor space, you’re probably considering a lighting system. With so manysmart home productsavailable, you can easily add some pizzazz with outdoor lights that you can control with your smartphone. For this, considerLumary Smart LED Outdoor Landscape Lights. With six spotlights that you’re able to place in the ground, 16 million colors, and scenes that give you color and motion at once, this might be just what your space needs....

Microsoft is having its “Apple Silicon” moment with the new Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7. These devices use ultra-efficient ARM processors to achieve an extreme battery life with desktop-class performance. Critics are sure to compare ARM-based Surface devices and MacBooks for years to come, but one point is already clearer than day—Microsoft wins in repairability. The iFixit team is smitten with these new Surface products. In its newteardown video, iFixit grants an 8/10 repairability score to both the Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7....

Summary Panic’s Playdatehas proved to be a surprise hit with gamers and non-gamers alike, offering an approachable low-tech handheld with distinctive crank. Now, more than two years later and over 70,000 handhelds sold, the Playdate is just as charming as ever, although its limitations, purposeful or otherwise, may still give some would-be owners pause. Panic Playdate Panic Playdate is a tiny handheld game system with reflective screen, new games, and a crank....

Quick Links Summary ThePlugable 11-in-1 Dual HDMI Docking Stationis the kind ofcontrol hubthat every Windows-only graphic designer should have. With HDMI 2.1 and USB4 running the show, the possibilities of this docking station are nearly limitless, unless you’re using a MacBook Pro as your main computer. Plugable USB4 Dual HDMI Docking Station The full power of USB4 is on display in the Plugable 11-in-1 Dual Monitor Docking Station (UD-4VPD). Featuring two HDMI 2....

Samsung Electronics just announced a major update to its Samsung Wallet app. The company is introducing a new Tap to Transfer feature for easy peer-to-peer payments, competing directly with Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, and other similar services. This new feature will launch later this month in the U.S. and is designed to help friends and family send and receive money more quickly and conveniently than before. Tap to Transfer lets users send money directly from their Visa or Mastercard debit card stored in Samsung Wallet to another person’s digital wallet or even straight to their physical debit card....

Quick Links Summary In general, defragging your SSD will have little effect on its performance and likely shorten the drive’s lifespan. So unless you have a very specific reason to run defragmentation software on your SSD, you’re better off avoiding it. You may have heard in the past that when your hard drive seems slow, it’s time for a defragmentation session. But does that advice hold up in the age ofsolid-state drives (SSDs)?...

Quick Links Social media in 2025 is…complicated. It can still be fun and informative, but it takes a lot more effort to get there. There’s engagement bait, tons of ads, and “suggested” content you didn’t ask for around every corner. Thankfully, there’s an old internet standard that can cut through the noise. What Happened to Social Media? It wasn’t always like this. In the beginning, social media was a much simpler place....

Quick Links You installeda new video doorbell, and it won’t charge, complains about low voltage, or dings but doesn’t dong. There’s a good chance your home’s old transformer is to blame. Here’s what you need to know (and what to do about the problem). What’s a Doorbell Transformer? Everybody starts their DIY journey somewhere, and if you’re just now contemplating that your doorbell has something called a transformer (and that maybe you need to change it out), you’re likely in good company—so don’t sweat it....

A cooling pad for your laptop can help prevent overheating whengamingand performing other demanding tasks. The best laptop cooling pads have adjustable fans and can fit a variety of laptop sizes. Havit HV-F2056 Cooling Pad Keep your laptop cool and your productivity high with the Havit HV-F2056 Laptop Cooling Pad. It’s sleek, portable, and whisper-quiet, and it’s packed with three powerful fans, ergonomic height adjustments, and two USB-A ports. Altogether, it’s a prime choice for gamers and professionals alike and our top overall pick for a laptop cooling pad....