Quick Links We all need to waste a bit of time now and again, whether it’s because we’re putting off a job we don’t want to do or simply because we’ve got nothing else going on. Playing games in your browser is definitely a better choice than doomscrolling on your phone. And there are loads of amazing options to choose from, from simple and addictive puzzles to fully immersive narrative games....

Building a PCinvolves so much decision-making that it can be exhausting. After deciding on the components you need to make your dream build, it’s time to find a PC case that will house everything and keep your technology from overheating. Apevia Predator-PK What to Look For in a PC Case in 2024 Various aspects of cases can inform your purchasing decision, but there is one factor that you need to consider before anything else—size....

Dreo Solaris Slim H3 Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07 With HEPA air filtration, purifying heater, and purifying fan functionality, the Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07 is one of the most effective and efficient ways to enjoy in-home comfort all year round. If you’re looking for an efficient way to stay warm at home, smart space heaters offer warmth, comfort, and convenience in a modern package. Smart space heaters let you access and control the heat in your space no matter where you are via apps and smart home integration....

Summary Hidden files are a useful built-in feature of Linux that helps to keep your system organized. But older or poorly behaved apps can clutter your home directory with many unnecessary files. Find out how to deal with the mess. What Are Hidden Files? On Linux—and similar OSes, like macOS—a hidden file is simply a file whose name begins with a period (.) character. You might also know them as “dotfiles....

Microsoft has been testinga completely new Outlook mail client for Windowsover the past year, but it’s still missing features compared to the existing app. The latest round of improvements is closing the gap, though. The new Outlook for Windows is based on the Outlook web app, with a cleaner interface, dark mode support, easier file attachments, automatic reminders, pinning emails, and other changes compared to the existing Windows app. The initial preview was missing many features, and Microsoft has been working to fix that before the new app rolls out to everyone....

You’ve only got one week to watch some of the best films on Netflix before they leave the platform at the end of this month. So if you’re sitting down to watch a movie at the end of a long day, don’t waste any time scrolling through random categories, queue up one of these classics and get watching. New movies and TV shows get added to and removed from Netflix every day, but there’s always a surge of changes at the start or end of each month....

While the first real day of summer is technically around June 20th, the warmer weather and all the summertime deals and discounts are already here. This week, we found huge deals you’ll love, like Roku’s new Mini-LED at a $900 discount, and big savings on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Sonos soundbars, portable chargers, action cameras, and more. If you’re getting ready for summer vacations or just want some new tech gadgets in your life, here are the deals you don’t want to miss....

If you’re looking to enjoy some outdoor adventures this summer or upgrade your laptop, you’ll love this week’s top tech deals. Save big on laptops, home security, phones, portable power stations, and more. Nebula Capsule Max Mini Projector for $330 ($140 Off) Anker Nebula Capsule Max A small portable projector capable of displaying a stunning 100-inch screen, supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and has a 4-hour run-time. The Nebula Capsule Max is an ultraportable projector perfect for backyard patio movie nights, camping, living rooms, and more....

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is officially over, but that doesn’t mean all the deep discounts have ended. We still managed to find some exciting deals on PC monitors and accessories, smartphones, solar chargers for off-grid adventures, and more. If you didn’t find everything you wanted duringAmazon’s sale, now is a great time to buy the Pixel Fold for $500 off, snag a new video doorbell or floodlight cam, get one of the biggest MicroSD cards on the market, or stock up on AA batteries....

Summary Not all data breaches come from the major apps and services you use every day. Some of them come from the places you least expect. If you used to work at any of Ahold Delhaize’s brands, including Food Lion or Stop & Shop, you might want to run and get some freezes on your credit reports when you get a chance. Global food retail conglomerate Ahold Delhaize has officially confirmed that a ransomware attack last November compromised the sensitive data of more than 2....

Summary Nobody likes the piercing shrill of an alarm clock at six in the morning. Sure, it jolts you out of bed because you want to turn it off immediately, but it’s an unnecessarily stressful start to your day. That’s why I’ve switched to waking up to music—TV show theme songs, to be specific. Wake Up Feeling Like the Main Character Hearing the tune of your favorite TV show always brings back memories of good times spent watching it....

Quick Links If you are a fan of arthouse cinema, you might have come across MUBI. It has a lot to offer in terms of its collection and features, but is a MUBI subscription actually worth it? What Is MUBI? MUBI is a treasure trove for anyone obsessed with film. With curated collections and handpicked titles, this streaming service has an exhaustive roster of “visionary” filmmakers' movies. The streaming service prides itself on being an online platform where you may discover, watch, and discuss “auteur films....

Summary It seems like no matter what happens, the Linux community comes out with new live distros. PorteuX is one of them. I decided to give it a try to see how well it would work. What Is PorteuX? PorteuXis a distro based on Slackware that’s geared for use as a live distro. You would either burn it to a disc or more likely a USB stick. The distro was inspired by two earlier Slackware-based live distros, Slax and Porteus....