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There’s a reasoncrossovershave quietly taken over the roads. They blend the smooth ride of a car with the space and confidence of an SUV—without going full off-roader. They don’t have to be the best at any one thing to be perfect for everyday life. For most families, it’s about striking a balance:roomy enough, efficient enough, capable enough. And every now and then,one crossovernails that balance better than the rest. This one in particular might just be the ultimate one-car solution—and it’s easy to see why....

Summary All it takes is one extended power outage or a camping trip without a portable charger to realize having backup gear is pretty important. This week, I was reminded of that due to continuous power outages in Texas. Thankfully, I had my favorite trusty portable solar LED lantern to light up the dark. Depending on where you live, power outages can be a fairly common inconvenience. Sure, we all have a flashlight on our phones, but I typically want several different light sources ready to go....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Summary Windows has typically been the platform of choice for gaming, but Linux is becoming an increasingly useful option for playing games as well. With Ubuntu 25.04, you might be getting a cool feature that will squeeze more performance out of your computer. Ubuntu 25.04, the next update to the popular Linux desktop operating system, will enable NVIDIA Dynamic Boost by default, leveraging the packaged NVIDIA driver support to dynamically optimize power allocation between the CPU and GPU....

Star Wars Battlefront 3has been on the minds of many fans, but creating this follow-up is not as simple as many believe. EA can’t just decide to make another game, there is a lot more to consider and many reasons it might not seem worth it to the publisher. All this is to say that you’ll probably be disappointed if you were holding out hope for aBattlefront 3. The release ofStar Wars Battlefront 2in 2017 washeavily affected by problems, mostly related to its unpopular microtransaction and progression systems....

Quick Links Summary In a bid to improve fidelity and motion, NVIDIA is continually pushing the envelope when it comes to gaming monitor technology. G-SYNC Pulsar is the next step towards a tear-free and smooth gaming experience from the market-leading GPU manufacturer. Here’s how it works. What Is G-SYNC Pulsar? G-SYNC, avariable refresh rate (VRR)technology from NVIDIA, eliminatesscreen tearingand allows for a better motion experience. G-SYNC Pulsar marries G-SYNC with Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) to create a silky smooth gaming experience that also includes unprecedented motion clarity....

Summary Whether it’s a TV, PC monitor, smartphone, or tablet, you’ve probably seen the letters “HDR” in the spec sheet somewhere. HDR orHigh Dynamic Rangeis now an important standard for both displays and content, but it can be quite confusing if you haven’t been keeping track. So, under the assumption that you know absolutely nothing about HDR, but want to make sure you buy the right stuff the next time it comes up, I’ll walk you through what HDR is, why you should care, and give you some pointers to spend your money wisely....

Quick Links The world is inundated with smartphones, and most of them look the same—rectangular slabs of metal or plastic with large panes of glass. I find this dull, and I’m no longer interested in this type of phone. I want more. I Never Quite Liked the Modern Slab I was already over the form of modern smartphones back before I ever even got my hands on one. In the early years of the iPhone and the Motorola Droid, there were touchscreen feature phones that attempted to mimic the look....

Summary E-readers have shown us the appeal of e-ink screens. The Light Phone 2 crammed this eye-friendly display technology into a phone. I want to see this technology come to smartphones. Let me tell you why. ​Easier on the Eyes I have carried around aLight Phone 2for years. I loved the look of that tiny, credit-card sized phone with its minimal e-ink display. After a while, I returned to using a smartphone, but I wish that choice didn’t mean having to give up e-ink....

Microsoft has developed countless fantastic features for Windows over the years, but for some reason, they usually don’t wind up included by default. Instead, you have to download a separate program called PowerToys to get access to them. Some of them are so great they definitely need to be added to Windows as stock features. Command Palette Is the Best Thing for Windows Since the Start Menu Windows has had a few different version of the Taskbar and Start Menu over the years, and Microsoft has repeatedly tried to add functionality as time has gone on....

Quick Links We know you’re probably still recovering from the Cyber Weekend shopping holiday, but just in case you need a few more gift ideas, we’ve got some additional deals from Microsoft, Lenovo, and Anker you might want to consider. Enjoy! Microsoft Surface Pro 9 For $1,399.99 ($200 Off) It’s barely been a month since Microsoft’s brand newSurface Pro 9hit the shelves, and it’s already discounted for the holiday shopping season....

Quick Links Maybe it’s obvious, or perhaps it’s very subtle, but the image on your TV or monitor just doesn’t seem very solid. You see a flicker, like the picture is pulsing rapidly instead of showing you the smooth movement you expect. A flickering TV or monitor isn’t all that uncommon, but there are different types of flicker caused by different issues. So if you’re getting a headache looking at that flickering screen, one of these remedies might help....

Want to use both Windows and Linux but want to keep all your files in sync? Whether you prefer automatic background syncing or manual control, these cross-platform tools offer secure, efficient solutions for keeping your data synchronized across operating systems. 5Syncthing: Automated Peer-to-Peer Syncing Syncthingis a powerfulsynchronization toolbuilt with privacy and automation in mind. At its core, it offers peer-to-peer file synchronization that keeps your files in-sync across multiple devices without relying on a central server....