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Is your Windows PC working as expected—without any bugs or problems—but you still feel unsatisfied using it? Well, you don’t need one thing to be faulty to switch to another! Here’s why I switched to Linux, even though my Windows system was working fine! As far as I can remember, I have never encountered any system-breaking bugs orBSOD (Blue Screen of Death) issuesin my time using Windows. I also ran Windows on performant hardware and rarely faced system slow-downs or lags....

Quick Links Summary With the eShop gone and much of its online functionality severely cut down, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Nintendo 3DS was dead in the water. But the system still thrives on the resale market, even though some of its more notable titles have made it to the Switch. A Top-Tier Selection of Handheld Games When Nintendo announced the permanent shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U’s virtual game marketplace, the eShop, a big portion of the gaming community was devastated....

Summary If you were born in the 90s or earlier, you might remember those big boxy computer monitors with an almost square display. Then, at some point, we gradually shifted to widescreen monitors. So, why did we make the shift, and how does it affect the way we use our personal computers? The History of 4:3 Monitors and Shift to 16:9 Monitors In the early days, there wasn’t a specific aspect ratio for computer monitors....

You’ll soon be able to say “Hey, Copilot” to activate the Copilot chatbot on Windows computers. It’s another way Copilot is slowly replicating the Cortana virtual assistant from the early days of Windows 10. The new functionality is rolling out as an update to theCopilot app on the Windows Store, which is pre-installed on many Windows 11 computers. That app wasreworked earlier this yearto function as more of a native Windows application with an improved interface, replacing the basic web wrapper Copilot app....

You’ve invested a ton of time and money into your homelab. Still, you leave them exposed to power outages, surges, and voltage dropouts—it’s Prime Day, treat yourself with an uninterruptible power supply while they’re still on sale. APC 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supply Save $53 on APC’s 1500VA UPS during Prime Day. It can keep your homelab online for between 15 and 30 minutes during power outages and offers UPS-to-PC connectivity, meaning that it can automatically shut down your servers during long outages....

Though it’s fun to get lost in an expansive open world, it’s also nice to roll credits on shorter games that require less of a commitment. With so many games just begging to be played, it’s nice to get in and out before a title has outstays its welcome. That’s the idea behind this small collection of games that you may start on Friday night and have finished by Sunday evening....

Quick Links If you don’t instantly need the latest and greatest video game console, it can be hard to know when it’s time to upgrade. However, if you’re still gaming on the PlayStation 4, it might now be time to upgrade to thePlayStation 5. Don’t believe us? We’ve explained all the reasons you deserve the PS5 below. 1. The PS5 Is the Latest Model Let’s take a look at the facts....

Quick Links Microsoft Excel is the MVP of the spreadsheet world, but that doesn’t mean that alternatives like Apple Numbers aren’t useful. In fact, there are a few things that Apple Numbers does even better than Excel, and Aple’s free spreadsheet app shouldn’t be underestimated. 1Numbers Produces More Visually Appealing Graphs One of my biggest pet peeves with Excel is that any kind of media content made using it, like graphs or charts, looks the same....

Summary From locking your profile and limiting your content’s visibility to tracking the links and ads you visit, Facebook offers numerous lesser-known features that most people aren’t taking advantage of. These features can improve your privacy and make monitoring your activity easier, enriching your experience on the platform. 1Lock Your Facebook Profile By default, your Facebook profile is publicly accessible to everyone. Anyone, whether they have a Facebook account or not, can view your profile, including your profile picture, shared posts, and other activities....

Today, Apple released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, but not everything went as smoothly as planned. Some features have been pushed off yet again. Some Apple Intelligence capabilities that Apple advertised as “coming later this year” will actually be available “in the months to come,” meaning in early 2025. The company has issued a press release to announce the availability of thesecond wave of Apple Intelligence capabilities, and it confirms that some of the expected AI capabilities are notably missing....

Quick Links Summary Since fridges are not designed to handle the level of heat given off by a typical PC, it’s probably not a good idea to stick your computer inside one if it’s running too hot. Your computer is hot, and your fridge is cold, so it makes sense to wonder if you can combine them. But can your refrigerator really handle a PC’s heat, and is it even safe for your PC?...

Summary Back in 2022, Sony launched the PlayStation Classics catalog—a collection of PS1 emulations available to download through PSN. Some of these emulations were based off the versions released in non-U.S. regions, but that issue has now mostly been fixed.. The Problem With the PS1’s PAL Versions Before we get into why the addition of NTSC versions is important for the PlayStation Classics games, it’s important to understand the difference between NTSC and PAL releases....

Summary Got an old phone gathering dust in a drawer? You might be able to turn that forgotten tech into savings on your Cricket Wireless bill. The prepaid carrier is rolling out a new trade-in program, giving you the chance to exchange your used devices for credits applied directly to your service bill. The new trade-in program is in partnership with Asurion, allowing you to exchange your old devices for credits that will be applied directly to your service bills....