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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 advantages you're not using enough
Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 advantages you're not using enough
TV USB ports are often overlooked, but their versatility makes them surprisingly useful.
Feb. 3, 2025
I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag - and it's much cheaper
I found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag - and it's much cheaper
This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, works with the Apple Find My network, and extremely reliable.
Feb. 3, 2025
Save the date! Apple is set to change the way you send event invites - here's what we know
Save the date! Apple is set to change the way you send event invites - here's what we know
Codenamed Confetti, Apple's upcoming tool will reportedly make it easier to invite people to events and let you know who's coming.
Feb. 3, 2025
How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too
How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too
Ubuntu Mate 24.10 is a desktop operating system that helps ease new users into the world of Linux with a fairly traditional UI that can be easily updated with built-in features.
Feb. 3, 2025
Magnify your screen and more with PowerToys' new ZoomIt tool - here's how
Magnify your screen and more with PowerToys' new ZoomIt tool - here's how
A handy tool for presentations, demos and even accessibility, ZoomIt lets you zoom in on the screen, mark up the current page, and even capture your screen activity.
Feb. 3, 2025
Is this the end of multi-year AppleCare+ plans? What's replacing them and why
Is this the end of multi-year AppleCare+ plans? What's replacing them and why
This seems to be a move toward making AppleCare+ an ongoing monthly subscription.
Feb. 3, 2025
This smart lock with facial recognition spoiled every other security device for me
This smart lock with facial recognition spoiled every other security device for me
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series smart lock features some groundbreaking technology.
Feb. 3, 2025
'Tiny' Linux 6.14-rc1 released: What's new in 500,000 lines of modified code
'Tiny' Linux 6.14-rc1 released: What's new in 500,000 lines of modified code
Even a small kernel update brings significant changes. Here's what's improved.
Feb. 3, 2025
The big-screen Samsung tablet I recommend for watching movies is $120 off
The big-screen Samsung tablet I recommend for watching movies is $120 off
Although it's not Samsung's newest device, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE rocks as an entertainment tablet thanks to the brilliant display. Even better: right now, it's on sale starting at $449.
Feb. 3, 2025
OpenAI's new Deep Research agent can do in 5 minutes what might take you hours
OpenAI's new Deep Research agent can do in 5 minutes what might take you hours
Working independently, Deep Research can create a detailed research report for you in 5-30 minutes -- but you have to be a ChatGPT Pro subscriber to use it.
Feb. 3, 2025
OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval
OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval
Nuance Audio showcased its glasses with built-in hearing aids at CES 2025. Now that the product is FDA-approved, it will be available in the US in the coming months.
Feb. 3, 2025
Red Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams
Red Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams
The Linux giant envisions AI development that mirrors open-source software's collaborative ethos. That won't be easy.
Feb. 3, 2025