When video games came to smartphones, the gaming press and forums were filled with doomsayers, spelling the end of dedicated handheld systems. Products like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSP were the last of their kind, we were told. Why buy a handheld when you can just whip out the phone you already have?

Why click around when a few keys do the trick? When I first started using Ubuntu in 2018, I relied on mouse clicks for almost everything. But over time, I realized it was slowing me down, so I switched to keyboard shortcuts to work faster.

I'm in two minds about the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW). It’s another excellent refresh to the brand’s line of curved ultrawide monitors, which ultimately matters most. But, as someone who uses the previous iteration daily, it plays things too safe to be particularly exciting.

Restarting your PC at least once a week allows Windows 11 to install and apply available updates. If you don’t normally reboot your PC, you can automate the process using a couple of methods.

Microsoft Excel's Data Validation tool lets you add a drop-down list to a cell based on existing data in a column. However, how this works depends on whether the source data is part of a formatted Excel table. Let's take a look at some examples.

iFixit's recent breakdown of the Nintendo Switch 2 is pretty worrying. It turns out the device is much harder to repair than the previous model. This could lead to a shorter lifespan and higher repair costs for users.

Though the Switch 2 has an impressive lineup of launch titles, there are only a handful of exclusives that are limited to Nintendo’s newest console. Leading the pack is Mario Kart World, Nintendo’s flagship launch title and the first new game in the kart racing series since the days of the Wii U.

Android 16 is bringing a big redesign in the form of Material 3 Expressive, and while the update is still a little ways away, Google is already testing and rolling out the fresh new look to some of its apps. Let's take a look at what the future holds.

There are now even more choices for a Nintendo Switch 2 game controller. Several of 8BitDo's controllers and adapters are now compatible with the Switch 2, after you complete a quick firmware update.

Too many great Nintendo DS games have been forgotten. With the Switch 2 adding a GameCube virtual console and making use of a touchscreen and motion controls, now seems like the perfect time to break out some of Nintendo's handheld classics.

Everyone loves tiny computers, but tiny custom computers are always a feat. This one is more of a cool proof-of-concept than an actually useful product, but we'll allow it.

The PPSSPP emulator version 1.19 is a major update that brings a lot of fixes to several PSP games. It also marks the end of the PPSSPP Gold app for iPhone, and if you have that, you'll need to move over your data in the future.

Hybrid cars are becoming a popular choice for drivers looking to save on fuel and maintenance, while still enjoying the convenience of a gas engine. They also serve as a great introduction to electric vehicles, offering a bit of EV experience without fully committing.

The weekend is finally here! It's time to load up Netflix and enjoy a good binge-watch. But don't doomscroll through the menus trying to find something perfect—I've rounded up three shows that I enjoyed, all of which make for excellent weekend viewing.

Robot vacuums with mops have largely evolved into a homogenous product category. The Matic, however, switches things up. It looks, maps, and cleans a bit differently. I found it to be a cleaning assistant that’s just a little more fun and thoughtful in its approach.

Microsoft is rolling out more changes to the Microsoft Store, the main app and games store on Windows 10 and 11. It now has more system integrations, faster performance, a Copilot button, and other updates.

There are many game series that started life as spin-offs, a fact that's not always obvious. These games can stand apart on their own, and tend to cater to fans who wouldn't have necessarily liked the originals.

Did you pick up a Switch 2 recently, or are thinking of getting one in the next few weeks? One of the best things about Nintendo’s new console is the ability to play games anywhere thanks to its portability.

Windows 11 accumulates many temporary files over time. One way to get rid of these files is to manually delete them. If you don’t want that hassle, you can automate the process. I’ll show you how.