Take a look at any science lab, and you might notice that the desktops and laptops scattered around the room are running Linux. Why is Linux so popular among scientists? Here are a few reasons why.

Video game consoles are no stranger to weird and unusual gimmicks. Some of these features unexpectedly grew into system-selling successes, while others were forgotten for a reason. But not every good idea gets the recognition it deserves, especially when some of the best console features have been sorely underused.

JRPGs have become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget they were considered fossilized relics of the 1990s not too long ago. How exactly did this written-off video game genre take back its spotlight, and why is it shining brighter than ever?

Power Automate is a free app that allows you to automate many tasks on your Windows 11 PC. From automatically emptying Recycle Bin to archiving old files, you can do many things with this app. I’ll show you some useful flows to use with the app.

There were plenty of things players expected with the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, but higher prices were not one of them. Nintendo is pushing things to a new $79.99 standard that feels like it will set a new precedent in the industry. It's hard to believe Nintendo would be the one to push it this year, especially with the rumors about Grand Theft Auto VI's prices.

If you've been using your graphics card for a while, there's a good chance it's no longer running as cool and quiet as it did when it was new. In extreme cases, you might even experience degraded performance or crashes. Regular dusting helps, but it doesn't fully address the issue—the thermal paste and pads inside the card have dried out and are no longer doing their job properly.

Alright, you have taken the plunge and upgraded to a 4K monitor. Now, you can access a higher resolution for crisper visuals and text. However, acquiring the monitor is just the first step. Here are the top five things to do to get the most out of your newest purchase.

There are several ways to mirror an iPhone to a Windows PC, like using AirPlay. But what if you want to access your Windows PC from your iPhone? In that case, I’d recommend using Splashtop, which lets you access your Windows PC from your iPhone, even if you don’t have your PC with you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming on June 5, 2025, and the lineup looks stacked. There were over 30 games shown in Nintendo's full console reveal, and the best part is that the Switch 2 is backward compatible with original Switch games which means players will have a lot to play if they're upgrading.

You can get a lot done with the built-in applications and tools on Mac computers, but there are a few more utility apps I install on every Mac to speed along work and help with troubleshooting. If you have a Mac, you should check out these five utilities.

Three years ago, I started keeping track of which games I played throughout the year in a note on my iPhone. I even devised a simple key to track new releases and which games I rolled credits on.

For decades, software developers have been slipping jokes into their work. One of the most enduring, clever, and geekily satisfying inside jokes has been hiding in plain sight: the recursive acronym. It's grown from an obscure quirk to a cherished tradition—and still going strong today.

Since the launch of the Steam Deck, there has been clear room for a competitor to stand up to Valve’s mighty handheld. While a coming SteamOS-powered update may change things, the Lenovo Legion Go S isn’t even much competition to its predecessor.

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.

The original Switch is Nintendo’s most successful console, ever. After eight years of service and an incredible lineup of games, it’s doubtful that its successor could ever live up to the hype.

Right now, Best Buy is selling the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with the M2 chip for much less than usual. Interested buyers could save 25% off the regular price of this Macbook.

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.

macOS is packed with smooth, fluid animations that both look pretty and help guide you around the system. However, if you multitask heavily, these animations can start to feel a little sluggish. I disabled mine, and it made my system seem a lot more responsive.

Copilot was initially conceived as an AI component to Bing, but it has since evolved into a comprehensive AI present in pretty much every Microsoft product right now. And it's now getting a bunch of improvements that will bring it a little more in line with both ChatGPT and Google's Gemini—and bring Bing in line with Google, too, on that subject.

So you’re not sure whether buying the Nintendo Switch 2 on day one is worth it. $449 is a lot of money, and the prospect of spending more on games this generation isn't a particularly inviting one.

Windows has come a long way, and Microsoft has phased out many tools we once couldn't do without. Many of them have been removed, but some are still around. You might even find them useful.

You can now get the Beats Studio Buds for less than $100. At this much lower price, these completely wireless earbuds pack in a lot of useful features and solid performance, making them a great deal for the money.

Having used several brands of networking gear over the years, I recently made the switch to Unifi. With a whole ecosystem at my disposal now, and fully managed networking at my fingertips, I'm not going back.

Razer, a well-known company that makes gaming gear, has dropped the price of its Basilisk V3 gaming mouse by a huge amount. This gives giving customers a great deal by getting a mouse from a well-known company for more than half-off.

With the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, we now know that the launch model comes with an LCD and not an OLED as the last Switch model did. This seems to have upset quite a few prospective Switch buyers, but is it really a downgrade?

You can't beat a classic. But you can relive it, particularly when it's been respawned with better graphics and gameplay mechanics. And judging by the recent trend of videogame reboots and remasters, these reformed and repackaged classics are in high demand.

Linux is a great operating system, but I just can't use it as my main desktop. I've tried in the past, and there are a few things that hold me back from switching over. I would if I could, but I just simply can't.

I've been eyeing OLED computer monitors for a long time, but Dell just convinced me to stick with LCD. The company's new UltraSharp 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) blew away my expectations with its surprisingly deep contrast, integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub, and justifyable price tag.

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.

A Word document that is difficult to navigate is pretty much useless, even if it's full of amazing content. That's why you should take some time to ensure people (including you!) can easily find their way around your work without losing patience. Here's how you can do just this.

While Power over Ethernet (PoE) is nothing new to home networking, I recently found some unique ways to use PoE in my smart home. Utilizing some simple PoE splitters, I'm easily able to run both my Hue Hub V2 and Raspberry Pi 3B using my network. Here's how I do it.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and it represents an improvement over its predecessor in almost every single way. One of the improvements touted by Nintendo was support for up to 1080p games at 120 frames per second (with an improved 120Hz display) as well as up to 4K at 60 frames per second when docked. Thanks to NVIDIA, we now know this is partly thanks to a party trick your gaming PC also uses.

Japanese roleplaying games, or JRPGs for short, are experiencing a second golden age. It's the perfect time to give this storied genre a try, especially if you haven't dipped your toes in before. If you don’t know which quest to take on first, I have you covered with this nifty guide.

If you have a fancy LG Smart TV we have some potentially bad news. Select owners of LG OLED TVs have started receiving notifications that the Google Assistant is about to be removed. Yes, one of the most helpful smart features will disappear from your smart TV.

Intel is shutting down its Unison app, which allowed Windows PCs to connect with PCs for sharing files, synchronizing photos, and other data. Thankfully, there are several potential alternatives.

OneCommander, Directory Opus, Q-Dir—there are plenty of File Explorer alternatives available for Windows 11. While each one has its own set of pros and cons, for me, File Pilot is so amazing that I’ve permanently replaced Windows File Explorer with it.

The basics of your Windows taskbar design have remained mostly the same ever since Windows 7 was released 16 years ago—a thick taskbar with big icons for each open app, as well as for pinned apps. You had the option to tweak this in previous operating systems, but the Windows 11 taskbar is famously inflexible. Now, this is finally improving if you want to.

While you might think keyboard shortcuts are just for keyboards, what if I told you that programming them to your mouse could be even more convenient? Here are five ways I use keyboard shortcuts on my mouse, and why I do it.