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I replaced every Microsoft app on Windows with open-source tools, and here's how it went

Windows desktop has always felt like a curated showroom for Microsoft’s latest services. After all, the company’s defaults ...
Cult of MacOpinion

Steve Jobs would approve of building Google’s AI into Siri

If Steve Jobs were here, he'd definitely sign off on the Apple/Google partnership to add Gemini to Siri. Here's why.

I spent a year on Linux and forgot to miss Windows

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

This distro makes it easy to switch from Windows to Linux - here's how

If you're looking to migrate from Windows to Linux, you'll want a distribution with a familiar UI and a dependable base. VailuxOS easily checks both of those boxes.
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How to make your iPhone battery last longer (settings that matter) | Setup essentials

Struggling with iPhone battery life? In this episode of Setup Essentials, Paul shows you how to check the battery on your iPhone, what iPhone battery capacity really means and the iPhone settings for ...
PC Gamer

Meta puts third-party VR headsets using Horizon OS on indefinite pause 'to focus on building the world-class first-party hardware and software needed to advance the VR market'

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google Looks like we won't be getting our hands on a Horizon ...
New Atlas

This tiny dev board is packed with features for ambitious makers

If you enjoy building or tinkering with electronics, this hacking tool can help you get wildly creative with your projects, and make it a lot easier to test them. It's called the Kode Dot, and not ...
Gizmochina

Finnish maker Jolla is back with a new smartphone with its own Linux OS

After years of silence, Finnish company Jolla is stepping back into the smartphone market. Today, the company announced on X that the new-generation Jolla Phone is coming soon with fresh hardware, a ...
Android Authority

Amazon tells us what we already knew: It ditched Android because of piracy (Update: Amazon's statement)

Amazon has revealed it created a new OS for its Fire TV Stick 4K Select to counter piracy. The new Vega OS prevents users from installing unauthorized apps on their TV Sticks. While Fire TV OS has ...
The Conversation

Harare’s street traders create their own system to survive in the city

Elmond Bandauko works at the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor of Human Geography. He received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), ...
Engadget

The New York Times is letting you create your own Wordle puzzles

The Games section is one of the highlights of reading The New York Times, and Wordle has been one of the crowning successes for the team since acquiring it in 2022. Now, fans of the popular word game ...
The Verge

You can now make your own Wordle puzzles

Challenge or annoy your friends and family with custom 4-7 letter puzzles. Challenge or annoy your friends and family with custom 4-7 letter puzzles. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, ...