Quick Links Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox—Incognito mode is a standard feature in most modern browsers. But what really happens when you start browsing in Incognito mode? Fun fact—it doesn’t make your browsing session completely anonymous, as you might think. What Happens When You Use the Incognito Mode The concept of private browsing isn’t new to web browsers. In fact, Apple introducedthis feature in Safari back in 2005. Then, in 2008, Google released its own version of Apple’s private browsing feature, called Incognito mode....

Quick Links There are many ways to experience older games, but my favorite is to pull out my phone. Hear me out—the experience is better than you might think. The Play Store Is Filled With Classic Ports I enjoy mobile gaming, and I keep tabs on new releases. I’ve been surprised to find that, often enough, when an enticing new game lands in the Play Store that isn’t laden with in-app purchases or bogged down with ads, it’s often a cross-platform port of an older game....

You might only think ofcassettesas a slightly worse (or better, depending on who you ask) way of consuming music than vinyl records, but they were a crucial storage alternative to floppy disks in the early days of computing. How Early Computers Using Cassette Tapes Worked Using a cassette tape, typically associated with music, to store computer data might seem bizarre, but the principle was remarkably straightforward. Data on these cassettes was stored as analog audio signals....

Summary While other editors may offer more visual flair and a friendlier aesthetic, Neovim traces its roots back to an editor for the 1970s. So why is it my text editor of choice? Mainly because it has superpowers you simply won’t find in most other editors. A Keyboard-Centric Workflow Mouse support is built intoNeovim(as it is inVim, the text editor it’s descended from), and it’s even enabled by default. That said, the power of Neovim lies in its keyboard control....

Summary The Nintendo 64 is a divisive console among retro game fans. It has a small but mighty library, locked behind imperfect emulation or original hardware that’s tricky to mod or use with modern TVs. The Analogue 3D promises to solve all of that—for a price. The Analogue 3D Is More Than an N64 Emulator There are many perfectly serviceable N64 emulators out there along with greatemulation consoles, but N64 emulation isn’t and likely never will be a one-to-one match for original hardware....

Xbox is rolling out a refreshed friends and followers feature for Xbox Insiders. This will start Alpha Skip-Ahead users on Xbox consoles and those in the PC Gaming preview on Windows PCs and handheld devices. This update will significantly change how gamers manage their social interactions on Xbox. The best part of this new update is the reintroduction of friend requests. You can once again send, accept, and decline friend requests....

Summary Last week was exciting for those who have been interested in wearable tech for a while. After nearly a decade of dormancy, Pebble returned with the announcement of two new Pebble ePaper smartwatches coming this year. Now, we’re getting some good news for old Pebble watches, too. The journey has been an interesting one for owners of the original Pebble smartwatches. Back in 2016, the company filed for insolvency, and Fitbit acquired most of Pebble’s assets....

Proximity chat lets you speak to players based on how close you are in a game. It’s a feature that works in both competitive and cooperative game modes, and it’s been a bit of a game-changer for online gaming. Here are some games that put proximity chat at the heart of the experience, and they’re incredibly fun to play. They create new interactive experiences and let players feel like they’re not alone....

Some of the most fun you’ll ever have in gaming is playing games with those who matter the most to you. For many, that applies to their parents, but what if they’ve never played games or lack the technical precision many games require? Luckily, gaming has become incredibly friendly to casual players and newcomers, and at least one of the entries on this list should pique your parents' curiosity. 10Minecraft Recognizable at a glance,Minecraftis arguably one of the easiest games to enjoy with your parents....

Unboxing a new phone is always special, but in the early days of smartphones, it wasn’t just the hardware that left an impression. The default wallpaper was a defining feature that you’d see at the launch event and every ad that followed. Here are some of the most iconic ones in no particular order. 1Clownfish The Clownfish wallpaper made its first debut when Steve Jobs announced the original iPhone at MacWorld 2007....

Hot hatchbacks have long offered a unique blend of practicality and performance, giving drivers a fun-to-drive experience without sacrificing daily usability. In 2025, one model continues that tradition, delivering serious driving thrills at a price that won’t break the bank. This compact performance hatch offers sharp handling, turbocharged power, and the kind of responsive feel that makes every drive engaging. It’s quick off the line, nimble in the corners, and still manages to fit a surprising amount of cargo in the back....

Summary Password managers are great tools that increase your security as well as your ease of surfing the web. Picking the right one for your needs can be tricky, though, especially if you’ve never shopped for one before. Here’s what you need to consider when choosing a password manager. 1. Security First up is security.Password managersare first and foremost security tools, and need to keep your passwords and other data safe....

Quick Links Are you looking for upgrades to make to your NAS? From networking improvements to remote access, here are five ways that will take your homelab to the next level. Each item on this list will deliver a solid improvement to your NAS. 5Multi-Gig Switch and Network Card for Faster Transfer Speeds Your NAS likely handles large amounts of data transfers. The problem is, no matter how fast your drives are, those data transfer speeds will be limited by whatever network is backing it....