Quick Links Google Chrome was first released back in 2008, and it would later become the most popular web browser in the world. Does the first version of the world’s most popular desktop web browser still hold up, though? The first non-beta version of Chrome was released on August 18, 2025, supporting both Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista – there was no official Mac, Linux, or mobile version yet. There weren’t many features yet, but it was fast and reliable enough to warrant giving it a shot....

Quick Links Summary Like most of you, my phone is my alarm. I thought this was enough, but Android’s “Bedtime Mode” feature has taught me I was wrong. Despite my doubts, here’s how my phone has helped me establish better sleep habits. It’s All About Establishing a Routine When youset up Android’s Bedtime Mode(or “Sleep Mode,” as it’s called on my Samsung phone), you’re making an intention. You’re telling yourself that you plan to get better sleep, and you’re allowing your phone to help you with that commitment in a number of ways....

Quick Links I’ve really embraced physical media again in recent years, but my collection quickly became too big. Which is why I ended up buyingSnowcrash,Deadpool 2,andGladiatormore than once. Now, I’ve started using apps to keep records of my physical media. While I settled on just one, there are a few great options out there. 1Libib (iPhone & Android) Libibis an ad-free service that lets you catalog up to 5000 books,board games, movies, music and video games before requiring payment....

Summary Are you tired of constant price increases on everything from cellular carriers to streaming services and apps? Verizon now offers an industry-leading 3-year price lock on select mobile and home internet plans, and the benefits sound amazing. But is it too good to be true? On April 3rd,Verizon revealeda surprising new price-lock guarantee on two of its most popular plans, and everything sounds great, with free phone upgrades and satellite texting....

Quick Links As a long-time Windows user, there are obviously many things that feel different about macOS—and I knew most of them going in. But one thing in particular really caught me off guard, and it might be my biggest annoyance. A Tale of Two Philosophies Before I talk about my grievance, I need to set the stage. When you maximize an app in Windows, it’s not reallyfull-screen—the taskbar remains visible....

Summary While AMD continues to fight valiantly, Nvidia is a force to be reckoned with in the world of GPUs, and they’re difficult to avoid. On Linux, this is slightly more complicated than it is on Windows, but is it enough to be a problem? Nvidia Has a Reputation on Linux To be frank, Nvidia has had a bad reputation on Linux for quite some time. Unlike AMD graphics, which are supported by the open-source Mesa drivers on Linux, Nvidia requires proprietary drivers....

NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience and Control Panel are merging into a single, unified app. Available today in beta, thenew NVIDIA appprovides driver updates, per-game settings, a reworked gaming overlay, new AI-powered filters, and more. This is primarily a quality-of-life and UI upgrade. Instead of adjusting settings, installing drivers, and managing screen recordings in twoseparateapps, you may do everything from the unified NVIDIA app. And because this app is new, it follows NVIDIA’s modern design language—a far cry from the eye-searing, Windows XP-era dinosaur that we call the NVIDIA Control Panel....

Summary I love gaming on my iPad, but I don’t love touchscreen gaming, nor do I love connecting a controller and using the iPad as a de facto screen. So when theRazer Kishi Ultraoffered compatibility with my iPad mini, I had to try it. I was pleasantly surprised with how well this Backbone-like controller worked! Razer Kishi Ultra The Razer Kishi Ultra takes the very best of console controller technology and brings it to mobile gaming....

Summary Your Galaxy Watch is not only a great fitness resource, but it’s also really good for keeping tabs on your health. And thanks to a recent Samsung acquisition, it might be about to become a lot more useful. Samsung announced an agreement to acquire Xealth, a Seattle-based digital health platform, further increasing Samsung’s footprint in the health sector. The terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of 2025 pending regulatory approval, were not disclosed....

Quick Links Every device connected to the internet—be it your phone, laptop, or smart TV—has its own unique IP address. You can think of it like a digital fingerprint that identifies your specific device online. But does it matter if other people can see your IP address? And what can they learn about you with it? Your IP Address Is Not as Private as You Might Think YourIP addressis more out in the open than you may realize when browsing online....

Summary If you have a set of wired headphones that let you connect to a computer with either a USB connection or a traditional headphone jack, you may be wondering what the actual difference is between using these two port options. Using the Headphone Jack If you connect your headphones to your computer (or any device with aheadphone jack) using the traditional analog cable, then the headphones act like traditional analog headphones....

Summary Whatever the reason, shopping for a new car head unit can quickly introduce you to terms like “single-DIN” and “double-DIN.” What do they actually mean? And more importantly, does one offer a better experience than the other? What “Single” and “Double” Actually Mean DIN stands forDeutsches Institut für Normung(yes, that’s a mouthful), which is the German organization that established the standard dimensions for car head units. A single-DIN head unit measures about two inches tall and seven inches wide, while a double-DIN is twice the height—roughly four inches tall but still seven inches wide....

Quick Links Summary Instead of completely rethinking its 1000X Series premium line of wireless earbuds, Sony is simply refining the new WF-1000XM5 with a smaller size, improved ANC performance, and a little richer sound. They’re great, but they also complicate the buying decision betweenLinkbuds SandAirPods Pro 2. Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds offer excellent noise cancellation, superior audio quality, and easily sync with Nintendo Switch. Consider giving them a closer look if you want the best audio possible for your hybrid console....