The Best Macs of 2024

While the portability of MacBooks is handy, they aren’t the best for everyone. That’s why we’re looking at the best Mac for every type of person, whether you’re editing 4K video or browsing the web. Apple MacBook Pro (14-Inch, M4) What to Look For in a Mac While you might immediately think of aMacBookwhen you think of an Apple computer, the Mac comes in all shapes and sizes. Aside from laptops, you’ll find all manner of desktop-oriented Mac computers, ranging from small and affordable to bigger and much more specialized....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1806 words · Steven Scott

The Best NAS Hard Drives of 2023

Read update Network-attached storage(NAS) is an excellent option for quickly accessing files across multiple devices. Whether you run a business or need versatility for your home office, here are the best NAS hard drives money can buy. UPDATE: 11-08-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our picks for the best budget and the best overall NAS hard drives you can buy. Western Digital Red SA500 What to Look For in a NAS Hard Drive in 2023 Whilehard drivesandsolid-state drivescontinue to dominate the market, network-attached storage (NAS) is quickly becoming a popular solution for small businesses and folks seeking a connected home office....

August 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1677 words · Kathryn Campbell

The Google Analytics alternative you've been looking for

The Google Analytics alternative you’ve been looking for SentinelPro is apowerful, all-in-one analytics platform offeringreal-time insights, full data ownership, and bothfree and affordable paid plansfor businesses of all sizes. Trusted By Industry Leaders No Sampling. No Surprises. GA4 often hides behind sampled reports, giving you incomplete insights unless you pay thousands of dollars a month for GA360 — and even then, full unsampled data isn’t guaranteed. With SentinelPro, what you see is what you get: real, unsampled data with no artificial limits....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jennifer Campbell

This Is Windows 11 Running on an iPad

Summary Apple has been forced to open up its hardware and software a lot more these days due to the European Union’s increasingly stringent laws and regulations—Apple needs to comply or risk a ban on one of its biggest markets in the world. Thanks to the openness allowed by these regulations, someone appears to have gotten a Windows 11 VM running on an iPad. Not bad. A developer has successfully run an emulated version of Windows 11 ARM on Apple’s M2 iPad Air....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Eric Alexander

Unistellar Odyssey Pro Review: The iPhone Telescope For Space Nerds

Summary Instead of blindly sticking my phone into the sky to shoot the 2024 solar eclipse, I was seated inside while theUnistellar Odessey Pro(with a solar filter) starred directly into the sun. The experience was great, but even better was the telescope’s ability to shoot galaxies, planets, and other celestial bodies from my backyard. Unistellar Odyssey Pro Perfect for those seeking versatility in observing planets and deep-sky objects with a single, portable telescope....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Gary Ortega

Want to Dust Your PC? Turn Up the Fans

Summary Do you dread cleaning out the dust inside your PC as much as I do? If the answer is yes, you’ll be delighted to hear that I have a trick that doesn’t involve manual labor and compressed air dusters. Running Fans at 100% for a Few Minutes Dislodges Dust Dust is harmful to your PCin a few ways. If a thick layer builds up on your fans, heatsinks, and PCBs, it creates an insulating layer that can make your computer overheat....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Tyler Miller

What Does "POV" Mean Online, and How Do You Use It?

Quick Links Summary POV stands for “Point of View” and is commonly used to tell the viewer of an online video that it contains a story or experience from a certain perspective. That can be the video creator’s perspective or someone else’s point of view entirely. Have you ever wondered what POV means in a video title or hashtag? This descriptive label is commonly seen on some of the most popular video apps and websites, but its use can sometimes be confusing....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Jay Moore

Why I Buy Games on My Handheld PC Instead of My Switch 2

Since adding a Nintendo Switch 2 to my existing handheld collection—with a handheld PC in the mix—it means that many games are available on both devices. Which means that I need to choose where I’m going to buy that title. That brings up an interesting set of comparisons that drive me to buy games on one or the other device, and it really shows how different factors combine to steer one handheld to be better suited than another on a per-game basis....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1251 words · Amy Cervantes

Will iOS 17 and iPadOS Run on my iPhone or iPad?

Quick Links Each year Apple releases a new major update to the operating systems that power its iPhone and iPad range. Here are all the devices that will be compatible withthe new iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 upgrades, arriving later in 2023. iOS 17 Will Run On iPhone XS, XR, or Newer To install the iOS 17 update when it arrives, you’ll need an iPhone XS, iPhone XR, or a second-generation iPhone SE....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Kimberly Davis

Will Linux’s New run0 Command Run sudo Out of Town?

Quick Links Summary On Jun 28, 2025, Lennart Poettering posteda descriptionof a new systemd command, called run0. It’s a replacement for sudo. Here’s what you need to know about the latest systemd controversy. What’s Wrong With Sudo? The sudo command seems to have been around forever. It actually dates back to the 1980s. It lets you run commands or programs as though you were either the owner of the command, or a member of the group of the command....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Michael Stone

Windows 11 Is Getting Google Photos-Like Search for OneDrive Photos

There are a lot of reasons why I’ve been faithful to Google Photos, and Google Drive in general, over other cloud services. Particularly the ability it has to sort and search through all my photos over the years. Now, Microsoft is baking similar functionality right into Windows 11’s search. Microsoft is rolling out a significant update to Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs, enabling users to easily find photos stored in the cloud using natural language queries....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Gina Ali

Withings Omnia Is Your Health Screening Mirror

Withings today announced an ambitious mirror-like accessory dubbed Omnia, designed to paint a comprehensive picture of one’s overall health. The device is currently in development, and it’s unclear when it might be released to the public, but Withings announced it anyway at CES 2025. Withings pitches Omnia as a unique accessory that delivers “actionable insights and a holistic view” of your health. The device comprises a full-height mirror where all interactions happen and a standalone base equipped with advanced health sensors....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Elizabeth Chase

You Can Instantly Transfer and Edit Your Android Photos on Windows 11, Here's How

Quick Links Summary Windows 11 now allows you to instantly transfer photos and screenshots from your Android phone the moment you take them. With a bit of setup, you won’t have to use any cables or third-party apps to transfer photos. You can start editing the transferred photos on your Windows desktop right away. Connecting Your Android Phone to Your Windows PC To set up this feature, you’ll need toconnect your Android phone to your Windows PCusing theLink to Windows appon the Play Store....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Marcus Peterson