6 Reasons Handhelds Are the Future of Gaming

Summary With the Nintendo Switch being the clear winner of this generation of gaming consoles, the rise of handheld gaming PCs, and younger generations’ inclination towards mobile and handheld gaming, it’s clear that handhelds are the future of gaming. Let me explain why. Gen Z and Gen Alpha are Handheld Natives Gen Z is the first generation to embrace mobile gaming from a young age, with Gen Alpha joining Gen Z in preference towardsmobile gaming....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1446 words · Richard Smith MD

6 Ways to Play CDs in a Modern Car

Quick Links If you own even a moderately modern car, you may not have a CD player in your vehicle at all, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some way to enjoy your high quality audio collection on the road. 6Bluetooth CD Players Modern cars may not have built-in CD players, but they do support Bluetooth! So if you get a portable CD player with Bluetooth, you can still listen to your records in your car....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · William Hawkins

A Brief History of Gaming on Mac: From the 1980s to Today

Quick Links PC and console gamers alike consider the idea of “Mac gaming” to be a bit of a joke, but the truth is that for much of Apple’s history, its computers (even before the Mac) weretheplace to play the latest and greatest games. Which is why it’s a good time to remind everyone of that fact. The First Mac Games The Mac was obviously not Apple’s first home computer, and the Apple II was a hugely popular game development platform....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Amy Johnson

Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Review: A Portable Multimedia Library

Quick Links Summary Those looking for a tablet within the Amazon Alexa ecosystem will find theAmazon Fire Max 11 tableta great choice. But you’ll need to look elsewhere if you’re hoping for peak productivity above entertainment value. Amazon’s Fire tabletsare more for media consumption and less for drafting work proposals, charts, and graphics. While the retailer has provided plenty of options for tablet-seekers—like the budget-consciousAmazon Fire 7 tablet, the pricierFire HD 10 tablet, or theFire Tablet Kidsofferings—their main strength (and weakness) is that they’re geared toward Amazon Alexa enthusiasts....

August 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1789 words · Angela Miranda

apt vs. dnf vs. pacman: What Makes Linux Package Managers Different?

Quick Links Thanks to Linux package managers, you’re able to easily install, update, and remove applications directly from the terminal. You might have heard of some popular package managers like APT or DNF, but do you really know what sets them apart? Let’s dive in! APT: The Debian-Based Package Manager TheAdvanced Package Tool, also called APT, is the default way to manage packages for Debian and other Linux distributions likeUbuntuandLinux Mint....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Kristin Haas

Are PDF Files Not Opening in Google Chrome? Try These 5 Fixes

Quick Links Summary Are you trying to view an important PDF document, but Google Chrome won’t open it? There are various reasons why Google Chrome might fail to open your PDF file. Fortunately, there are a few ways to fix the issue and make Google Chrome open PDF files as usual on your device. Let’s check out those fixes in detail. 1. Allow PDF Files to Open in Chrome Google Chrome has built-in settings for managing PDF files....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Patrick Payne

Cheap Phones Shouldn't Exist

Quick Links Summary All phones should be made at a flagship quality. This would increase the price of new devices, but it would lead to a strong aftermarket, extended software support, and increased repairability. Smartphones place a ridiculous strain on our wallets. And, somewhat ironically, getting rid of cheap phones could ease this strain. Manufacturers need to build high-quality smartphones that last a decade, replacing cheap new phones with a strong and consumer-friendly aftermarket....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Nancy Wilson

Corsair Void Wireless V2 Gaming Headset Review: A Great All-Rounder

Summary Have you been looking for a new gaming headset but are unsure which one to get? I didn’t expect to like theCorsair Void Wireless V2anywhere near as much as I did, but it might be my new favorite. A great fit, excellent microphone, and fantastic battery life headline this $120 headset, making it a good choice for any gaming setup. CORSAIR Void Wireless V2 Gaming Headset The CORSAIR Void Wireless V2 Gaming Headset offers premium comfort and features at a mid-range price....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Katrina Donovan

Don't Want to Wait for the iPhone 16? Here's How to Choose Between Apple's Current Lineup

Quick Links Summary While Apple fans and enthusiasts are waiting for the iPhone 16, what if you need a mid-year upgrade? Apple’s current lineup—which includes several models from the iPhone SE (2022) to the latest and greatest iPhone 15 Pro Max—has something for everyone. Let’s find out which model is best for you. Want the Best Specifications? Go for the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max If you want the absolute best specifications that Apple offers, go with the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1638 words · Cheryl Burton

Fedora Linux 41 Now Available With GNOME 47

Fedora Linux 41 is now available for desktops, servers, and IoT devices. The main Workstation version has the latest GNOME 47 desktop and several other big updates. The most important change in Fedora Workstation 41 is the latestGNOME 47desktop environment. That’s the same desktop asUbuntu 24.10, though Fedora sticks much closer to the “stock” GNOME experience, without the custom shell and other modifications from Canonical. Fedora also doesn’t have anySnap applicationsinstalled by default, and generally sticks closer to the Flatpak ecosystem, though you can still install Snap apps....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Carrie Jackson

Forget Windows Emulation, These Game Stores Sell Native Linux Games

As a Linux user, finding games that run natively on your desktop can be challenging. Many popular games are developed primarily for Windows, leaving Linux users to rely on emulators or compatibility layers like Wine. Yet, several game stores offer native Linux games, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite titles without the hassle of emulation. Why You Should Use Native Linux Games Stores Gaming on Linux has come a long way in recent years, with more and more game developers releasing native Linux versions of their games....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1324 words · Adrian Smith

Get Hours Back From Your Workday With Nuance's Speech Recognition Tools

Quick Links Increase your productivity and streamline your workflow with advancedspeech recognition solutions from Nuance. Their software and microphone options provide optimal accuracy and fast response times, enabling more than 1 million active users to harness the power of their voice and boost their efficiency. Streamline Your Workflow With Dragon Professional Dragon by Nuance is a premium speech recognition solution with more than two decades of continuous development designed to meet the needs of the most demanding users....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Cynthia Hayden

Here's How Much Power You're Wasting By Leaving Devices Plugged In

Summary We hear that it saves energy to unplug devices, but it’s easy to blow off this advice. Such usage is invisible and out of mind. Turns out, that energy wastage is actually quite easy to confirm. Staying Plugged Into a Power Bank Will Drain It I recently placed power banks in several rooms throughout my house. Much of our furniture is far from a power outlet, and this makes that a non-issue....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Michael Campos