Summary Did you know that pictures you snap with your smartphone may include sensitive information? Posting them as-is on social media or elsewhere can be risky to your privacy unless you take steps to remove extra data from them. In this article you’ll learn how to do just that on Linux with exiftool. Why Should I Remove Metadata? Back in the days of analog cameras, the only “extra” information you needed to worry about being disclosed alongside them was what you physically wrote on the back of each photo....

Summary While Samsung’s flagship phones are always the company’s most impressive, most people look at the mid-range phones and the budget phones instead. If you’ve been waiting up to see what Samsung has in store for the lower ranks, it’s all finally here, and it looks great. Samsung has unveiled its latest additions to the Galaxy A series, showcasing three new models:the Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G....

Summary TheSatechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Prois pretty affordable when compared to the Thunderbolt hub competition, but it’s also sneakily specialized. Students, graphic designers, and video editors should adore its simple design and powerful ports, even if it’s not for everyone. Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro Ideal for creative professionals, our upgraded hub supports up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds and up to 8K/60Hz video output while delivering 96W of charging to the host device....

Quick Links An integral part of your Spotify experience is creating personalized playlists that take your music library to the next level. A feature that can make creating playlists easier is now available on your navigation bar. Here is all you need to know about the new “Create” button. What Is the Spotify Create Button? In 2024, Spotify added a new Create button in the bottom navigation bar, right next to the “Your Library” button....

Summary If you’re the type of person who only upgrades their PC once in a blue moon, you’re not alone. So, it might seem logical to spend some extra cash now to build a top-tier PC that can last longer. However, that isn’t a good approach to PC building. Allow me to explain. The Myth of the 10-Year Computer Time and time again, I find myself fielding questions from friends and family about their next PC build....

A few years ago, I switched back to Firefox for personal use, but I’ve kept using Chrome for work because I couldn’t let go of tab groups, an indispensable part of my workflow. Now that Firefox has tab groups as well, I can ditch Chrome and make Firefox my one and only browser. I’m a Tab Hoarder I’m one of those people who have dozens of tabs opened in their browser at any moment....

If you missed the exciting deals on Roborock’s 10th Anniversary last month, here’s another opportunity to bring home an advanced robovac at irresistible prices: theRoborock Prime Big Deals Daysale from October 7-13, 2024. Preferred by millions of homeowners worldwide, Roborock robot vacuums are renowned for their innovation, outstanding features, and thoughtful conveniences for easy and worry-free cleaning. Don’t miss the big deals of this exciting week-long Roborock sale: it’s live now at Amazon!...

Read update Liquid coolingis more efficient at keeping your computer cool than air cooling, and if you’re looking to overclock your PC it can be essential. A water-cooling kit is the most straightforward way to get liquid cooling into your PC build. UPDATE: 13-08-2025 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and updated our pick for the best AIO cooler. Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid CPU Cooler What to Look For in a Water Cooling Kit in 2024 If your PC is running hot or you want tooverclock your rig, you’ll want to look into liquid cooling....

Hot hatches are typically known for their playful performance and everyday practicality, but one model in 2025 flips the script by combining serious speed with genuine luxury. It’s the quickest in its class and also one of the most refined. This all-wheel-drive hatchback delivers blistering acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and the kind of driving dynamics that thrill enthusiasts. But step inside, and you’re greeted by a cabin that feels more high-end than hardcore....

Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Ultra is a fantastically boring phone. Still, it contains some nice surprises, including a refined battery removal system that drastically improves repairability. Most smartphone batteries are held in place bypull tabs, or worse, a big wad of glue. As a result, battery replacements are a tricky and somewhat dangerous endeavor, especially when dealing with a swollen or otherwise defective battery. To our surprise, the newSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultratotally bucks this trend....

The Nintendo Switch needs no introduction, it’s the company’s best-selling hardware to date. But if you’ve yet to jump on board, verify to consider these potential added costs before making a purchase. 1Replacement Joy-Cons The detachable Joy-Con controllers that flank both sides of the Switch’s tablet-like body are brilliant in their modular design, but they’re also notoriously unreliable due to stick drift. Stick drift—a shift in the neutral position of a joystick that causes erroneous inputs—occurs when debris blocks joystick sensors, and with general wear....

Summary As someone who sweats profusely during the summer, the latest collaboration between Noctua and Pulsar piqued my attention. The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition mouse features a lightweight magnesium body with a Noctua cooler inside it, and looks like the ultimate gaming mouse for summer gaming. That Fan is Not a Gimmick If you’re looking at this mouse and thinking “this is a gimmick and nothing else,” I have to say that I respectfully disagree....

Summary SSHFS lets you browse files on remote Linux PCs as smoothly as if they were on your local computer. It’s a quick and simple way to interact with headless systems like Raspberry Pi. What is SSHFS? SSHFS gets its name fromSecureSHell andFileSystem. Regular SSH lets you connect to remote computers from a terminal window. Your commands are executed on the remote computer. SSHFS is different. SSHFS mounts a remote file system on your local computer....