Are you using a laptop as a desktop? That’s been my life for years, but after a recent experiment, I actually think that having a dedicated desktop is worth it—even with how great and powerful modern laptops are. Modern Laptops Are Great Desktop Replacements For years, I longed for the day when a laptop could truly replace my desktop. I tried to accomplish this task since 2012, and could never do it....
AI image upscaling is pretty useful if you want to take an otherwise lower-resolution image and make it look good on a high-quality display. Now, you’ll have upscaling built right into Windows 11 with an upcoming update to the Microsoft Photos app. Microsoft is beginning to try out an update to its Photos app for Windows 11, introducing a bunch of AI capabilities and productivity enhancements. The update, currently available to Windows Insiders, brings super resolution to Snapdragon-poweredCopilot+ PCs, along with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) support and other improvements....
Quick Links Handheld gaming PCsare a fantastic innovation, bringing the power and flexibility of PC gaming into a form factor that fits in your hands. But this portability brings a particular challenge: good battery life. The answer? A trustypower bank. Let’s Face it: Handheld PCs Have Terrible Battery Life If you’re a handheld gaming PC owner, you’ve likely already encountered the device’s greatest Achilles heel: the battery life. While these miniaturized machines pack a punch in terms of power and performance, they often struggle to maintain a solid battery life....
Wearable display maker XREAL now confirms that it is developing the world’s first Android XR glasses. The company hasn’t revealed too many details, though early images show that the glasses, called Project Aura, are extremely slim and portable. Android XRwas jointly developed by Google and Samsung and revealed at the I/O conference in May 2025. It’s designed to compete with existing mixed reality platforms likeMeta QuestandApple Vision Pro, though it clearly takes more inspiration from the latter than the former—Android XR has a very bubbly UI, it makes liberal use of multi-window virtual display layouts, and it can run existing Android apps without any tinkering (Meta Quest is Android-based but doesn’t leverage the Google Play store)....
Quick Links The 2000s ushered in a period of intense interest in productivity methods and strategies. Not all of them stood the test of time, but one certainly did—and if you’re not using it, you’re missing out. Ubiquitous Capture Is a Superpower Way back in 2001, David Allen published a personal productivity book calledGetting Things Done. To say it had an enormous influence on the burgeoning “life hacker” movement would be an understatement....
Quick Links Summary Even though Apple Intelligence looks genuinely innovative, it’s getting a lot of backlash due to its availability. The feature won’t be coming to most iPhones on the market, even though they are technically capable of running it. But there is a very compelling reason behind this decision. Why Apple Intelligence Is Not Coming to Older iPhones Apple Intelligence isApple’s implementation of a large language model(LLM) to improve Siri as well as generative AI technologies to enrich various parts of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia....
TikTok has been such a runaway success that many other apps have implemented similar short-form videos, fromInstagram ReelstoYouTube Shorts. Google is now experimenting with them inYouTube Music, the company’s music streaming service, with the introduction of “Samples.” Google said in a blog post, “Starting today, we’re introducing the Samples tab, a seamless feed of short form video segments to get you to your new favorite music. Powered by the world’s largest catalog of music videos, this personalized feed will explore the depths and breadth of the YouTube Music library so that there’s always something new to listen to, whether it’s the latest release from an up-and-coming artist or a deep cut from a legacy artist we just think you’d really like....
Quick Links Your iPhone can be both a valuable tool and an embarrassing liability. From your email signature to the contents of your Photos library, here’s how to stop your iPhone from embarrassing you. 1Your “Sent from my iPhone” Email Signature Apple’s infamous email signature proved a hit with early adopters when the iPhone was a fresh new status symbol in the late 2010s, but these days nobody cares. The iPhone is everywhere, and anyone can get their hands on one (even if you’reon a budget and pick up a used device instead)....
Quick Links Typing on your phone when texting is fine, but what about when sending a business email? How about when you want to write something free of shorthand, typos, or your phone’s autocorrect? A Bluetooth keyboard for your phone isn’t a must-have accessory, but there are good reasons to have one. A Bluetooth Keyboard Can Make Anywhere a Writing Spot I understand that most people aren’t professional writers, so you probably don’t see much value in the idea of being able to write in more places than you normally would....
Quick Links Summary After a TV upgrade, many of us don’t know what to do with the old one, so we just store it away for future use. Don’t let it become a permanent resident down there; it’s time to take action and put the TV to good use today. Here are five cool ideas about what to do with an old flat-screen or CRT TV. Build a Retro Gaming Station You knew this one was coming....
Quick Links Summary Working withoperating systemslike Linux, managing files is one of the fundamental tasks. If you are a Linux admin, imagine the file count you have to deal with. And if your files consume a lot of disk space, then it will be a tough nut to crack. Let’s discuss some ways to count these files, including the peskyhidden files. Why Do We Need to Count Files on Linux? If you’re a Linux administrator or juststarting with Linux commands, you’ll eventually need to count files in a Linux directory....
Quick Links The iPhone has a great camera with multiple modes for both photos and videos, but performing the same actions can become repetitive after a while. Fortunately, different apps can make taking pictures and videos more engaging. These include gimmicks that emulate the cameras of the past, filters that give your photos a new look and feel, and even apps that introduce an element of surprise to your work....
Your Android phone comes with many features that improve the security of your data and device. These can help you find a lost phone, restrict access to specific apps, protect sensitive information, and more. Here are some key security features you should always keep enabled on your smartphone. 1Set Up Biometric Authentication for Lock Screen Most users rely on traditional methods like PINs, passwords, or pattern locks to secure their phones....
