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Summary The trend in robot vacuums has been to add more features, rather than lower the prices. But what if you don’t want the highest-end dirt sucker and mop? TheiRobot Roomba Combo j5+isn’t a low-end option, but it may be able to satisfy your basic cleaning needs without breaking the bank. iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ The same powerful vacuum technology as Roomba j7+ vacuum, now with a mop. converting our most popular Roomba j7+ vacuum to a vacuum & mop solution with the simple switch of a bin....

Summary These days, streaming is the king of movies. But a few of us still enjoy owning a physical Blu-ray disc. You used to need a Blu-ray player for them, but now gaming consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 can do that. Even so, it might be worth it to own a dedicated Blu-ray player. Your Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 Can Play Blu-ray Discs Just Fine To start, you don’tneeda Blu-ray player to play Blu-ray discs....

Jabra has been in the audio industry for a long time, and in recent years, the company has competed more directly in the earbuds and headphones market. Even though its Elite and Talk devices are impressive, the company is exiting the consumer market. GN Store Nord A/S, the Danish parent company of Jabra (also the owner of SteelSeries and Beltone), announced today that it will “gradually wind-down” Jabra’s Elite and Talk product lines....

Denmark is moving one of its government ministries from Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 to the open-source LibreOffice. It’s another sign that large organizations, especially ones in Europe, are trying to move away from locked-down digital services. Caroline Stage Olsen, the minister for Digital Affairs in Denmark, confirmed that the country’s Ministry of Digitalization is switching to LibreOffice. The migration from Microsoft 365 and Office will begin in July, and it’s expected to be complete within a few months....

Summary I wouldn’t call myself a picky person. Especially when it comes to keyboards, I can see the use of all types of builds and styles, even if they’re not for me. TheLofree Flow Litewasn’t the keyboard for me, but typists with a light touch may find this low-profile keyboard to be a candidate for their new daily driver. Lofree Flow Lite “Let your hands relax” is a common desire among long-term keyboard users who have experienced discomfort....

Summary Choose any mainstream Linux distribution, and it can probably handle most tasks you throw at it, but that hasn’t stopped distros from specializing. Ubuntu Studio is a tweaked version of Ubuntu aimed at making life easier and simpler for creatives. What is Ubuntu Studio? Ubuntu Studiois a Linux distribution with a specialized focus on content creation. As the name implies, this distribution is an official flavor ofUbuntu. Other popular Ubuntu flavors include Kubuntu and Xubuntu, which offer the KDE and XFCE desktops, respectively....

Summary The “Metroidvania” genre can be hard to wrap your head around if you’re not familiar with theMetroidorCastlevaniafranchises. To further muddy the waters, the genre has a completely different name in Japan. But these games are worthy of your time considering the ways in which they reward progression and exploration. What Is a Metroidvania or Search-Action Game? The term Metroidvania is a portmanteau ofMetroidandCastlevania, two games that ultimately defined the genre....

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be halting new feature development for Office apps (Microsoft 365) on Windows 10 starting in August 2026. Fortunately, you’ll still get security updates for your Office apps on Windows 10 until October 2028, but nothing else. Anyone with Microsoft 365 Personal, Family, and business subscriptions has to upgrade to Windows 11 if they want to get new features after August 2026. However, Microsoft will delay the cutoff of new Office features for monthly enterprise channel users on Windows 10 on June 18, 2025, followed by semi-annual enterprise channel users on July 15, 2025....

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a share menu system, like iPhones and Android devices, but it’s still not widely used. Microsoft is now testing another improvement: sharing links as QR codes. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26212 toWindows Insidersin the Canary Channel, which adds a new button to the system Share dialog. When you click a share button on a link in Microsoft Edge or another supported application, there’s now a QR code button that will display a code for scanning with a smartphone or other device....

Quick Links I’m no YouTuber, but I do engage in virtual meetings and record quick videos for my coworkers. All of this requires a webcam, and I prefer to use something of a little higher quality than what comes built into my laptops. So, I tested theNexiGo Iris 4K UHD webcamto see if it lives up to the hype. 4K video qualityis all the rage right now as more people move towards making money through streaming and content creation....

Summary If you’re in the market for a new laptop, the 2024 MacBook Air powered by Apple’s M3 chip probably seems like the obvious choice. But it might be the perfect time to consider the M1 MacBook Air instead, especially if you’re looking to secure the best bang for your buck. Here’s why. The M1 MacBook Air Is a Modern Classic Thetransition to Apple Siliconhas transformed the MacBook lineup, bringing about an exponential boost in performance across the board, while maintaining the sleek design and portable form factor that Apple is known for....

Quick Links If you’re getting into streaming, the money required for a top-tier setup can be intimidating. Fortunately, you don’t need to start with the best of the best. You can do plenty well with a budget setup like theNZXT Capsule MiniandNZXT Mini Boom Arm, which cost less than a single pro-level mic. If the Capsule Mini looks familiar, it’s because it’s essentially a slimmed-down version of theNZXT Capsule microphone, which has been available for a while....

Summary With Google adding a new Pixel 9 Pro XL model to its lineup, choosing between the new Pixels has become slightly tricky. Should you go with the regular Pixel 9 or the Pixel 9 Pro? What does the Pixel 9 Pro XL have that the other two phones don’t? Let’s figure out all these questions and others through this detailed comparison. Price & Availability Theregular Pixel 9 with a 6....