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It's official: iOS 26 will roll out later this year, along with its other operating system siblings. But why did Apple change the years-old naming convention? Is it because the current numerical monikers are confusing, an all-new Liquid Glass user interface that unifies the design across different platforms, or something else entirely? Let's find out.

Do you know what self-hosting is? If not, it’s when you take an online service and host yourself on your own computers. Not everyone knows about it, and I want to change that.

Finding the perfect ergonomic mouse can be tricky, but it's important to keep your wrists and hands in good shape. There is no singular mouse that will work for everyone, but the Razer Pro Click V2 comes very close to it.

It's hard to fit a high-end graphics card inside a small PC. So much so that apparently, it's easier to fit a small PC inside a high-end graphics card. Pretty weird, I know, but these are the times we're living in.

Apple has revealed the next big Mac update today at WWDC. Say hello to macOS Tahoe 26, with a fresh ‘Liquid Glass’ design, even more iPhone integration, updates to Spotlight, and more changes.

Your iPhone's Wallet app is a convenient way to store multiple cards, passes, and IDs digitally, skipping the hassle of carrying physical items with you while worrying about safety.

Apple's WWDC 2025 event is here, and it's a big one. For starters, Apple is moving away from software version numbers to something easier to follow: a unified naming system based on the year. With that in mind, the company just unveiled the new and improved iPadOS 26, which is packed with a complete visual overhaul, powerful new features, and much more.

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a lot of new updates and features, including major updates for all of its operating systems. Now, your Apple Watch is getting some love too with watchOS 26.

People always talk about great games, but what about the mini-games within them? There's nothing quite like setting a new record after catching a huge fish, or finally beating that tough NPC in a close card game.

Apple just held its WWDC 2025 conference, where it announced what's next as far as Apple software goes. This time, though, it's different in a lot of ways. Apple's iOS 26 is here, and it has a lot of changes—from the naming scheme to its looks, to its actual features.

There was a big price drop on the Anker 341 USB Power Strip. This handy and powerful power strip usually sells for $26, but you can get it for just $20.28 on the Anker website. To get this great discount, just use the code Ankerhowtogeek2025 when you check out.

The gaming handheld market is going through unexpected challenges, with recent price hikes and shortages affecting several major companies. Two clear examples of this market disruption are the Asus ROG Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go S, which are seeing price changes and stock issues.

There's a ton of Windows handhelds out there, but they lack one thing the Steam Deck has—an experience that naturally feels native to handhelds. Now, Microsoft wants to fix this with a few new changes.

Sony's best wireless earbuds packed with class-leading ANC are on sale at a huge discount, but you better act fast. If you're in the market for some premium true wireless earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is one of the best, and this deal brings them down to $160 in Silver, or $198 on the other two color options.

Apple bundles a lot of apps with the iPhone. These span multiple categories, enabling you to get things done on your iPhone right away without the hassle of downloading additional apps.

If you’re experiencing unexpected Windows shutdowns or your favorite game keeps crashing, it’s time to start sleuthing. That's where Windows Reliability Monitor can help. This native tool provides a user-friendly interface to aid in identifying and fixing system crashes, Windows update issues, hardware, and driver problems.

I've been a gamer my entire life, but it wasn't until recently that I stumbled into the world of typing games. Even though I write for a living, I'd never really considered using video games as a way to improve my typing. However, I quickly discovered that typing games sharpen your skills in a way that's surprisingly effective and hard to replicate elsewhere.

Does your beefy text editor take an age to start? Is it clunky and lacking features? Neovim solves so many problems for me that if I could, I would install it on my TV, fridge, toaster, and even my toothbrush—if that made any sense. It's that good.

Making a home's built-in lights controllable from a phone or voice assistant is a big part of creating a smart home. For me, the time has come. I'm going all-in, and I'm doing it all at once. Here goes nothing!

While the keyboard experience of my M3 MacBook Air is great, I always seem to be more productive when using a real mouse instead of the trackpad. At home, I have a large and ergonomic Logitech mouse. But while traveling, the Hyper HyperSpace Bluetooth Mouse is my new go-to.