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While crossovers have become much more popular in the modern age, there are still plenty of people out there that crave a traditional sedan. This is why the mid-size sedan segment is packed with such great options. Among these, one model stands out as offering the best bang for your buck.

Over 10 years since its introduction, systemd can still get some Linux users riled up. I happen to not be one of them. Even though I try out systemd-free distros, I'll still likely regularly use systemd-based distros. Here are some of the reasons why.

If you're like me, you're always trying to gamify everything. Gamify chores, errands, bank balance management—anything to fool my brain into keeping its reward system alive and kicking. I can even gamify work by thinking of my lunch break like a bonfire Dark Souls; but what games can I play while doing those other things?

Perhaps you have a cable that isn't compatible with your device or it isn't the correct USB connector. After all, USB-A can't connect with USB-C, but with an adapter, you can.

Screen time is perhaps our generation's worst problem. We spend a significant part of our days with our eyes glued to different screens—for some people it's their phone, and for others, it can be a mix of a phone and a computer.

Many of us spend hundreds or thousands of hours per year on our PCs between work and leisure. When you spend that much time on a computer, the little annoyances can really start to add up—which is why I totally cut the Start Menu out of my daily workflow and replaced it with an open-source app.

Leading large armies in games gives you a feeling of power and control, while complex battles make you think strategically. But while there are thousands of shooters and third-person action games to choose from, these types of experiences are a little harder to come by.

Samsung has released the Galaxy S25 Edge, its thinnest smartphone ever, with a steep price tag no less. While the phone shares most of its components with the flagship Galaxy S25 series, some aspects can compromise the overall flagship experience.

For a game that has sold five million copies in less than a year, I'm still surprised that Balatro was intended only to be a portfolio piece for its creator’s resume. After releasing in February 2024, the rogue-like deck builder by LocalThunk has taken the gaming world by storm and won multiple awards.

There's little argument that if you want the best picture quality money can buy, an OLED TV is hands-down the best choice. However, there are now different variants of OLED technology on the market, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Star Wars Andor is the best Star Wars TV series, and acts as a prequel to the best modern Star Wars movie—Rogue One. Yes, you can fight me on either of these points, and I have plenty of love for The Mandalorian, but both critic and fans have voted with their wallets (and reviews) so clearly this take on the Star Wars universe is working.

TCL CSOT made waves at SID Display Week 2025, not only with its cutting-edge displays but with a clear vision for the future of display technology. At the heart of that vision is Jou Ming-Jong, Chief of the Technology Planning Center at TCL CSOT, whose leadership in technology strategy is helping redefine how we imagine, build, and interact with display devices.

Even if you’re an expert web designer, there are plenty of obscure CSS properties you’re unlikely ever to use. In fact, with hundreds of supported properties, there are parts of CSS you’ll probably never even learn about. Some worth knowing despite being uncommon.

For a very budget-friendly price, JLab packs a lot of notable features into the JLab Go Lux ANC headphones. While they won't provide you with perfect, audiophile-worthy listening, they will deliver on all-day comfort, long-lasting battery life, and decent ANC for the price point.

Full-size luxury sedans are supposed to be the best that the automotive world has to offer in terms of comfort and technology. While the segment has long been dominated by offerings from German brands, a Korean automaker has joined the fight and may actually be the best choice that money can buy.

Thunderbird, the desktop email client from Mozilla, is finally testing support for Microsoft Exchange accounts in the Daily and Beta channels. You can try it out now to help find bugs before it rolls out to all Thunderbird users.

Last month, Motorola announced a new fitness-focused smartwatch called the Moto Watch Fit. It’s officially available starting today, and there are some interesting features, but the price may be the most surprising thing about it—not in a good way.

While most Star Wars games get a lot of attention at release and will continue to be spoken about as time goes on, there was one that did not receive this treatment. Star Wars: The Old Republic, also known as SWTOR got better as time went on, but is seen as just an MMO. I’ve played this a lot, and it’s more like a single-player game with MMO features.

Popular web browser Vivaldi is now rolling out its 7.4 update for Android, iOS, and iPadOS. The new update is most notable for its redesigned tab bar and improved tab-management functionality, though it also introduces background audio playback on iOS, plus some universal privacy and Reader View settings.

I bought an old Mac Mini for cheap and I avoided getting scammed, but not everyone is so lucky. Things have reached a stage where some have sworn off buying second-hand Mac models altogether.