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Whether you want to replace invasive, closed-source apps with more privacy-friendly ones, or simply want to support open-source devs, here's a list of some awesome alternatives to everyday apps.

We’ve all had that moment of panic when our keys or wallet seemingly disappears into the abyss. If you’re thinking one of those small item trackers is the answer, you’re on the right track, but there’s one important feature you should make sure it has. You could miss out on the real magic that makes these gadgets worth owning.

Lenovo just showed off its new generation of ThinkCentre neo Gen 6 desktop AI PCs, and the standout is the ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 all-in-one. This has a 23.8-inch display with a smooth 100Hz refresh rate, which is enough to take on the iMac's all-in-one offering.

Most video game adaptations are disappointing at best, and laughably terrible at worst. However, occasionally you'll find some hidden gems that perfectly capture the charm of their source material or at least present entertaining reimaginings of familiar storylines.

This weekend, and continuing into the beginning of the week, many online services were dysfunctional or totally inaccessible. That happened because of a DNS bug on the part of Amazon. I avoided some of the issues though thanks to the homelabbing I do, meaning my hard work has paid off more than usual.

There’s nothing more escapist from the doldrums of life than an adventure film. The excitement of being whisked away to exotic locations and solving intricate mysteries instantly transports you to someplace different. It’s also probably safer to partake in these pictures rather than trekking through the Amazon or scaling large cliffs.

Markdown has become nearly ubiquitous as the language of choice for simple text files with a smattering of formatting. With a subset of HTML semantics coupled to friendlier syntax, you’ll see Markdown in README files, other documentation, and rudimentary forms of structured data.

The Cync Clear Full Color Direct Connect A19 Smart Bulb from GE is a gorgeous smart bulb that's fully clear, like an incandescent. With straightforward Matter-compatibility, it's an easy addition to any smart home ecosystem.

The hosts file is the first place Windows checks when connecting to a website. You can edit it manually to block access to specific websites. Find out what and where it is, and how to edit it.

Few luxury SUVs manage to hit the sweet spot between dependability, comfort, and performance—but this one does. Since its debut in 2001, it’s quietly earned a reputation as a reliable premium SUV that blends solid engineering with understated luxury.

Did you try and tell Alexa to run your morning smart home routine, only to find that nothing responded? With a major internet outage, many smart home products simply stopped working, proving that local control of your devices is more important now than ever before.

Millions of us use VPNs every day to protect our data, browse securely, and access region-blocked content. Yet there are still a lot of outdated assumptions about what exactly a VPN is. Here are some of the most common myths, and what is actually true.

Looking for a good movie to watch this week and just can't be bothered to endlessly swipe through Disney+'s huge library of movies? Yeah, no one can ... except me.

The Lenovo Tab M11 is currently available for a seriously low price of $120 on Lenovo. This is an impressive 35% off its regular price shown by third-party sellers on Amazon of $182. You likely won't get this major discount for long, though.

iOS 26, together with macOS 26 and iPadOS 26, introduced a brand-new "Liquid Glass" design language. And while it's very bold, Apple has struggled to tweak it and keep everyone happy in the process—and that extended to the final versions of the operating systems as well. Now, Apple is just going to leave the tweaking to you.

In 2024, Apple introduced a dedicated Camera Control button to simplify the process of taking photos on your iPhone. A year later, and I’ve finally upgraded to an iPhone 17 Pro that includes this feature.

We know the all-new OnePlus 15 flagship smartphone is coming soon, but the company isn't ready to spill all the details quite yet. Instead, OnePlus is slowly but steadily revealing key details about what makes this phone special, and how it'll top the competition. For example, today we learned the OnePlus 15 will feature absurd battery life thanks to a massive 7,300 mAh battery.

American sedans with serious performance are becoming increasingly rare, but one model still delivers big horsepower, aggressive styling, and a driver-focused experience. With 472 horsepower under the hood, it offers thrilling acceleration and handling that rivals some much pricier sports cars, yet its days on the market are numbered.

Spotify is good for streaming music, but it's also a good place to follow music in general. And an important part of music, especially for diehard fans, is live music and concerts. Spotify can already inform you of concerts, but now, it just made it way easier to keep you in the loop of nearby concerts as well.

The huge 43-inch Samsung 4K Smart Monitor is being sold at its lowest price ever right now. This is a major 24% discount that drops the price to a surprisingly low price of just $380 on Amazon. This is a great deal considering its normal price is $500, letting you save a cool $120.