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Discord has become an essential tool for gamers who want to play multiplayer games in groups, helping players stay connected during gaming sessions. Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S have Discord support, but Nintendo is going a different way with the Switch 2.

Razer's Seiren V3 Mini USB microphone is currently on sale, which is a great value for casual users and serious content creators. With a 40% discount, this small but powerful microphone gives you high-quality audio without breaking the bank.

Nintendo has now fully revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, including details about the hardware upgrades, future games, and backwards compatibility with the original Switch. It looks like a decent enough upgrade from the original Switch, but there’s not enough here to get me interested.

Mobile apps have become a way of life since the dawn of the smartphone era. However, you'll find far fewer offerings in the way of native applications on your actual computer. Fed up for years, I've found peace in using Nativefier to create apps out of my most used sites.

One way to display figures in an Excel table according to certain time periods is by using filter buttons. However, a better way to do this is to use a timeline, a dynamic filter option that allows you to quickly display data from individual days, months, quarters, or years.

If your Windows 11 PC uses an SSD, there are actions you can take to make your SSD last as long as possible. These tips help reduce your drive’s wear and tear, and I’ll show you how to use them.

Nintendo's announcement of a new virtual game card feature for the Switch and (presumably) the Switch 2 didn't generate that much buzz, but it solves a problem I've had since the launch of the first Switch.

Video doorbells are an essential part of any smart home, and for many, they are also their first security cameras. If you don't have one yet, right now, you can get the excellent Arlo Video Doorbell 2K at the lowest price we've seen.

Toyota has long been the leader in small and midsize trucks, with even the older Tacoma holding its ground against newer competitors. However, since its updated, four-cylinder-only Tacoma launched, the model has seen even greater success.

Like any outdoor enthusiast, I'm always looking for new gear to make adventures easier. I already own more coolers than I care to admit, but none as good as this one. After taking the Anker EverFrost 2 battery-powered cooler on several trips, I'm ditching my old ice chest for this modern cooler.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.

There is no shortage of email clients to choose from, but I wanted one that was seamless to use across different devices and platforms. So, I tried many email clients to find the one that met my practical needs and was appealing to use. Here's what I found.

Most of us use USB drives for temporary file storage, but they can do much more. You can boot an operating system, store and encrypt passwords, automate critical data backups, and more. If you have a spare USB drive that you only use for storage, here are some other ways to make the most of it.

When you hear "biology" you probably think something like "nature" or "natural", but humankind has been interfering with biology for thousands of years, and now in the 21st century our tools are more powerful than ever.

Physical media, including vinyls, cassettes, and CDs are all the rage right now. If you're looking to dust off your collection of DVDs and put them to use in your Windows PC, getting them playing is quite easy. Unfortunately, Blu-rays are more complicated, but you have a few options there too.

Many Windows users believe accessibility features are only for those with disabilities, but that’s not the case. I don't have a disability, but I use some accessibility features to be more productive. I can’t imagine using Windows without them. Here are some features you should try.

Human evolution is basically a time-lapse of us learning to walk better. First, we started on all fours, then we figured out how to balance on two legs, and eventually, we strutted our way to dominance. The same thing is happening with humanoid robots right now—except while some can move as well as we can, others are a bit further down the evolutionary tree.

Craving the analog sound of cassette tapes? So was I, and I managed to get a vintage deck on the cheap that wasn't working—until I made some simple repairs. The problems I ran into are common, so I'm recording them here so you can be prepared if you get one.

CachyOS, the Arch-based Linux distribution that's been getting a lot of attention from Linux gamers has an updated "March 2025" ISO available for download. It comes with a new Linux kernel and a bevy of other improvements.