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I switched from a standard size keyboard to a 60% one — here's why I love it!
By Sarfraz Khan published
Some benefits of a smaller keyboard are obvious, but I realized that the greatest impact only comes after you've used one for a while. A total game-changer.

I watch Netflix in the kitchen — here's the best laptop for that
By John Brandon published
This laptop lasts about 10 hours, though it lasts more than five hours when I use it for Netflix movies.

I used ChatGPT as a Dungeons & Dragons roleplay coach and I’ve never felt more confident
By Jon Martindale published
The next time you’re unsure about a character or voice you’re working on, let ChatGPT be your practice partner.

I tried vibe coding games with AI — neither were much fun
By Rael Hornby published
Has vibe coding unlocked the developer in all of us? I gave it a whirl, but it failed to pass the vibe check.

I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux — and it was easier than you think
By Stevie Bonifield published
Installing Linux on my 8-year-old laptop brought it back from the dead with a surprising new perk

I “downgraded” my AIO cooler to an air cooler, and it's the best gaming choice I’ve ever made
By Sarfraz Khan published
While air coolers cannot beat premium AIOs in thermal performance, a few factors give air the edge over liquid for cooling gaming PCs.

Asus Zenbook 14 vs. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4: Is the MacBook killer back?
By Claire Tabari published
Can the Asus Zenbook 14 survive against the latest M4 MacBook Air?

I gave up my AirPods Pro 2 for Powerbeats Pro 2. Here’s what happened.
By Joe Wituschek published
After a week of using the new Powerbeats Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 2, I've come away with a clear understanding of how each suits my needs — and maybe yours, too.
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