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60 vs 75 percent keyboard comparison side by side

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.

Keyboards & Mice
A Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop playing Netflix on a kitchen counter.

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.

Streaming
A laptop screen opened to ChatGPT that shows the AI-generated image of a character for a roleplaying game.

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.

AI

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.

AI
An HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 running Fedora Linux on a wood table with the lid open

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

Laptops
DeepCool 240mm AIO cooler installed on Intel motherboard.

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.

Gaming

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?

Laptops
Photo illustration of a man standing at a desk wearing the Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds.

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.

Headphones
The iPhone 16e notch

I "downgraded" to an iPhone 16e. Here's what happened.

By Joe Wituschek published

I decided to downgrade from my iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 16e for a week. There were specifically four features that I was worried about losing.

iPhones
Image parodying Pokemon's 'Who's that Pokemon?' cutaway, showing the silhouette of a pair of XREAL One AR glasses at the center of a blue starburst effect.

I think I've figured out the Switch 2's secret weapon — even if Nintendo hasn't

By Rael Hornby published

I can't shake this wild Switch 2 theory and I doubt you'll be able to either, once you hear it

Nintendo
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