🐧🪟 Use Linux Regularly Without Ditching Windows - Here’s How

The shiny layer of a CD doesn't contain the data, the plastic polycarbonate layer does. The shiny and ultra-thin aluminum layer is there to reflect the laser back to the machine to read the data.

It's Monday! In case you missed it from last week, AMD announced new RX 7800 XT and 7700 XT graphics cards, and Facebook's Messenger Lite app is leaving Android phones. Dolby also announced Atmos FlexConnect, which aims to make surround sound more accessible and easier to use.

If you're hopping from Windows to Linux, the transition can be daunting. Especially when there are dozens of important Linux commands you should know. Leaning into a Linux distro ideal for beginners rather than diving into the deep end and totally abandoning Windows is our recommendation. Here are a few of the best ways to start using Linux without giving up the bloated familiarity of Windows.

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July is a modern window A/C unit that allows you to easily control with the iOS and Android apps, or use your voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. It's also built with a patented installation frame, which makes it safer, easier, and quicker to install than any other window A/C before. Plus! it uses 2/3rds less emissions and 10% less energy when compared to many traditional window A/Cs of the same size.

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Paint is getting a fresh coat of, well, paint. Microsoft has just updated Paint for Windows 11, and it's getting several exciting updates. What's old is new again in Paint's latest update - come see what we mean.

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There are times when using two apps simultaneously would make life much more convenient. Some phones let you do this. Does the iPhone let you split screen, at least via third-party apps? We have the answer.

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It's still blazing hot in much of North America. And with Old Man Winter beginning to toss and turn before awakening and freezing us silly, now's the best time to get a sizzling deal on one of those neck fans you saw everyone wearing this Summer. Get 58% off this rechargeable KIDEE Portable Bladeless Neck Fan, and finish out the Summer cool and comfortable!

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Some places are harder to find than others in Google Maps. Especially in rural areas when an address isn't enough to find your destination. To save the headache of finding where you need to go again, here's how to save any route on Google Maps.

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If you want unlimited data, talk, and text with a smartphone plan that suits your unique needs, a prepaid plan from Boost Mobile checks all the boxes. Alternatives like Mint Mobile can't compete with Boost’s convenience and value, and right now, you can level up your phone plan for even less with this 50% off limited-time deal.

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Do you need to access a .onion site? And what is a .onion site anyway? We answer all of your questions so you can access the site in question and any .onion sites going forward.

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LEGO is notoriously good to its fans. One example is the free gift with purchase (GWP) promos buyers sometimes get when purchasing new sets directly from LEGO. We highlight some of our favorite GWP promos.

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Considering upgrading your iPhone because the battery seems to die faster by the day? You may not have to. There are several tricks you can do to prolong your iPhone's battery during your day-to-day. We offer five simple solutions for increasing your phone's battery and making it feel (mostly) like new again.

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AMD is out for blood, aiming to take both the CPU and GPU crown. It's taking its next shot with two new graphics cards: the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and the Radeon RX 7700 XT. See why NVIDIA may want to start worrying.

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Back in 2016, Meta (known back then as Facebook) released Facebook Messenger Lite. The idea was to serve emerging markets using older networks, like 2G. But it was also worth using if you wanted a stripped down, unbloated version of Facebook Messenger. Now, Facebook Messenger Lite is shutting down on Android. Here's how long you have until it's gone forever.

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Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook are notorious for not getting along together, but that's all changing. Two key changes are coming to Google Calendar that will make the two apps work swimmingly with one another. If you're a meeting organizer, try not to celebrate too hard. We have all the details you need to know.

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A tablet is one of the best tools your child has to learn, play, and grow. But they're not all created equally, and some tablets are better suited for children than others. If you're in the market for a kid-friendly tablet - especially with the school year now in full swing for much of the US - you'll want to check out our favorite tablets for your little one.

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Govee offers all kinds of fun lighting. Does that trend continue with the Govee Smart Curtain Lights? Come see what we thought about the lights and the set up process.

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