2026-08-02

Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why

Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet. [...]

2026-08-02

Hank Green apologizes for relying too heavily on ChatGPT

Hank Green apologized for relying too heavily on ChatGPT research and said he may pause his YouTube channel and two online games. [...]

2026-08-02

Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need. [...]

2026-08-02

I nearly melted my laptop so you don’t have to — after testing cooling pads for chilling your laptop during a heatwave, I’ve got serious data to drop on the coolest and quietest products you can buy

I’ve spent a week in a boiling hot lab so I can dish up hard science on the best cooling pad for chilling your laptop during a heatwave. [...]

2026-08-02

How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook

Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store. [...]

2026-08-02

I've spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android

The SteelSeries Stratus+ is a hybrid wireless controller designed for mobile gaming and PC play. When heavily discounted, it's a passable budget PC pad, but a disappointing mobile controller at any price. [...]

2026-08-02

Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse

If you want the best view of the 2026 solar eclipse, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland. [...]

2026-08-02

Could Seagate follow Micron? 90% of its hard drive capacity is going to enterprise, with customers scrambling to secure HDDs in 2029

Seagate credits cloud data center demand for strong growth, although future enterprise HDD allocation plans remain undisclosed. [...]

2026-08-02

Snapchat is the latest platform to turn against AI slop

Snapchat will stop recommending fully AI-generated Spotlight videos as more platforms crack down on low-quality AI content. [...]