Quick Links Windows' built-in archive manager is getting better these days. But for more advanced features, you’ll likely need a third-party tool. After using 7-Zip for a long time, I found NanaZip. It impressed me so much that I quit using alternatives. What is NanaZip? NanaZip is an open-source file archive manager just like 7-Zip. In fact, it’s a fork of 7-Zip. However, NanaZip has extended much of the 7-Zip project....
Summary Have you been searching for a way to ditch Kindle and build your own eBook library? I have, and Calibre makes it easy to self-host your eBooks, read them anywhere, and even still send them to your Kindle—no subscription required. Why I Ditched Kindle Amazon recently decided that they would remove a feature from Kindle that many people loved—the ability to download eBooks to read on your own devices. This anti-consumer practice is among the latest in moves that show us digital content we buy isn’t actually ours, we’re just simplygaining access that can be revoked at any time....
Ever wondered what happens when you run multiple desktop environments on the same Linux system? I recently put this to the test by installing KDE Plasma alongside Ubuntu’s default GNOME setup. Unfortunately, it turned out to be more of a headache than I expected. As aKDE Plasma fan, I’ve never really loved Ubuntu’s customized take on the GNOME desktop environment (DE). Still, Ubuntu remains themost popular distro, so I keep it around for testing and experimentation....
Summary While silly Monty Python songs about processed meat may be fun, unwanted marketing calls and emails are not. I’m sick of getting calls from unrecognized numbers, only for them to turn out to be telling me that I’ve been in an accident that wasn’t my fault. I thought there may be a way the Shortcuts app could help. Googling Spam Calls Takes Too Long It’s incredibly frustrating when a phone call comes through from a number that’s not in my contacts....
Quick Links Summary As the years go by, Apple’s base model iPhones are becoming just as good as the older Pro models. So what difference does two years make, and is an iPhone 16 worth “upgrading” to from an older iPhone 14 Pro? Let’s take a look. Both Phones Offer a Similar Form Factor When it comes to design, the iPhone 16 resembles theiPhone 14 Proin more than a few ways....
Quick Links Summary It can be frustrating to find easily accessible information about yourself on Google and feel like you have no power over it. Thankfully, Google is giving you more control over the personal information that appears in Search results. Previously, Google accepted requeststo remove phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and other personally identifiable information from Search results. However, you may not have even known about this since it was hidden away in the History settings....
Quick Links Summary The main differences between L1, L2, and L3 cache memory are are capacity and transfer speed. L1 is low capacity but extremely fast, L2 is slower but has more storage space, and L3 is the slowest of the three but also usually has the biggest storage capacity. Modern computer processors all use a multi-level cache memory system that allows data to be temporarily stored on the chip for quick access....
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2D-animated “Star Wars: Clone Wars,” LEGO is launching a massiveVenator-Class Republic Attack Cruiserset. It’s the latest entry in LEGO’s Ultimate Collectors Series, joining other massive “Star Wars” builds like the AT-AT and Star Destroyer. Notably, this is the first “Star Wars: Clone Wars” set ever developed by LEGO. It goes on sale October 4th for $650, thoughLEGO Insiderscan place their orders on October 1st....
Harry Potter fans will be delighted by the latest set revealed by LEGO: an enormous reproduction of Gringotts Wizarding Bank, including a vast underground section and a Ukranian Ironbelly dragon. However, you may need to down some Polyjuice Potion and break into the bank if you hope to afford it. The new set costs a whopping $429.99. It’s no wonder LEGO is billing it as a Collectors' Edition set with an 18+ rating....
Lenovo is introducing a new selection ThinkPad L and X-series professional laptops. All six of the new laptops feature Intel Core Ultra processors and start at prices below $1,400. Notably, this also marks the launch of Lenovo’s ThinkPad L16, the first 16-inch laptop in the L series. There are four new laptops in the ThinkPad L series—the ThinkPad L16 Gen 1, ThinkPad L14 Gen 5, ThinkPad L13 Gen 5, and the ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5....
Lenovo just announced new ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Edition laptops at CES 2025. They have a new ‘Engine Hub’ design that is supposed to improve repairability and performance. These laptops use Intel Core Ultra processors and follow the trend of being Copilot+ PCs. The ThinkPad X9 comes with Lenovo AI Now, an on-device assistant that uses Meta’s Llama 3.0 technology so private data doesn’t leave the laptop. Lenovo AI Now helps automate tasks like organizing documents and managing the device, making it easier for users to access their information....
Quick Links The OnePlus 13 series launchedearlier this month, and while there’s plenty to talk about with its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, heaps of RAM, and tons of storage, there’s one feature that’s quite genius: the display’s local refresh rate. This innovation lets the screen operate at different refresh rates in different sections, saving power where it’s not needed while keeping performance buttery smooth where it matters. It’s clever, practical, and honestly, something I think more brands should adopt....
Motorola is bringing the Moto Buds Loop to the United States and Canada. If you’re looking for open-ear earbuds that stand out from the crowd, you might want to grab a pair when they become available on July 10. In the United States, the Moto Buds Loop will have an MSRP of $299.99. They will be sold onAmazonas well as theofficial Motorola website. For Canadian buyers, the earbuds will also be available on Motorola’s Canadian website from July 10, with anMSRP of $399....
