Quick Links Summary Nintendo Switch Online has been a hard sell to Switch owners who don’t play online games. This is doubly true for the relatively pricey Expansion Pack, which had paltry offerings at launch. However, over time, these services have become juggernauts worth considering even if you aren’t into multiplayer. What Is Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack? Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) is the Nintendo Switch’s paid servicewhich is required to play most games online (free-to-play titles being the typical exception)....

Summary There is no shortage of budget-friendly wireless earbuds out there, but I’m going to be telling everyone I know to go for theOnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro(including you!). These terrific in-ears come in two colors and deliver some of the best sound quality you’ll ever hear for less than $100. OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Immerse yourself in the music and shut out background noise with up to 49 dB1 of hybrid active noise cancellation....

Parallels Desktop, a popular application for running Windows and Linux virtual machines on Mac, can now run 64-bit x86 operating systems on Apple Silicon Macs. That means more versions of Windows and Linux can run on the latest M1, M2, M3, and M4 Mac computers. Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion, VirtualBox, and other similar virtualization tools are only designed to run operating systems built on the same architecture as the host. When Mac computers used x86 Intel processors, a Mac could virtualize the regular PC versions of Windows and Linux (and many other operating systems) with a minimal performance hit....

Did you know that GitHub has a Student Developer Pack that’s chock-full of great deals? Well, they do. All you have to do is prove you’re a student and there are several hundred dollars worth of discounts waiting for you to cash in on. Here’s what you need to know. GitHub Gives You a Crazy Amount of Stuff if You’re a Student GitHub’s Student Developer Packhas a bunch of discounts for students....

Microsoft Excel has many built-in functions for manipulating and organizing data, and on Mac on Windows, you can extend the application even further with the use of VBA scripts. Microsoft is now introducing support for runningPythoncode in your Excel spreadsheet, opening up even more possibilities for data analysis. Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, with a script-like syntax and an emphasis on human readability. It’sespecially popular with data scientistsfor those reasons (and others), so it makes sense that Microsoft would integrate it into Excel over other possible third-party programming languages....

Quick Links Karma and trophies are highly coveted rewards on Reddit, but what are theyexactly? Why do they matter? And how can you get more of them? Let’s dive into it. What Is Karma? In Hinduism and Buddhism, karma is the idea that your actions, good or bad, send out a ripple in the world, which eventually circles back to influence your life. Good deeds build up positive karma, and bad deeds lead to bad karma....

Quick Links Samsung’s The Frame TV is a traditional 4K television when it’s on and displays art when it’s off. It eliminates the huge void on the wall when no one is watching it. The issue is that it’s not very good at the TV part. Let me walk you through my experience and explain why it can be maddening even though I love it. Why I Traded an OLED for The Frame (The Good) If you’re considering buying a Frame TV, then presumably, you’re curious about its “off” art mode....

TerraMaster is now offering the TOS 6 Public Beta for select NAS devices. This update introduces a redesigned web interface and improvements to both speed and security. Notably, TOS 6 also marks the transition to Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS, a big leap from the 5.15 kernel used in the previous TOS 5 release. The redesigned TOS 6 interface aims to reduce clutter while making files, apps, and settings more accessible. TerraMaster has cleared away its messy desktop icons and now places all applications in the navigation bar where they won’t be obscured by app or file windows....

Quick Links I bought a BOOX eReader because I wanted the freedom to install Android apps. Little did I know, navigating the Google Play Store on an E-Ink screen is a total pain in the neck. Thankfully, I’ve found three ways to install apps more quickly on my BOOX tablet. Log Into the Play Store if You Haven’t Already Some BOOX tablets, including theTab Ultra C Pro, allow you to log into the Google Play Store without much hassle....

The curl command-line tool is one of the most useful and versatile programs you’re able to learn. Its versatility and comprehensive HTTP implementation mean that, if there’s a URL for it, curl can do it. 8Fetch a Web Page In its most basic form,curlfetches a URL and displays its contents on your terminal: What you see will depend on the content type of the URL. If you request a web page, you’ll see its HTML source:...

Samsung Odyssey QD-OLED G6 The Samsung Odyssey G6 QD-OLED G60SD is a 27-inch, 1440p, 360Hz gaming monitor boasting a stunning matte QD-OLED panel. You’re in luck if you want a high-performance monitor without paying full price. The Samsung Odyssey QD-OLED G6 G60SD, a 27-inch 1440p monitor with an impressive 360Hz refresh rate, just got a discount. Originally priced at $899.99, the monitor is on sale for$549.99 at B&H Photo. This discount comes from a $150 coupon that drops the final price from the $699....

Summary As always, CES 2025 is packed with tech start-ups showcasing their latest innovations. Personally, I’m always interested in seeing new developments in the keyboard and mouse segments—after all, they’re my most used devices (aside from my phone). This year, the AutoKeybo caught my attention. What Problem Does the AutoKeybo Solve? TheAutoKeybois an upcoming input device with four retractable trays for a QWERTY keyboard, number pad, and mouse or trackpad. The trays are housed in a large console where you rest your arms....

It might be time to see if your flash drives are still working or work with your modern tech. If not, this week is the perfect time to pick up a new one. I am someone who’s very big on organizing my digital life. I have folders that meticulously sort files and screenshots into neat little sections, and those folders get backed up onmy cloud storage service. Occasionally, I also back up my cold storage....