Quick Links PowerShell is a powerful tool that’s not just for IT professionals—it’s also great if you’re looking to automate tasks or download files. They’re exceptionally useful if you want a quick, reliable way to grab files from the internet. Here are the easiest methods to download files using PowerShell. 1Downloading with Invoke-WebRequest One of the simplest ways to download a file usingPowerShellis with Invoke-WebRequest. This command is built into PowerShell and is perfect for quick downloads from the internet or a local server....

A lot of new graphics cards and monitors benefit from DP connections, leaving a vacant HDMI slot on many a motherboard. But it doesn’t have to remain unused. There are tons of neat things you may connect to that HDMI slot, including projectors, VR headsets, and second displays. Channel speaker systemshave their place, but it’s mostly in the past. If you’ve got a free HDMI slot, you should consider switching to a small soundbar instead, which can not only save you desk space but also provide you with better sound quality....

Quick Links If you’re in the market for new headphones, you already have a ton of options to sort through to find the right ones for you, and among those choices is wired or wireless. Here are some reasons why you should choose wired headphones as your next pair. 1You Don’t Have to Worry About Battery Life Wired headphones don’t require battery life to run, since the audio signal is running through the wire, not wirelessly over Bluetooth....

Quick Links Summary Open source software is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions about its security, quality, user base, commercial viability, cost, support, and diversity. By debunking these myths, we find that open source software provides robust, high-quality solutions that can cater to both individual users and commercial enterprises effectively. When it comes tofree and open source software(FOSS), many people find themselves adrift in a sea of misconceptions and misunderstandings. This is unfortunate because FOSS is a critical component of the software ecosystem and provides enormous benefits....

Quick Links As you may already know,Microsoft PowerPoint offers a robust feature setfor creating presentations. But what kind of tools are useful for actually presenting a slideshow? We’ll walk you through several features that can help you engage your audience. Presenter Coach for Practicing Before it’s time for your presentation, you can practice with help from PowerPoint itself.Using Presenter Coach, you can receive feedback as you walk through your slideshow....

Quick Links The tech world is known for its innovation, but with every success, there are ideas that don’t quite hit the mark. Over the years, we’ve seen some spectacular tech fails, leaving behind a story worth telling. Let’s look at seven tech product failures that left a mark for all the wrong reasons. 1Microsoft Zune (2006) Microsoft’s Zune was supposed to be the iPod killer. Launched in 2006, it offered features that Apple’s iPod didn’t, like wireless syncing and sharing songs with other Zune users....

Quick Links Gacha games have blown up in the past few years, often going viral for their combat systems, world-building, and cutesy graphics. If you’ve never played a gacha game before, you might be missing out on some must-see gameplay, visuals, and characters. Many of these games are designed with mobile in mind and offer unique stories to explore while you’re on the go. Here’s what you need to know and some great starting points....

MUBI is an ideal streaming service for those who crave more than mainstream cinema. The distributor is best known for their new and old films from around the world, curated for a crowd who loves engaging pictures. They’ve grown from a small operation to hosting major award contenders. With MUBI’s selections updated daily, narrowing the choice can be difficult. The best way to start watching is to jump into some of their most recent hits....

Budget controller brand 8BitDo just opened preorders for its new Arcade Controller, an impressively thin and customizable gamepad that costs just $89. The8BitDo Arcade Controllermeasures just 16mm thick and features 16 buttons with Kailh Wizard low-profile mechanical switches (hot-swappable, of course). Each button is accompanied by an illuminated label, and the controller uses different sets of labels when swapping between S-Input (Switch) and X-Input (PC) modes—a very useful feature that I’d love to see in 8BitDo’s more conventional gamepads....

Your Chromebook is far more capable than you give it credit for. In fact, Chromebooks can do just about anything that other modern laptops can thanks to a few recent updates to ChromeOS. With just a few tips and settings changes, you’ll be off to using your Chromebook like a power user in no time. From enabling Linux to mastering the clipboard history tool, here’s my top power user tips to master your Chromebook....

Acer is preparing to launch new versions of its ultra-portable Swift Go 14, Swift Go 16, and Swift X 14 laptops. This refresh includes plenty of magical AI fluff, though it’s also accompanied by some tangible hardware improvements. The new Acer Swift Go 14 and Swift Go 16 feature Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors and Intel Arc graphics. Both laptops can be configured with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chipset and new Wi-Fi 7 connectivity....

Summary Samsung’s flavor of Android has had a notable advantage over regular Android for years—a desktop mode. With Android 16, though, the tide is turning, and we finally have a proper desktop mode on Pixel phones. Google is adding a full-fledged desktop mode to Android 16. While this isn’t part of themain Android 16 rollout happening today, it’s coming to devices later this year. The new desktop mode relies on two features—desktop windowing and connected displays....

Quick Links Summary The new Watch Series 10 is not just thinner than its predecessor, it offers a couple of additional features. Bit Apple’s non-ultra smartwatch competes directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7. So, which is better? Let’s find out. Rectangular vs. Circular Design The Watch Series 10 and the Galaxy Watch 7 are built differently from the ground up. Although both companies offer their smartwatch in an aluminum casing, theApple Watch has a rectangular screen, while the Galaxy Watch has a circular screen....