The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a great way to use Linux utilities and apps from a Windows PC. Now, Microsoft is trying to make it easier to use. Microsoft just announced a few changes coming toWSL, including a new getting started experience. The first time someone installs and runs WSL, a new window appears explaining what WSL is and some of its key features. The window will also be accessible from the “Welcome to WSL” button in the WSL settings app....

Quick Links Can’t access the internet while out and about on your Android phone? There’s a good chance a setting misconfiguration is causing the problem. We’ll show you how to fix that and a few other items to restore mobile data connectivity on your phone. The steps to follow can vary depending on the phone model you use. The steps in this guide are from a Samsung Galaxy phone, but the same general concepts should apply to other Android devices....

Wi-Fi 7 is still a new technology, and most of the routers built for it are still expensive. Netgear just revealed a new lineup of mesh and standalone Wi-Fi 7 routers, and they’re slightly cheaper than some of the other competing options. Netgear has launched its most affordableWi-Fi 7products to date, theOrbi 770 Mesh Systemand theNighthawk RS300 Standalone Router. Both routers promise to deliver exceptional speed, coverage, and security for homes....

Quick Links With the rise of AI technology, there’s never been a better time to start protecting your personal online data. AI has given scammers easier ways to create more sophisticated and convincing scams, making personal data removal tools likeIncognia huge advantage in the fight to hide your private info and to keep you safer, both online and in the real world. How Do Scammers Use AI? In no time at all, scammers have figured out how to exploit the latest AI technology and trick people into handing over their important data, or using their easily-accessible personal data against them....

Chances are that if you’ve shopped for adapters, hubs, docks, or dongles, you’ve come across the name Satechi once or twice. The company’s accessories are frequently recommended because they not only reliable, but also high-quality. The company also makes a number of peripherals, including mice and keyboards. Now, it’s taking a big step and launching its very first mechanical keyboard. Satechi has just revealed the SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, its very first mechanical keyboard compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, at CES 2024alongside other products....

Quick Links We obsess over the latest processors, eye-popping displays, and camera upgrades when new smartphones launch. But what if I told you the real game-changer in 2025 isn’t about megapixels or refresh rates? It’s about batteries. What’s the Big Deal About Silicon-Carbon Batteries? Lithium-ion batteries have been the gold standard in smartphones for years, and for good reason—they’re reliable, efficient, and affordable to manufacture. But they have their limits. Ever feel like your phone’s battery life isn’t what it used to be after a year?...

One of the clever tricks that scam callers play on us is using a phone number that appears similar to our own. That twinge of familiarity we get upon seeing our area code – or even the first six digits of our phone number – can fool us into thinking that the call is legit, potentially even from a business in our area or someone we know. We pick up, and then the recorded voice tells us about the shipping fees we owe before we can get our package, or the “free” cruise we just won that needs a deposit, or how we need to hand over our Social Security information to avoid tax penalties....

Quick Links The internet is home toover one billion websites—and no great way to aimlessly explore them. StumbleUpon was the answer to this problem. It put a big “Shuffle” button on the internet, and the web didn’t feel so big. What Was StumbleUpon? StumbleUpon was created in 2001 by Garrett Camp, Geoff Smith, Justin LaFrance, and Eric Boyd. The idea came from the fact that typical search engines only work if you know what you’re looking for....

Whether you’re trying to decide if Netflix is worth paying for or looking to make the most of your existing subscription, you should start by checking out the top-rated Netflix original movies on the platform. Not only are these some of the best movies available on Netflix—and to have released in recent years—but you may’t watch them anywhere else. So verify youadd them to your watchlistand enjoy them before you ditch Netflix for any other service....

Quick Links Do you want to customize a commonly used shortcut combo or configure a key to type a different character than the one printed on it? If so, key mapping software can help you do that. Here are the best key mapping applications you can use to remap individual keys, shortcuts, and even mouse buttons. 1.PowerToys' Keyboard Manager Being a Microsoft product, Microsoft PowerToys is the most secure key mapping software on the list....

Quick Links The cards have been dealt, the hands have been played, and everyone won, in a way. There are still a couple of battles to be had, and the dust is still settling, but the console wars are over. Everyone walked away with spoils, but some coffers are fuller than others. PC Walked Away With the Best Spoils of War Arguably, and surprisingly even to myself, a lifetime PC gamer, the PC as a gaming platform is the biggest winner of the console wars....

Summary The M4 Mac Mini is Apple’s best-value computer and the most compelling Mac for anyone who doesn’t desire portability. But there’s one glaring problem you’re going to have to face if you pick Apple’s pint-sized PC killer. The Mac Mini Needs a Monitor The Mac Mini is Apple’s most flexible Mac for everyday use. It comes with your choice ofbase-level M4 chip or slightly beefier M4 Pro. It’s perfect for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, office work, light photo and video editing, and maybe the odd game here and there....

Summary If you’re a fan of instant cameras, you’ll love the latest Polaroid Flip. It features an all-new design yet is reminiscent of iconic models like the old Polaroid 600 Close Up. The new Polaroid Flip has a 4-lens camera system for better photos and several upgrades, and it will be available starting April 29th. Analog photography enthusiasts are likely familiar with Polaroid instant cameras, like therecently released Polaroid Now 3, but the Flip takes things to a new level....