Google’s suite of cloud applications, including Google Keep, are extremely convenient. However, if you value privacy and the ability to customize your experience, there is a better option out there. Goodbye, Google Keep Google Keep has been my go-to writing and notetaking app for years, but its limited features, combined with my desire to take more control over my data, led me to look elsewhere. I had a basic list of features I wanted: Eventually, I narrowed down my selection to Joplin, though Trillium and Obsidian are both excellent options that you should consider....

Quick Links Instagram and TikTok both thrive on short-form content; many creators post the same videos to both platforms. But given the choice between watching the same video on Instagram or TikTok, I’d choose TikTok all day, every day, and it’s because of these key features. Instagram’s Video Player Needs an Upgrade If youspend as much timeas I do on social media apps, you start to notice the little things, and what I’ve noticed about Instagram is that it has a pretty terrible video player....

Quick Links Summary The Samsung Galaxy S23 is among the few compact Android smartphones that offer flagship specifications. But how does it compare with the latest iPhone 16, and should you switch to Apple or stick with your Android handset? Let’s find out. Both Phones Offer a Compact Premium Design Since we’re comparing flagships from two different brands, there are plenty of cosmetic differences to talk about. To begin with, theiPhone 16 has a new vertical camera arraythat protrudes from the rear panel....

Quick Links While commonplace in high-performance desktop PCs,water coolingsounds like an inherently. bad idea when it comes tolaptops. At least on the surface. However, a new generation of clever liquid cooling capable laptops might rewrite gaming laptop performance expectations. How Does Water Cooling on a Laptop Work? The exact details of water cooling implementations in laptops differ just as othercooling solutionsdo between manufacturers. Each laptop maker has its own ideas about innovation and the best designs, so there’s no universal water-cooling setup....

WhenKiafirst confirmed a new pickup for America, many speculated it wouldn’t be the Tasman. Some thought it might be a Kia-branded version of Hyundai’s collaboration with GM, or perhaps a Sportage-based truck like the Hyundai Santa Cruz. TheKorean automakerhas other ideas, though. Kia has officially unveiled its plans to introduce an electric truck to the North American market. At the2025 Kia CEO Investor Day, the automaker confirmed an electric pickup is on the way, built on a new EV platform....

Kodi, the popular media player and media center interface formerly known as XBMC,released version 20 earlier this year. Now the first test build of Kodi 21 is available, nicknamed “Omega.” The Kodi team released an Alpha 1 build for Kodi 21 today, with a long list of changes and improvements. Most of the work so far has been under-the-hood cleanup, likethe 20.1 updatethat arrived in March. Notably, Kodi now uses an upstream version of FFmpeg, which “allows easier FFmpeg updates in the future,” and the build process for most platforms has been improved....

Quick Links Lenovo dropped theThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9back in 2021 to significant fanfare, but many reviewers complained that the cost wasn’t quite worth the specs. Lenovo tries to remedy that in theThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10(and it mostly succeeds). The latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon will still put a significant dent in your wallet, and some of what you’re paying for is the premium feel (the lowest retail price on the company’s website is $2,329, outside of sale discounts)....

Looking to get your fitness journey started or keep the momentum rolling? These rowing machines will be a great help, and they’re on sale now. When it comes to fitness, getting to the gym can be the hardest part. Putting on workout clothes, gathering all the stuff you need, driving over there and hoping it’s not busy? It’s a lot, honestly. But it’s not exactly easy to build a home gym, either, between space and cost....

Summary The most puzzling conundrum of the Switch era has been the absence ofNintendogs. This staple of Nintendo’s dual-screen handhelds was passed over for its most popular console ever, leaving third-party developers to pick up the leash. Is there any chance Nintendo will wake these sleeping dogs? What IsNintendogs? It’s been well over a decade now since the 3DS release ofNintendogs + Cats, meaning there’s likely a whole generation of gamers who have never heard of this franchise....

Summary While most companies making foldable phones are focusing on the “book-style” format, Motorola has gone all in on the affectionately known “flippy boys.” This year, Motorola has three versions of theRazr 2025, and the base model will get you into the world of foldables at a reasonable price. The Razr 2025 is the third in a trifecta that includes the Razr Ultra 2025 and Razr Plus 2025. At $699, it’s the most affordable of the bunch, but there are some obvious trade-offs to get there....

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the pinnacle of Samsung’s evolutionary smartphone lineup, boasting a Note-like squared chassis, robust S-Pen support, and a ridiculously powerful200 MP camera. Best of all, you don’t have to spend a ton to get these features in your pocket. From now through Thursday, save up to $1,030 in discounts and Samsung Credit on selectGalaxy S23 Ultra phones. The king of the Android phone market is back with a fan favorite that’s sure to please....

Quick Links Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S23 series on February 1. you’re able to alreadyreserve them today, and they will almost certainly be some of thebest smartphonesonce they are available. This year, we’re hoping the regular and Plus models won’t be yet another iterative improvement. We’re long past the days when smartphones were rapidly evolving – except forfoldable devices, a phone from two or three years ago isn’t that different than anything you’re able to buy (within the same price range) today....

In an unprecedented move, the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) is nailing T-Mobile with a $60 million fine for failures related to 2020 and 2021 data leaks. This is the largest penalty ever enacted by CFIUS, and it’s one of the few CFIUS actions to be publicized by U.S. officials. CFIUS is an offshoot of the Treasury Department that reviews the national security implications of foreign business in the United States....