Quick Links Every Linux system comes with a dictionary file: a huge list of words in your language. This “words” file is useful for spell-checking, but you can put it to use in many different ways. Learn more about Linux commands with some wordy diversions. 1Find Words With a Certain Length The dictionary file—usually located at /usr/share/dict/words—is particularly useful forfans of word games and similar puzzles. Imagine you’re looking for a word to complete a crossword puzzle, or one to fit in a particular space in a design....

Netflix might continue turning its fortunes around by entering the cloud gaming market. The company, which made its name by allowing users to watch popular movies and TV shows online for a monthly fee, may soon be doing the same with video games. The movewouldn’t be Netflix’s first foray into the gaming market, but it would be a lot more complex than the mobile games it released last year and arguably even more of a hassle than its current streaming service....

Summary I use AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 regularly—they’re great. But theOnePlus Buds 3are a cheaper alternative that offers wonderful audio performance and a comfortable fit. They’re a great choice if you’re willing to forego the Apple ecosystem. OnePlus Buds 3 Experience stunning audio with OnePlus Buds 3’s enhanced hardware, adaptive noise cancellation, and hi-res sound that truly delivers “Harmony Unfiltered.” The Fit Is Pure Comfort Most earbuds fit my ears fine....

Summary If you’re the type that likes to squeeze every last drop out of your hardware, overclocking your CPU can seem like an enticing solution. Although it seems like a free ticket to extra performance, there are some important factors to consider before you decide to overclock. Is Your CPU Under Warranty? If there’s one reason you shouldn’t overclock your CPU, it’s that it’ll void your warranty. It doesn’t matter how much you overclock the CPU....

Quick Links Summary Mobile phones grow more powerful every year. A premium phone is far more powerful than a midrange PC and even has stronger graphics processing than an ultrabook with Intel-integrated graphics. Yet despite all that power, have you ever noticed how your phone lacks a fan? Why is that? Moving Parts Need More Space and Can Break Phone makers have spent years making their devices as thin as possible, and these handsets would not be just a few millimeters thick if they had to account for fans....

Samsung now cells ‘Certified Re-newed’ Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra phones. The devices are refurbished with new batteries, “assembled by Samsung engineers,” and sold at a discount compared to getting a brand-new Galaxy S25 phone. The company is pitching its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S24 series as budget and eco-friendly alternatives to the latestGalaxy S25,Galaxy S25+, andGalaxy S25 Ultra. They’re cheaper than the new models, and you’re buying a phone that would have otherwise been stripped down for parts or thrown in a landfill....

Quick Links There’s a lot to love in this week’s deals roundup. Leading the list is a huge sale from Samsung, where you can get your favorite Galaxy S23 series phone and a Galaxy Watch 5 for the lowest prices we’ve seen so far. Also on tap are some stellar discounts on a premium LG TV, Surface laptop, and more. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Sale It hasn’t even been a full three months since Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 series launched, but we’re already being treated to some fantastic deals....

Quick Links When I worked as a data processor, my coworkers were always impressed by how quickly I could get my Excel work done. Many years of trial and error (and sometimes accidentally stumbling upon tools I didn’t know existed!) led me to my favorite methods for speeding up my workflow. Use the Name Box for Navigation While Microsoft Word uses bookmarks as waypoints in a Word document,Excel follows the same principle but calls them “names,“accessed through the name box in the top-left corner of your workbook....

Quick Links Summary The best way to determine if a VPN is worthy of your trust is how transparent it is about how it handles your data. Look for blogs explaining its practices and third-party audit reports verifying the provider’s trustworthiness. VPNs love to claim that they keep users' data private and their browsing anonymous. However, because ofthe way VPNs work, you’re taking them at their word on most of this, meaning that you’re trusting them to keep you safe....

Summary Keyboards are among the most used everyday items in the world, yet most people still use mushy membrane keyboards. These keyboards dominate the market because they’re cheap to make, not because they offer a good experience. Here’s why everyone should stop using them. Membrane Keyboards Are the Worst Membraneand other membrane-based keyboards like rubber domes rely on a pressure pad (membrane) to register keystrokes. While rubber domes give you some tactile feedback, it’s in the form of a squishy, undefined key press that provides absolutely zero thrills for the user....

Quick Links I first heard about the Superstrata made-to-order bikenearly two yearsago and have been fascinated by the idea ever since. A customizable 3D-printed carbon fiber bespoke ebike built to my exact measurements. After spending two months and countless hours on it, I have mixed emotions. That’s what the $2,800 Superstrata “Classic” (non-electric) model and the Superstrata “Electric” that starts at $3,500 promise. A custom-built bike like no other. After a long Indigogo crowdfunding campaign, it’s finally a reality....

Summary SwitchBot’s Curtain Rod 3offers minor improvements over its predecessor, but still surprisingly suffers in some of the same areas. While the automated curtain opener is quieter, components needed to work on a telescoping curtain rod add a whole new array of unwanted noises and potential hiccups. As I press a button and watch the curtains on my window ten feet away open on their own, I question if I’ve reached the pinnacle of laziness....

Earlier this year, T-Mobile announced apair of new 5G planswith extra hotspot data and the ability to trade in phones from other carriers for a limited time. And while those were great, thelatest T-Mobile Go5G Next planis even better, with the promise of guaranteed yearly phone upgrades for new and existing customers, fast 5G speeds, and other perks. The new Go5G Next plan comes in at $100 per line and has almost all the same benefits as earlier options....