Summary You’ve probably heard about buying or building a gaming PC, but what about renting one? Let’s take a look at why that’s a pretty bad idea. You’ll Own Nothing and Be Happy In August 2024, California-based system integrator NZXT expanded its fledgling Flex gaming subscription, adding three tiers and raising eyebrows around the world. This move captured headlines and drew the ire of the gaming press, several high-profile YouTube channels, and the average Redditor; all in one fell swoop....

Summary There are so many things that you can do to make your iPhone’s lock screen and home screen truly yours. Swapping out the default Camera and Flashlight shortcuts with something else is just one of them. Replace the Default Widgets on Your Lock Screen One frustration you might have with how your lock screen looks is settling for the two default actions: Flashlight and quick access to the Camera app....

Quick Links Believe it or not, my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is my favorite way to play games, but that doesn’t make it a perfect gaming device. Some games feel awkward on a foldable phone, while others feel like a perfect match. Here are the genres that I find are the best fit for book-style folding phones. 1Puzzle Games Puzzle games feel great on phones in general, but on foldables, they really come alive....

Summary What Makes Claude Better Than ChatGPT ChatGPT is thejack-of-all-trades of AI chatbots. It can process and generate text, browse the internet, create images, engage in voice chat, andmuch more. While its diverse feature set makes it one of the most popular options, it’s not the best AI model for all these workloads. Here are five areas where I think Claude outperforms ChatGPT, making it my current favorite AI chatbot....

If you’ve got a Microsoft 365 subscription, and you’re still handwriting lecture notes or typing out meeting minutes, you’re not making the most of it! OneNote’s record and transcribe feature can save you all that time and effort. Here’s how you can start using it. How to Record and Transcribe in OneNote Recording and transcribing audio in OneNote is super easy and can save you tons of time. Here’s how to get started:...

Quick Links Summary With the arrival of the iPhone 16, iPhone 14 users might wonder whether it’s time to upgrade to the latest model or hold off for another year or two. Yes, there are a few reasons to upgrade to the latest iPhone 16, including Apple Intelligence, but there are also some good reasons to wait. iPhone 16 Gets New Camera Setup, Buttons, and Colors This year, Apple has decided to upgrade the iPhone’s exterior with avertically aligned pill-shaped camera setupon the rear, which looks similar to thecameras on the iPhone X....

JLab today released a new ergonomic Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse as a bundle ahead of CES 2025, and you’re able to purchase it right now. The keyboard reminds us of Microsoft’s discontinued ergonomic keyboardsnow manufactured by IncaseandLogitech’s similar models. Like most otherergonomic keyboards, the Flow features a contoured surface and those unmistakable split key clusters. It allows for much more comfortable typing than regular keyboards that force you to elevate the shoulders and adjust yourself to fit them....

JLab is making a big return to the portable Bluetooth speaker market through a new lineup of new party speakers with powerful sound and bright visuals at prices that won’t break the bank. The new collection includes the Pop Party Speaker, Go Party Speaker, JBuds Party Speaker, and Epic Party Speaker. Starting with the most affordable option, the JLab Pop Party Speaker is a small but powerful device priced at $19....

The developers of the KDE Plasma desktop environment continue to paint an image of Linux as a home for artists with the release of Plasma 6.3.0. The update also has a lot more settings that anyone can try out. The latest update for Plasma, the desktop environment for Linux and andFreeBSDoperating systems, has several improvements to workflows for artists. Plasma reworked its settings menu for drawing tablets, building onPlasma 6.2by letting you map your tablet’s surface to the entire display....

Summary Apple’s Genmoji is the first generative image AI program I’ve enjoyed thanks to the restraints of emoji’s simple designs. Of course, this being AI, things still get odd in ways both wonderful and horrifying. Here’s my journey through Genmoji in images. What Is Genmoji? Genmoji is Apple’s term for its generative AI emoji creatoron iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 15 Pro models, with M-series macOS support on the way. It was introduced as part ofApple Intelligence’s second wave update (iOS 18....

Quick Links Summary For some people, their phone charger doesn’t matter, and any plastic one will suffice. For others, it’s important that it matches their decor. Nomad’s newMagSafe compatible Standis for the latter, design-conscious group, but sheds a few dollars compared to its other charging stand option. MagSafe vs MagSafe Compatible Nomad offers two nearly identical magnetic charging stands for iPhones. The first to debut was theStand Onewhich retails for $110 and supportsApple’s MFi MagSafefast charging up to 15W for iPhones....

Summary Nomad is attempting to rewrite history with a completely newStand One Max. While the first version didn’t allow for Apple’s StandBy mode while charging an Apple Watch, this new one does, and that small tweak makes all the difference. It’s a fantastically sturdy 3-in-1 iPhone charger. Nomad Stand One Max (v2) Stand One Max harnesses the power of Qi2 and wireless charging to simultaneously power your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods....

PlayStation is removing low-quality, or “shovelware,” games from its PS store. These include games for both PS4 and PS5. Some games have been removed from the PlayStation Store. This move seems to be in response to concerns raised by anIGN investigationand ongoing complaints from users. Although Sony hasn’t officially said why these games were taken down, the timing and the specific games removed suggest it relates to the increased attention to low-quality game submissions....