Quick Links Sending large files without using email clients is way easier than you think. You can upload your files to a cloud storage provider or use peer-to-peer file sharing. I’ll show you your options. Transfer Large Files Without Creating an Account Using WeTransfer Arguably the easiest way to share large files (up to 2GB in size) online is by using WeTransfer. This online tool allows you to upload your large files and get sharelinksthat you can share with others for them to download your files....

VLC is the go-to video player for most people, regardless of what platform they use. But if you’re a Mac user, there are better options. I switched to IINA a while back. It matches VLC in functionality and it looks a whole lot better—I don’t think I’ll ever switch back. Why I Replaced VLC With IINA The biggest downside to VLC is its design. VLC is a perfect example of what many people think of when they think about open-source software....

Quick Links The new Samsung Galaxy S25 series may not stand out next to last year’s models, and I’ve seen the word “boring” thrown around, but make no mistake—these are excellent phones. Most people, myself included, don’t upgrade every year. In fact, my current phone is the longest one I’ve ever kept, and here’s why I’m finally upgrading to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Don’t get me wrong, these phones look almosttoo similar to the previous generation....

Summary I use ChatGPT a lot. Multiple times a day, I turn to ChatGPT for help with everything from brainstorming article ideas to searching the web. It’s an incredibly useful tool, and my usage has gone even higher with the release of the recent image-generation updates. That’s why I had a moment of absolute panic when I thought I’d lost my ChatGPT history. It brought home just how much information I could lose....

Summary Ubuntu Touch is worth checking out if you’re looking for a mobile OS that breaks free from Android and iOS. Unlike Android and iOS, Ubuntu Touch doesn’t rely on Google or Apple’s services. In this article, we’ll walk through Ubuntu Touch. Let’s dive in. Why Consider Ubuntu Touch? Privacy and control are the big selling points of Ubuntu Touch. Unlike Android, which is deeply connected to Google’s ecosystem, Ubuntu Touch is free from big data....

Quick Links One of my favorite things about Spotify is that, beyond its core features, there are many third-party apps and add-ons that give you insights into your listening habits. Here is everything you need to know. 1last.fm A great way to track your Spotify listening habits, access stats, and get recommendations is throughlast.fm. It uses something called “scrobbling,” which is when it tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile....

It might sound strange coming from a lifelong gamer, but I’ve never actually owned a console. I’ve always managed to get my kicks on a PC, with a mouse and keyboard in hand poised in front of a monitor at a desk. However, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, I’m seriously considering making the jump for the first time. Allow me to explain. . Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s latest hybrid home console, with more powerful graphics and processing, a larger 7....

Summary I love renewable energy for the way you’re able to turn everyday infrastructure into stuff that provides power. While it’s a big project to line the rooftop of a shed with solar panels, Anker’s new solar umbrella is a much easier way to make your backyard a place you turn to for power. I can’t wait to order one. This Umbrella Draws Power From the Sun Anker announced the SOLIX solar umbrella at CES 2025....

Quick Links Summary Computer mice may not receive the same kind of ingenuity and fanfare as other desktop-friendly tech, but if you’ve been scanning shelves for a solid alternative to traditional point-and-click models, theKensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBallis an excellent choice. A cinch to connect and easy to customize, the SlimBlade Pro combines comfort and control in one easy-to-use device. And while I was a bit apprehensive when it came to shoving my wireless Logitech mouse aside, after only a couple of hours, I was proud to call myself a trackball devotee....

When everyone talks about minimalist Linux distros, they start with things like Raspberry Pi OS or a headless Ubuntu server. However, if you’re just trying to set up a home theater PC (or other streaming box), you have a much better option. What is LibreELEC? LibreELECis a minimal, cut-down Linux distro built on Debian, a bit like Raspberry Pi OS. However, unlike Raspberry Pi OS (or mostother lightweight distros), LibreELEC is built with one purpose in mind: home theater PCs....

Midjourneyis one of the most popularAI art generators, with the ability to create a wide range of artwork and images. The service is now testing a V5 update with many improvements. Midjourney announced an alpha release of the V5 algorithm, which is available for testing by appending “–v 5” after an image prompt, or selecting V5 from the settings. According to the announcement, it supports a “Much wider stylistic range and more responsive to prompting,” more detailed images, and twice the image resolution of the previous version....

Quick Links Finding a secure location to house our most precious photos without relegating them to just one device can be an undertaking. You can use a USB drive or microSD card, but if either is lost, that’s a library of the captured moments of your life gone forever. A service likeMylio Photospresents the ideal picture storage option with its cloud-free, easily accessible photo library. Since its June 2022 launch, Mylio Photos has been a user-friendly software, and with its v24 release, it’s putting even more emphasis on the user experience....

ASUS sells a lot of laptops, but the Vivobook series is the company’s premium option for productivity work. The company has now revealed an updated Vivobook S lineup for 2024, with crisp OLED screens and newer processors from AMD and Intel. ASUS announced a total of six new Vivobook S laptops: three with AMD’s latest Ryzen 8000 processors, and three with Intel’s new Core Ultra processors. The Ryzen 8000 CPU seriesisn’t all that excitingcompared to the previous generation, but you still get fast speeds, decent power efficiency, and a dedicated NPU for on-device AI workloads....