Summary I’ve been a Mac gaming proponent since my first Apple Silicon machine, and Apple itself has been taking gaming much more seriously since the M1 launched as well, yet the selection of titles is still thin. So why not just play Windows games on your Mac? Turns out it’s not just possible, but kind of awesome thanks to Whiskey. Whiskey Is Stronger Than WINE Whiskeyis a free app that you may download right now and use to play Windows games on your Mac....

Quick Links If you’re a student, your Mac will likely be an essential tool for many of your classes. Thankfully there are plenty of Mac apps that can help you excel in your studies, from finishing that essay to keeping track of your assignments. 1Notionfor Organizing Your Academic Life Notionis an excellent tool with which toorganize your life, both academically and personally. It is hugely customizable, with hundreds of templates to choose from....

Read update Wouldn’t it be the best thing in the world if you could learn to code with an app on your phone? There are actually a few apps out there that help you do just that. When you ask programmers how theylearned to code, many of them will say they learned using an app. Apps make coding more straightforward and more accessible than ever before. You don’t need a PC, and you can complete a lesson in a few minutes daily....

Road trips are a great way to explore new places and create memories. Whether you’re planning a cross-country adventure or a weekend getaway, having the right apps on your Android phone can make the trip smoother and stress-free. Here are the best Android apps to take your road trip experience to the next level. 1Google Maps Google Mapsis your go-to app for any road trip, whether an interstate journey or a dash to the supermarket....

Read update TheCPUis the cornerstone of everyPC build. The best CPUs give you more frames in video games, as long as you havea GPU to match the CPU, and take less time to power through productivity workloads. UPDATE: 14-06-2025 We’ve updated a variety of our CPU picks with new models. Take a look! AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D What to Look for in a CPU in 2024 The first thing you should focus on is the number ofCPU cores....

If you’ve got the recently released Google Pixel 9, you should plan on getting a case for it, just in case. But which is the best case for Google Pixel 9? We’ll help you decide. QUAD Lock MAG Pixel 9 Case The QUAD Lock MAG Pixel 9 Case offers robust protection and supports an active lifestyle, such as impact-absorbing TPU and a tough, polycarbonate core. It’s also functional by way of supporting MagSafe accessories and wireless charging....

Read update Tenkeyless (TKL) mechanical keyboardsare incredibly popular for gaming, but they’re also a great way to free up space on your desktop without sacrificing functionality. Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL Gaming Keyboard What to Look For in a TKL Mechanical Keyboard in 2025 If you’re working with a small desk or want to free up space for sweeping mouse movements, it’s hard to go wrong with a TKL mechanical keyboard. These offer much of the same functionality as a full-size keyboard, though they lack a keypad—which frees up significant space and makes TKL keyboards so much smaller....

Have you ever noticed that your iPad is lacking one particular app that is present in basically every other piece of hardware or software you own? It’s present on the iPhone, as well as on Mac computers, but somehow, it has been missing from iPads for years. Now, Apple is finally righting this historic wrong, as iPadOS 18 is adding a calculator app (and other features). Apple’s upcoming iPadOS 18 update has a lot of improvements, but perhaps none of them are as exciting as the Calculator app, a first for the iPad....

Quick Links Like many people, I use my phone as an alarm clock. My first instinct after dismissing my alarm in the morning is to start scrolling, but that’s a terrible habit I’d like to stop. The solution I’ve found is incredibly simple: use a smartwatch instead. Here’s my problem: Every morning, I dismiss my alarm and immediately start browsing apps, then I stay in bed too long and feel bad it....

Quick Links The version of wireless charging we know and love today first appeared on phones in 2012. That’s plenty of time to evolve, but is it all smooth sailing, or are there still hidden snags beneath the surface? Let’s dive into the magic of wireless charging and see if it’s the right choice for you. What we refer to as “wireless charging” is also known as “inductive charging,” and it’s been around since at least the 1970s....

Quick Links Summary Linux file permissions control who can do what with files and directories. But if they get messed up, restoring them can be a nightmare. Cloning a working file’s permissions is the fastest solution. On Linux, files and directories have a set ofpermissions. They control which actions can be performed, and by whom. Permissions either allow or deny someone reading from a file, writing to it, or executing it....

Summary The appeal of olderPokémongames, released on the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, is hard to deny. However, it’s not uncommon for longtime fans to feel put off due to the limitations of the technology of that time. While they may seem very different from modernPokémongames, some modern rule sets can make them a lot more fun. OlderPokémonGames Feel a Bit Dated The hardware of the firstPokémongames had weak processing power and could only display a small range of colors....

Quick Links Summary Thrift stores aren’t just for faded t-shirts and used bakeware, they can be a treasure trove for media and electronics too. Here are just some of the things you should keep an eye out for on your next thrifting adventure. Video Games Not every thrift store has a video game section, but most thrift stores have a few video games stashed somewhere. These are often mixed up with the DVDs and Blu-rays, so a keen eye may be required to spot them....