LibreOffice Returns to Android Phones & Tablets

LibreOfficeis probably the best free and open-source office suite for computers, but unlike the proprietary competition from Microsoft and Apple, it hasn’t ever had strong mobile apps. That’s now slowly changing, as LibreOffice Viewer is back on the Google Play Store for Android devices. LibreOffice has offered a viewer application for Android devices since 2015, allowing people to open ODF format documents on Android phones and tablets and make minor edits, using the same technology stack as desktop LibreOffice....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Kerry Williams

Logitech Pop Icon Keys Review: A Keyboard Upgrade at a Reasonable Price

Summary TheLogitech Pop Icon Keysdon’t snap or crackle, instead, they’re springy, responsive, and should generally disappear beneath your fingers. The keyboard is hard to beat if you’re looking for an upgraded keyboard at a good value with a few extra features added to the mix. Logitech POP Icon Keys Proudly express yourself and own your space with the Logitech POP ICON KEYS, a wireless Bluetooth keyboard with a bold aesthetic, comfy typing, and customizable Action Keys....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Barbara Thompson

Plex's Big Mobile App Redesign Is Now Live

Plex is now rolling out its revamped app on Android, iPhone, and iPad. The update has a few significant design changes and a new codebase, but a few features have also been removed. Plex announcedlast yearthat it was rewriting its mobile and TV apps from the ground up, focused on a more helpful and modern interface, and creating a shared codebase across all devices. That last point is an important consideration when Plex is available on over a dozen platforms....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Logan Hughes

Power Up All Your Devices With UGREEN's New 300W GaN Charger

As you pack up your bag with all your devices, you realize you’ll need a charger for each of them, something that will take up a lot of space and weigh you down. UGREEN’s brand-new Nexode 300W GaN charger will power up multiple devices at once, making your life so much easier in the process. With upgraded technology and a compact design, UGREEN’s new 300W GaN charger can be the solution to your device power problem whether you’re at home or on the go....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Bryan Lopez

PSA: You Should Start Compressing Videos on Your Phone

Quick Links Summary If you record lots of videos of your pets, loved ones, and special moments, chances are your memories have caused you to run out of storage at some point. This is because videos take up a lot of space, but thankfully, there’s a simple fix—compressing your videos. Why Videos on Phones Are a Storage Hog It’s no secret that videos take up way more storage space than other media like photos or music....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Joshua Santana

QD-OLED Monitors Are Finally Cheap Enough to Tempt Me

Summary One of the components I upgrade with the least frequency is my computer monitor. Which means that I often let several generations of improvement pass me by before spending money on a new screen. QD-OLEDs certainly feel like the gold-standard for computer monitors right now, but their high introductory price has definitely given me pause. Recently, however, window-shopping online, the prices on these monitors are making me think I should smash the old piggy bank....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Miranda Norman

Razer Pauses Laptop Sales in US as Tariffs Approach

Razer has temporarily stopped selling its laptops directly in the United States. This decision comes after the many tariffs that affect countries that make hardware. The Trump administration introduced new taxes on products imported from China, Taiwan, and other countries, which affects parts used to make laptops. Right now, Razer’s U.S. website doesn’t show any laptops for sale—only accessories and laptop skins are available. The tool that lets customers customize the new Blade 16 laptop, which was still working on April 1, has been taken down fromthe websiteand replaced with a “notify me” button....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jacqueline Smith

Ride1Up's New Full-Suspension Electric Bike Is Ready to Roll

Ride1Up, the California-based electric bike maker, justannounced the Revv1ebike. A new full-suspension bike built to give you a kick of adrenaline at an affordable price compared to the moped and moto-style competition. And while Ride1Up is popular for itscommuter and cruiser ebikes, the new Revv1 is entirely different. It’s a stylish and rugged new moped-style performance electric bike similar to models from Super73, ONYX, orVolcon. The Revv1 features high-end specs, a sleek design, and retro cafe-racer headlights....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Michael Rios

The 10 Weirdest Record Players in History

Quick Links Against all my personal expectations that the fad would pass, vinyl records continue to be popular and there are hobbyists all over the world saying “no thanks” to digital music and prefer dropping a needle onto a vinyl disc. If you’re going to indulge in the ritual of listening to vinyl records, why not do it with style? That’s probably what the designers of these record-playing oddities were thinking at the time....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1475 words · Miss Breanna Jacobs

The Best Game Subscription Services for Your Phone

Quick Links Signing up for a game subscription has become the cheapest way to enjoy quality, ad-free mobile games. A growing number of games are only available as part of a subscription. Here are the best options for your phone. Apple Arcade Apple Arcadeis a game subscription service that launched in 2019 for devices in the Apple ecosystem, including iPhones and iPads. For $6.99 a month, you get access to hundreds of mobile games....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Anthony Wang

These Two Pixel 10 Features Might Make Me Ditch My Samsung Galaxy

Quick Links The Google Pixel 10 series is coming soon, and with all the uncertainty around the upcoming Galaxy S26 ditching the base and Plus models, now might be a great time to switch. I was already debating ditching my Galaxy, and that’s because two Google Pixel features have my attention. As many of you know, Google’s Pixel 10 lineup willlaunch on August 20th, 2025. Thanks to countless leaks and Google itself, we have apretty good idea of what to expect:a vastly improved Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a new Pixel Fold....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Melanie Howard

This Is How I Use AutoHotkey to Fix Windows 11’s Worst Flaws

AutoHotkey (AHK) is a powerful automation tool that can transform the way you interact with Windows. With simple scripts, you can fix some of Windows' annoying limitations by adding missing features. This guide showcases practical examples of how I do that. This is not an in-depth tutorial on AHK, so you can use these scripts as is or as inspiration to explore the program more and create your own. With that said, let’s dive in....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1279 words · Melinda Arnold

This One Software Update Fixed the Biggest Problem With My Portable Power Station

When you buy a portable power station, you’ll likely see the battery size and power output—but there’s an important drawback that often goes unmentioned. Fortunately, while this is a problem, it’s one that a software update can fix. The Anker Solix F3800 Plus Drains Itself While Idle My Anker Solix F3800 Plus has a 3,840kWh battery. Unfortunately, this doesn’t give you the full picture of how long it will last....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Casey Abbott