If you want a fast, secure, and truly cross-platform local sharing method, LocalSend remains an incredibly versatile daily driver. Besides LocalSend, I also love KDE Connect. It allows you to sync ...

Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows Phone all the way back in 2017, a move that CEO Satya Nadella came to regret years later. Even though some enthusiasts are trying to keep their aging Windows Phone ...

Linux Mint offers a lot more flexibility and customization than Windows, yet it's still polished and usable out of the box. Operating system updates in Mint are seamless, with no forced updates and ...

Nvidia launched a native GeForce NOW app for Linux in beta earlier this year. Razer demonstrated Ubuntu running on a Blade 18 laptop at CES 2026. The GeForce NOW beta targets Ubuntu 24.04+ with ...

Omarchy is an Arch-based distribution that uses Hyprland. This distribution is not for the faint of heart. You'll need skill and patience to get the most out of this OS. Hyprland is getting tons of ...

The 2026 Embedded and AI edition of Elektor is now available. Inside, you’ll find innovative design projects and helpful tutorials on a range of topics.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

State Farm Steer Clear is an excellent way for young drivers to save on car insurance by improving their driving skills. State Farm Steer Clear is a car insurance discount program that helps young ...

Shelby Putnam Tupper is founder and creative director of Shelby Designs Inc., a small-but-mighty, full-service, customer-obsessed design consultancy.