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Modern Linux is powerful, flexible, stable, and secure. With the exception of some of the more lightweight Linux distributions, it's also far more resource-dependent (just like all modern operating systems). Also: 5 things to consider before leaping from one Linux distribution to another Consider this: The minimum system requirements for Ubuntu Desktop today include just 4GB of RAM. I've run Ubuntu on a virtual machine with only 3GB of RAM.

In today's hectic and fast-paced world, technology has made it possible to be in multiple places at once and greatly increased our productivity. However, missing out on a limited-time showing or live broadcast can still cause anger and frustration. There's a simple and obvious solution in the form of DVRs or Digital Video Recorders, so you can enjoy all the thrill of watching your favorite sports team without the annoying commercials.

Hewlett-Packard's business division has long been a mainstay of the company, but with the business world rapidly changing to include new mobile systems and adapt to the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) style of IT, opportunity abounds for new solutions. HP is all over it, announcing several new devices today, ranging from a slim detachable hybrid, an 8-inch Windows tablet built for professionals, and several new takes on the existing HP ElitePad 1000 G2 that gears up the tablet for unique work environments.

According to a report by DealSite, Samsung will be incorporating new display technology into its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 foldable this summer. This will allow it to decrease the visible crease by around 20%, although we are not sure how one can measure crease visibility reliably enough. The company will reportedly use UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) not only for the display's top layer, but also for the bottom end.

Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses finally reached Indian shores late last year. Unlike the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, the Oakley Meta HSTN (referred to as how-stuhn) caters to a niche category of performance-focused users, such as athletes, sports enthusiasts, and techies who love to mix style and substance with the power of AI. Priced at Rs. 41,800, the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses aren't for everyone, but they bring the magic, turning your boring eyewear into AI-enabled gear.

My favorite feature on a robot vacuum is hands-down the roller mop. I bought my first Roborock seven years ago, and its microfiber mop pad was a game-changer for me as a busy mom with a toddler and baby, even if I had to wash it a couple of times during a cleaning session. Little did I know that I'd test Roborock's first roller mop robot nearly a decade later.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The average microwave should last around seven to 10 years, assuming that you look after it well. But during this time, you might notice patches of rust appear inside or on the outer casing of the appliance. If the rest of the microwave is in good working order, you might be wondering if these rust spots are reason to throw it out.

Although the INIU Ultra Slim 45W Portable Charger is only about the size of a credit card and fits in a back pocket, it has a 10,000 mAh battery, a built-in USB-C cable, and dual USB-C outputs, along with a single USB-A output. It also features protection against overcharging and automatically turns off when the device goes dormant, so you won't waste electricity. Plus, it's approved for flight travel by many airlines, so you don't have to leave it behind on vacation.

Gone is Honeywell's 1,500-horsepower turbine engine, and in its place is a Caterpillar C13D diesel engine that can easily be serviced everywhere in the world. If something went wrong with the old Abrams' engine, it had to be shipped to a big army base to be serviced, but the Caterpillar engine in the M1E3, which makes 690 horsepower in stock form, is widely used in industrial and heavy machinery around the world, so spare parts are much easier to find.

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule.

Keeping your home organized can feel like a never-ending chore. Luckily, there are a lot of easy and affordable solutions on Amazon to help you keep things as tidy as a model home. Our team of shopping-obsessed editors has found clever products to help you utilize and maximize storage space, tuck away clutter, and make your home look more put-together. Not only will these products declutter your home, but they'll also make it look way more expensive.

The OmniBook 5 series occupies the mid-range of HP's consumer laptops for everyday use and the office, punctuated by fantastic battery life. The fits that description perfectly, with a roomy keyboard, a diverse range of configurations, and a very attractive $649 starting price. I tested the OmniBook 5 16-inch with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, and found it to be a reliable, practical laptop with a very efficient battery, particularly for a 16-inch.

On Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla's supervised Full Self-Driving software - known as FSD - will only be offered behind its $99-a-month paywall after February 14. It's a major shift for the electric-car maker. Tesla first began selling its self-driving software in late 2016 for $5,000, later raising the price (it's currently $8,000) and introducing a monthly subscription option in 2021.

Zastava Arms USA doesn't put their name on just anything. The firearms manufacturer built its reputation on rifles that perform under pressure, and their latest collaboration with Tekto Knives seems designed to carry that legacy into everyday carry territory. The F4 Echo folding knife arrives with S35VN steel, button lock mechanics, and design details that reference Zastava's rifle heritage. At $199.99, it positions itself as a collector's piece that still claims serious utility credentials.

Its name is Atlas, an all-electric humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based company and maker of the four-legged inspection robot, Spot, and the mobile warehouse robot, Stretch. Hyundai, which owns Boston Dynamics, unveiled the latest version of Atlas at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 5. During live demonstrations, Atlas was seen waving hello to its audience before moving car parts from one rack to another.

You know that feeling when you want to practice your serve but no one's available to hit with you? Or when you're playing a casual match with friends and everyone's arguing about whether that ball was in or out? Designer Jaehong Jeon has created something that might just solve both problems, and it happens to look like the friendliest little robot you've ever seen.

If you've ever fidgeted with a pen during a long meeting or phone call, you know the appeal of a good click. But this takes it to another level. The bolt-action deployment is smooth, satisfying, and way more robust than a standard clicker. It's the kind of tactile experience that makes you actually want to use a physical pen in our increasingly digital world.

The brain kicks into gear and sends signals to initiate all sorts of bodily processes, from metabolism to hormone release, which helps us to feel ready for the day. It's a fundament of our circadian rhythm and we miss out on it whenever we wake before it gets light. That is where a sunrise alarm clock can fill the gap.

There's something romantic about sailboats that still speaks to us in this hyper-connected age. The idea that you can harness nothing but wind and water to glide across the ocean feels almost magical. But here's the reality check: even the most old-school sailor needs power these days. Your GPS has to stay on, your radar needs juice, those navigation lights aren't optional, and let's be honest, nobody wants to lose their phone charge mid-voyage.

The best all-in-one portable projector is the one that makes all the right compromises. It needs to balance image and sound quality with battery life and responsiveness in a device that's not too expensive and small enough to take anywhere. TCL's fun little PlayCube delivers the right mix to justify paying $800 for a 1080p projector in 2026. I tested the TCL PlayCube running Google TV during a two-month road trip,

Three women residents of an elder care home in Birmingham, UK have launched a podcast called "Do You Remember the Time?" They discuss how life has changed across the decades. Known in the home for their entertaining and interesting banter, their podcast grew out of informal and unstructured conversations. The home has been supportive, investing in microphones, lights, cameras, and a visual logo. None of them had heard of podcasting before producing their own.

Best Buy kicked off its so-called "Winter Sale," introducing a whole host of price cuts that range from not-so-good to legitimately great, at least for this time of year. Apple's M4 Mac Mini, for instance, is receiving a $100 discount at Amazon and B&H Photo, while LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV is on sale at eBay for a little over a grand.

The design, which borrowed its kinematics from the way a jungle cat's claws extend from its paws, was a jolt of fresh energy for an EDC world growing tired of endless flippers and predictable OTF switchblades. TiGo's SyncraBlade now takes that same philosophy of complex, purposeful motion and applies it to the humble utility knife, creating something that feels just as revolutionary.

MG Raiser from MangaGuardian is a tiny shelf adapter that takes that double-row habit and makes it less painful. It is a compact L-shaped stand that lets you display two rows of manga in the same footprint, with the back row raised just enough to stay visible. Simple plastic geometry aimed squarely at overcrowded shelves, it solves a niche problem that anyone with more than 20 volumes has quietly dealt with at some point.

Most laptop workflows still involve paper, even in 2026. Printed briefs, handwritten notes, and reference sheets end up flat on the desk, which means you spend half your day bobbing your head between the screen and the table. That constant neck crane breaks focus and feels ridiculous when you are just trying to check a few lines of code or compare a contract clause, but there is nowhere else for the paper to go.

"AMD failed us," decried Gamers Nexus, pointing out that the company's keynote was entirely fixated on AI.

The bug appears to be tied to Secure Launch, a security feature that uses virtualization-based protections to ensure only trusted components load during boot. On systems with Secure Launch enabled, attempts to shut down, restart, or hibernate after applying the January patches may fail to complete. From the user's perspective, everything looks normal - until the PC keeps running anyway, refusing to be denied life.