Stop me if this sounds familiar—Google Messages is changing how you pick, send, and view media like pictures and videos inside the app. After running a test and overhauling the entire UI this summer, then rolling back those changes, it now appears that Google is yet again revamping media controls for its text and RCS platform.

As Microsoft continues giving everyone reasons to drop Windows in favor of a more reliable and open platform, there's no better time to explore what Linux has to offer. Here are a few good apps worth your time if you've got a Linux computer to play with this weekend.

Are you using a VPN and wondering why your internet connection feels slower than it used to? I wondered the same thing, so I set out to measure just how much a VPN affected my internet speed at home.

Finding the most efficient route for your travel can be done in a lot of different ways, and having a go-to transit app that takes care of any hitches along the way can be a lifesaver. But you don't have to solely rely on default apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps, especially if your needs call for it.

We’ve never had more recipes at our fingertips, but when it’s time actually to cook something, it can still feel overwhelming. There is a better way to organize every recipe you love, and for a few days, the best app for the job is on sale. It’s time to buy Paprika.

Google is constantly updating its core Android apps with new controls or features, and that's especially true with Google Messages. While it's received a lot of changes as of late, they're not slowing down anytime soon, and Messages is about to gain two more features to help with shared media files and swapping SIM cards.

Instead of relying on your laptop’s tinny internal mic, you can connect your phone’s microphone to your computer. It also comes in handy if your PC doesn’t have an in-built mic, and you need to make a recording or take a meeting. The setup shouldn’t take more than two minutes. Let’s begin.

Until I started using Keep Notes to take notes on a daily basis, this note-taking app from Google felt pretty basic. Notion and Obsidian, in my estimation at least, were way more powerful. For some people, their Notion or Obsidian spaces are so sophisticated that they call them their “second brains.” Google Keep isn’t as complex as Obsidian, but it’s not as simple as a sticky notes app either. It sits comfortably in the middle ground between the two. Let me show you what I mean.

Do you work with lots of files every day? Large and small? Messy and clean? No matter what your task requires, Python makes working with files a breeze. With a bit of coding, you could save hours of work and sanity. Let's explore Python's file manipulation magic.

Obsidian is incredibly powerful, but all that power can be distracting. I've spent more time customizing my vault with different plugins than actually building my notes library. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to switch to one of these three user-friendly, free and open-source Markdown editors.

If you're like me, you don't like unnecessary friction when trying to accomplish tasks on your Linux PC. The following desktop software is so useful to me, I want them to be running when I start using my computer so that I don't have to manually launch them.

Over time, hidden junk files and old drivers clog up Windows systems, slowing them down, and even introducing security vulnerabilities. That’s why it’s a good idea to ‘spring-clean' your computer every once in a while. Clearing away old junk files will speed up your computer and free up disk space at the same time. I’ll show you two ways you can do this.

There’s a particular annoyance that goes along with turning your phone sideways and watching as...nothing happens. Some apps just don’t want to rotate into landscape mode, but as is usually the case in the Android world, there’s a solution available right in the Play Store for free.

Most Linux distros are intentionally minimal to avoid bloat, offering a fresh and clean environment. While this is a major perk, knowing what to install first can be tricky for newcomers. So, to help kickstart your journey, here are five essential apps that belong on every new Linux PC.

Have a project idea in mind, but think it's too niche? I, too, was in your shoes until I finally scrapped that thought and started building whatever wild idea hit me. Many projects later, I've now realized that no matter how laughable an idea may sound, I should consider it. Here's why.