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The Beelink S13 mini PC over a woodgrain background.
7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server

It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

Illustration of the Linux mascot Tux with a surprised expression, emerging from the center of a broken terminal window, surrounded by warning icons, and 'broken' written in neon text.
How I Use the Linux Terminal Without Destroying My OS

Be careful running commands to keep your system ship-shape.

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Xbox button smashing through glass in the ROG Xbox Ally reveal.
Why Microsoft’s Xbox Branding Binge Has Me Worried

Shouldn't an Xbox play Xbox games?

Anker dock on a desk.
Anker’s 15-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Impressive, but Expensive

All these ports don't come cheap.

An image showing Windows 11 logo.
Microsoft Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome on Windows—Here Are Your Options

Try these fixes if Chrome is not opening on your child's account.

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Excel spreadsheet highlighting the XLOOKUP function, with a vertical arrow pointing down a column and a horizontal arrow pointing right across a row, representing a two-way lookup.
How to Perform a Two-Way Lookup in Excel With XLOOKUP

Execute dynamic data retrievals with nested XLOOKUP formulas.

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Windows 11 running on a laptop computer.
Want More Privacy on Windows 11? Here Are 6 Features I Always Disable

Windows 11 is quietly collecting more data than you might think, but you can take control of your privacy.

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A woman standing and holding an Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer.
9 Things I Refuse to Do on My Mac

Sometimes a Mac just isn't the best tool for the job.

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Illustration of a website interface featuring a character sitting on a video game controller, using a laptop, with various programming-related elements around.
These 5 Games Will Teach You How to Build a Website

Who said you can't have fun while learning how to build websites?

A UGREEN M4 Mac Mini Dock sitting on a desk.
I Can't Use My M4 Mac Mini Without These Accessories

Augment your M4 Mac Mini with these handy accessories.

Some mini PCs side by side with the Linux mascot above them.
5 More Linux-First Mini PCs for Your Next Open Source Project

Small device, big kernel.

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A Geekom mini PC plugged in and powered on.-1
This Checklist Saved Me From Being Scammed By a Mini PC Reseller

This eBay purchase ended up having a surprise in store.

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A GEEKOM A6 Mini PC sitting on a table connected to a monitor.
The Best 5 Windows Mini PC Alternatives to the Mac Mini

Windows-powered Mac Mini-likes.

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Close-up of a Raspberry Pi 5 on a laptop keyboard.
7 Projects That Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into the Perfect Travel Companion

Who knew the Raspberry Pi could be so useful when traveling?

Two hands using a laptop with the Excel logo on the screen and some icons and charts around it.
5 New Microsoft Excel Features to Try in July 2025

Get up to date with the latest Excel developments.

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Tux the penguin with a Linux terminal.
Why Do Linux Fans Like the Terminal So Much?

It's not required, but it's still a great tool.

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Isometric illustration of a laptop with a server beside it, various icons around, and email icons crossed out.
I'm a Homelab Enthusiast, but I Refuse to Self Host These 5 Services

Some things aren't worth the hassle.

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Illustration of a laptop with the CSS logo, a grid in the behind, and some icons around it.
You Only Need 12 Lines of CSS to Build a Clean, Attractive Website

A quick shortcut to minimal beauty.

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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 open on a table from an angle.
6 Unique Apps That Google Made For Chromebooks

There are robust tools available for Chromebooks thanks to Google

Keyboard and mouse in the foreground with an Excel interface behind, suggesting shortcut combos.
Reorganize Your Excel Spreadsheet With These Keyboard-Mouse Shortcut Combos

Use your keyboard and mouse at the same time in Excel.