The Towns That Inspired One Hundred Years of SolitudeAs a new Netflix series thrusts Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece back into the spotlight, these are the real-life places that inspired the writer’s magical realism.
The 5 Top-Rated Hotels for Christmas TravelAn estimated 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more between December 21 and January 1, breaking a 2019 record
On Big Bear’s Slopes, a New Ski Lift Opens. Is a Link Between Resorts Next?The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing a plan to connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit with lifts, a proposal that’s met with caution and support.
Where Is Hot in Europe in February? 7 Dazzling Spots That SizzleThese are the best places across the continent to soak up the sun in February, from historic islands to wild stretches of southern Spanish coastline
This Mini Humidifier Fits in My Carry-on and Saves My Dry Skin on TripsBarely taller than my iPhone, the petite humidifier also relieves congestion and improves my sleep quality.
System76 just took everything that was good in Pop!_OS and made it even betterWhen System76 announced that it would be creating a new Linux desktop environment from scratch and using the Rust programming language, I was skeptical, not in the company's ability to deliver but the reason behind the choice.
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Move Over Siri and Alexa, AI Agents Are the Digital Assistants We've WantedThe most advanced phones on the market come with the promise of making your life easier with new generative AI features, including composing texts, creating images from prompts and removing unwanted people or things from your photos.
Gmail Hack Attacks—What You Need To Know, What You Need To DoNot all issues regarding Gmail email can be laid at the door of the “hacker” no matter how you define them. Some are just red herrings, truth be told. For example, if emails are not arriving at Gmail inboxes, check your domain authentication protocols to ensure they meet Google’s requirements.
Windows 10's End Is Nigh. Now's the Time to Get Used to LinuxSummary Free Windows 10 security updates will end in October 2025, and upgrading to Windows 11 may not be an option. Most Linux distros are user-friendly and free, and you can take your time getting used to it now without installing.
This Linux distribution surprised me with its minimalistic yet highly-functional operating systemBunson Labs Linux is as beautiful as it is easy to use. Every so often, I'm surprised by a Linux distribution. After working with and reviewing these things for the past few decades, you'd think there aren't any surprises left.
Here's Everything Microsoft Knows About Your PCIf there's one thing big tech companies love, it's data—more specifically, your data. There are a bunch of reasons why Microsoft collects your data: from wanting to optimize your experience, to customization, to selling it to third parties.
iOS 18.2 Is Here With New Apple Intelligence FeaturesThe latest update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is officially here. After nearly two months of beta testing, Apple is rolling out iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 to all compatible devices today. Here's what's new.
Xfce vs. LXQt: Lightweight Linux Environments ComparedA great reason to use a Linux desktop is for the minimalism. Xfce and LXQt are popular lightweight Linux desktops, but how do they differ and which one may be right for you? Xfce is the older of the two lightweight desktops. Xfce was first developed in 1996 by Olivier Forudan.
Why Google's legal troubles could hasten Firefox's slide into irrelevanceFirefox has never been the most popular web browser. At its peak, in 2010, Firefox was used by 34.1% of the market.