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Touchscreen MacBook? No, thanks – I ditched my Surface for a reason (3 actually)
Apple's trackpad is already enough touch input for me. But that's not the only reason this former Microsoft Surface user is thumbs down on touch Macs.
My top 5 Linux alternatives to Windows (none of them are Mint)
As a longtime Linux user, I'd recommend starting here if you're ready to leave Windows.
My favorite Xfce-based Linux distros – because your desktop shouldn’t be boring
Life's too short for dull desktops, and Xfce is so customizable that there's no excuse.
Not impressed with Google Maps? Make Waze your default on Pixel – here’s how
If you're tired of Google Maps failing to get you where you need to go, set Waze as the default on your Pixel. I've finally figured out how.
Gemini on Android Auto can access my photos, emails, and calendar now – why I’m OK with that (mostly)
The latest Android Auto update lets the AI assistant tap into your Google services for context-based responses.
