Android desktop mode made me miss my laptop in record time

Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a pile of accessories made the laptop look mercifully honest.

Google Maps may soon be able to replace Uber Eats and DoorDash by letting you order food from restaurants right in the app
Google Maps may soon be able to replace Uber Eats and DoorDash by letting you order food from restaurants right in the app

Code found hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to an AI-powered food ordering system.

How to build a Steam Machine-killing compact gaming PC for less

We show you how to build a Steam Machine-killing small-form-factor gaming PC for the same price (or less) than Valve’s upcoming rig.

As AI turbocharges digital abuse, UK agencies urge parents to limit who sees kids’ photos online

The UK’s NCA and IWF are urging parents to tighten social media privacy settings as AI tools make it easier to turn ordinary images into abuse material.

How I think Microsoft’s campaign to fix Windows 11 is going so far — the verdict now we’re 3 months in
How I think Microsoft’s campaign to fix Windows 11 is going so far — the verdict now we’re 3 months in

What Microsoft has done in its first quarter of curing the ills of Windows 11 — and what other medicine should be administered.

How I think Microsoft’s campaign to fix Windows 11 is going so far — the verdict now we’re 3 months in
How I think Microsoft’s campaign to fix Windows 11 is going so far — the verdict now we’re 3 months in

What Microsoft has done in its first quarter of curing the ills of Windows 11 — and what other medicine should be administered.

I used ASUS’ dual-screen laptop as a portable creative station, and my desk PC started collecting dust

The ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA combines two OLED touchscreens, pen support, and a detachable keyboard to create a flexible mobile setup for designers and multitaskers.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #853)
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #853)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #1622)
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #1622)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #853)
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 4 (game #853)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.