A DIY enthusiast named Desmontei turned an old Wear OS smartwatch into a gear knob with a display. He vibe-coded a Wear OS app and 3D printed the housing. It shows the car’s active gear and can also ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

PCWorld explains how Windows 11’s April update now automatically notifies users about Secure Boot certificate status, eliminating manual PowerShell checks. Microsoft’s current Secure Boot certificates ...

Developer Bryan Keller was curious whether an old version of Apple's Mac operating system was capable of running on the Nintendo Wii after seeing Windows NT ported to the gaming device, so he decided ...

Something has shifted in the workshop. After years of DIY being sold as a weekend hobby for the mildly bored, home improvement has quietly become a serious cultural force. The global DIY market is ...

The main components of PFR and how it clarifies the differences between "secured boot" and "measured boot." Outline of the key stages of a server’s boot process, highlighting the significance of ...

The iOS bootloader just got its first name change, from 'iBoot' to 'mBoot.' As to why, nobody outside of Apple Park knows yet. While the second iOS 26.4 developer beta makes it possible to test end-to ...

When images of Google's Aluminum operating system leaked online, Android users jumped for joy at the possibility of combining ChromeOS and Android into a single operating system. While Google has kept ...

Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY and Assisted performed against other services I tested. I've been through the wringer with my taxes the past couple of years. Last year, I was a ...

As electricity prices soar and rooftop solar subsidies vanish, some U.S. renters and homeowners are surreptitiously installing solar panels on balconies and in backyards without their utility’s ...

A leaked video confirms the Chromebook's Android future. A now-restricted Google report reveals “Aluminium OS,” the successor to ChromeOS. An included video shows unreleased UI features. The video ...

Smart TVs have moved far beyond simple screens for watching cable or streaming content. In 2025, the operating system (OS) powering a smart TV plays a crucial role in determining how easily users can ...