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From media centers to Kali Linux: How to dual boot on Raspberry Pi

December 25, 2025
If you own a Raspberry Pi, you can start several operating systems from a single boot medium. All you need is a micro SD card with sufficient room (32GB or more) and a tool called PINN. This stands for PINN is not NOOBS and gives the Raspberry Pi multiboot functionality. Multi-booting operating systems can be useful in many cases. For example, if you occasionally need a specialized operating…
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Why I’ll never buy a $599 MacBook

December 24, 2025
Rumor is Apple is working on a $599 MacBook to compete with budget Windows laptops. That’s compelling, but I don’t plan on buying one. A $599 MacBook is both too expensive compared to PCs and not expensive enough to deliver the “premium” experience people associate with current Macs. I’m excited to see Apple compete more on price. But in a world where you can get capable Windows laptops…
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Plastic laptops aren’t bad, actually

December 23, 2025
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap, creaky material. But modern plastic laptops usually feel good in my hands.
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Logitech Alto Keys K98M review: A good value for mechanical keyboard noobs

December 23, 2025
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid typing with huge gasket mount Lots of features Hot-swap sockets Cons A little pricey Few software options Our Verdict The Alto Keys K98M is a great upgrade for Logitech boards dedicated to quality typing. Thanks to additional features like hot-swap sockets and PBT keycaps, it’s a solid start for those who want to get into mechanical designs.
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Acemagic M1 review: A mini PC with big-time power

December 17, 2025
The manufacturer Acemagic is known for providing compact, powerful mini PCs that combine desktop performance and ease of use with an attractive price-performance ratio. On Amazon, Acemagic offers several models in the entry-level to mid-range segment, often with good ratings…
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HP OmniBook 5 16 review: An odd duck of a laptop

December 17, 2025
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is an odd duck. It is listed on HP’s website at $1,199.99 and, at that price, doesn’t feel remotely competitive. However, this laptop is also available at far lower prices from major retailers and, when that’s taken into account, it feels like a decent buy. Even so, I can’t help but feel the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U—a chip with just two performance cores and without…
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