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KDE Plasma is a remarkably customizable desktop environment. On top of being highly flexible, it's also fast and stable, so it would make perfect sense why you might want to migrate from Windows to a KDE Plasma-powered desktop distribution. But if you want to carry over the look and feel of Windows 11, how do you do that? With a bit of tweaking.

Just because it's made by a streaming company doesn't mean they cut corners. This mini-LED, QLED-powered panel handles dark colors and shadows with grace, with no haloing or distortion like you might find on other QLED screens at lower price points.

Spotify has quietly revamped its UI for Android tablets recently. There's a media player on the right, which you can change the dimensions of just like you can in Spotify's desktop app. There's also a new bar at the bottom with icons for Home, Search, Library, and Create. This new UI seems to be rolling out already and it's not a beta build - you will get it if you have an Android tablet.

Manjaro is a sweet Arch-based Linux distribution, and it has the fans to prove it. Manjaro is designed to take Arch to new heights of user-friendliness, and it succeeds quite well. Of course, there are always those who believe everything can be improved, which is why a small team of developers decided to fork Manjaro and create Elegance. The beauty of Elegance isn't in the UI, although the developers have made Cinnamon look pretty good.

In today's hectic and fast-paced world, technology has made it possible to be in multiple places at once and greatly increased our productivity. However, missing out on a limited-time showing or live broadcast can still cause anger and frustration. There's a simple and obvious solution in the form of DVRs or Digital Video Recorders, so you can enjoy all the thrill of watching your favorite sports team without the annoying commercials.

KDE Plasma 6.6 is upon us. Feb. 17 is the official release date, and there's plenty to be excited about. We'll be getting improvements for displays, UI, security, and more. Certain default apps are being switched out, and there'll be the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. All-in-all, 6.6 is looking to be a rather exciting release. I've written about it, and now I've tested it by using the KDE Neon Unstable edition.

Most TVs hide surprisingly handy USB ports on the back. Plugging into them can unlock extra features and convenience. They can even help breathe new life into an older TV. After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect.

LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. Also: LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are

TCL is known for its budget TVs, but in recent years, it has delivered some jaw-dropping models and consistently rolled out excellent hardware that often rivals far more expensive sets. My issue, however, is that most TCL TVs ship with default settings that do not give you the best picture, performance, or privacy protections at home. Luckily, the fix is simple.