Jack Wallen takes a look at a Linux desktop distribution that mimics Windows 7 and rethinks his position on cloning the Microsoft desktop.
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Hasbro Star Wars Fan Fest Reveals A New Bad Batch Black Series Member and More

Collecting // APRIL 9, 2021 Plus, get details on new additions to The Vintage Collection and a helmet that allows you to jump into a simulation of the Battle of Yavin and the Battle of Hoth. With Tech reporting for duty, your collection of Hasbro’s The Black Series 6-inch scale figures celebrating the stars of […]
I Use Motion Smoothing on My TV—and Maybe You Should Too

There, I said it! But there are some good reasons to use it, depending on your display.
I Avoided Fake Meat for Years. That Was a Big Mistake

Our food writer had been steering clear of Impossible, Beyond, and other plant-based meat replacements—until he finally cooked with some.
Hackers Hosed by Google Were a Counterterrorism Operation


Plus: Fox News gets sued for its election coverage (again), a record ransomware attack, and more of the week’s top security news.
How to do more advanced averaging in Excel

Averaging values in an Excel sheet is easy. But perhaps you want to ignore zeros or include multiple sheets. Knowing how each averaging function works is the key to choosing the right one.
A Homecoming Queen Was Arrested for Alleged Vote Hacking


Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.
How You Can Use Google Maps Like a Social Network

The mapping app is about much more than simply getting from A to B. Here’s how to get tailored updates, reviews, and local perspectives.
Meet the Climate Change Activists of TikTok

A crop of eco-creators is bent on educating their followers about the looming global disaster. Can their message translate into action?
The future of infrastructure: The tech tools that will be needed for IT and end users

Predicting the future is tough, but these experts agree that the cloud will play a huge part in delivering business solutions.