When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. You might not need as much computer as you think. I didn't expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the $319 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I've thrown at it. This little computer has been so delightful to use that I've relegated my full-sized desktop tower PC to the basement television, where it's now serving exclusively as a gaming rig.

I didn't expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the 300 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I've thrown at it. This little computer has been so delightful to use that I've relegated my full-sized desktop tower PC to the basement television, where it's now serving exclusively as a gaming rig. Consider this a lesson on technological overkill. Outside of some specialized use cases, the required compute power for getting things done might be a lot less than you think.

It's been a while since I felt a profound case of gadget lust at CES, the tech trade show that takes over Las Vegas every January, but that's what happened when I picked up Lenovo's Legion Go S gaming handheld. I'm already a satisfied Steam Deck owner, but the Legion Go S has a larger and sharper screen with 120Hz refresh rates, AMD's new Z2 chipset, and--to my hands, at least--perfect ergonomics. It also runs SteamOS, and Valve's plan to license its software for free to other handheld device makers (starting with Lenovo) was one of CES's biggest developments. Just like Windows on PCs, it could allow a new gaming hardware ecosystem to bloom. That's just one example of how CES stealthily became a window into the future of gaming hardware.

Although I've been reviewing streaming devices for about a decade now, Samsung TVs have always been a blind spot. I've never owned a Samsung TV until this past week, when I was bitten by the Black Friday OLED bug and installed one in my basement. And while I'd normally prefer an external streaming device over Samsung's built-in smart TV software, the HDMI inputs have already been claimed by my home theater gaming PC, an array of consoles, and a soundbar. Thus I find myself learning to live with Samsung's Tizen-based smart TV software and finding some ways to make the most of it. Here are the tips and tricks that I've found the most useful: Like most streaming platforms, Samsung's top app row is customizable.

I didn't expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the 300 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I've thrown at it. This little computer has been so delightful to use that I've relegated my full-sized desktop tower PC to the basement television, where it's now serving exclusively as a gaming rig. Consider this a lesson on technological overkill. Outside of some specialized use cases, the required compute power for getting things done might be a lot less than you think.

I didn't expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the $300 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I've thrown at it. This little computer has been so delightful to use that I've relegated my full-sized desktop tower PC to the basement television, where it's now serving exclusively as a gaming rig. Consider this a lesson on technological overkill. Outside of some specialized use cases, the required compute power for getting things done might be a lot less than you think.

I didn't expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the $300 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I've thrown at it. This little computer has been so delightful to use that I've relegated my full-sized desktop tower PC to the basement television, where it's now serving exclusively as a gaming rig. Consider this a lesson on technological overkill. Outside of some specialized use cases, the required compute power for getting things done might be a lot less than you think.

Whether you're about to take a vacation or just dreaming of one, it's helpful to have the right tech tools at your disposal. I've certainly sampled my fair share, and found that many of them waste more time, energy, money than they purport to save. But below are the apps and tech tips that have become a permanent part of my travel arsenal. When you're torn between staying at a hotel or in an AirBnB, CozyCozy can search across both at the same time (along with VRBO for good measure). Even better, its search results highlight the actual average price per night, including AirBnB's cleaning and service fees.

If you're struggling to stay on top of your tasks or keep track of your notes, maybe what you need are some new tools. I'm always looking for better ways to stay organized. When I find a new app that sounds promising, I pit it against my existing tools in a game of survival of fittest, leaving only the ones that work best for me. These are currently the five services I rely on the most for note-taking, bookmarking, and task management. As we head into the new year, perhaps they'll provide just the kind of fresh inspiration you're looking for.