It really changes the whole experience. Roman Vyshnikov/Shutterstock When you’re on a long drive, there are so many things testing your patience, from the traffic to the state of the roads. Throw in replying to random texts you’re getting, trying to find something to listen to and navigating the new roads, and you’re … Read more
Most of us learned Microsoft Word while growing up and never really questioned it. It was on most computers, so it became the default for everything, including notes that had no business being formatted like a printed document. You don’t need an entire document to take a few notes; you should use an app built … Read more
TL;DR Images found inside Meta’s HorizonOS Prescription Lens app appear to reveal the rumored Project Phoenix headset ahead of Meta Connect on September 23. Phoenix looks more like chunky glasses than a traditional Quest headset, with glasses-style nose pads, sensors around the temples, and a separate compute puck. We still haven’t seen Phoenix properly from … Read more
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT. No more extensions. No more chances. Don’t just bring people together. Create value. If you’re bringing your community to Disrupt, don’t just give them another place to gather. Give them a … Read more
Petrovich9/Getty Images For the average home, standard Ethernet cable lengths max out at 328 feet. It reads like a weird number for a “standard” length, but 328 feet is the maximum length a rated connection speed can travel reliably. Of course, we’re not dealing in absolutes here. An Ethernet cable won’t always work … Read more
I spent nearly six years running a dual-socket decade-old Xeon server as my primary NAS. Recently, I moved to an off-the-shelf Ugreen NAS and started comparing the two. The thing is, they really can’t be compared, and I realized I’ve spent way more money on that old Lenovo than I originally thought. When I first … Read more
Book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 by September 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Tables are limited and can sell out before the deadline. If you’re coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to find customers, meet investors, build partnerships, or put your product in front of the people who can move your business forward, don’t … Read more
TL;DR Eligible college students can now get Disney Plus and Hulu for $6.49/month, down from the usual $12.99/month. Students need to verify their eligibility through SheerID to claim the discounted bundle. The bundle includes content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu, and FX. Streaming subscriptions can add up surprisingly quickly when you’re … Read more
After years of complaints about how little you could customize the Windows Start menu, Microsoft is finally overhauling it in the 26H2 update. In reality, though, they are only catching up to something an open-source app figured out years ago. Meet Flow Launcher, a keyboard-first app launcher that is superior to the current Start menu … Read more
MagSafe is safer and simpler, but USB-C has a few advantages of its own. Ivan_Shenets/Shutterstock The latest MacBooks are known for featuring Apple’s clever charging solution: MagSafe. It’s one of those features that’s a make-or-break factor for some people. And it’s no wonder — these chargers attach magnetically and disconnect if the cable … Read more