Is Android really the next big desktop operating system?
Google says Android-powered laptops are coming in 2026. Will they actually matter, though?
Corbin Davenport
Corbin is a tech writer and software developer. He made the Spacebar blog and Tech Tales podcast, and has worked at How-To Geek, XDA, Android Police, and PC Gamer. You can reach him at contact@spacebar.news.
I made a website with Apple iWeb in 2025
Apple's late-2000s WYSIWYG website creator still works, as long as you have an old Mac.
This is every Ubuntu Linux default wallpaper
The default wallpapers from over 20 years of Ubuntu Linux, from Warty Warthog to Questing Quokka, in full original quality.
Excel's AI: 20% of the time, it works every time
A Microsoft blog post about "vibe working" broke me.
I hacked Microsoft Edge to make my ideal Chromium web browser
You can use custom IT policies to turn Microsoft Edge into a decent Chrome alternative.
We hate AI because it's everything we hate
Tech companies wanted "AI" to represent a bright future. Now it represents every annoyance in our daily lives.
I tried Servo, the undercover web browser engine made with Rust
Servo was supposed to be Firefox's future. Now it's an independent effort to make a fast and secure web browser engine.
Apple's history is hiding in a Mac font
FireWire, the Newton PDA, and other technologies from Apple's past are still hiding in macOS.
How to download audio-only media files with yt-dlp
You can download videos and audio as MP3, M4A, OGG, or other audio formats with the yt-dlp command line tool.
Moonbase Alpha: That time NASA made a meme video game
John Madden. John Madden. Aeiou. Aeiou.
The worst tech event ever: looking back at Google I/O 2024
Put some glue in your pizza, while you do vibe home renovation.
Data hoarding is more important than ever
The destruction of public data and media is reaching critical levels. You can help stop it by downloading literally everything.
What is real in the age of AI slop and SEO spam?
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find factually-accurate information online in 2025.
Why can't we go back to small phones?
The iPhone SE is dead, and with it, the compact smartphone as a mainstream product. What happened?
The flip phone web: browsing with the original Opera Mini
Opera Mini was first released in 2005 as a web browser for mobile phones, with the ability to load full websites by sending most of the work to an external server. It was a massive hit, but it started to fade out of relevance once smartphones entered mainstream use. Opera
I missed out on 3D movies, but they're back in VR
The golden era of 3D home movie releases might be over, but community workarounds have brought them back in VR.
This is the perfect 'retro' Mac
I grew up using Mac computers, and for a long time, I've wanted something that would allow me to use all those old applications and games in a more convenient setup. I now have the perfect 'retro' Mac, at least for me: an upgraded Mid-2010 Mac
New slop just dropped, from OpenAI
How many wings does an airplane have? OpenAI's video generator doesn't know.
The Mozilla Graveyard
A look back at 20 dead Mozilla and Firefox products, from smartphones to VR games.
Game consoles are now smartphones, and that's okay
You don't need to upgrade every time.
These repairable phones still aren't built to last
HMD's "sustainable" phones don't have software built to last.
This is the best way to download videos and audio
You can use yt-dlp on to save and convert media from YouTube, SoundCloud, TikTok, Reddit, and many other sites.
What is Firefox supposed to do?
Firefox now collects data for advertisers. It's not actually scary, but there is a bigger problem.
How to install yt-dlp on Windows, Mac, and Linux
The best way to get yt-dlp installed on your computer, including ffmpeg for media conversion.
Here's what's happening to ad blockers in Google Chrome (and other browsers)
An explanation of Manifest V3, why it matters, and what uBlock Origin is doing about it.
The problem with GIMP
GIMP was named after a character in Pulp Fiction. More than 20 years later, the name remains controversial and could be holding back the project.
I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun
The original iPod is still a capable music player, but it really does not like modern technology.
Steam is a ticking time bomb
The decline of the Steam games platform is inevitable, and there are already warning signs.
Across the Metaverse: My trip though VR social platforms
I tried out VRChat, Meta Horizon Worlds, and Rec Room. Each one makes a different case for the future of social gameplay.
Apple is building a moat
The era of Apple slowly opening up its platforms and devices without government intervention has ended.
Meta's fake Quest VR ads aren't a great answer to the Vision Pro
Meta's latest advertisements for its Quest headsets show exaggerated AR features and fake screenshots.
Cable can't compete with 5G home internet, so it's cheating
I'm forced to pay for Spectrum cable internet, and I'm not the only one.
The problem with standalone VR and "spatial computing"
The Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Quest headsets are too locked down to be the future of computing.
Stop using Opera Browser and Opera GX
Opera Browser and Opera GX are bloated web browsers, and the company behind them has tried to cover up its controversies.
How to install WordPad on Windows 11
Here's how to reinstall WordPad on Windows 11 after Microsoft removed it.
The most exciting 2024 tech isn't AI
2024 might be the breakout year for efficient ARM chips in desktop and laptop PCs.
How to install Microsoft Copilot on Mac
Microsoft's AI assistant isn't exclusive to Windows.
You probably don't need a VPN
Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are popular services for (supposedly) increasing your security and privacy on the internet. They are often marketed as all-encompassing security tools, and something that you absolutely need to keep hackers at bay. However, many of the selling points for VPNs are exaggerated or just outright
YouTube can't stop showing me AI deepfake ads
The rise in generative AI technology has made scamming people online much easier, with fake versions of Tom Hanks, Mr. Beast, and other celebrities often appearing in online ads. YouTube still has a problem with fraudulent advertisements, as I've learned from my own YouTube feed over the past
I want to leave the Dynamic Island
The UI feature on modern iPhones isn't fixing the broken notifications system.
The best (and worst) video games I played in 2023
Some suggestions for your next adventure.
Tech media doesn't understand ad blockers or Chrome extensions
There's a lot of reporting about YouTube's war on ad blockers and Google's new Chrome extension limits, and most of it is wrong.
How to fix Discord screen sharing audio after macOS updates
Mac updates tend to break audio in Discord screen sharing, but it's an easy fix.
YouTube ads aren't actually that bad
Should video creators be paid for their work or not?
The ASUS Eee PC and the netbook revolution
Before Chromebooks, before the iPad, there was the Eee PC.
The Windows 11 problem
We're two years away from the death of Windows 10, and Windows 11 is still not a viable upgrade for many people.
Phones should have FM radio again
Radio access could be a critical safety feature in the years ahead.
Antenna TV is pretty cool, actually
Free over-the-air television is still a thing, and you can set up some modern conveniences.
Explaining Google Chrome's new Privacy Sandbox
Here's everything you should know about the new Privacy Sandbox and Ad privacy settings.
ExpressVPN is sponsoring far-right extremism
The popular VPN service is a prominent sponsor of Ben Shapiro and other hosts at The Daily Wire
My tech life: 2023 edition
The computers, phones, tablets, apps, and other tech stuff I use on a regular basis.
Playing SimCity 2000 on a modern Mac
A guide to playing the classic game with CrossOver, Parallels, or PortingKit.
The tech fanboys who don't exist
Are the Apple shills in the room with us right now?
Stop using Brave Browser
Seriously.
VisiCalc: The first 'killer app'
Before Excel and Google Sheets, there was VisiCalc on the Apple II.
