From Ironmouse to IShowSpeed, content creators of all stripes are finding success as streamers. Professional streamers often have elaborate setups that can cost thousands of dollars. You may not use ...

Before tabs and cloud sync came into our lives, there was the desktop with a CTR glow, a beige tower, and a chorus of pings from MSN Messenger. Statuses flipped to “BRB”, Winamp skins pulsed, and a ...

Valve is making a play for living rooms again with its new Steam Machine hardware, and the company believes that the compact gaming PC could be equal to or better than what "70%" of people have at ...

Looking to level up your Apple ecosystem? The Mac mini packs serious punch in a pint-sized package that’ll make you wonder how you ever lived without it. Apple users love the little desktop machine — ...

As the nights draw in and we all start to consider how soon is too soon to reach for the sweaters, big chunky blankets, and the thermostat dial, it's the perfect time to consider the kit you need to ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

iOS 26 is now available for everyone to download, and it's a big update. There are significant design changes, and many new features to learn about. Some of the additions need some setup so you can ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 until July 20 — unlock smoother gaming, AI Copilot, and stronger security A new GPU might be out of budget, but a $10 upgrade to Windows 11 Pro could be all your PC ...

It’s no secret that, here at MacStories, we like to experiment with different hardware and apps in the constant pursuit of more portable and powerful setups, more customizable apps, or more efficient ...

Getting a PS5 console is easy, but having a proper PlayStation gaming setup is the real boss fight that most gamers fail at. With the best L-shaped gaming desks, you get to have a clean setup, all ...

Google TV is getting a faster setup process for new devices, and it’s much easier and faster than it used to be. Coming to new Google TV hardware, starting with Walmart’s new Onn 4K Plus, the new ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...