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I finally found the best personal knowledge management tool on Android after years of switching back and forth
AppWizard
June 24, 2026

I finally found the best personal knowledge management tool on Android after years of switching back and forth

The author explored various personal knowledge management (PKM) tools on Android and initially avoided Obsidian due to dissatisfaction with its earlier mobile app versions, which felt cramped and outdated. However, after revisiting the redesigned Obsidian app, they appreciated its modern user interface and improved usability. Obsidian's use of plain Markdown files allows for better file management and future-proofing of notes. The app supports both quick capture of ideas and deeper exploration through linking notes and creating a cohesive knowledge base. Features like Quick Note, Daily Note widget, and Graph View enhance its functionality. Data syncing requires some setup, with options for Obsidian Sync or third-party solutions. Ultimately, Obsidian stands out as a customizable and long-lasting PKM tool for the author’s workflow.
'Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows': gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop
Winsage
June 23, 2026

‘Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows’: gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop

Valve is enhancing SteamOS to improve compatibility with desktop hardware and collaborating with Nvidia for better GPU support. The recent release of SteamOS 3.8 includes enhancements for Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, as well as improvements in video memory management for discrete graphics cards. The update features KDE Plasma version 6.4.3 with Wayland support, improving external display and variable refresh rate support. Discussions on platforms like Reddit show growing interest in switching from Windows 11 to SteamOS, with users reporting positive gaming experiences on the latter. Some gamers have noted better performance on Linux-based systems compared to Windows 11, indicating Valve's efforts to promote gaming on Linux. Despite SteamOS being a niche option, its advancements may make it a more appealing alternative for gamers, potentially influencing competition with Windows 11.
Google is putting more of Gemini's best features right at your fingerprints
AppWizard
June 23, 2026

Google is putting more of Gemini’s best features right at your fingerprints

Google has updated its Gemini overlay, introducing an expanded Plus (+) menu that includes new tools such as video generation, music creation, Canvas, and Guided Learning. The redesigned layout allows users to perform common actions directly from the overlay, enhancing accessibility and usability. The Plus (+) button now serves as a more robust entry point, although the repositioning of the feature carousel may slightly hinder one-handed usability on larger devices. Familiar shortcuts like Photos, Camera, Files, and Drive remain, ensuring continuity for users. The updated overlay integrates more deeply into the Android ecosystem, reducing the need to launch the main app and aiming to make Gemini a more integral part of users' daily tasks.
Movies At The Mercer Opens In Doylestown With "A Minecraft Movie"
AppWizard
June 23, 2026

Movies At The Mercer Opens In Doylestown With “A Minecraft Movie”

The County Theater, Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, and a local museum are collaborating to offer a complimentary screening of "A Minecraft Movie." Gates will open at 7:45 p.m., with the film starting at approximately 8:45 p.m. The movie, directed by Jared Hess, follows four misfits who are transported to the world of Minecraft.
Steam Machine review: Valve's underwhelming living-room PC has a serious price problem
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

Steam Machine review: Valve’s underwhelming living-room PC has a serious price problem

The Steam Machine is a compact gaming system measuring 16.5 × 15.5 × 15.3 cm, designed to run SteamOS and provide access to the Steam library while offering a user experience similar to consoles. It features a custom AMD CPU with six cores and twelve threads, 16 MiB of L3 cache, and a maximum clock speed of 4.86 GHz. The system includes 16 GiB of DDR5 memory and a discrete Radeon graphics unit with 8 GiB of GDDR6 video memory based on the Navi 33 architecture, operating with 28 compute units and a power budget of 110 watts. Storage consists of an NVMe drive with approximately 1.9 TB of space and a zram swap of around 7.6 GiB. The Steam Machine runs SteamOS 3.8.9 in its x86-64 version, allowing it to function as either a Linux PC or a gaming interface. Connectivity options include one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, four USB-A ports, a USB-C port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Its hardware is aligned with PC architecture but lacks the customization options of a bespoke system.
Gemini overlay gets expanded ‘plus’ menu to do more without opening app
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

Gemini overlay gets expanded ‘plus’ menu to do more without opening app

Google has updated the Gemini overlay on Android, introducing an expanded plus menu that now includes Videos, Music, Canvas, and Guided Learning, in addition to the existing Images and Personal Intelligence tools. Deep Research remains exclusive to the full app due to its requirement for a larger prompt box. The top section of the interface, including Screen, Photos, Camera, Files, Drive, and Notebooks, remains unchanged, but the repositioning of the carousel may affect one-handed usability. These enhancements allow users to access most of the Gemini experience seamlessly across Android devices without launching the full application. The changes are being rolled out with stable version 17.32 of the Google app.
I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem
Winsage
June 22, 2026

I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem

Users of Windows 11 often report high RAM usage, with figures reaching 70-90 percent, leading to concerns about system performance and the need for memory upgrades. Microsoft has introduced the PC Manager application with a "Boost" option to help free up memory. High memory usage can be normal when Windows 11 caches files, but excessive consumption by poorly optimized applications may indicate a resource issue. The impact of memory usage varies by system; for example, 90 percent usage may be acceptable on a system with 96GB of RAM, while it could be problematic on an 8GB system. Context matters, as high memory usage on high-end machines often represents normal caching, whereas it may signal struggles on lower-end systems. The PC Manager's Boost feature can be useful before resource-intensive tasks but may reinforce misconceptions about high memory usage being inherently negative. Ultimately, performance issues, rather than memory percentage alone, should guide decisions about upgrading RAM.
I Turned Off All Antivirus Protection for a Week. Here's What I Learned
Tech Optimizer
June 22, 2026

I Turned Off All Antivirus Protection for a Week. Here’s What I Learned

The author conducted an experiment by disabling both Bitdefender and Windows Security for a week to rely solely on personal cybersecurity instincts. They took precautions by using a secondary device and backing up important data. Throughout the week, the author experienced heightened awareness while navigating online tasks, encountered a phishing email, and adapted to a more deliberate browsing rhythm. Key takeaways included exercising caution, verifying sources, being aware of URLs, and keeping software updated. The experiment highlighted the importance of both good habits and antivirus software in maintaining cybersecurity. The author concluded that while personal vigilance is crucial, antivirus software is essential for those lacking strong instincts.
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