6 open-source programs I use instead of the paid alternatives
…GIMP An image-editing alternative to Photoshop I'm far from a creative professional when it comes to image editing — I rarely work with layers. Most of what I do involves editing…
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Claude is better than Gemini for Python, but it's unusable until Anthropic fixes this one problem
…Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7 years. A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming…
This is the GameCube Mini Nintendo should have made
Patrick O'Rourke May 4, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
4 useful Google Messages features I wish I had discovered earlier
…The 'short' in the name reflects the 160-character limit built into the GSM standard, which itself influenced everything from Twitter's original character limit to the brevity of modern messaging culture…
I tested whether Claude's free plan could replace my Gemini subscription, and it surprised me in ways I didn't expect
…Claude's limits Claude's free plan cuts the conversation short There's no way to discuss Claude's free plan without discussing its extremely strict limits during peak times. While you…
HDMI is just as confusing as USB-C — and that's a problem
…He served as the Senior Editor for MUO for two years before joining XDA. He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the…
It looks like the Steam Machine will likely get full HDMI 2.1 support after all
Patrick O'Rourke May 4, 2026, 5:19 PM EDT Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the…
Raspberry Pi 5's price hike pushed me toward mini PCs, and now I can't justify going back
Samir Makwana May 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Samir Makwana is a technology journalist and editor from India since past 18 years and his work appears on MakeUseOf, HowToGeek, GSMArena, BGR…
Every AI code editor wants to replace VS Code, but the smartest ones are just extending it
…The editors trying to replace VS Code are fighting gravity VS Code is too big already A dedicated AI editor sounds appealing because it can shape the entire workflow around agents, chat…
I connected Claude to Canva, and my presentations have never been better
Nolen Jonker Apr 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Nolen began their writing career in 2019, with three years dedicated to editing the Creative section at MakeUseOf . Their expertise lies at the…