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Digital Notebooks & Smart Pens: Which Device Fits Your Workflow?

Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025

At a Glance Digital notebooks can cost hundreds but offer long battery life. ReMarkable Paper Pro and Kindle Scribe lead the top-tier market. Smart...

Vinyl record player spins on wooden table with preamp beside it and warm lighting illuminating speaker cones

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Why Every Audio System Needs a Preamplifier (And How to Pick One)

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance A preamp turns weak signals into line-level power for speakers. Integrated amps hide the preamp inside, while separate pre/power setups...

Commodore 64 Ultimate sits on a wooden desk with its cassette slot visible and glowing LED lights on the retro case

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Commodore 64 Ultimate: A Retro Revival That Blends Nostalgia With Modern Tech

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance The C64U brings the iconic 1982 Commodore 64 back to life using an FPGA. It keeps the original look and peripheral support while adding...