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Stay tuned here for Grow a Garden codes to get the freebies as soon as they drop. (Image Source: Roblox)

Roblox Grow a Garden codes June 2025

Grow a Garden, currently one of the most popular games in Roblox, has received a Bizzy Bees update. Check out if there are any new codes that can be redeemed for seed packs, eggs, or cosmetics.
Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 18:06
Use the Blox Fruits codes in-game to redeem associated rewards. (Image Source: Roblox)

Roblox Blox Fruit codes June 2025 - Free Beli, XP, and more

In this guide, you will find active Blox Fruits codes that you can use to get extra XP, Beli, weapons, and more.
Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 14:56
There are rumors of future ports, including Halo and Starfield, hinting at deeper third-party integration. (Image Source: Nintendo)

All Nintendo Switch 2 Games - Confirmed, announced, and rumored

Nintendo Switch 2 is all set to launch on June 5, 2025. Several first-party exclusives (Mario Kart World, Zelda’s Switch 2 Editions), third-party hits (Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite), and classic remasters have been unveiled for the upcoming console.
Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jun 2025 08:22
3D YouTube Logo (Image Source: BoliviaInteligente - Unsplash)

These are my favorite ways to download YouTube videos for free

CheckMag You can download YouTube videos for free, no Premium subscription required. In this article, I’m breaking down the best tools that actually work in 2025, including one that even works on Android. This can be perfectly legal depending on what you're doing (such as saving older videos uploaded by yourself a while ago).
Antony Muchiri, 01 Jun 2025 21:49
No more loot boxes. Just lightsabers, blasters, and the entire galaxy at war. With every hero, every map, and a revived community — this might be the best Star Wars multiplayer experience yet. (Image Source : Star Wars Battlefront II Steam Page, edited)

8 years later, this Star Wars game is finally what fans hoped for at launch

CheckMag Originally released in 2017 to massive backlash over its loot box-heavy progression system, the game is now being rediscovered by players — and this time, for all the right reasons.
Santiago Nino, 31 May 2025 20:33
Pictured: Steam Deck running Oblivion via GeForce Now (Image Source: Alex Wätzel from Notebookcheck)

Nvidia's GeForce Now plays near flawlessly with crisp visuals on Steam Deck

Nvidia's native Steam Deck app boasts great performance and low input lag for any tier on GeForce Now. We take a deep dive in a review of the app in addition to an installation guide; from Balatro to Monster Hunter to all the way to free-to-play like games such as Genshin Impact and Marvel Rivals.
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 29 May 2025 15:00
A multitude of watches were added to Casio's online store in May. Pictured - 9 different models launched this month in one image, with the Casio logo in the middle. (Image source: Casio - Edited)

Casio’s May 2025 roundup includes premium titanium Oceanus, carbon G-Shocks, and budget-friendly Edifice watches

CheckMag Casio launched over 20 new watches in May 2025 across G-Shock, Oceanus, Edifice, and Classic lines. Highlights include new titanium Oceanus Mantas, modular G-Shocks, budget-friendly AQS820 solar hybrids, and retro Edifice chronographs.
Anubhav Sharma, 28 May 2025 17:45
F1 25 launches across all platforms on May 30 (image source: EA)

My F1 25 experience as a racing game newbie

F1 25 is the first racing game I've played in a while, and while it initially seemed overwhelming, there are some parts that could stick with players new to the franchise.
Anil Ganti, 28 May 2025 03:58
The HTC HD2 - first launched in 2009 - earned the title of "the phone that refuses to die". Pictured - HTC HD2 in differently shaded filters. (Image source: Jon Rettinger on YouTube)

The phone that ran everything: Inside the legendary HTC HD2’s "OS odyssey"

CheckMag The HTC HD2 wasn’t just another 2009 smartphone - over the years, it became a legendary canvas for modders. From Android to Windows RT, this one device ran nearly every OS thrown at it (minus one), earning a legacy like no other.
Anubhav Sharma, 28 May 2025 00:54
Windows laptop sitting on top of a wooden table (Image Source: Andrey Matveev - Unsplash)

When to sleep, hibernate, or shut down your Windows laptop

CheckMag Not sure if you should put to sleep, engage hibernation, or shut down your Windows laptop? This guide breaks down what each option does, when to use it, and how to enable hidden features like hibernation in Windows 11.
Antony Muchiri, 25 May 2025 10:03
The Samsung Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy A smartphones in 2025: Galaxy A56, A36, A26 and A16 in comparison

CheckMag While Samsung has streamlined its mid-range smartphone lineup in recent years, the company still offers many different devices in that price range. Therefore, we take a closer look at the differences by comparing the Galaxy A06, A16, A26, A36 and Galaxy A56.
Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2025 21:37
The Flex G is anticipated to contain the panel that Samsung will use inside the Galaxy G Fold. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Rumours of a limited tri-fold release indicate Samsung has little confidence in the foldable smartphone market

There has been plenty of talk lately about Samsung releasing a challenger to the Huawei Mate XT this year. Recent suggestions that Samsung's first tri-fold will only be available in China and South Korea are the latest in a line of clues that Samsung has increasingly less confidence in the foldable market that it once pioneered.
Alex Alderson, 23 May 2025 17:59
12 GB should be the new norm for 1080p graphics cards. Pictured - RX 9060 XT presentation slide (image source: AMD)

8 GB GPUs still have a place in the market but they are no longer enough for 1080p gaming in 2025

In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 XT variant.
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 09:07
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 5090 Laptop (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia's launch of the new RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs was and still is a big mess

Hardware launches are often a bit chaotic, but the recent launch of Nvidia's RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs was and still is just a big mess. We are dealing with delays, extremely limited sample availability, and ongoing driver issues. And then there is the performance, which is rather disappointing except for upscaling.
Andreas Osthoff, 20 May 2025 10:19
Google Chrome alternatives on Android (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

Here are some of the best Chrome alternatives for Android

CheckMag Chrome on Android can feel heavy and limited, especially if you're after speed, privacy, or customization. This article breaks down some of the best alternative browsers worth trying in 2025.
Antony Muchiri, 18 May 2025 16:51
The website's logo surrounded by an artist's impression of space (Image source: PixelDrain - edited)

Storing and sharing files online with proper hotlinking supported: PixelDrain hands-on review

PixelDrain stands out from myriads of websites letting one store files such as videos online and easily share them with friends and strangers alike via a direct, permanent link. It has multiple advanced features such as rclone support, offers fast download/upload speeds - and it's affordable.
Sergey Tarasov, 18 May 2025 11:38
Suit up and have some breakfast before taking off to save the day in the upcoming Superhero Simulator (Image Source: Superhero Simulator Steam)

Superhero Simulator offers you a chance to save the city and save your sanity

CheckMag Superhero Simulator, developed and published by Mightyraccoon! Studios, is an upcoming open-world game that will finally offer players the chance to experience the dual life of a superhero. Set in the city of Goldpine, the game challenges players to not only combat crime but also manage the mundane aspects of daily life.
Santiago Nino, 17 May 2025 17:45
If I wanted to subscribe to Apple TV, I would have bought an Apple TV. At least with Google TV we are still allowed to install alternative launchers (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

The Google TV launcher is a mess of adverts, but this replacement is a clean, beautiful, ad free alternative

CheckMag The Google TV Launcher has become an advertising platform for a bunch of streaming services you probably don't subscribe to. Even on premium hardware, we are forced to endure unwanted ads. Thankfully, there is a great alternative, and it's relatively easy to install without hacking or rooting.
David Devey, 17 May 2025 15:35
Hundreds of millions of pixels are regularly advertised for smartphone cameras, but that doesn't mean your photos will look better. (Image source: Juan Carlos Bagnell)

A friendly reminder that resolution tells you (almost) nothing about camera quality

Millions of dots on a camera sensor might seem impressive, but there are other more important metrics to consider. The issue is, those other specifications are a bit trickier to understand.
Juan Carlos Bagnell, 15 May 2025 22:41
YouTube logo (Image Source: Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash)

This browser extension made YouTube usable again for me

CheckMag Tired of YouTube feeling like a distraction trap? The Untrap browser extension lets you take control, cut the clutter, and finally use YouTube the way you actually want to.
Antony Muchiri, 12 May 2025 19:17
Samsung is all set to announce the S25 Edge. Rumors indicate a high price tag. (Pictured: concept image, image source: Technizo Concept)

The Galaxy S25 Edge shows Samsung has run out of ideas

What do we really get when the main selling point of a gadget is "thinness"? Samsung will ask consumers to pay a lot for the new Edge smartphone, but consumers aren't getting more for their money.
Juan Carlos Bagnell, 10 May 2025 23:29
Google Fiber logo (Image Source: GFiber)

What Google Fiber costs and where you can get it in 2025

CheckMag Google Fiber has expanded to Fort Mill and Tega Cay, bringing gigabit internet speeds of up to 8 Gbps to South Carolina for the first time. This article breaks down where Google Fiber is available, what each plan offers, and how you can sign up.
Antony Muchiri, 10 May 2025 14:00
Brave browser in split screen showing Notebookcheck.net and Reddit pages

Firefox still sucks on Android tablets despite making progress on the desktop

CheckMag Recent updates to Firefox on desktop added vertical tabs, tab groups, and profile switching, but the Android version of the app still just kind of sucks. Firefox on Android is far behind its competitors, like Brave, Vivaldi, and even vanilla Chrome, lacking basic features for tablet users, like multi-window support, proper keyboard shortcuts, and a real big-screen mode.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 May 2025 20:22
Doom: The Dark Ages launches on May 15 on Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5 and PC (image source: Anil Ganti, Notebookcheck)

Doom: The Dark Ages review: Cleave and reave till it be finished

Doom Returnal Doom: The Dark Ages is idSoftware's newest entry in the franchise that made FPS games what they are today. It brings forth many elements never seen before in a Doom game. In this review, we'll take an in-depth look at them and determine how they hold up.
Anil Ganti, 09 May 2025 16:00
Confusing customers with naming: Why you should be very careful when choosing the CPU of any 2025 laptop with Intel CPUs (Pictured: ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Image source: Notebookcheck)

Confusing customers with naming: Why you should be very careful when choosing the CPU of any 2025 laptop with Intel processors

CheckMag In 2025, customers buying a Windows laptop have as much choice as never before when it comes to processors. Snapdragon X, Krackan Point, Strix Point, Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, it is easy to get confused. Especially confusing this year is Intel's lineup, where customers should avoid a certain type of Arrow Lake CPUs at all costs.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 May 2025 22:14
Among Us 3D can be played on PC without a VR headset (Image source: Inner Sloth)

Best laptop for Among Us 3D - best, mid-range, and budget picks

Among Us 3D is here! We’ve rounded up top picks across premium, mid-range, and budget categories. Check out the specs, pros, cons, and expert verdicts to find your perfect match!
Nitisha Upadhye, 06 May 2025 19:00
How to reset all network settings in Windows 11 (Image Source: Unsplash)

How to reset your network settings in Windows 11

CheckMag As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help restore your internet connection. This article explains how to do it in Windows 11.
Antony Muchiri, 05 May 2025 13:53
The OnePlus 13T is one of several premium compact phones available in China but not globally. (Image Source: Flying Bun on Weibo)

Fantastic OnePlus 13T sales highlight the rising demand for premium compact phones

The OnePlus 13T recently went on sale in China, with the company confirming its impressive commercial success, highlighting the demand for compact, premium phones in China. The global market may be an entirely different matter, however.
Ricci Rox, 04 May 2025 22:52
Angled view of the Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino highlighting the flying tourbillon and textured dial design (Image source: Bianchet Official Website)

Bianchet's UltraFino tourbillon integrates the Golden Ratio into modern watchmaking

Bianchet's B 1.618 UltraFino tourbillon integrates Golden Ratio principles with high-performance titanium or carbon composite, and a lightweight flying tourbillon. The UT01 calibre offers a 60-hour power reserve in an ultra-thin, high-performance design that combines precision engineering with aesthetic balance.
Louise Burke, 04 May 2025 19:30
The Shield remote certainly serves its primary function, but it does have some quirky design choices (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Everything wrong with the Nvidia Shield remote can be fixed with this free, 3D printable case

CheckMag Whether it's a broken battery door from years of abuse by children and cats, the irritatingly easy to press Netflix button, or the complete inability to place the remote flat on a table, this genius Nvidia Shield remote case can be printed at home and has literally no negatives.
David Devey, 03 May 2025 10:01
EA Steam sale AAA game deals

EA Steam sale slashes up to 85% off everything from African mythological indie gem to legendary Star Wars shooter

CheckMag The EA Games 2025 publisher sale has officially kicked off on Steam, offering as much as 95% off the retail price of both some of the biggest AAA games of the last few years and some highly rated indie gems alike.
Julian van der Merwe, 02 May 2025 20:51
The GNCA logo (Image source: GamerNexus)

Gigabyte X870 motherboard shows Ryzen 7 9800X3D instability in Gamers Nexus RMA Rescue test

CheckMag Gamers Nexus launches a new RMA investigation series, uncovering potential AM5 platform instability with Ryzen 9000X3D chips—though testing is halted by physical damage to the socket.
Sebastian Jankowski, 01 May 2025 18:43
Almost 20 years after the release of the original game, fans can finally get their hands on The Elderscrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. (Image source: bethesda.net)

A hero in new armor: Why Oblivion Remastered inspires – and frustrates at times

The emperor is murdered, portals to hell open up – and once again, we charge into the next cave like it’s 2006. The Oblivion remaster brings back a flood of nostalgia, but also reminds us that some adventures are timeless – flaws included. In this review, we reveal what we loved about the remaster – and what left us disappointed.
Marius Müller, 30 Apr 2025 15:59
Nintendo Switch being held with Super Mario 3D World Virtual Game Card displayed.

Virtual Game Cards arrive in 20.0.0 Nintendo Switch Update; How to utilize them

The Nintendo Switch has received its 20.0.0 update, introducing Virtual Game Cards and the new Gameshare feature ahead of the Switch 2 release. We share how to use the new Virtual Game card feature as well it's limitations in addition to some minor notes about GameShare.
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 30 Apr 2025 14:45
Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more US states (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

You can now add your driver’s license to Google Wallet in more US states — here's how

CheckMag Google Wallet is expanding support for digital IDs, letting residents in more U.S. states store their driver's licenses or passports on their phones. The update also brings new privacy-first age verification using zero-knowledge proofs, with wider support coming soon.
Antony Muchiri, 30 Apr 2025 11:45
Casio is bringing a whole slew of new launches in the coming weeks. (Image source: Great G-Shock World, Casioblog, @morgan_gshock on Instagram, MyNavi)

Casio April 2025 Roundup: All the G-Shock and Pro Trek watch leaks in one place

CheckMag Casio’s April leaks preview a packed summer lineup, with the return of G-Lide, a new Hidden Shine series, artist collabs like Mooze’s GA-2100, and high-end Pro Trek lume dials. New models span fitness, anime-themed drops, and premium MT-G models.
Anubhav Sharma, 30 Apr 2025 09:12
The Nintendo Switch pictured with 3DS eShop bag and Mii Matt in front (Image Source: Creative commons/Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch: The charm of previous consoles has vanished, it seems

When one thinks of Nintendo, many may think of consoles they grew up with and their unique charm, such as the GameCube's boot logo. Lately, consoles like the Switch (and potentially the upcoming Switch 2) no longer have that same charm.
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 29 Apr 2025 09:14
The Vivo X200 Ultra with grip and teleconverter: Reviewers have already taken awesome photos and videos with the new Zeiss camera flagship (Image source: Weibo)

Shot on Vivo X200 Ultra: First reviews, pictures and videos of the new Zeiss camera flagship phone

CheckMag The Vivo X200 Ultra has already made it to early adopters and some reviewers, primarily in China. Anyone browsing Chinese networks can already find many outstanding photos and even a product video for the Porsche 911 produced entirely with the new Vivo phone. Two review videos in English have also emerged online, so it's time to take a look at what Vivo has achieved with the X200 Ultra and where there's some room for improvement.
Alexander Fagot, 27 Apr 2025 21:11
How to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

How to transfer your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa

CheckMag Switching between Apple Music and YouTube Music? Don't leave your playlists behind. This guide covers some of the the best free and paid methods to transfer your music—from official tools to third-party solutions—plus key limitations to watch for. Whether you're moving a few favorite songs or an entire library, we've got you covered.
Antony Muchiri, 27 Apr 2025 09:58
An APU that won't ship until Q3 versus graphics cards that won't be stable until then. Can we just give CES to the charging toasters and rollable TVs instead? (Image source: @all_the_watts)

A quarter into the year, CES 2025 has already aged like milk

CheckMag Broken promises or over-hyped expectations aren't uncommon after big announcements, but year's raft of disappointments is a whole other ball game.
Matthew Lee, 25 Apr 2025 03:21
You don't have to spend flagship prices on a Light Phone to get a similar experience (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Turn any Android device into a Light Phone without sacrificing the features you can't live without

CheckMag The Light Phone is a noble attempt at reducing our dependence on smartphones. But when banks, payment services and even public transport all require the use of an app, adopting one means making some significant sacrifices. However, this free app will give you the Light Phone experience with fewer of the compromises.
David Devey, 24 Apr 2025 12:56
Retailer websites have been in chaos since midnight EST (Image Source: Nintendo, Various other retailers - see Sources)

Preorders for Switch 2 have gone awry: Retailer sites are unstable

Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are all available for preorder, but it's been a messy and overall unstable mess for each website, resulting in preorder pages like Target's being review bombed.
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 24 Apr 2025 08:15
Manjaro keyboard shortcuts (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

These Manjaro KDE keyboard shortcuts may help give your productivity a boost

CheckMag As a tech journalist and cybersecurity analyst running Manjaro KDE, these keyboard shortcuts have greatly transformed my workflow. From instant window switching to formatting-free pasting, these tricks save me hours every week—and they’ll supercharge your productivity too.
Antony Muchiri, 22 Apr 2025 06:21
Futuristic illustration that combines traditional loudspeakers and directed acoustic energy systems (Image source: OpenAI/DALL·E)

From loudspeakers to precision acoustic tools: The engineering behind modern directed sound systems

Directed acoustic energy systems represent an evolution from traditional loudspeakers to precision instruments for security applications. Modern iterations, such as the LRAD series, utilise focused sound waves for targeted communication and non-lethal deterrence across extended ranges.
Louise Burke, 21 Apr 2025 03:30
Stripping away almost everything that makes this Surface a Microsoft product, leaves a surprisingly capable tablet (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

If you like the ROG Flow or iPad's form factor, the Surface Go is still a compelling purchase in 2025

CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.
David Devey, 20 Apr 2025 22:07
Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and the company will eventually lose customers.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2025 14:09
The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl promo image shows off the leading lady and her suitors. (Image source: Kadokawa)

The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl is retro romance anime gold

Romance anime fans who love a good fight are in luck this spring. The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl balances action, social politics, and romance with a retro style that plenty of anime fans will love to see!
Megan Miranda Reyes, 19 Apr 2025 02:04
Title card for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, featuring The Crawler, Pop Step, and Knuckleduster. (Image source: Bones Film)

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes offers fans more super-powered action

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the first anime spin-off of the wildly successful shonen and promises plenty of action ahead of the final season of MHA. The first two episodes are streaming now on Crunchyroll!
Megan Miranda Reyes, 19 Apr 2025 01:17
Apple community support (Image source: Apple - screenshot)

Apple’s Support Forums are a black hole for user feedback

CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, suppressed criticism, and a culture that leaves users feeling ignored and dismissed.
Sebastian Jankowski, 18 Apr 2025 20:26
Google Chrome illustration (Image source: Growtika on Unsplash)

How to make Google Chrome uniquely yours

CheckMag Tired of Chrome looking and feeling the same as everyone else's? This guide breaks down a few ways you can customize it to your liking.
Antony Muchiri, 17 Apr 2025 21:03
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