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Zapier vs. Tray comparison: Which is best for enterprise automation? [2026]

It's easy to let edge cases influence your decision-making—thinking you need the most technical tool for the few times your developers will want to code their way out of a tough problem. And with enterprise software, it's tempting to assume you have to choose between power and ease of use. But that's not always true. The best automation platforms deliver both, scaling to meet complex enterprise needs while remaining intuitive enough for anyone to start building right away. You can use either Zap

5 features hiding behind your car's USB port

My car came with more USB ports than I thought I would need, and it's understandable to ignore any that don't charge your phone. But you can do a lot more with your ports than just charge a battery. Once you have a cable that works and isn’t useless, you can use those same ports to do a lot more to your car.

The 3D printed storage trap: When it actually makes sense to print your own

<p>When you’ve owned a 3D printer for a while, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking it’s the solution to every problem. This is especially true when it comes to storage and organization. However, as much as it may hurt to admit, there are times when it just doesn’t make sense.</p>

These 10 things are terrible for my PC, but I still do them anyway

<p>As much as I want my PC to run as smoothly as possible and avoid running into issues, I don't take exceptionally good care of it. Sometimes, old habits get the best of me, and I find myself slipping into a lack of maintenance that doesn't do my computer any favors.</p>

The 12 best online form builder apps in 2026

Forms have a reputation problem. Most people think they're just for getting feedback and collecting contact info, but forms are a great tool for other reasons: you can help customers submit support tickets, sign them up for an event, or even help your employees request new hardware for their departments. Having an excellent form builder will help you create the forms you need to handle all these use cases—and more—while staying true to your brand image, keeping track of submissions, and understa

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 review: Invincible again, but not the same value as last year

Most laptops want to grab your attention with a stylish design or flashy features, to amaze and delight. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has never been one of those laptops; it simply aims to be the go-to laptop for businesses all over the world. Another generation has arrived, and it maintains that standard of class-leading durability and repairability. This laptop feels i

I've watched all 8 episodes of Reacher spinoff Neagley an longtime fans will love it — mostly because they feel like the exact same show

With Reacher season 4 still streaming on Prime Video at the time of writing, fans are divided on whether its pivot to a political espionage plot has worked. But there is one detail that unites them: the show was better with Neagley (Maria Sten) in it.After three seasons of dedicated service to Reacher (Alan Ritchson), Neagley is now a spinoff all her own. Taking on the lead role, she's working as a private investigator in Chicago, learning that a beloved friend from h

The 10 best free survey tools and form builders in 2026

Online forms and surveys are some of the best ways to get the information you need from your audience. And whether you're creating a simple registration form or a detailed market research survey, you need an app to help you collect the information—and then do something with it. There are countless form and survey tools available, and a lot of them cost a pretty penny. Here, we're looking at the ones you can get for free. I've been updating this article for a few years running, and this year, I

Blizzard says designing a StarCraft open-world shooter presents specific challenges in scale and perspective — 'If you're 10 feet tall and you're wearing something that weighs 1,000 pounds, doors are a challenge'

StarCraft general manager says that approaching the concept of scale was one of the biggest challenges in switching to the shooter genreThe shift from real-time strategy to an open world also introduced a huge change in perspectiveBut one of the biggest individual challenges was simpleThe next StarCraft game will shift to an entirely new genre, jumping from real-time strategy (RTS) to an open-world shooter. The change led to some broad development challenges — as well

Why people are 3D printing covers that disable their digital camera’s screen

<p>There’s a new trend among some hobbyist photographers that involves 3D printing covers for digital cameras that make them resemble the analog cameras of the 35mm age.</p>

NBA star Shaquille O'Neal teams up with NordVPN to slam dunk online threats

NordVPN partners with Shaquille O'Neal to raise digital security awarenessIt highlights NordVPN's evolutionto a full, all-in security suiteLive launch eventheadliningO'Neal to take place in NYC this fallNordVPN has officially drafted one of the biggest names in sports history to help internet users defend against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. Today, the provider announced a global partnership with NBA Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and broadcaster Shaquille O

'The Orbi 373 immediately kicked my office Wi-Fi up a gear': Netgear's Wi-Fi 7 mesh 3-pack just hit a record low

Dead zones are one of the most common home networking complaints - especially if you're working from home. Eliminating them is exactly what Netgear's Orbi 370-series Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system did during our testing. • Best for: Remote workers and families who need fast, reliable internet across large homes. • The deal: The Netgear Orbi 373 mesh router system is now £249 (was £300) at Amazon• Why we like it: This is the lowest ever price we've seen for the Orbi 373 th

Almost 8000 organizations hit by fake voicemail transcript emails in credential phishing attack

Check Point spotted phishing emails spoofing voicemail transcript notifications, hitting 7,800+ orgsMalicious SVG attachments auto‑fill victim emails, redirecting to fake login pages for credential theftSVG format bypasses filters; businesses urged to verify notifications and treat SVGs as active contentHackers have a new phishing lure - the automated voicemail transcript notification, and have already used it against thousands of organizations already, sending tens o

This free app generated subtitles for an entire folder of videos without uploading a thing

I have a lot of video files scattered between my Plex library and shared folders full of family videos. Some have subtitles, plenty don't, and I wanted an easy way to transcribe them without uploading personal footage to a third-party cloud service. While looking for something that could handle the job locally, I came across Whisperer on GitHub.

Discord not loading? The gaming chat service was down for some users

Update - Discord now says that it has implemented a fix and that services are recovering. The rest of the story remains as originally published below.The gaming chat service Discord appears to have gone downUsers are reporting that the app is not loadingDiscord says there are problems affecting availability right nowPopular gaming chat service Discord appears to have gone down, with many users reporting that they are currently unable to access the app on social media.

Got iOS 27 but can't find the new Siri? You're not alone — here's why

Like many people who've just installed the new iOS 27, you're probably wondering why Siri doesn't seem quite like the new all-singing, all-dancing AI assistant you were promised.Try to strike up a conversation with it and it will still try to palm you off to ChatGPT, or just throw up a load of web links instead of answering you directly. You'd be forgiven for wondering whether Siri AI is just another failure.Part of the problem is that Apple's terminology makes it gen

Acemagic's retro Nintendo-style mini PC with powerful Ryzen 7 performance drops $100 as Amazon launches its Early Prime Day sale

This mini PC is one for Nintendo fans and gamers. The Acemagic X3 mini gaming PC is specifically designed to look like a certain 1980s games console, and the good news is that it's on sale right now as part of Amazon's Early Prime Day deals.• Best for: Anyone who wants a compact Windows PC for light gaming, content creation and everyday work, with distinctive retro console styling.• The deal: The Acemagic X3 Mini Gaming PC is $539 (was $6399) at Amazon when you tick t

I spent hours digging through obscure Samsung Galaxy features, and these 4 deserve more attention

Samsung Galaxy devices are some of the best Android phones you can buy, and that's because they're packed with features. Most Galaxy phones are full of exclusive features fans love, but there are dozens more that don't get talked about enough and deserve far more attention.

Sony’s new 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto primes make light work of a heavy hobby — here are my favorite wildlife photos I shot with the pair

Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS / Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS: One-minute reviewI've only just had my hands on the Fujifilm XF 400mm F4.5 R OIS LM WR lens, photographing birds of prey in flight, but I can now reveal that I was also testing two rival super-telephoto Sony primes at the same time ahead of their launch; the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS. Both lenses sit within the focal length range of Sony's longest zoom lens — the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS — but th

Save up to 50% on top-quality waterproofs from Patagonia, Arc'teryx, The North Face and more — here are my top picks

Now's a really great time to buy a waterproof jacket. Not only because fall is almost here, which means rainy weather is around the corner for many of us, but also because there are some seriously strong deals around just now at REI. I spent a couple of years reviewing outdoor kit and many of my very favorite brands are included, from Arc'teryx (for serious adventurers), to The North Face (for more urban excursions), to the likes of Rab and Patagonia if you're just se