The September 2025 issue featured “A guide to beginner’s guides,” a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy beginners that Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski recommends or ...

Choosing the right camera to hone your beginner photography skills is a vital first step for any aspiring photographer. Although skill and talent will eventually trump camera gear when taking great ...

Fortunately, there are many series that make good starting points, whether it’s because of their straightforward approach to complex world-building or emphasis on relatable and recognizable themes.

From Ironmouse to IShowSpeed, content creators of all stripes are finding success as streamers. Professional streamers often have elaborate setups that can cost thousands of dollars. You may not use ...

Linux has long been known as the operating system of developers and power users, but today it’s far more accessible than ever before. Thanks to user-friendly distributions that prioritize simplicity, ...

Jan is ready for a new challenge. She's recently moved to Colorado and wants to take advantage of the new terrain and start mountain running. Before the move, she'd been working on her fitness for ...

Whether you prioritize sporty riding or comfort, a sense of adventure or a bare-bones approach with an affordable price, there are a lot of motorcycles for beginners to choose from these days.

JDK 25 brings powerful new features to Java and JVM developers. Here are seven new or updated features that could convince you to switch. Java continues its fast and feature-packed release schedule, ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...