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I finally set up hardware-based 2FA and it’s way simpler than I thought

Yes, the new password alternative is actually safer

I’ll never buy another pair of headphones without this one feature

These 8 watchOS apps made my Apple Watch way more useful

My iPhone keyboard was awfully laggy until this quick trick fixed it

The smartest sci-fi series on Netflix right now isn’t the one you think

I used Jellyfin for a week and realized I don’t need Plex on my TV anymore

This patch makes GIMP feel like Photoshop, and I love it

I take 4K screenshots on a 1080p monitor with one easy setting

This Samsung shortcut makes screenshots faster than any button combo

4 shows like Hazbin Hotel that prove animation isn’t just for kids

This plugin turns your messy Obsidian vault into a visual dashboard

These Gboard tricks make typing so fast that I never have to send voice messages

Microsoft is now updating your Microsoft Store apps whether you like it or not

I removed every ad from Windows 11 and it only took 6 steps

Chrome stopped spying on my browsing after I turned off this hidden panel

You probably have an old Android lying around — here are 6 clever ways to use it

These 6 One UI 8 settings are the first thing I change on every Samsung phone

I brought Windows Phone tiles back on Android and it’s awesome

Windows File Explorer has 6 new features you probably missed

Excel’s new group of functions will break your brain in a good way

5 Chrome extensions I always keep installed

Your phone’s default apps aren’t as private as you think — these open-source apps are

I don’t shop on Amazon without Keepa anymore

Windows 11 is removing PowerShell 2.0, but you won’t miss it

These cheap gadgets are all you need to start turning your home into a smart one

I turned my old iPad into a dedicated e-reader, and it’s perfect

Adobe has me locked down and I hate it

I studied with a TikTok brainrot app and it actually worked

These gesture tweaks made my Samsung phone way smoother to use

Old Excel functions you should stop using (and what to replace them with)

I finally made the numpad on my keyboard useful

Is Windows Recall enabled on your PC? Check with this simple command

I stopped consolidating sheets by hand because Excel’s INDIRECT function does all the work for me

These utility apps make Android Auto 10x more useful

This open-source Photoshop rival is better than it has any right to be

If you miss Black Mirror, these X shows will ruin your brain just as well

Your power bank won’t last long if you keep doing these 6 things

How a $10 USB stick made me disappear from the web

I didn’t know Excel could do this with live data

Your smart TV isn’t complete until you install Kodi — here's how to get started

These classic Windows programs are somehow still thriving in 2025

I let my local LLM organize my chaotic Obsidian vault and it and it nailed it

Android’s sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer move yet

These 5 features make your Amazon Echo way more useful

6 terrifying new shows and movies to see before Halloween

This app makes Android Auto’s messaging finally usable

These time-travel movies actually try and get the science right

Your old router can do so much more if you install this free upgrade

5 movies and shows that accidentally predicted the future

Skip the iPhone 17 and buy the old iPhone 16 Pro instead

Adding in-wall USB outlets was the best upgrade I've made

This gadget was made for streamers, but I can’t work without it

USB-C roulette is real, and only some of your ports are actually fast

This is the open-source video editor you needed to replace Adobe

Excel’s MAP function is genius

They don't teach these mean Excel functions in school but they're super handy

I use this free app store to access my favorite apps from USB and Google Drive on any PC

The best detective series you can actually finish in a weekend

There’s a whole suite of free open-source Android apps you probably didn’t know about

My Android productivity setup is 100% open-source

10 nerdy t-shirts that only make sense if you’re in tech

DNS encryption protocols aren’t equal (and your ISP hopes you don’t know why)

I use Git to sync my notes and it’s easier than you think

I cloned my voice with AI and it was unsettlingly good

This privacy-focused navigation app gives Google Maps a run for its money

Evernote used to be the king of notes — what went wrong?

These 5 underrated Android Auto apps make my road trips easier

These 5 movies are pure autumn vibes

These bad habits are destroying your laptop’s battery

I spent $17 on this gadget and got more done than with any app

The creepy targeted ads on my phone vanished after I changed one setting

Excel’s Quick Analysis menu is the shortcut you’re ignoring

I'll never buy these PC components new

I borrowed these habits from Linux and my Windows setup is better for it

I loaded a million rows into this spreadsheet app and it barely blinked—and no, it's not Excel

5 clever ways to use your M.2 slot that have nothing to do with storage

Virtual hard disks are my favorite hidden feature in Windows 11: Here's why

There's actually a $30 gadget that hangs your pictures perfectly level

Self-hosting sounds intimidating, but my tiny setup proved otherwise

Linux isn’t really free—you have to pay the DIY tax

5 upcoming sci‑fi movies in 2025 you can’t afford to miss

I mapped my Wi-Fi and found all the internet signal sweet spots

I wish I knew about these two Excel functions before struggling with pivot tables

I finally deep cleaned my keyboard and it was totally worth it

I've used Perplexity's Comet for over a month and here's my honest take

5 Roku tips I wish I knew about sooner

This annual ritual keeps my Windows laptop running like new

The one music app I’ll never quit (sorry, Spotify and Apple)

Alien: Earth built up to nothing and the finale proved it

If you’re still nesting IFs in Excel, you’re doing it the hard way

I switched from pivot tables to GROUPBY formulas and my analysis updates itself

I found a notes app that rewards you with coins you can actually spend

5 iOS 26 settings you should change right after updating

I didn’t think GoodNotes could get better but it just did

This open-source file converter supports way more formats than you think

6 Samsung tricks that completely changed how I use my phone

I tried iOS 26's new icon styles and instantly regretted it

7 little notification changes that helped me minimize distractions and boost productivity

This “Windows-friendly” distro isn't what you think, and you should avoid it

5 easy upgrades that actually make working from home enjoyable

Change these 10 settings on your Google Pixel 10 now to get the best experience

I’m not a photographer but this app makes me almost like one

I use email drafts as notes, and it’s weirdly effective

5 hidden functions in Google Sheets that Excel still doesn’t have

This free open source file explorer beats Windows at its own game

These two Excel functions make stacking data from multiple sheets too easy

5 great movies to watch after you watch Highest 2 Lowest

Your portable power station won’t last long if you do these 6 things

After 10 years of owning a smart TV, I finally installed a VPN — and it changed everything

I get every app I want on my Fire TV and all without the Play Store

This powerful app finally tamed my chaotic photo album

My old Android was laggy until I toggled this setting

I turned my password manager from a junk drawer into something useful

5 shows that had me hooked from the first episode

Buy a TV with these specs and you won't have to worry about upgrading it anytime soon

I use Excel's TAKE and DROP to make top-10 lists that update themselves

I made Google Maps way more useful with just a few tricks

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a smart home sensor and it's better than I expected

This $60 notebook saved me from buying paper (and another tablet)

I work from home full-time—and I still choose a laptop over a desktop

Netflix is shooting itself in the foot with Knives Out 3

I dropped my planning app after finding this built-in Obsidian plugin

I haven't had malware for over a decade, and it's all thanks to these 6 simple tricks

Using this Google Sheets function to visualize my data is oddly satisfying

This Windows shortcut files every screenshot I take without me touching it

You can keep your Windows 10 until 2028 if you do this

6 Windows features that disappeared (and what they were replaced with)

I’m never using a Samsung phone without this app again

I watch free 4K nature documentaries all day with this TV app

iOS 26 quietly solved the iPhone’s most frustrating problems

This open-source notes app feels like Notion without the bloat

How I finally made the entire web go dark on desktop and mobile

I loved how much I despised these 5 movie characters

I grew up with these movie dads and they’re still the coolest

7+ genius iPhone gestures Apple doesn’t tell you about

I use these 6 Excel array formulas to crush complex calculations

These 7 apps make Android Auto so much more fun

These free apps made my Kindle so much more useful

I switched to this note-taking app on my iPhone and it's like Apple Notes on steroids

These 3 “optimizer” apps made my PC worse

7 Excel functions you should learn beyond SUM and VLOOKUP

I stopped building spreadsheets from scratch thanks to these Excel templates

This underrated Windows feature helps me work faster every day

The iPhone Air looks great, but the compromises are hard to ignore

I'm sticking with my M1 MacBook until it dies—here's my plan and reasoning

Reset your Plex password immediately—your account information was stolen

I stopped wasting time in PowerPoint when I learned these 7 hacks

I don’t think about printer ink anymore and it's thanks to this $120 printer

I switched from Obsidian to this actually open-source app and I’m not going back

This $45 gadget fixed my smart TV's awful internet

I use Android for everything but I still want an iPad

I regret buying an iPad Air because this cheaper iPad is better

Editing images with Gemini is actually better than Photoshop

Why I Switched to Offline AI: The Benefits of Local Language Models

I use Notion only for this one thing now—here’s why

You probably never used these 7 Windows features—but they’re gone for good now

I stopped using formulas because Excel macros do the work for me

I found the perfect free app for converting files on Windows

These 5 offline‑first note apps sync only when you decide

Most Excel users don't know that these features exist

I hooked Obsidian to a local LLM and it beats NotebookLM at its own game

These simple smart home fixes saved me hours of housework

These Android quick settings tiles make my phone instantly more useful

I built a portable PC diagnostic USB with my favorite tools—and it’s open-source

I switched everything to open-source for a week—here’s what surprised me

These Winget hacks transformed how I use Windows 11

I didn’t know my iPhone could 3D-scan this well

2025 is the first time I'm not upgrading my phone every two years: here's why

This secret menu made my Samsung phone's Wi-Fi connection so much more reliable

These smart watering tricks saved me $50 a month

I created a home maintenance calendar so I’d stop forgetting everything

Every Pixel owner needs to sign up for this new Google plan ASAP

Don’t ignore AssistiveTouch—it makes the iPhone far more usable

These 4 antivirus apps are actually worse than malware

I ditched Windows search for this free app and it’s amazing

I found this productivity hack on Reddit and it actually works

You don’t need power tools for these easy home fixes

Linux is actually the better OS for gaming—I’m never going back to Windows

These 7 phone features don’t exist anymore, but I still miss them

I can’t believe how much easier my PC is to manage with these commands

My iPhone drove me crazy every day, but these changes fixed everything

You’ve used Windows for years—but do you know these features?

I refuse to pay for these kinds of PC software

These are the 4 most bloated Windows apps (and what to use instead)

Don't Fall for These Tech Myths That'll Only Drain Your Bank Balance

These 6 apps cost more than a smartphone, but people still buy them

I installed these PowerShell modules and they changed how I work

Never plug these 8 gadgets into your smart TV’s USB port

I will never buy a Google Pixel for these 4 reasons

6 iCloud+ features you’re not using (but should)

I can't believe these 11 Windows apps are free and open-source

This app fixed one of my biggest iPhone annoyances

I won't use my iPhone without these settings enabled

5 Perfect Anime Series to Introduce Friends Without Overwhelming Them

11 Iconic Movie Quotes You've Been Misquoting for Years

I Stack Free Chatbots So I Never Pay a Cent for AI

You’ll Only Realize This Windows Setting Matters After It’s Too Late

6 Films and TV Shows That Every Tech Lover Has to Watch Once

I Built My Workflow Entirely in Notion and Now I Regret It

Speed Up Your Internet with This Simple DNS Tweak

7 K-Dramas That Completely Changed My Mind About the Genre

Your Eyes Will Thank You for Turning On These iPhone Features

My Windows 11 Laptop Now Lasts All Day Thanks to These Tricks

These 4 iPhone Features Don't Work in Certain Countries

How to Change Your IP Address Instantly with Your Phone's Hotspot

Why You Must Switch From Apple Passwords to Bitwarden Immediately

I'll Never Buy a Pre-Built PC for These 4 Reasons

10 Windows Settings I Never Leave on Default

I Freed Up So Much Space by Deleting Duplicates With This Free Windows Tool

This Is My Simple Trick for Streak-Free Window Cleaning

I Changed These iPhone Settings—Now My Battery Lasts All Day

This Small Change Gave My Slow Windows PC a Huge Speed Boost

Google Takeout Is the Easiest Way to See Everything Google Knows About You

The Best Free Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now (No Login Required)

Everyone Says Linux Is Better Than Windows, but I'm Not Buying It

7 Essential Tools Every Home Toolkit Should Have

Why I Still Keep an Optical Audio Cable in My Drawer

I Didn’t Think I’d Like YouTube Without Dislikes—But I Was Wrong

6 Edible Plants I've Easily Grown in a Small Space

I Replaced Windows’ Built‑In Apps With These Lightweight Alternatives

I Deleted These 10 Pre-Installed Apps Right After Getting an iPhone

Here's Why Your iPhone Battery Drains Overnight (and How to Stop It)

10 Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do—Completely Unrelated to Photography

9 Red Flags I Use to Spot Fake and Useless Reviews Online

I Keep These Portable Windows Tools on a USB Stick to Use Anywhere

Everyone’s Sleeping on These 13 Useful iPhone Accessibility Features

I Turned My Phone’s Back Tap into Productivity Gold and Now I Get More Done

These 3 Tools Are All You Need to Eliminate Windows 11's Tracking

You’re Not Using These iMessage Tricks—but You Should Be

I Use AI for All of My Web Searches—but It's Much More Dangerous Than I Realized

This Is the Only Method That Actually Stopped Windows Updates on My PC

I Tested ChatGPT vs. Gemini for Studying—One Was Miles Better

Back to School 2025: Ace Your Academic Year With MakeUseOf

My Old Windows Restore Points Were Wasting So Much Space—You Should Check Yours Too

Top Feel-Good Movies: Heartwarming Films to Stream Now

I Proofread Twice as Fast With These Word Hacks

I Didn’t Know These Windows Mouse Tricks Existed—Now I Can’t Live Without Them

5 Items You Need to Stop Storing Under the Kitchen Sink Right Now

5 Excel Blunders That Can Cost You Time and Money (And How to Avoid Them)

I Made the Switch to Linux—These Surprises Caught Me Off Guard

These 10 Movie Soundtracks on Spotify Make Perfect Background Music

7 Classic Shows I'm Binging on Netflix Right Now (and You Should, Too)

This Simple Change Made My Windows PC Start Way Faster

I'm Awful With Plants, but These 5 Are Still Easy to Keep Alive

Is Your Router Betraying You? The Alarming Truth About Network Vulnerabilities

The Easy Fixes That Slashed My Home Energy Bill

I Made My iPhone's "Find My" More Accurate With These Tips

This Open-Source File Backup App Is So Good I Can't Believe It's Free

These 5 Apps Made My Switch From iPhone to Android Much Easier

How Anyone Can Keep Indoor Plants Alive (Even if You're Terrible at It)

Switch to Zen Browser for Enhanced Privacy, Customization, and Performance

5 Functions to Instantly Clean Up Your Messy Excel Sheet