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This tiny Windows shortcut file is a bigger security threat than you think

I turned my old iPod Touch into a dash cam with one free app

If you're not using this underrated Apple Notes feature, you're missing out

These 4 Chrome alternatives look tempting, but they’re not what you think

This app interrupts your muscle memory in the best possible way

All the details you missed in the first Legend of Zelda movie images

My inbox has never been cleaner thanks to this free open-source tool

I can’t believe this crazy good open-source file manager isn’t more popular

I went numpad-free on my keyboard — and I have 5 good reasons why I don't regret it

This free app made tracking my work hours effortless

7 things you should check before buying any NVMe SSD

Every time I try an Android launcher, this one thing ruins it

Koumba Diabaté is Pluribus' most disturbing character — and that's the point

If your Android feels slow or cluttered, this open-source launcher fixes it

Your keyboard layout makes no sense — here’s how to fix it

Star Wars is finally returning to the big screen, but can Disney get it right this time?

I secured my email with encryption — for free

This underrated calendar app with perfect sync makes Google Calendar feel ancient

I've ignored these symbols on my USB ports for so long and now I regret it

This is the one app where Gemini actually makes a difference

This Linux tool maps your online footprint in minutes

5 features my router has with OpenWRT that I thought were impossible

It took one free app to make Windows 11 great again

I slept on this Samsung productivity feature for years but now I use it every day

Please stop doing this to your expensive phone

Microsoft CEO confirms a breathtaking fact about its OpenAI deal

Open source software isn’t always the better pick and that’s OK

This open-source clipboard manager makes Windows way smarter

These quick Android Auto games make every wait bearable

These wildcards in Excel are your secret weapon for faster, smarter searches

Google Keep has 7 hidden features that make work so much easier

This Chrome tool tells you if a site’s real or a scam

"Vibescamming" is the new online scam everyone’s falling for

Finally, a Windows terminal that’s fast, colorful, and easy to use

You'll fly through the terminal once you master these 5 Bash shortcuts

I regret ignoring this Perplexity feature for so long

This app gave my Android battery life I didn’t think was possible

I set 3 Gmail filters and my inbox finally stays at zero

I switched from Notion to Obsidian, but this free app nearly made me switch again

This clever app lets me customize Android in ways I never knew I needed

This self-hosted app sorted my messy photo library in minutes

The best authenticator app isn’t from Google or Microsoft — it's actually open-source

The strangest Excel functions you'll never use

The 5 quick fixes I always try after a Windows crash

I tried 4 popular free VPNs so you don’t have to—here’s the only good one

I can't explain why I thought it was a good idea, but I turned my Android into Windows 11

You should seriously give Microsoft Copilot a chance

You’re probably not using half of what your Kindle can do

This free app reads all my notifications aloud while driving

My files sync instantly between my devices, and I don't even pay for Google Drive

I never thought I’d be this excited about digital wallets but I can’t stop using them

I regret ignoring this Microsoft Edge feature for so long

Your worn-out keyboard keys reveal more about you than you think

10 ChatGPT prompts that help you learn a new language faster

You have less than 48 hours to sign-up to the Stranger Things Season 5 sneak preview

My headphones are 4 years old and still perfect — here’s my secret

I made Windows 11 feel fresh and focused again — it only took 4 steps

The most underrated space movie on Prime Video right now will blow your mind

Sorry, but Heath Ledger didn’t improvise that Joker scene

This free launcher makes your Android look just like Windows XP, and it is brilliant

Friendly reminder that Google Maps has a feature that tells you the best time to leave

This browser extension keeps every idea I highlight instantly searchable

I finally found the perfect travel-ready productivity toolkit—and it fits on a USB stick

I’ve used Samsung phones forever and I just learned what this toggle actually unlocks

13 ChatGPT prompts I use alongside my Kindle to understand books better