Tech updates from around the web

I didn't know the Recycle Bin had a size limit until files started disappearing

I used to swear by USB hubs on my laptop, but this wall-powered alternative makes it so much better

I had no idea how much Google Maps was tracking me until I found these settings

I was exposing my home server every time I opened a router port — NetBird fixed it

This is why Windows still uses C: drives — and almost never A: or B:

The first thing Google Home Premium did was tell me my dog was somewhere she shouldn't be

Please stop using powerline adapters when MoCA exists

I thought my Pixel 10 Pro's screen was defective — turns out I just had this feature enabled

I thought Google Translate was just for translations until I tried its new features

GNOME’s new app is the beautiful media player Linux deserved

That Google Calendar renewal warning might be a scam

Ryobi tools are way better than people think

This free open-source design tool finally made me cancel my Figma subscription

This weather app made me forget Google Weather ever existed

This is what NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT actually mean — and when to use each

This running cat on my taskbar tells me more than Task Manager ever did

Windows 11's Snipping Tool is now my favorite way to copy text

This 60-second Windows health check is better than any third-party app

I made 5 tweaks to my Android tablet, and it works better than a Chromebook now

"End-to-end encryption" doesn’t mean what most people think it means

Windows 11 HDR looks bad for browsing and gaming, so I fixed it with these tweaks

This all-in-one Android utility kit saved me from installing 10 separate apps

Microsoft is finally fixing the "white flash" issue plaguing Windows users

SSDs are great — but this is where HDDs still win

Lenovo's modular concept is the two-screen laptop of my dreams

I finally gave Gemini in Google Chrome a shot and it actually saves me time

5 surprising things HDMI can do that have nothing to do with a screen

I turned my Linux terminal into a local AI assistant and it’s so useful

I stopped buying the cheapest SSD after learning about QLC

Linux Mint finally fixed its Wayland problem and it’s a game changer

3 ways modern OLEDs prevent burn-in that you don't even notice

I stopped using ChatGPT for these 5 tasks and found a better way

I made this small change to my keyboard and now I type more comfortably

This third-party Plex client is weirdly better than the official app

This open-source Android app is the best way to organize your screenshots

I use Markdown instead of PowerPoint to make slideshows and it's fantastic

I stopped buying random USB‑C cables after learning what 'USB4' actually means

These 3 tiny utilities are the best thing to happen to the Windows taskbar in years