Running virtual machines sometimes requires specialized hardware, and while you can often use consumer hardware, it usually needs careful configuration and hardware selection to make things like GPU pass-throughmore consistent. […]
3 things your USB ports can still do when your PC is turned off
Did you know that a USB port may still be electrically alive even though your PC looks totally dead — the screen is black, the fans have stopped, and Windows […]
I replaced Gemini with a free assistant that runs entirely on my phone
Google is retiring Google Assistant on Android smartphones and tablets by September 4 in favor of Gemini. After trying [different Android digital assistants] (https://www.makeuseof.com/found-best-android-digital-assistant/), I started to look for an […]
I self-hosted AirDrop and it works with Windows, Android, iPhone, and Linux
AirDrop is one of Apple’s best features and also one of its most annoying. It works beautifully, but only with Apple devices and a handful of Android models. Windows and […]
Hackers hate these 5 email settings — so turn them on right now
For a long time, I thought my provider handled email protection, and I didn’t put as much effort into locking down my accounts as I should have. The truth is […]
Pi-hole is only half a private DNS setup — this tool completes it
Pi-hole does a great job of stopping specific domains you don’t want. For most people, after installing it and watching the block number climb, they assume all the important elements […]
6 free apps that make an old iPad worth keeping
My 2015 iPad Pro shouldn’t still be in the rotation. It’s stuck on iPadOS 16.7, it charges over Lightning, and its 32GB of storage was cramped by 2018 standards. I […]
My Galaxy charged at half speed for a year because of one switch buried in battery settings
Wireless charging is supposed to be the easy option. You just drop your phone on the pad and walk away. For me, it was anything but. I spent close to […]
Apple Changed Its Mind on That Awful ‘Hide My Email’ Update
I use Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature virtually every time an app asks me for an email address. I almost never share my actual email, unless I really trust the […]
This Ultra-Wide Samsung Gaming Monitor Is $650 Off (and Comes With a $120 Amazon Gift Card)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. An ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with ridiculous specs is […]