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I built the Google Photos alternative I actually control
For years, I used Google Photos to back up and view my photos and videos. However, the more I used it, the more aware I became that I was saving […]
Before Valve bet on Linux gaming, one company risked everything on it
Valve’s Linux push can look almost inevitable in hindsight. Proton lets SteamOS run Windows games, the Steam Deck turned SteamOS into something people actually buy on purpose, and Valve followed […]
Firefox has a panic button for runaway tabs and almost nobody uses it
Opening several browser tabs can make your system start struggling after a certain point. You may naturally respond by closing what you feel are the heaviest tabs, in hopes that […]
I stopped using Samsung Messages after it got discontinued, but this developer brought it back
Samsung officially pulled the plug on Samsung Messages last month. When you get a Samsung Galaxy phone, a lot of apps are duplicated, and Messages was one of those apps. […]
Ryobi sells 18V and 40V yard tools, and most homeowners only need one
Ryobi’s yard aisle sells most of its tools twice. String trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and mowers each come in an 18V ONE+ version and a 40V version, and the […]
These Windows features can write far more to your SSD than Fast Startup
Fast Startup gets blamed for a surprising amount of SSD wear, mostly because it hiberfil.sys is sitting right there taking up several gigabytes. During shutdown, Windows signs you out, saves […]
Every major free DNS service has a hidden second mode
Changing your DNS address comes with a host of benefits, especially if you switch to a provider with additional encryption, malware protection, and so on. What most folks don’t realize […]
You Can Get These Nothing Over-Ear Headphones for 27% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Nothing Headphone (1) is currently down to $219 […]
5 sites packed with useful things you can 3D-print today
Every 3D-print site loves to lead with dragons, skulls, and articulated fidget toys. They’re a ton of fun, sure, but not why most of us actually buy a printer. The […]