I’ve never been the type to use a headset for calls on my laptop. My laptop’s built-in speakers and microphone are among the best I’ve used, and I’m not exaggerating. […]
Your Word document is secretly a ZIP file — and you can open it
Take an ordinary, unencrypted .docx file on your computer, duplicate it, and rename the copy’s extension from .docx to .zip. If Windows isn’t showing the extension at the end of […]
I added a floating taskbar to my Android phone and cut app-switching almost completely
When you want to switch between apps on your smartphone, you quickly open the Recent Apps menu and select the previous app. It is just the normal behavior we all […]
Your HDR monitor probably isn’t really HDR
A monitor’s spec sheet includes the fine details about its display panel, like its peak brightness, color accuracy, and contrast ratio. Rather than dive into the specifics about a monitor’s […]
This default Google Maps setting saves gas, but it’s not worth it
Saving fuel is a noble goal — not just for your wallet, but for the world in general. And that’s exactly what Google Maps tries to do by default. Every […]
Dual GPUs are a relic, but mine still earns its slot
Dual GPU setups used to be a lot more common back in the day, and the age of Crossfire and SLI has long come to an end — with Nvidia […]
My phone’s gallery was a mess until I found this oddly satisfying app
Everyone loves a well-curated gallery with just the photos they want, and I’m no exception. I am also someone who ends up capturing random photos and screenshots — and they […]
You’re probably overpaying Claude without realizing it — this one trick changes everything
AI is expensive, and you’ve probably felt it by now. The subscription that used to cover everything now gates the good models behind a higher tier, the limits are significantly […]
I ditched typing for dictation and now I’m writing twice as fast
Do you think you’re a fast typer? I thought I was. I grew up doing the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing program in school to learn how to type. I felt […]
Windows added a feature Linux users have had for decades — and most people still don’t know it’s there
Running admin commands on Windows has always felt clunky. You either have to open a new elevated command prompt or right-click everything just to complete simple tasks as an administrator, […]