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Most laptop docks ignore wireless charging. These 3 don't
I review dozens of wireless docking stations, both USB-C and Thunderbolt, and the lack of wireless charging always puzzled me. So I went hunting.How-To
The AI prompt for all big decisions
There’s a better way to ask ChatGPT or another AI for help with a tough choice.Tip
This keyboard shortcut fixes Slack's buggy notifications
If Slack’s notification badge isn’t clearing properly, use this one-second fix.Try This
Send a letter to your future self with FutureMe
Share your thoughts, goals, memories, and more with the future you.How-To
Hackers know your social security number. Here’s how to stay safe
The Conduent data breach is just the latest massive leak. You need to protect yourself—we break down how.Try This
This free tool shows exactly what's eating up your storage space
A free tool that maps out and neatly displays the state of your storage.Tip
Get lost down a random Wikipedia rabbit hole with WikiRoulette
Just try not to spend hours reading random Wikipedia pages, I dare you.How-To
Mute and unmute your PC microphone the easy way
Want to protect your privacy? You can temporarily turn off your computer's microphone. If it's off by accident, we'll show you how to turn it back on.How-To
Still using Discord? Turn off these 5 settings right now
You don't have to hand Discord all your usage data. Here's how to rein it in.How-To
This prompt reveals what your AI knows about you
A prompt shared by Anthropic serves as a terrific way to learn what memories your AI provider has stored about you.Tip
This free tool checks if a link is safe in seconds
With the online service URL Void, you can check whether a website is dangerous. Simply enter the URL, run a scan, and review the results from various security sources.Try This
This tool manages your Windows audio with just a click
SoundSwitch makes cycling through outputs way faster and easier than diving into your settings menu.Try This
Explore 2,500 train stations across the globe in 3D
The "Stations" website visualises over 2,500 railway stations in Europe and North America as realistic 3D models, making it easier to find your way around when changing trains.Tip
Block Google’s AI summaries with this easy search trick
The summary slows my access to search results. Here’s how I speed up my Googling.Try This
Overwhelmed? This site breaks any task into a checklist in seconds
Helpful websites to simplify life.Tip
Gemini AI now answers questions about what's on your screen
Google's Gemini AI can analyze your screen content free of charge. This allows you to discuss photos, videos, or programs with the AI using speech or text.Tip
Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs
Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.How-To
Your AI isn’t broken. It’s just doesn't know you yet.
Want an AI office assistant who complements your style and knows what you need? Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, I’ve got a prompt that helps you turn any of them into a personalized AI teammate.Try This
Need a quick creative reset? Give these two sites a spin
Take a look at these two creative websites that you can use every day.Tip
Your secret weapon for the storage apocalypse
Why pay store prices for storage when there are thousands of cheap used drives already on the market? A hard-drive dock or enclosure is how to turn cheap Facebook finds into PC storage options.Tip
Luminar makes your photos look better with AI
Luminar is the app that makes it easy to enhance your photos, and the basic feature are free.Try This
Reduce your laptop’s CPU power for a cooler laptop
If your laptop is getting overheated this one simple step could bring the temperature down.How-To
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.Try This
2 beautifully weird websites that make the Internet fun again
If you're looking to bust your boredom with fun websites you've come to the right place.Tip
This app transforms panoramas into Instagram carousels
With "FUTC's Instagram Panorama Slicer", you can automatically split panorama photos into individual images for Instagram carousels and download them as a ZIP file – without any manual editing.Tip
How to schedule emails in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook allows you to schedule emails for delivery at a later date and time, so you can prepare messages in advance and have them sent automatically.Try This
Fix disk errors and speed up your PC with this handy tip
If your PC is running slow with disk errors. There's a simple fix.Try This
Bust your boredom with these fun websites
If you're looking for some fun educational websites – these will do the trick.Tip
AI in a browser tab: How to use Copilot Mode in Edge
Edge offers a new Copilot mode that brings AI directly into new tabs. This allows you to compare content from multiple open web pages and summarize it clearly.Try This
This Outlook trick solves email overload
If you're sick of sorting through emails in Outlook you can do this simple thing to save you a ton of time.Tip
This keyboard shortcut makes Edge better than Chrome
I know I just made a statement. I stand by it.Try This
18 power shortcuts every Excel user should know
If you want to move around Microsoft Excel like a pro, learn these power shortcuts.How-To
Don't let RAM clearance wreck your PC build
When building a PC, many factors must be considered, but one is often overlooked: the space around the RAM slots.Try This
This website lets you learn 50 languages for free
Learn 50 languages for free with this helpful website.How-To
Update Apple's Home app this week—or risk losing control of your smart home
Still using the previous version of Apple’s Home framework? You only have a matter of days to make the switch.Tip
Struggling to concentrate? This free Pomodoro app fixes your focus
The Pomodoro Technique divides time into 25-minute work intervals with short breaks to increase concentration and productivity.Try This
Speed up your laptop with these 3 easy Windows tweaks
If your PC is running sluggish you can crank up the speed with some simple settings tweaks.Tip
Never, ever plug these 15 devices into your power strip
Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.Tip
How to change your language and keyboard layout in Windows
For different languages or special characters, changing keyboards is often easier than using complicated ASCII codes: simply use the appropriate keyboard and Windows layout.How-To
4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When it comes to core components, it pays not to cut corners.Try This
Merge drives in Windows 11 for streamlined storage
Drives smaller than you'd like? Then why not merge two drives into one.Updated
The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+Try This
Give your Windows folders a personality with any picture you want
How to change a Windows folder icon to anything you want.Tip
How to create multiple versions of a presentation in PowerPoint
If you need to adapt your presentations to different audiences or time constraints, PowerPoint lets you save multiple versions of a presentation in a single file and load them as needed.Tip
Meet Wikitok, a TikTok-style feed for random Wikipedia articles
Effortlessly stumble across niche, unusual, and lesser-known Wikipedia entries.How-To
Looking for streaming deals? Try hitting the cancel button
From Disney+ and HBO Max to Paramount+ and Peacock, the big streaming services will often dangle steep discounts to stop you from cancelling.Tip
This $40 Anker charger ruined every other power bank for me
The Anker Zolo has one special feature that makes me choose it over all the other power banks I have every time.Try This
Smarten up your lock screen with one simple step
If your lock screen has a bunch of stuff on it you can make it look clear again with a simple step.Tip
How to stop Windows from changing your network type
Windows can occasionally misclassify familiar Wi-Fi networks, switching them from private to public. We explain why this happens and how to prevent your network type from changing reliably.How-To