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Modernize Outlook by giving the old icon a new look
Replace the classic Outlook icon with the new Office icon and give your taskbar and Start menu a fresh new look.
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Skip the Microsoft 365 subscription with this free office suite
OnlyOffice gives you secure document editing, spreadsheets, and presentations in the cloud or on your desktop free of charge.
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Stop Outlook meddling in your search results
When you search for emails, Outlook tries to "guess" what you’re looking for. Fortunately, if you prefer a chronological list, you can turn off this feature.
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USB drive not recognized in Windows 11? Here's how to fix it
If a USB stick isn't recognized in Windows 11, it's usually due to drivers or settings, and can often be fixed in just a few simple steps.
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Add this one line to your AI prompts for faster, better answers
This handy prompt add-on can save you from tedious back-and-forths with your AI.
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Find any file on your Windows PC in seconds with this free app
The Everything app replaces Windows’ clunky system search with lightning-fast file and folder lookup.
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4 ways to surf anonymously on your work PC
Worried that your personal activity might be visible on your work computer? Here are four tips to help protect your privacy.
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Build your own website in minutes with this online tool
Carrd makes it quick and easy to create your own one-page website.
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Replace your Windows SSD the easy way, and save hours of setup time
Reinstall Windows before upgrading to an SSD? No need: With a network image, you can back up your system, programs, and settings in just a few steps.
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Triage your Gmail with this easy Gemini hack
Though it can be pushy at times, Gemini Personal Intelligence has its uses, and the Gmail trick makes for a great morning time-saver.
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If you care about your PC, clean up its cables
Good cable management in your PC improves air circulation, facilitates maintenance, and increases the service life of components — with little effort.
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This site lets you create free temporary email addresses
IncognitoMail is a great way to protect your privacy and avoid potential spam.
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Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here's how to fix it
Windows Update can update drivers, sure, but BIOS/UEFI updates are another beast entirely. They patch critical security gaps and need to be checked manually.
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Challenge your obscure geography skills with this free online game
If you aren't already playing GeoGuessr, you should be.
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Your browser's payment autofill can be hacked. Use these 3 alternatives instead
Storing payment details in your browser or online shops is convenient but poses a high security risk. Read on to find out what you should do instead.
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I turned a Raspberry Pi 5 into a real SSD-powered PC for less than $200
Get started with the new, faster model of the minicomputer.
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Why you should mix your mechanical keyboard switches
Mechanical keyboards allow different switch types to be mixed. This allows the typing feel to be specifically adjusted and improves comfort, precision and speed.
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How I turned a dusty old radio into a 24/7 music station
With an old radio and a spare phone, you can create a desktop music station that plays your own music around the clock with zero fuss.
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Track global weather and climate data in real time with this site
Zoom Earth is my go-to weather and forecasting tool.
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This trick removes Microsoft Office from PCs you no longer own
Have you scrapped your old computer but forgotten to uninstall Microsoft Office? Here's how to remove it afterwards.
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This obscure Microsoft Word feature makes proofreading documents easy
Word’s Read Aloud tool can help you quickly parse documents for errors.
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I just spotted this Windows feature and I instantly fell in love
This morning, I saw that the right-click menu for taskbar items includes an "End task" option. This is going to save me so much time.
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Boost GPU performance in Windows 11 with this quick setting
Windows 11 offers a hidden option for smoother graphics rendering with hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It can reduce latency and improve system responsiveness.
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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.
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The AI prompt for all big decisions
There’s a better way to ask ChatGPT or another AI for help with a tough choice.
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This keyboard shortcut fixes Slack's buggy notifications
If Slack’s notification badge isn’t clearing properly, use this one-second fix.
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Send a letter to your future self with FutureMe
Share your thoughts, goals, memories, and more with the future you.
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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.
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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.
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Get lost down a random Wikipedia rabbit hole with WikiRoulette
Just try not to spend hours reading random Wikipedia pages, I dare you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Overwhelmed? This site breaks any task into a checklist in seconds
Helpful websites to simplify life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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