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This website is a portal to the internet you forgot existed
Cloudhiker is like a modern StumbleUpon that helps you find the internet’s best hidden gems.
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Hate cookie pop-ups on sites? This free extension kills them dead
Every time you visit a website, you're asked about cookies. It's annoying. Here's a free tool that helps cut down on unnecessary clicks.
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Sharing your location with ChatGPT? Do it the right way
ChatGPT can now access your precise location for better query results, but you don’t have to give it unfettered access to your whereabouts.
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This app helps you take better breaks and fight fatigue
BreakTimer enforces breaks so you don’t have to think about it.
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This Gemini prompt adds written steps to YouTube how-tos
Need written-out steps to help you follow along with a YouTube how-to? This Gemini prompt will do the trick.
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Perplexity AI is now in Firefox: How to use, disable, or remove it
Not sure what Perplexity AI is doing in your Firefox browser? Learn how to use it, disable it, or delete it in a few quick steps.
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This free app fixes the worst part of two-factor authentication
Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes synced, secure, and stress-free.
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Busted! 6 red flags that message was written by ChatGPT
There are a number of simple signs that give ChatGPT away straight away.
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Stop making QR codes by hand. Let Google Sheets do it for you
With Google Sheets, you can automatically generate QR codes, insert them directly into cells, and use them dynamically for lists.
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Tiny tools you'll actually use, all in one place
TinyToolTown is my go-to for simple tools and utilities.
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Switching to Claude? These 4 habits help you avoid hitting usage caps
I found four ways to keep your Claude usage meter from filling up in a flash.
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Your screen is ruining your sleep—here’s a simple fix
F.lux changes your display’s color temperature to match the time of day.
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I built a web page with OpenAI’s Codex in 5 minutes. Here's how
The best way to learn about vibe coding is to try it. Follow along as I describe the prompts I used to build a personal web page using OpenAI's Codex tool.
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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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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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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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