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GPU running hot? How to diagnose and fix it yourself
Before you replace your graphics card, try these fixes: clean cooling, better airflow, fresh thermal paste, and a smarter fan curve.
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Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control
Microsoft wants to put AI everywhere on your PC, but you can take back control.
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Your mouse's scroll wheel can do way more than you think
Open, close, and manage tabs faster with these simple middle-click shortcuts and tricks.
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Windows 11's 'Send to' menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
Unnecessary "Send to" entries can accumulate in Windows 11's File Explorer. Here's how to delete them quickly and keep the context menu tidy.
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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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Why your 'fast' PC feels slow: Blame your RAM
Fast CPU, slow PC? Find out if RAM is holding you back (and how to fix it).
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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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Decode your Windows crash logs with this free AI tool
Skip the forums and let Windows Crash Assist with AI diagnose and help you understand crash issues.
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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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Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here's what to check
Everything running on your PC uses system resources, so why tax it with unnecessary processes and programs you no longer need? There are tools available to help you tidy up your Windows system.
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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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