I deleted 9 apps and replaced them with an Android app that takes 15MB
MakeUseOfby Abhijith N Arjunan·3 Sept 2026
Because the Android smartphone experience is designed to be single-user-focused, we don't get many options for managing multiple accounts in third-party apps.
I turned Claude into a brainstorming partner by fighting every idea it gave me
MakeUseOfby Saikat Basu·3 Sept 2026
I used to think getting better results from Claude meant writing better prompts. Give it more context, add more constraints, and explain exactly what I wanted, and I would get a better answer.
2.5-gigabit Ethernet (probably) isn't the upgrade your router salesman claims it is
MakeUseOfby Oliver Haslam·3 Sept 2026
If you've shopped for a new router recently, you'll likely have seen something new. Router manufacturers are making a big deal about the use of new 2.5-gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) ports.
This open-source smart home platform doesn't need the cloud, and it's surprisingly simple to set up
MakeUseOfby Oliver Haslam·3 Sept 2026
The most common smart home platforms all rely on some sort of third-party cloud infrastructure to some extent. But that's a risk, especially if you live in an area with spotty internet.
Samsung hid one of the Galaxy S26’s most useful features behind a toggle
MakeUseOfby Christine Persaud·3 Sept 2026
The Samsung Galaxy S26 line of phones, which launched alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables line, offers enticing upgrades in performance, AI, cameras, and more.
6 new Netflix shows/movies you should watch this weekend
MakeUseOfby Dan Selcke·3 Sept 2026
Another weekend is upon us, which means another chance to curl up on the couch and watch Netflix.
I stopped reading Docker tutorials and finally learned it by building apps
MakeUseOfby Jack Mitchell·3 Sept 2026
I was initially hesitant to try building my own self-hosted applications because Docker felt daunting.
Anker claims its new Pro charger can make your laptop battery last 40% longer
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·3 Sept 2026
Summary - Anker claims its 100W Laptop Charger Pro can extend a laptop battery’s lifespan by up to 40% using model-specific charging and Care Mode.
Audacity is finally back and it barely looks like the app you remember
MakeUseOfby Jack Mitchell·3 Sept 2026
When it comes to audio recording, editing, and production, Audacity is always highly recommended, albeit with a caveat: it looks hideous.
I tried a PC gaming handheld that doubles as a mini laptop, and it's exactly what I wanted
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder·3 Sept 2026
I own four PC gaming handhelds, and I can't help but think I'm underutilizing them. You see, I use them for gaming all the time, but they could be used for so much more — these handhelds have the...
I found the Firefox for Android that Mozilla should have built
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah·3 Sept 2026
Firefox for Android has something Chrome doesn't: extensions. But there's one big catch nobody really talks about, and that's how few extensions are actually available on Android.
Smart glasses are getting creepy — so HTC just added a kill switch for bystanders
MakeUseOfby Sara Heritage·3 Sept 2026
Summary - VIVE Eagle is privacy-first: LED alerts, multi-sensor blocking, voice "Stop filming", and no recording when unworn.
I changed one network adapter setting and my ping dropped 10% in every game
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan·3 Sept 2026
Your computer could only be pulling one-third of your promised internet speeds, and it wouldn't even be the ISP's fault. .
Anker's new local-first home hub finally solves the ecosystem problem everyone's been stuck with
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·3 Sept 2026
Summary - Anker MindBase locally processes AI tasks and stores up to 48TB of smart-home data, files, photos, and security footage.
What the colors and blinking lights on your router actually mean
MakeUseOfby Digvijay Kumar·3 Sept 2026
A standard home router has anywhere from four to eight status lights on the front. These small LEDs give you a direct readout of your hardware without opening an app or digging through browser...
5 Docker containers that make sketchy utility websites obsolete
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu·3 Sept 2026
I make certain decisions without really thinking them through. For instance, if I need to convert a photo or rotate a PDF, I Google it, click the first option, and hope the site finishes the task...
Netflix just added 3 Resident Evil movies that are officially canon to the games
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·3 Sept 2026
Summary - Netflix has added six Resident Evil movies, including three CG-animated films that are officially canon to the games.
I put Linux on Microsoft’s own hardware, and it somehow works so much better than Windows
MakeUseOfby Amir Bohlooli·3 Sept 2026
You've heard the advice. I have too. In fact, I've even given it. Heck, I've even followed said advice, on numerous occasions. What advice? Ah, yes. The "just install Linux" advice.
I replaced VLC with a 22MB video player, and I haven't missed a single feature
MakeUseOfby Tashreef Shareef·2 Sept 2026
VLC is more than just a video player, and that's probably why not everyone needs everything it offers.
I got GTA 5 running on Android at 60fps, and it's shockingly smooth
MakeUseOfby Dipan Saha·2 Sept 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 is arguably the biggest video game event of the year, and it has some rather big shoes to fill after the masterful GTA 5.
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