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MakeUseOfby Sagar Naresh21d ago
I love customizing my Android phone. Frequently, I switch between launchers and try them out. While many prefer sticking to the popular ones, I try getting my hands on the lesser-known ones.
MakeUseOfby Dipan Saha21d ago
The development timeline of integrated graphics has been fascinating to watch. In fact, integrated graphics were often used to refer to chipset-integrated graphics instead (on the motherboard, not...
MakeUseOfby Oluwaseun Bamisile21d ago
Windows has this habit of ruining simple apps. They did it with Notepad, so I wasn't that surprised when the Photos app got the same treatment. The Photos app is now a shell of its former self.
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu21d ago
After years of running several subscriptions, I paused to investigate the value of each one. The pieces of software protecting my PC, storing my passwords, connecting me to my own network, and...
MakeUseOfby Tashreef Shareef21d ago
Dynamic Island on macOS is a clever use of wasted space. Windows laptops usually don't have a notch.
MakeUseOfby Tashreef Shareef21d ago
I use Docker to self-host many apps, including full-fledged PDF suites like Stirling PDF, Nextcloud as my cloud storage solution, and a great alternative to conventional virtual machines.
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan21d ago
Since the 1970s, personal PCs have changed dramatically, going from massive machines to small form-factor devices, and connectivity has changed just as much.
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi21d ago
I’d always operated under the assumption that if my mouse felt sluggish, imprecise, or generally annoying to use, the solution was to throw money at the problem.
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah21d ago
Most smart TVs come with a few preinstalled apps to get you started. This typically includes streaming apps, but beyond that, there are plenty of useful apps that can take your smart TV experience...
MakeUseOfby Dan Selcke21d ago
The weekend is here, which means opportunities to socialize, go outside, or, if you choose, to curl up on the couch and watch TV until you forget who you are.
MakeUseOfby Oliver Haslam21d ago
When you run an internet speed test, you're probably doing it because something isn't working properly.
MakeUseOfby Digvijay Kumar21d ago
My six-year-old Asus Vivobook with 8GB of RAM was freezing every single day. I'd open a few browser tabs in the morning, the fan would kick in, the cursor would start dragging, and within minutes...
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah21d ago
I love using Windows, but I'm not a fan of bouncing between Settings, Control Panel, Microsoft Store, and File Explorer to get the basic stuff done.
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar21d ago
Summary - Pseudonymous repo claims reconstructed Stuxnet for research. - Stuxnet proved malware can cause physical damage, sabotaging Iran's centrifuges and altering cyberwarfare.
MakeUseOfby Gavin Phillips21d ago
Google isn't going anywhere anytime soon. That's as close to a fact as the Earth orbiting the Sun. But that doesn't mean you have to use Google for every online search.
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah21d ago
Chrome has a reputation for being a memory hog, and there are no two ways about it. You'll likely find it at the top of the processes list inside Task Manager any time you open it.
MakeUseOfby Bryan M. Wolfe21d ago
Your car has a USB port that isn’t for charging, and using it incorrectly is why the audio drops I plugged my phone into the nearest USB port, hit play, and the song cut out twenty seconds later.
MakeUseOfby Brandon Miniman21d ago
Just because you own a piece of technology hardware doesn't mean that it'll keep working forever.
MakeUseOfby Gavin Phillips22d ago
5GHz Wi-Fi is fast, but it has a persistent disconnection issue you may not realize affects your connection.
MakeUseOfby Dipan Saha22d ago
I’ve been having a lot of fun with Promox, and finally decided to take the plunge, transforming my existing gaming PC into a home server.
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