These privacy-friendly Android keyboards finally have what Gboard won't give you
MakeUseOfby Abhijith N Arjunan13d ago
Most Android smartphone users stick to Gboard despite knowing how much of a privacy concern it is.
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top 47%HDMI 2.1 cables don't work with HDMI 2.0 TVs and nobody warned you
MakeUseOfby Kanika Gogia13d ago
You've got a shiny new HDMI 2.1 cable. It’s rated for 48Gbps, boasting 4K at 120Hz and all the buzzwords that can future-proof your home entertainment.
Windows hides finished features from you, but this free tool unlocks them
MakeUseOfby Manuviraj Godara13d ago
Microsoft constantly adds new features and tweaks to Windows. While a lot of these are well-received, some updates make the user experience worse, like the Windows 11 25H2 Start Menu overhaul.
I gave Claude Code access to my note-taking tool and stopped doing everything in my workspace manually
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi13d ago
Claude Code is excellent at working with files, but my projects rarely begin inside a core repository.
There may finally be some good news for anyone waiting to buy RAM
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi13d ago
If you've been putting off a RAM upgrade because prices have become ridiculous, there is finally a little light at the end of the tunnel.
5 smart home automations you should build this weekend
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder13d ago
Building a smart home is easy, but creating an ecosystem where all your gadgets work together without manual control is trickier.
I replaced Google's Gboard with a keyboard that never needs the internet
MakeUseOfby Tashreef Shareef13d ago
Google's Gboard is an easy recommendation to anyone who wants a good Android keyboard with excellent voice typing support.
Four new Pixel Watch features help you spot health changes before they become serious
MakeUseOfby Sara Heritage13d ago
Google is enhancing its health offerings with a major update to its Pixel Watch range, adding four new wellness features designed to turn your wearable into a constant health guardian.
5 niche Linux distros that deserve way more attention
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi13d ago
There are hundreds, if not more, Linux distros out there, but not all of them get the same amount of attention.
HBO is officially refusing to let its biggest current hit end like Game of Thrones
MakeUseOfby Dan Selcke13d ago
Game of Thrones is the biggest hit in the history of HBO, a high fantasy epic so successful that the network created a spin-off series, something it had never done before.
This open-source screen recorder edits my clips for me, and it's a game changer
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah13d ago
I've used Windows' Snipping Tool for screen recording for years and never felt the need to switch, because it just works. A screen recorder isn't something you expect much out of anyway.
I ran Windows' hidden power report and found exactly why my battery was dying
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi13d ago
When a Windows laptop starts draining battery faster than usual, most people check Task Manager first.
The HeyGears G1X Series brings full-color 3D and UV printing to your desk
MakeUseOfby Sponsored13d ago
Full-color 3D printing has mostly stayed out of reach for creators and small studios. Industrial machines that can produce full-color models exist, but they typically cost tens of thousands of...
I regret not installing these 5 Plex add-ons sooner
MakeUseOfby Brady Klinger-Meyers13d ago
It's not that I don't like making Plex easier to use; I just take the time to use the tools at my disposal before I start incorporating another add-on, whether it's an app or a plug-in.
I replaced PuTTY, WinSCP, and my SSH tunnel setup with one open-source app
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi13d ago
I’ve never had much to complain about with PuTTY or WinSCP on their own. PuTTY is still one of the straightforward ways to use SSH in Windows, and WinSCP handles file transfers very well.
I turned off the one setting Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs leave on by default, and my TV stopped watching me
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah13d ago
At this point, most people know how apps track them when they set up an account. That's bad enough, but what your smart TV does is worse.
I found out what incognito mode actually hides, and it's a much shorter list than people think
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu13d ago
I often open Incognito the way you'd open a door, assuming whatever happens inside remains private.
I saw the Motorola Signature 27, and it's everything Android fans have been asking for
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder13d ago
The market for smartphones in the U.S. seems to be consistently thinning. In recent years, brands like LG and Asus have shut down their smartphone businesses entirely.
4 expensive Ryobi tools totally worth saving up for
MakeUseOfby Jonathon Jachura13d ago
Most of what I own from Ryobi cost less than a nice dinner out. The ONE+ platform rewards that habit, and building a whole workshop around it never once required a big receipt.
Your PC shipped with VT-x disabled, and that's costing you real performance
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan13d ago
You'd be surprised by what your PC can actually do, and that doesn't mean getting more performance out of it. Instead, there are features that unlock completely new ways to use your PC.