ARM won the efficiency argument, but it's not the future of desktop computing
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan·7d ago
Around a decade ago, I'd have laughed at the idea of mobile processors being capable of running AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077, but that's the reality.
I tested a $33 Philips Hue rival, and its best trick is impossible to ignore
MakeUseOfby Jonathon Jachura·7d ago
Paid review, brought to you by Linkind. Linkind paid MakeUseOf to evaluate the Linkind Smart Light Stick. MakeUseOf retained complete editorial control.
The real star of Amazon's Kindle refresh is a $79.99 accessory that changes everything
MakeUseOfby Sara Heritage·7d ago
Summary - Kindle line redesigned: flat edge-to-edge displays, thinner bodies, easier repairs, less e-waste.
These Pixel 11 features are enabled by default, but I would disable them right away
MakeUseOfby Shimul Sood·7d ago
I’ve been using the Google Pixel 11 for over a month now, and like the other times I've set up a new Pixel, I immediately turn on a few features.
These 7 horror movies are coming to Netflix just in time for Halloween
MakeUseOfby Dan Selcke·7d ago
October is here, which means you have social permission to seek out activities that will scare the wits out of you.
This free DNS toolkit told me more about my connection in 30 seconds than Windows has ever done before
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi·7d ago
Windows gives you plenty of networking tools, but most of them assume you already know exactly what you're trying to inspect.
Movavi’s Video Editor for Windows and macOS solves a big video template problem
MakeUseOfby Sponsored·7d ago
When it comes to the world of video, most of the time your job isn’t to make the most original video in history, but to get your message across quickly and efficiently.
I built one USB drive that can rescue almost anything in my homelab
MakeUseOfby Dipan Saha·7d ago
A rescue drive is something you should not take for granted. It seemed like a small thing at first, but I’ve lost track of how many times that USB drive came in clutch since I started using it.
I changed a couple of Android settings and now my phone charges so much faster
MakeUseOfby Varun Krishan·7d ago
Most modern devices come with some iteration of fast charging. But there are many reasons why your device might not charge as fast as it could.
I ran one Windows command and finally understood why my laptop dies so fast
MakeUseOfby Isaac Akinleye·7d ago
If your laptop runs out of battery sooner than it used to, the battery icon doesn't tell you why. It reads 100% whether the battery still holds everything it was built to hold or barely hangs on.
I collected 95GB of cloud storage for $0, and you can too
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu·7d ago
It's easy to get a free 5GB, 10GB, or 15GB of cloud storage here and there, and that's exactly what I've spent several years doing.
Hundreds of free romance Kindle ebooks are your to own, but only for 48 hours
MakeUseOfby Sara Heritage·7d ago
Summary - October Stuff Your Kindle Day offers free/discounted indie romance eBooks Oct 1-2; perfect for cozy fall reads.
Streaming audio is about to catch up to Blu-ray — here's how Dolby AC-4 does it
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder·7d ago
There's a reason physical media enthusiasts prefer 4K UHD Blu-ray discs over streaming, and it's not nostalgia.
You can now text DoorDash what you want and order without opening the app
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·7d ago
Summary - DoorDash's Text feature lets you order via plain English text; it builds your cart and completes checkout.
I never connect my Android to public Wi-Fi without changing this one setting
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah·7d ago
I use public Wi-Fi all the time, and if there’s one thing I always change before I actually start using it, it’s the Private DNS setting.
Everyone's rushing you toward passkeys, but here's the one thing nobody mentions before you delete your passwords
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi·7d ago
The tech industry would very much like passwords to disappear. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and a growing number of websites now steer people toward passkeys as the cleaner, safer way to sign in, and...
I automated these 4 things in my smart home, and now my family actually likes it
MakeUseOfby Chris Hachey·7d ago
Smart homes are meant to make life easier for you. Adding devices to your home can give you a boost in so many ways.
My Apple TV was the one streaming box I never worried about, until now
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder·8d ago
There's no shortage of excellent streaming boxes on the market today, but the Apple TV has two key advantages that put it ahead of the competition: performance and software.
I never manually check for restocks, price drops, or updates anymore because this Docker container has got my back
MakeUseOfby Abhijith N Arjunan·8d ago
Finding the best deals is what makes online shopping special, but it often means manually checking for price drops, discounts, and other updates.
These 6 cheap PC parts can cost more to run than they cost to buy
MakeUseOfby Gregory Gibson·8d ago
Once upon a time, my homelab lived in my garage because the servers kept me awake at night. I ran Ethernet through a gap in a window in a rented house and somehow called it ingenuity.
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