I enabled a hidden Windows GPU mode, and my games run smoother now
MakeUseOfby Shaheer Khan·23h ago
Now, the obvious tips and tweaks to get the most out of your PC include adjusting BIOS settings to change hardware-level configurations and Windows settings for OS-level optimizations.
5 things I put NFC tags on so I never have to remember them again
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi·1d ago
I was always fascinated by the idea of NFC tags, but never really found a good use for them. They're cool tech, for sure, but do you really need a sticker to turn on your lights?
I turned on my browser's privacy features, and my VPN became almost redundant
MakeUseOfby Oluwaseun Bamisile·1d ago
A lot of people use VPNs to limit their digital footprint. Windscribe, TunnelBear, AtlasVPN, and others do a great job masking your IP address or encrypting your traffic.
I replaced Drive's folder sync with a 12-line rclone job and it does more than Google ever did
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu·1d ago
Google Drive's folder sync is one part of the client that's supposed to just work, so I've stuck with it for years. But the experience hasn't always been what I hoped for.
I got Ethernet across my house without running a single cable
MakeUseOfby Gregory Gibson·1d ago
I recently researched this very setup online, but most AI results, forum replies, and the official Starlink instructions suggested it wasn’t possible.
I stopped judging my Wi-Fi by the signal bars — this number tells me much more
MakeUseOfby Gavin Phillips·1d ago
I, like the vast majority of people, judge my Wi-Fi signal by how many bars are on my screen. Whether it's my smartphone, tablet, laptop, or otherwise, those trusty bars are always there to tell...
I 3D printed a working PCB instead of ordering one — it's easier than you think
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi·1d ago
I'm constantly building new smart devices for my house or working on electronics projects that revolve around building circuits.
Alexa+ is now free on Fire TV, but Google TV is already better — even without Prime
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar·1d ago
Pretty much every tech company on earth is racing to attract your attention for its AI features, and Amazon is no exception.
I wish I had used this open-source backup tool before I lost my files
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi·1d ago
Backups have a terrible sales pitch: spend time now preparing for a problem that probably won’t happen today.
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