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Relive the glory days of Windows 98 right in your browser
This free browser-based simulator lets you explore the apps, games, and internet culture that defined the late 1990s.
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Tired of Audible? These are my favorite free audiobook alternatives
These two free, self-hosted tools make it easy to stream your own audiobook collection, track progress across devices, and even sync reading with listening.
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Firefox can now show two websites in one tab. Here's how
Firefox's new Split View feature lets you open two websites side by side in a single tab.
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Switching to New Outlook? Here's how to move your calendar and contacts
The new version of Microsoft Outlook backs up your calendar and contacts differently than you'd expect. Here's how to properly export and restore both.
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Passkeys are safer than passwords. Here’s how to protect yours
You’re using a better form of account login—but have you protected these credentials properly?
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Control your PC from your phone with this free app
KDE Connect is a free, open-source app that keeps files, notifications, and other handy features within reach.
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Claude Sonnet 5.5 is here. This prompt stops it from wasting your usage
Tired of Claude spinning up charts and code on its own? This prompt, straight from Anthropic's own docs, helps curb that bad habit.
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This global disaster map is useful and strangely addictive
EDIS lets you explore earthquakes, storms, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and plenty more on an interactive map that updates in real-time.
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GeoGuessr fans should try this addictive history game
TimeGuessr challenges you to identify both where and when a photo was taken. It’s like GeoGuessr for history nerds.
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Can’t get started on a daunting task? Try this simple ChatGPT prompt
Whether the goal is cranking out a 10-page report or just getting your laundry done, the first step is often the hardest. Try this ChatGPT prompt if you need a nudge.
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How to make CC emails stand out in Outlook
Most Outlook emails are just to hold important information. If you want to keep track of those emails, you should really use Outlook's color-coding feature.
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Microsoft Defender is causing slow VLC startups. Here's the fix
A bad Microsoft Defender update is quarantining VLC's cache, causing severe startup delays. Here's how to fix it.
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Custom GPTs in ChatGPT are going away. Here’s how to save yours
Used for everything from oft-repeated prompts workflows to role play, custom GPTs in the ChatGPT app will soon be “retired,” but there are ways to keep yours going.
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This free Photoshop alternative runs right in your browser
Photopea gives you many of Photoshop’s best editing tools without an install or subscription. It packs layers, masks, PSD support, and other powerful editing tools into a free web app.
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Get a daily iPhone briefing with one simple Apple AI prompt
iOS 27 lets you build iPhone Shortcuts using natural-language prompts. Here's how to create a one-tap daily digest and which AI model works best.
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This hidden VLC feature lets you stream thousands of free TV channels
A little-known VLC feature lets you open supported video and audio streams straight from a URL. Pair that with the IPTV-org GitHub project and you instantly have thousands of free TV channels.
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How to reinstall Windows and give your PC a fresh start
Is your computer starting to feel sluggish? Want to try a fresh start? Here's how to reinstall your Windows operating system without losing any files.
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This free PowerToys command bar replaces several Windows search features
Microsoft's PowerToys includes a Command Palette that lets you search Windows settings, install apps via Winget, and open the registry.
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Gmail's hidden trick: One inbox, endless custom addresses
Plus addressing lets you sort mail with filters and keep your inbox organized. It’s also a great way to spot who's leaking your email.
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