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EarTrumpet fixed my Windows volume controls by bringing every setting to the surface
A sleek volume overhaul surfaces per app sliders and instant device switching in a compact, uncluttered pop-up.
Stop paying for Adobe, Microsoft, or Mathematica—these free open-source alternatives will get you through college
Discover budget-friendly apps that handle symbolic math, image edits, document compatibility, and video editing so you can focus on coursework.
Debian 13 fixed my biggest complaints with Linux Mint, and I'm not looking back
Debian 13 is surprisingly beginner-friendly and my home lab is better for it.
3 self-hosted password managers every privacy enthusiast should try in 2026
If you're considering self-hosting your password manager, you ought to check these three options.
4 Docker containers I'm setting up before the new school year
I ditched Google Drive and Trello for these 4 Docker containers before the new school year.
8 underrated free apps I always install on all my PCs
Some useful apps fly under the radar, but installing them can completely change how you use your computer.
This free KOReader plugin is the best reason to jailbreak your Kindle
AI on a Kindle is surprisingly good.
I replaced hundreds of Excel lookup formulas with this single tool
I was drowning in XLOOKUP formulas, but Power Pivot gave me a cleaner way to build reports.
5 Excel formatting tools I use in every spreadsheet I create
From reusable styles to smarter number formats, these Excel tools help create cleaner and more useful spreadsheets.
Penpot vs. Canva: Why I switched to a self-hosted alternative
I compared Canva and PenPot for design work and I have a few good reasons to stick to the open-source one.
Students can get these 4 expensive apps for free
Being a student can unlock free access to Microsoft 365, professional design tools, coding software, and other premium apps.
5 apps new Linux users should install on day one
Installing Linux is only half the job—you've got to set it up to accommodate your workflow as well.
File Converter is the right-click menu upgrade every Windows user should install
File Converter makes a daily chore a two-click activity instead.
3 subscription services I killed by moving everything into Nextcloud
I killed Dropbox, Notion, and Google Photos with one self-hosted app.
I thought Copilot would clean up my messy Excel spreadsheet—it had other ideas
A simple prompt revealed Copilot's strengths as an auditor but its weaknesses as a spreadsheet cleaner.
You're probably not getting the most out of Proxmox yet
Half the Proxmox tutorials assume you own hardware you probably don't!
I replaced Photoshop's AI background remover with this free open-source alternative
One more subscription service gone for good.
You shouldn't trust gas station USB cables, and I tested one with this free app to prove it
I tested a gas station charging cable with Ampere to show how the quality is worse.
Years later, this is still one of my most-used Excel tools
Excel's old-school Custom Lists feature still solves modern problems by automating entries and customizing sorting.
These 5 self-hosted apps run great on your Raspberry Pi—until they don't
Before long, you're going to want to upgrade.