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I cut my Windows boot time in half without buying a faster SSD
Windows boots slower than it needs to, but not because of your drive.
Forced Windows updates used to annoy me—now I'm disappointed that they're going away
I stopped fighting Windows updates, and now I'm worried we made a mistake.
Linux loads my apps faster than Windows, so I calculated just how much time it saves me every year
I could get a very long nap back if I only use Linux.
3 problems a self-resetting Windows PC can solve
Imagine a Windows PC that forgets every change after a reboot. It's perfect for shared PCs, safer browsing, software testing, and more.
How I permanently share a Windows folder with my Android phone, no extra apps required
Discover the secret to seamlessly sharing files between your Windows PC and Android phone without the need for additional apps.
There's a hidden Windows diagnostic tool that's been there since Vista and almost nobody uses it
The Windows Reliability Monitor is one of the best tools for troubleshooting Windows crashes.
This weird Windows setting was responsible for my biggest Wi-Fi annoyances
This setting shouldn't be enabled by default.
7 things nobody tells you about dual booting Linux and Windows
Truths about dual booting I learned the hard way.
4 reasons why Linux will be king in 2027
Privacy issues are eating Windows from the inside out. People will flock to open systems.
Meta finally enters the AI coding space with a surprisingly competitive agent
Muse Code could be more affordable than Claude and Codex.
Windows 11 already does what you thought you need Winhanced for
Third-party PC cleaners are breaking your Windows 11 system, and you probably don't need them.
This PC dock gives you dual 4K 60Hz monitors without using Thunderbolt
Plugable offers a sharp multi-display setup with USB-C and no drivers.
I failed to install the "most difficult" Linux distro but here's why I'm sticking with it
I failed to install a complex Linux distribution on a virtual machine but I'm even more determined to try again and make it work.
PC makers are ruining Windows, and Microsoft finally needs to do something about it
Bloatware, bad PCs, and poor support are driving users elsewhere.
You can use Windows 11 as a router in a pinch, and it works better than you'd expect
Don't have a travel router? No problem—your laptop can do the same job.
5 things nobody tells you about switching to Linux from Windows
I've learned all this stuff through first-hand experience.
I refuse to pay Microsoft for these 7 features that Linux offers for free
If you’re paying for these 7 things, you’re missing out on the free Linux buffet.
You don’t need to dual-boot anymore, there’s a better way to try another OS
Stop dual-booting to test other OSes. There are faster, safer ways that don't risk your data or slow down your workflow.
Why Windows can't use the best Bluetooth codecs, and what to do about it
Uncover the surprising reason behind Windows' limited Bluetooth codec support and how it affects your audio experience.