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These 4 open-source apps solved problems I didn't think software could fix
Hidden gems like these are why I love open-source so much.
3 brilliant free, open-source (FOSS) apps students should try this weekend (Aug 14–16)
Free, open-source software that does more for your studies than most paid apps.
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.
Nvidia just made gaming on Linux a whole lot easier
The cloud game service has also lower lag and higher frame rates.
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.
Google hopes you won't notice these 4 things wasting your Google Drive storage
There's no money in deleting files
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.
I turned every key on my keyboard into a Copilot button and survived a full workday
Microsoft wanted a Copilot key, so I gave it 100 of them.
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.
ChatGPT and Gemini are overcomplicating your homelab—here's how to stop it
Not all help is the right help.
I asked Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot to build a project management app—the winner surprised me
All three assistants created usable offline tools, but one stood out with smarter decisions and thoughtful extras.
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.
Claude now watermarks your generated text for instant detection
It could discourage slop, but privacy is an issue.
I spent years organizing Gmail the hard way. Filters changed everything
Changing a few Gmail settings can clean up years of emails and create an inbox that manages itself.
5 excellent local LLM projects you can run for free on a slow laptop
As long as you keep it simple, even a slow laptop can run AI.
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.