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I thought my mini PC's SSD was dying, but 3 simple tests saved me from buying a replacement
My old SSD was acting suspiciously, but four simple checks showed the drive itself wasn’t actually the problem.
This free VLC alternative for Windows keeps things simple without losing the essentials
MPC-HC is a better VLC alternative for Windows users who mostly want to open videos without any extra complexities.
Google Photos just killed automatic PC backups—here are 4 alternatives
Google Drive dropped automatic PC photo backups, but OneDrive, Amazon Photos, iCloud, and local storage can take over.
These free GIMP add-ons make Photoshop's price tag harder to justify
These free GIMP add-ons restore some of the tools and workflows Photoshop users are most likely to miss.
I bought dashcams after watching these 4 videos change people's lives
These four drivers had video on their side when crashes, scams, and even police accusations could have gone very differently.
3 signs you've outgrown Linux Mint
Linux Mint is easy to live with, but these are the signs its biggest strengths may have started holding you back.
These 4 commands I run in PowerShell solve the Windows network problems I run into most
These four PowerShell commands help me quickly find connection problems, troubleshoot DNS, and fix common Windows networking issues.
3 tweaks that could make this VLC alternative your new media player
mpv starts out almost too minimal, but a few changes turned it into the fast, customizable media player I wanted.
I keep these 5 tools on USB drives so I'm never caught without a fix
These tools can help remove malware, diagnose hardware, and repair Windows when a PC won’t cooperate.
These 4 Linux apps deserve to be called the best of all time
The best Linux apps aren't necessarily the most powerful. They're the ones that helped make Linux a practical operating system for regular people.
These 3 Linux distros make leaving Windows feel natural
Zorin OS, Linux Mint, and Kubuntu all ease the move from Windows, but each one is better suited to a different kind of user.
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.
These 4 car tools can save you from the tow truck
These four affordable tools can handle common roadside problems, and help you get moving without calling for help.
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.
I still install these 4 free apps on every Windows PC
These free apps filled major gaps in Windows, replaced frustrating built-in tools, and became essential to millions of PC users.
GitHub isn't the best choice for every developer—these alternatives might fit you better
Developers are reconsidering GitHub. These alternatives offer better options for open source, privacy, self-hosting, and control.
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.
Your Roku can do more than streaming, here are the hidden features most people miss
Most people use their Roku just to stream shows, but it has features that can make it easier, more flexible, and even save you money.
Forget Roku and Fire TV, this is a better way to stream
Skip the streaming stick. This setup gives you more control, better performance, and fewer limits than Roku or Fire TV.
Windows Search ate up too much space on my SSD—here's how I fixed it
Windows Search used too much of my SSD space. I found the cause, reclaimed the storage, and changed the settings to keep it under control.