This free app lets you grab text from anywhere on your screen
Have you ever tried to copy a line from a photo, scanned PDF, video, or app? In many cases, you can see the text but can’t select it. You then end up arduously typing it…
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This free tool lets you run Windows apps on Linux
If you’ve ever thought about switching to Linux, but worried about leaving your favorite Windows programs behind, Wine is a great way to ease the transition. Despite the name, Wine isn’t a drinking app—sorry to…
iOS 27 may be free, but the AI bill won’t be
One of the first things they teach you in business school is just don’t go into the restaurant business. It’s terrible. Seriously. One of the next things they teach you is how to conduct a…
Quake turns 30, and its new surprise expansion is free
Quake, released in 1996 and still one of the most iconic FPS games ever made, celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer. In commemoration, id Software and MachineGames have put out a free expansion for the…
OpenAI is finally killing ChatGPT’s text chat limits for free users
OpenAI has just announced that it’s now removing text chat usage limits for ChatGPT Free and Go accounts. Previously, Free and Go users were rate-limited to 10–40 text messages per 3–5 hours on flagship models,…
Why uninstalling a Windows 11 app might not free up any storage
If you planned to free up space on Windows 11 by uninstalling a few apps, you should know that it doesn’t always work, especially if you installed those apps via the Microsoft Store. When you…
Optery review: A free scan showed how exposed my personal data really was
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clear dashboard with profile screenshots and broker links Useful free scan and Exposure Report Strong privacy standards Cons Dashboard “View” links are not guaranteed matches Like all data-removal services,…
This free site lets you share 1GB files instantly—no account required
Sharing large files and large amounts of data has become increasingly simple thanks to cloud-based transfer services. Boomerang, a new transfer service from the co-founders of WeTransfer, is free to use and does not require…
I use this free tool to control my Android phone from my computer
Scrcpy is a useful tool that lets you mirror and control your Android device from your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Oh, how I wish it was just built into every Android phone. Not only…
Need to convert a video? These two free tools make it easy
Video formats can be a mess. One won’t play on your TV, another is too large for email, and a third won’t import into your editing software. When that happens, a good video converter can…