Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance
No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like…
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Your Wi-Fi router’s hidden trick: Easy file sharing between PCs
An easy way to share files between PCs in your home is to set up a share drive using your router’s USB port. You can set up a share drive with just a few easy…
Earth has had a quasi-moon hidden for 60 years, researchers discover
Researchers from Spain have discovered a kind of second moon orbiting around Earth. Known as Apollo asteroid 2025 PN7, it was detected by the Pan-STARRS observatory in Hawaii on August 2nd, 2025. According to current…
20 free ‘hidden gem’ apps I install on every Windows PC
Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know,…
Your PC’s mouse has hidden powers. Here’s how to unlock them
Mapping macOS mouse buttons LinearMouse for macOS Jared Newman / Foundry macOS has a bunch of neat apps for programming your mouse buttons, but if you just want a simple option without any fancy chording…
Skechers is making kids’ shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Skechers introduced a line of kids’ sneakers that contain a hidden compartment where parents can slip in an Apple AirTag. Inside the heel of the shoe, a small insert can be lifted to reveal the…
The hidden power of your keyboard’s media keys
Anyone who has ever used a keyboard with these practical controls will be reluctant to do without them. They not only make media control easier, but also enhance workflow and add everyday convenience. Media keys…
8 hidden watchOS 26 features that are better than Liquid Glass
If you watched Apple’s WWDC keynote in June, you probably remember the headline features in watchOS 26, such as the AI-powered Workout Buddy and Liquid Glass redesign. But you might not have realized that there’s…
iOS 26 contains a hidden (and really nice) ringtone for the iPhone 17
At its WWDC25 event earlier this month, Apple was keen to highlight the many useful new features and design tweaks in iOS 26, its upcoming iPhone software update. But iOS 26 contains plenty of less…
I unlocked Apple’s hidden Siri chatbot in iOS 26 with surprising–and hilarious–results
Apple is reportedly giving Siri a Large Language Model (LLM) upgrade in a year or two. The boost is expected to make the iPhone’s virtual assistant more conversational and equip it with a broader range…