How a $14 accessory saved my AirPods (and my right ear)
These $14 silicone tips made my ear pain disappear View on Amazon I’m something of a fiend when it comes to music. Kate Bush. Genesis. The Beatles. It’s the fuel I need to keep going.…
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Windows 11’s Multiple Desktops saved my sanity—even when I missed one big feature
I’ve lived a multi-monitor lifestyle since the CRT days. I’ve since upgraded over the years, most recently to an ultrawide monitor paired with a portrait 1080p screen, and didn’t think much of it… until I…
Microsoft Paint is finally getting project files with saved layers
Microsoft continues to upgrade Paint in Windows 11 with more and more advanced features, evolving it into a real tool with productive capabilities. The latest improvement is the ability to save project files, much like…
Some guy saved a PNG file to a bird’s brain
With apologies for contradicting the weird stickers and meme-obsessed teenagers you’ve been seeing for the last few years, birds are actually quite real. They aren’t robots built by the government to spy on you. But,…
Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
Hey, PCWorld readers! Windows 11 has a bunch of hidden features that I consider unrealized gems — utilities and tools that aren’t widely used, but when Windows users do discover them, most are duly impressed…
This $15 adapter saved my headphones from the trash can
Remember when Apple killed the 3.5mm headphone jack and then everyone else followed suit? I do—and it still pains me to this day. I have wired headphones that I love, and I hated the thought…
My 64GB iPhone was so low on space it barely worked. Here’s how I saved it
With the launch of the iPhone 16e and 11th-gen iPad, Apple has officially phased out all devices with 64GB of storage in favor of 128GB as the entry-level option. That’s great for new buyers, but…
Time saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggests
A new study analyzing the Danish labor market in 2023 and 2024 suggests that generative AI models like ChatGPT have had almost no significant impact on overall wages or employment yet, despite rapid adoption in…
This $20 upgrade saved my AirPods Pro from the junk drawer
This is not a sponsored post. I am not being paid to promote this product. But it transformed my experience of using AirPods Pro so much that I want you to know about it. Comply…
How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
Taking a screenshot on your Mac is simple enough, but there are elements of the process that remain mysterious. Beginners may not realize where the screenshot is stored, since by default it goes to the…