This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
Keeping your Windows PC running good isn’t hard if you do a little regular upkeep. Stuff can slow down or mess up over time, but Windows has some built-in tools to help fix things. You…
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Clean up your X (Twitter) account with this handy free tool
Want to clear out your old posts on X (formerly Twitter) without deleting your entire account? That’s where Cyd comes in. It doesn’t use X’s API, so instead of relying on third-party permissions, it works…
Windows 11’s sneaky new AI tool is a game-changer
When people think about AI, they often think about models that run in the cloud like ChatGPT or Google Gemini. But there’s an incredibly simple way of running local AI on your PC that Microsoft…
Apple looks to poach Spotify users with new playlist transfer tool
Users are often reluctant to switch from one music-streaming service to another, even if they find the price, features, algorithm, curation, or song library more appealing. And that’s because of playlists. A huge part of…
PowerPhotos 3 review: Time-saving Apple Photos tool for power users on the Mac
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Views, searches, and de-duplicates media across one or more Photos libraries Copies and moves media among libraries Advanced search options for fine-grained queries Bulk editing of title, caption, and…
Meet Sdelete, the obscure Microsoft tool that wipes data for good
When you delete a file from your computer, it’s not really gone. In fact, it can often be recovered with the right tools. That’s where Sdelete comes in. Sdelete is short for Secure Delete and…
Brave browser’s newest tool swats away those annoying cookie pop-ups
I appreciate and respect what the GDPR was trying to accomplish. The hours of corporate training and “please let us track you with cookies, we pinky-promise we need them” messages that appear on nearly every…
OpenAI releases new simulated reasoning models with full tool access
On Wednesday, OpenAI announced the release of two new models—o3 and o4-mini—that combine simulated reasoning capabilities with access to functions like web browsing and coding. These models mark the first time OpenAI’s reasoning-focused models can…
Steam has a hidden tool that shows how much you’ve spent over the years
Some users on Reddit have noticed (and are even horrified) that there’s a hidden tool in Steam that lets you see exactly how much money you’ve spent on the digital PC gaming marketplace platform. You…
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature
According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing a new version of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11, which is now available to Windows Insiders on both Canary and Dev Channels. This…