The Google Docs backup trick everybody should know
Anyone who frequently writes documents has had that moment where a big edit goes sideways. So what do you do when you’ve deleted a paragraph you needed, rewrote half a document only to regret the…
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Meet Windows 11’s Dev Drive, the gaming speed trick hiding in plain sight
You might be inclined to blame insufficient graphics performance for a Windows system’s failure to hit its limit during gaming. But often it’s memory and file access that slow things down. This is precisely where…
This dumb little battery trick tells you if it’s really dead
When your remote control gives up the ghost or your kid’s favorite toy stops working, you’re often faced with the question: Did the batteries die or is the device defective? A dead-simple, wonderfully nifty test…
Microsoft’s new CPU trick might finally fix Windows 11’s app stutters
Microsoft is working on a new way to make Windows 11 PCs faster. But instead of tackling performance through additional tools or upgrades, the company is relying on a trick that affects the CPU. With…
This ‘anti-goal’ prompt trick keeps ChatGPT from going rogue
All too often, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini overstep their instructions because they’re so focused on making you happy. For example, an AI may jump ahead and completely rewrite a document when all you wanted was…
This prompt trick forces AI to stop flattering you and think harder
I wish I had nickel for every time ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini told me I’d hit the nail on the head, stumbled onto a genius idea, or otherwise patted me on the back for a…
Cougar’s new PC case has a trick I want everyone to steal
Sometimes it feels like the PC case segment moves at a snail’s pace. The most exciting development I’ve seen in years is rear-mounted connections. But Cougar’s new MX600 MAX RGB case caught my eye as…
Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver
Registry tweaks are some real “power user” stuff for Windows. While just about anyone can do them, and they’re often offered up as solutions to weird issues, you’d be unwise to go digging in the…
Outlook’s latest AI trick: Less inbox fluff, more calendar survival
Can we admit that AI is actually surprisingly useful for email? And any additional tools to help manage our Outlook and email could actually be welcome? Microsoft made a number of announcements on Monday, all…
Snag 6 months of Apple TV for 54% off with this Black Friday trick
Maxed out your free trials of Apple TV? There’s another way to get your Pluribus fix for cheap, but it’s only good during Black Friday week. You can get a full 6 months of Apple TV for just $6 a…