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How to Use Cloud Storage Safely
How to Use Cloud Storage Safely – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
I stopped paying for file recovery
I stopped paying for file recovery — Windows had a hidden tool all along – MakeUseOf
I discovered Microsoft had a no-cost alternative that recovered years of deleted files with a single command. If you need to recover your files without that final restoration stuck behind a paywall, this is the one tool I recommend.
How To Choose Between Bitward Free And Bitwarden Premium
How To Choose Between Bitward Free And Bitwarden Premium [2026 Guide] – youtube.com · AJ Tech Tutorials
I thought eSIM was a downgrade
I thought eSIM was a downgrade — now I finally understand why carriers pushed it – MakeUseOf
Years ago, phones had slots for SIM cards, tiny cards that contain all the necessary data to connect to your cellular carrier. You could take the SIM card out of the tray and insert it into another phone or swap the SIM card for another from a different country while traveling to use a different number.
Wild things people plug into their phone’s charging port
6 wild things people plug into their phone’s charging port (that actually work) – MakeUseOf
It’s easy to forget how much our phones can do beyond the usual texting, scrolling, and selfie-snapping. And what really surprised me was just how many unexpected accessories you can plug into your phone’s tiny charging port
Google Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions
Google Chrome will remove older Manifest V2 extensions in August – 9to5google.com
The death of Manifest V2 extensions on Google Chrome has been going on for well over four years at this point, and the end finally has a date. August 31 is the official and complete end of older Chrome extensions.
Google Voice now offers paid tiers for personal accounts
Google Voice now offers paid tiers with call recording & Gemini for personal accounts – 9to5google.com
Historically, Google Voice’s paid offerings were meant for enterprise customers, but Google is now letting you upgrade to a paid calling experience without needing a Workspace subscription.
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password – MakeUseOf
Most folks set up a password manager, spend an afternoon migrating their logins across, and then consider the job done. But if all you’ve got in there is passwords, you’re only using half of what the tool actually is.
Verizon isn’t the best US carrier anymore
Verizon isn’t the best US carrier anymore – MakeUseOf
In 2026, there aren’t many options when choosing a mobile network in the United States. You have the big three in AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, as well as a bunch of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that use one of those three networks.
Windows 11’s predictive text
Windows 11’s predictive text is the hidden typing tool I never knew I needed – howtogeek.com
Using text suggestions when writing on a physical keyboard? Is that even a thing? That was my exact thought until I started using it myself. What started as a curious experiment ended up being a daily convenience.
These overlooked Pixel Watch gestures
These overlooked Pixel Watch gestures tricked me into using my phone less – howtogeek.com
Most people buy a smartwatch, set it up, and then use it like a tiny phone on their wrist—tapping, scrolling, and pressing.
How Passkeys Work Across Devices:
How Passkeys Work Across Devices: A Simple Guide to Password-Free Sign-Ins – TechStory
Internet security is more relevant now than ever before. People access their emails, bank apps, online shopping stores, and social media sites on a daily basis.
Why are more cyber attacks targeting everyday users
Why are more cyber attacks targeting everyday users – PC Tech Magazine – pctechmag.com
For a long time, cyber attacks seemed to affect only large companies, banks, or governments. News headlines focused on massive data breaches and sophisticated hackers targeting large organizations. Today, the situation looks very different. Every day, people are increasingly becoming targets, often without realizing how vulnerable they are.
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password
The most important file in my password manager isn’t a password – MakeUseOf
Most folks set up a password manager, spend an afternoon migrating their logins across, and then consider the job done.
Forget System Restore — new in Windows 11
Forget System Restore — this new Windows 11 feature is a much better safety net – MakeUseOf
If you’ve used Windows long enough, you’re probably already familiar with System Restore and how powerful it is. Windows 11 now has something that works on the same principle but goes a lot further.