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I tested Microsoft’s Phone Link with my iPhone to see what really works on Windows

I tested Microsoft’s Phone Link with my iPhone to see what really works on Windows – howtogeek.com
I’ve been using an iPhone for years, and I’ve gotten used to the kind of seamless integration Apple builds into macOS. My Mac mini instantly picks up texts, calls, photos, clipboard data, and everything else my phone wants to share. It all just works. But when I’m at my desk for work, I’m usually on Windows, and that same level of continuity simply isn’t there.

The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster

The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster – howtogeek.com
As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.

Proton’s latest addition takes aim at Google Sheets and Excel

Proton’s latest addition takes aim at Google Sheets and Excel – share.google
Spreadsheets might make you roll your eyes, but there’s a decent chance you have to use them from time to time. Proton now wants to assist with that job without seeing any of your data, and it’s introducing a new option to do it. The company has launched Proton Sheets, a fully encrypted spreadsheet tool built into Proton Drive.

I’m a professional writer, but I barely touch my keyboard

I’m a professional writer, but I barely touch my keyboard—here’s what I use instead – howtogeek.com
We evolved from chisels on stone to typewriters and keyboards—but every step still tethered us to a place. Will the next evolution in writing technology finally set us free? I’m a professional writer, and here’s how I walk and talk to write entire articles.

Mistakes that are quietly killing your laptop’s battery

5 common mistakes that are quietly killing your laptop’s battery – howtogeek.com
The battery inside your laptop is slowly degrading, and there’s no way to prevent it from happening. The catch is that some bad habits can expedite the process. If you’re practicing one of the following habits, there’s a good chance your laptop’s battery is degrading faster than it should.

What is a WebExtension, and how is it different from a Chrome extension?

What is a WebExtension, and how is it different from a Chrome extension? – howtogeek.com
If you want to develop browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and other browsers, you’ve probably seen the phrase ‘WebExtension’ in support documents. Even though WebExtensions and Chrome extensions are (somewhat) interchangeable terms for the same technology, you do need to be aware of the differences for cross-browser extension development.

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