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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.
You are slowly killing your SSD without even realizing it
You are slowly killing your SSD without even realizing it – howtogeek.com
This is a PSA: Please stop abusing your SSD. Mistreating it is easier to do than it might seem. We all do it to some extent, but if you do it too much, it’ll eventually backfire.
Google Pixel Watch 4 beginner’s guide
Google Pixel Watch 4 beginner’s guide: The best features, settings, and tricks – share.google
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is jam-packed with features, enough that it’s hard to keep track of everything you can, or should, be doing with your new smartwatch! Since I’ve been using it for months, even after my Pixel Watch 4 review, I can help you get started.
I doubled my laptop’s internet speed with one free DNS
I doubled my laptop’s internet speed with one free DNS – share.google
Even with a Gigabit internet connection averaging 500Mbps download speeds, my internet experience still felt slow and choppy. Websites were sluggish, and video streaming constantly buffered. I faced these issues until I tweaked this secret Windows setting.
– Do Complex Passwords Still Matter If You Use 2FA Everywhere?
Do Complex Passwords Still Matter If You Use 2FA Everywhere? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
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.
Why should I pay for a password manager?
Why should I pay for a password manager? – howtogeek.com
Are you on the fence about paying for a password manager? Let me help you out: pay for one. I’ve used quite a few password managers over the years, including the one built into my browser. I’ve happily paid for 1Password for nearly a decade, and would have it no other way.
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.
The Wrong Way to Change Your Email Address
The Wrong Way to Change Your Email Address – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
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.
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera – NY Times
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.
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.
“From” Spoofing: How Spammers Send Email That Looks Like It Came From You
“From” Spoofing: How Spammers Send Email That Looks Like It Came From You – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Ever get an email from yourself that you didn’t send? You’ve likely been spoofed. I’ll show how spammers fake your address without touching your account at all, why it happens, and what (little) you can do about it.
“From” Spoofing: How Spammers Send Email That Looks Like It Came From You
“From” Spoofing: How Spammers Send Email That Looks Like It Came From You – youtube.com · Ask Leo!