I wasted years buying compressed air cans—this $20 electric duster changed everything – howtogeek.com
Disposable compressed air dusters are an essential part of the desktop toolkit, as they provide an easy, efficient, and effortless way to clean your computer and everything around it. However, they come with one major downside—they are a one-and-done deal. Once you run out of gas, you need to buy a new can.
These 5 Gboard tricks will save you hours of typing every year – howtogeek.com
Gboard is arguably the best virtual keyboard of all time, so it’s no surprise that it comes pre-installed on most Android phones. While many people use it every single day, most treat it as a simple, basic typing tool rather than the productivity powerhouse it actually is.
Just released: Email-verified Sends and vault archiving – start.bitwarden.com
Tax deadlines are around the corner, and your password manager vault could use some attention. Here’s what’s new this month in Bitwarden. Let’s get into it.
Bitwarden vs. 1Password: I Tested Both Password Managers – learn.g2.com
I don’t worry about forgetting a password, I worry about reusing the same one too many times just to get through the day. That’s what pushed me to seriously test a password manager instead of relying on memory or browser saves.
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer — and it’s more powerful than most people realizen – Make Use Of
Any Windows packet analysis guide that starts with “download Wireshark” may be skipping a very important step, especially since Windows already has a built-in packet analyzer. It’s called PktMon (Packet Monitor). Even though you most likely haven’t heard of it, it’s far more robust than you’d expect.
Don’t throw away your old 120GB SATA SSD—here’s what I actually use mine for – howtogeek.com
Repurposing a 1TB or 2TB SSD is easy enough. There’s always something you can do with those, from game drives to external drives for backups. But when it comes to things like 250GB HDDs or 120GB SATA drives, it might seem like we’re not as spoiled for choice.
Stop copying one thing at a time: Clipboard history will change how you work – howtogeek.com
The clipboard, used when copying and pasting, is one of the most useful features on any computer or smartphone. Most platforms also have an even more powerful companion feature that’s easy to overlook, but is a complete game-changer once you start using it. It’s the clipboard history.
Hackers Love These 8 “Safe” Password Habits—Are You Using Them? – savingadvice.com
If you think your passwords are “pretty secure,” you’re not alone—and that’s exactly the problem. Most people follow what seems like smart advice, yet millions of accounts are hacked every day
Stop blaming your old graphics card—4 everyday mistakes secretly ruining its performance – howtogeek.com
There’s a common misconception in the PC gaming space that GPUs somehow, as if by magic, get worse with age. And sure, any piece of hardware gets worse with age, that’s true.
The first thing I change on any new phone is the DNS—here’s why it matters – howtogeek.com
There are lots of steps to complete when setting up a new phone. You add your accounts, install apps, change the sounds and colors, and so on. For me, there’s one more step that I always do.
How to Speed Up Your Android Phone In Just a Few Taps – techtimes.com
Even the best Android phones can slow down over time. As apps pile up and storage fills, performance naturally declines.
12 ways to be safer online — without making it a second job – tech.yahoo.com
Making cybersecurity a fundamental habit of your digital life is easier than it seems. You don’t have to wear a tinfoil hat, pay through the nose for bespoke firewalls or learn the difference between AES-256-GCM and AES-256-CBC. All you have to do is adopt a set of low-impact habits, do a bit of initial deep cleaning and train yourself to realize when you may be under attack.
If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Try This 1 New Setting ASAP – The Huffington Post
For decades, people have been stuck with the Gmail email address they created when they were irreverent teenagers, but for the first time ever, Google said it will finally let users update the account names they have outgrown.
I started using these Gboard gestures, and typing instantly felt faster – Android Police
Gboard has been my default keyboard for years, but for most of that time, I used it as a basic keyboard
How to Protect Your Credit Card Information – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Your credit card info can be stolen in stores or online. From tap-to-pay to virtual card numbers, I’ll walk you through the best ways to keep your credit card safe.
How to Protect Your Credit Card Information – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
My Android phone vibrates in secret codes so I always know who’s texting me – howtogeek.com
The number of notifications we get on our phones every day seems to be constantly increasing, yet the tools Android gives us to manage them are still not up to the job. But now I’m using a new app that tells me exactly who is messaging without me even needing to pick up my phone.
Google shows how you should use ‘Ask Maps’ as the feature rolls out widely – 9to5google.com
Announced earlier this month alongside “Immersive Navigation,” Google Maps also added a new Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” feature which, as of this week, is widely available in the US and India to all users.
You can turn Chrome’s address bar into a notepad with one line of text – howtogeek.com
There’s a neat, super simple trick that lets you turn your favorite browser into a minimalist notepad. Instead of reaching for Notepad or any other note-taking app, online or offline, you can jot things down while browsing the web, right inside the browser.
I’ve used Google Messages for years, and I can’t believe I was ignoring these features – androidpolice.com
I’ve been using Google Messages for years, and for most of that time, I treated it like a basic texting app. I never really explored the settings or paid attention to the extra features.
Gmail cleanup: How I went from 2,341 unread emails to Inbox Zero in three steps – AndroidAuthority
More than 2,000 unread emails, dozens of newsletter subscriptions that I couldn’t care less about, and emails scattered across Gmail’s default categories with no system whatsoever to make sense of the chaos. That pretty much sums up my story with Gmail, and I’ve had enough. Changes were needed, so I decided to do some digital spring cleaning.
How to manage digital assets of dead family members – punchng.com
Families around the world continue to face growing uncertainty over how to access or manage the digital assets of deceased relatives.
Android’s most trusted launcher is now harvesting your data -howtogeek.com
There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time to let go.
I’ve used Mint Mobile for nearly a decade — here’s why I stay subscribed – androidpolice.com
However, if you’re tired of paying a bundle each month for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, here’s why you’d consider switching to Mint.
I use a laptop as a desktop computer, here’s how – howtogeek.com
Laptops have become powerful enough that for most people it’s not necessary to own both a laptop and a desktop PC. However, you don’t have to put up with the cramped work environment of a laptop when you’re at your desk. Here’s how I use my laptops as desktop computers.
5 things your Android phone’s buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power) – howtogeek.com
Most of us use our Android phone’s side buttons only to adjust the volume or lock the screen—but that barely scratches the surface of what they can do. With the right setup, those side buttons can launch your digital assistant, activate Emergency SOS, and perform other useful tasks.