Linux has too many desktops, and that's why beginners give up
João Carrasqueira Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also…
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I created a complex presentation using Claude Design, Copilot in PowerPoint, and Gemini in Google Slides – only one of them did a professional job
…But that’s where the Microsoft ecosystem shines. Instead of fixing it with another complex prompt, I clicked Design Ideas , glanced over the available options, and changed the layout in a single…
I bought a KVM-over-IP for my home lab, and I can't believe I waited this long
…ecosystem. Related PiKVM was overkill until I realized what else it could do I built my PiKVM for emergencies, but it’s quickly turned into the tool that keeps my server and…
I stopped fighting Windows 11's Start menu — and found a fix Microsoft never bothered to build
…I expected compromises, instability, and visual weirdness once I replaced the Start menu with a custom one. I have already been following a number of tools, such as Start11, StartAllBack, and Open…
I stopped installing optimization apps after discovering these built-in Windows tools
João Carrasqueira May 8, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also…
A persistent Windows 11 USB keeps your whole setup on a drive, and it's more useful than a recovery disk
…I solved that problem with a persistent Ventoy USB drive that remembers all these changes and treats the demo like a permanent OS installation. So, I can use the apps, tools, and…
I replaced three single-purpose apps with VLC's hidden features, and I haven't looked back
…And yet, it works, and even more importantly, it works instantaneously. For something I only need occasionally, that convenience matters far more than building an entire ecosystem for a few infrequent watches…
I tried Claude Design, Replit, and Figma Make for UI design, and one pulled miles ahead
…Figma knows how to handle UI Figma Make is a completely different tool from Replit. It lives inside Figma's existing ecosystem, so the assumption is that you're already designing and…
VS Code is becoming a better productivity app than most productivity apps
…Infinite customization The extension ecosystem I have always found it frustrating when a productivity app decides for me how my workspace should look. Most tools give you a sidebar and a main…
NotebookLM is more powerful than I initially estimated
…desk, is a game-changer for how I manage information and learn. Unlike other tools, it feels like Google is committed to making this an AI-powered ecosystem. Looking ahead, I'm…