Stop using these 6 built-in Linux commands; I found something way better
…Related 6 CLI tools I install before anything else on a new Linux machine I've set up these terminal utilities on every Linux system in my arsenal Your file listings deserve…
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I'm sticking with PowerToys Command Palette until Windows fixes taskbar and search
…Both of these techniques are hit-or-miss, and Microsoft has a habit of making tweaking tools incompatible with newer updates. Explorer Patcher , a popular tool for moving the taskbar from the…
I quit using Adobe Firefly for a free open-source alternative
…together in ways prompt-only tools don't really let you touch. For the setup, you've got options. The easiest is the official desktop installer from comfy.org/download , which works…
Claude Skills aren't prompts, and using them like one is costing you hours every week
Mahnoor Faisal May 24, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Mahnoor Faisal is a tech journalist covering AI and productivity tools with bylines at XDA , SlashGear , MakeUseOf , Laptop Mag , and Android Police . She…
This tiny Docker container monitors my entire network and alerts me before things break
…We need a tool that shows cracks before the glass breaks. Here is where Uptime Kuma comes into play. It’s a tiny, lightweight self-hosted monitoring tool that lives in a…
I finally found free open-source tools that beat Microsoft Office 365 where it counts
…It includes a calendar, contacts, tasks, and offline access, so it still feels like a complete productivity tool. The customization options were another big plus. I could change layouts, install add-ons…
LibreOffice proved that paying for Microsoft 365 was my biggest mistake
…A power user’s toolkit in a simple box When I started using LibreOffice, I expected basic editing features, but I quickly discovered many powerful tools that improve productivity. The advanced styles…
Claude Cowork freed up 60GB on my laptop by finding files I completely forgot about
Mahnoor Faisal Mar 23, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT Mahnoor Faisal is a tech journalist covering AI and productivity tools with bylines at XDA , SlashGear , MakeUseOf , Laptop Mag , and Android Police . She…
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