These 3 free apps fix the Windows 11 quirks Microsoft still hasn't addressed
…Of course, you can if you want to, but why would you when a few third-party tools can add the missing features and make Windows easier to live with? The apps…
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Your SSD has a built-in health report you probably never checked, and it could save your data
…tests on your storage drives How do you view your SSD's S.M.A.R.T data? First-party and third-party options Your SSD keeps track of more attributes than…
I finally see why everyone removes Windows bloatware - here's my complete removal list
…Similarly, when better third-party alternatives exist or a web version is available, apps like OneNote, Microsoft To Do, and Weather just seem pointless. Microsoft's AI chatbot, Copilot, is again an…
Someone installed an e-ink stat display in their PC, and it looks gorgeous
…A third would have thrown off the balance! So I grabbed a ReTerminal e-ink display and built a custom stats system that uses partial screen refresh to update temps, usage, and…
I'm sticking with PowerToys Command Palette until Windows fixes taskbar and search
…You cannot move it unless you use a third-party UI tweaking tool or a registry hack. Both of these techniques are hit-or-miss, and Microsoft has a habit of making…
I ditched Claude Code for Perplexity, then realized I needed both all along
…While Claude Code is editing code, running tests, or refactoring a feature, it still needs accurate, up-to-date information when the problem touches a framework change, a third-party API, or…
I switched from Windows Terminal to WezTerm, and the difference is night and day
…To really take the terminal experience further, a third-party alternative like WezTerm is necessary. After using a terminal that lets me script out my customizations in Lua and drag my config…
Winhanced is getting better, but I still use Xbox Mode with my Windows 11 handheld
…New features include the ability to add third-party launchers like EA's and Ubisoft's app, along with pretty much any app, including all-in-one emulation platforms like EmuDeck and…
Home Assistant's best upgrade costs nothing, but it changes everything
…But the real fun begins once you add certain third-party cards into the mix… I also rely on certain HACS cards Bubble Card for phone dashboards, Ultra Card for comprehensive UIs…
I gave up on stock Android until I found these 4 apps that fix what Google broke
…also forget how many of those features I love are silently enabled by well-integrated third-party apps, while the tech titan remains focused on AI tools and visual improvements in the…