6 open-source programs I use instead of the paid alternatives
…ShareX See at ShareX See at Microsoft OBS Great for screen recording and streaming I first started using OBS to record games for YouTube as it didn't require a subscription and…
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Claude's integrations do something Gemini can't, and it changed how I schedule my day
…Claude has only made this mistake once, since it wasn't picking up an event from a shared calendar. When it still couldn't find the event, it asked me what the…
Google Opal is the most impressive no-code app builder I've tested, and it's completely free to use
…honestly ready to share as-is. Each step in the app is clearly laid out as its own block in the workflow. For the example above, Opal automatically created three nodes: one…
5 ways I use Claude Code that don't involve coding
…Nobody calls themselves a coder for setting up a Zapier automation, even though automations are technically code under the hood. This is the same idea. You describe a problem, Claude Code builds…
I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
…Enabling ALLM automates this process, so whenever your TV detects the switch from, say, Netlfix or YouTube to your PS5 or PC, it automatically activates Game Mode," switching the TV to its…
I stopped organizing my NAS like a PC, and everything got easier to back up and maintain
…Instead of mirroring an OS default, which isn't the best approach anyway, you can plan ahead for multiple users, automated backups, and services that may require access, such as Plex or…
Your SSD has built-in maintenance tools that Windows keeps hidden from you
…Back when SSD technology was new, everyone treated their SSDs like fragile glass, sharing notes and advice on how to prolong the life of their drive by any means unnecessary. Today, however…
Linux's obsession with 'the right way' is why it'll never replace Windows for most people
…And even then, you don't automatically have administrator permissions while managing your files. You need to go into Dolphin's menu and activate administrator mode to be able to make those…
I cancelled expensive subscriptions by using these amazing free alternatives
…My favorite add-on is automation. I can create different rules and manage transactions like a pro. I can create rules to automatically categorize transactions based on descriptions, payees, or other criteria…
Microsoft responds to feedback with long-requested Windows 11 features, including taskbar tweaks and improved file explorer
…Finally, the tech giant is improving its Feedback Hub to make it easier to "share and see what others are sharing" in what it calls its most notable update to the app…