I stopped opening the Windows 11 Settings app once I learned the right PowerShell commands
… A good example of this is checking for Windows updates via the Settings app. …
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I stopped paying monthly for productivity tools after finding these alternatives with one-time purchases
… OmniFocus 4 introduced a universal perpetual license, which means a single one-time payment unlocks the app across my entire Apple ecosystem — Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Watch. …
3 Google TV settings I changed after the Gemini update that made my TV actually useful
… The first thing that worked almost instantly was rolling back the Google TV app update. You can do this by heading into Settings Apps See All Apps Google TV Uninstall Updates. This reverts the app to the version that shipped with your device, before Gemini was baked in. …
An annoying Spotify CarPlay bug is causing the wrong song titles to be displayed
… Spotify says its team is working on fixing the bug, but there's no ETA on when it will arrive; closing and reopening the app can temporarily help. Using Apple Music or another music streaming service until the Spotify issue is fixed is the only solution right now. …
Nvidia just fixed the most annoying part of updating your GPU drivers
… First, update the Nvidia App — simply starting the app or installing it if you don't already have it will update the app. …
5 reasons I'm finally quitting OneNote – and what I'm replacing it with
… Related OneNote is Microsoft's neglected masterpiece OneNote is a surprisingly great tool that manages to fly under Microsoft's radar UpNote has a native app on Linux A true cross-platform solution OneNote offers native apps on all the platforms, except for Linux. …
I thought my Windows PC was slow until I stopped installing these apps on day one
… These seven apps could be affecting performance. Desktop messaging apps Just use the web versions I had Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Spotify all running as standalone desktop apps from day one. However, most modern desktop apps aren’t native software written specifically for Windows. …
Microsoft responds to feedback with long-requested Windows 11 features, including taskbar tweaks and improved file explorer
… Related 4 Windows 11 startup apps I disabled to instantly speed up my PC One bold move to instantly speed up an aging PC Microsoft says it aims to "raise the bar on Windows 11 quality" Several other new features and updates are on the way Along with the above updates, Microsoft says it plans to red… …
I'm sticking with PowerToys Command Palette until Windows fixes taskbar and search
… I don't have to add a third-party app to display network speed or memory usage. The left side is where your icons go; you can pin anything from apps to control panel applets, Command Palette tools, and more. …
Chrome Remote Desktop is an okay TeamViewer alternative, this free, open-source tool is better than both
… Being built on Rust, the app prioritizes performance, and the client feels snappy. …