I switched from VS Code's marketplace to Open VSX, and Microsoft's is the one falling behind
… It doesn’t have access to the official marketplace; instead, it uses the Open VSX Registry. …
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VS Code is slowly becoming an operating system, and I’m not sure that’s a good thing
… Your workspace becomes portable, and the editor turns into the place you access different environments from. …
I can’t live without this Linux-based disk tool, and Windows still doesn’t have anything quite like it
… There's no paid "pro" tier, nagware, or operation that's locked behind a license code. …
Windows finally fixed File Explorer's most annoying quirk, and it only took 20 years
… More importantly, they persist consistently, regardless of how you access that folder or what app led you there in the first place. …
DaVinci Resolve 21 wants to replace Lightroom now, and it might just get me to switch — and pay for it
… While I think at least some form of noise reduction and lens correction would be best if included for free, I can't deny it's tipping the scales in favor of me paying for a license. …
Cloud AI is becoming cable TV: too many subscriptions, confusing limits, and bundles nobody asked for
… Before upgrading to a higher AI plan, check what actually changes besides the price. Some subscriptions increase access to certain models or tools, but still keep rolling limits, feature caps, or usage windows in place. …
I optimized Proxmox's defaults and cut my home lab energy costs without sacrificing speed
… Unless you’ve got a premium license, attempting to update your Proxmox VE host will result in errors. …
Windows 11 buries its best features for power-users deep behind the worst menus
… This is what helps you cut through Windows 11's messy menus and lets you access everything directly. …
5 reasons I'm finally quitting OneNote – and what I'm replacing it with
… Even the premium plans are reasonably priced at $2 per month or $40 for lifetime licenses. …
Your Windows apps don't need to be installed — here's why portable apps are the better way
… If you want to use that app on a different PC, all you need to do is copy that specific folder into your flash drive or even cloud storage , and then access it on that computer. …