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How to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device
How to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device
Google just added a powerful new feature to Android: The Linux terminal. It's easier than you think to use and it unlocks a whole new level of control.
April 8, 2025
How to install Windows 11 your way (and avoid Microsoft's restrictions)
How to install Windows 11 your way (and avoid Microsoft's restrictions)
With this free utility, you can upgrade from Windows 10 - or install Windows 11 on a clean PC - without bumping into Microsoft's onerous requirements. Here's how.
April 8, 2025
How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it first
How to factory reset your Android phone without unlocking it first
Did you forget your Android PIN, pattern, or password? If you can't unlock your Android device, there's a way to get in, but you'll need to do a factory reset. Here's how.
April 8, 2025
The hidden Pixel camera feature that makes your photos look more vivid - how it works
The hidden Pixel camera feature that makes your photos look more vivid - how it works
Google Pixel phones are renowned for their exceptional cameras - a feature that takes your photos and videos to the next level.
April 7, 2025
How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a better alternative - including my favorite
How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a better alternative - including my favorite
Hate the Start menu in Windows 11? Replace it with one of these infinitely more usable and customizable alternatives. Here's how.
April 7, 2025
Microsoft is revamping the reviled Windows 11 Start menu - here's a sneak peek
Microsoft is revamping the reviled Windows 11 Start menu - here's a sneak peek
Windows 11's Start menu is getting a makeover - what's new and how to try it. Plus, check out my top Start menu alternatives that I always recommend.
April 4, 2025
I changed 12 Android phone settings to dramatically increase battery life (and why they work)
I changed 12 Android phone settings to dramatically increase battery life (and why they work)
No more battery anxiety - these 12 proven tips will help you maximize your Android's battery life.
April 3, 2025
iOS 18.4 update draining your iPhone's battery? Try these 6 fixes
iOS 18.4 update draining your iPhone's battery? Try these 6 fixes
iOS 18.4 is here, and for some, it's causing major battery drain. Here are my top tips to get to the root of the issue and restore your iPhone's power ASAP.
April 2, 2025
I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design
I'm a Linux power user and this distro has the most refreshing take on OS design
NixOS features a well-designed OS with an array of layouts, but I'd recommend it to users who aren't afraid of a little learning curve.
April 1, 2025
The M4 Mac Mini has dropped to a new low price at Amazon - get it while the deal lasts
The M4 Mac Mini has dropped to a new low price at Amazon - get it while the deal lasts
Amazon lowered the price of every M4 Mac Mini model. You can purchase the base desktop for as low as $529.
March 28, 2025
I'm a command-line pro and this is the best terminal app I've ever used, thanks to AI
I'm a command-line pro and this is the best terminal app I've ever used, thanks to AI
This handy terminal app saves you time by using AI to explain commands, scripts, and code. It even taught this old pro new tricks.
March 26, 2025
This is the most helpful new Linux tool I've tried in years - here's why and how I use it
This is the most helpful new Linux tool I've tried in years - here's why and how I use it
This Linux tool is my new go-to for easier searching, upgrading, and automating my system. Anyone who works on a Linux desktop should try it.
March 26, 2025