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I use this $17 USB-C gadget every week, and I bet you don't have one
I recently bought a cheap USB-C endoscope camera and I've been kicking myself for not getting one sooner. Here's why it's a game-changer.Try This
Two free apps every eBook reader should know about
Libby and Hoopla give you instant access to thousands of digital books, audiobooks, and other media from your local library.Tip
I looked like a vampire on Zoom. This $30 Acer webcam fixed it
This $30 Acer webcam made me look less like a vampire and more like myself on Zoom.Tip
I asked ChatGPT for 100 ideas. The best ones came later
I used a two-step ChatGPT prompt to brainstorm coffee shop names, going from clichés like "The Daily Grind" to original ideas like "Blue Hour."Tip
Apple couldn’t make my AirPods comfortable, but this $14 accessory did
I wear my AirPods every day, and these $14 silicone tips completely changed how comfortable they are.Try This
Fix blurry images with my favorite free AI upscalers
Upscayl and Waifu2x make it easy to clean up blurry photos and low-resolution artwork without spending a dime.Tip
This $12 cable tray fixed the mess behind my desk
It’s an easy, cheap way to save myself future headache.Tip
A pair of $40 open-ear buds solved my headaches
The Anker Soundcore C50i are my new favorite set for working from home. (Much to my surprise.)Tip
A $15 set of cable covers saved me from arguments at home
I’m oblivious to the cables I have running through my place. Other people around me, not so much.Try This
See every plane in the sky with this free real-time flight tracker
See live flights, identify aircraft overhead, and explore global air traffic from your browser or phone with FlightRadar24.Tip
I've used this $140 Brother printer for years. It's the only one you need
This Brother laser printer costs $140 once, then basically nothing after that. It even supports third-party toner refills.Try This
Still paying for daily puzzles? Try these free alternatives instead
These are my favorite free Crossword and Sudoku apps for desktop, mobile, and even multiplayer sessions with friends.Tip
This quick prompt stops Claude Code from coding before you're ready
Claude Code and other AI coding tools often skip planning and start coding immediately. This prompting tip fixes that.Tip
This $130 portable monitor is a game changer for small spaces
A slim and lightweight 16.1-inch monitor that connects to a laptop with a single cable, the Arzopa Z1FC made working from home way easier for me.Tip
Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead
For years, we've become accustomed to bringing our laptop charger with us on trips. Consider swapping it out for a far more useful USB-C GaN charger instead, which can charge smartphones, laptops, and tablets.Try This
These free apps make it easy to check CPU temps and PC health
From quick temperature checks to deep system stats, these tools help keep track of the health of your computer hardware.Tip
Stop retyping the same emails. Outlook can save them as templates
Tired of writing the same email over and over? Outlook lets you save frequently used messages as templates. Here's how to set them up.How-To
How I get free Kindle books without breaking the rules
When I'm getting ready for a long vacation and need some new material for my Kindle, here's where I go to score free ebooks and magazines.Tip
Turn on Microsoft Edge's scareware blocker before you need it
Not every Windows PC runs Edge's scareware blocker by default. Here's the hardware cutoff and how to turn it on manually.Tip