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Summary Want to get more out of Windows 11? Here’s some cool built-in (and not quite built-in) tools you might not be aware of. Windows Actually Has a Bit of Built-in ‘Stuff’, and You Can Add More With PowerToys Each release of Windows faces criticism for ‘dumbing things down’. A lot of this sentiment is just down to people being change-averse, but some of it is warranted, especially when Microsoft periodically attempts to remove a much-beloved Windows program that’s shipped with the OS since the Middle Ages, like Paint or WordPad....

I think it’s safe to say that growing up, all of us had at least one game that really tested our mettle. As someone who was enamored with theYu-Gi-Oh!card game when it debuted, there was a PlayStation game I had to have, and it would be one that truly tested my mental fortitude. Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memoriesis an experience that will not only try your patience but help you determine if you’re a masochist....

Quick Links Extensions and add-ons make desktop browsers incredibly useful, but that same functionality hasn’t translated over to mobile browsers quite yet—or has it? In the Android world, you have a few choices for browsers that support extensions. It’s true that while you’d be hard-pressed to find a desktop browser that doesn’t support extensions, the same can’t be said for mobile browsers. Chrome, far and away the most popular browser for Android (and browsers in general), doesn’t support extensions....

Summary For all its benefits, like a more comfortable hand feel and a lower susceptibility to analog stick drift, a wireless Nintendo Pro Controller can be a source of problems. Here are some of the issues I managed to overcome. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Not Responding An unresponsive Pro Controller is most likely the result of a lost connection with the Switch console itself. In this case, you just need to pair them up....

With nearly every streaming platform offering crime documentaries, it’s sometimes difficult to settle on one that fits the bill. To make things easier, here are five gritty Netflix crime docs that you can sink your teeth into this week. Crime documentaries often contain references to drugs, alcohol, violence, sex, and mental health. Please refer to the official age ratings and content warnings before watching the documentaries listed in this article....

One of the best parts of 3D printing is being able to make just about anything your mind can imagine. This makes 3D printing a great way to relive the golden years of computing, thanks to retro models designers have made. From lamps to charging stands and full-on PC cases, there’s a retro style here to fit everyone’s tastes. Here are five 3D printing projects that you can do to bring you back to the golden age of computing....

Linux is all about customization, whether you need the most basic, command-line-only operating system, or a fully-fledged desktop ready to throw down with Windows and macOS. These are a few of the best apps you can install on Linux. 7AppImageLauncher Linux distros can use a type of portable application called an AppImage. Unlike regular apps, they don’t install on your PC; they’re completely self-contained. Portable apps on Windows are very similar, if you’ve ever used one of those....

Quick Links Do you struggle to locate files amid the endless clutter in File Explorer? If so, you might not be fully using its built-in search feature, which lets you refine your searches by file type, size, date, content, and more. Here are some useful search filters you’re able to use to make file-hunting a breeze. 1Search by File Extension and Kind File Explorer allows you to refine your search results by file extension....

Looking for an SUV that is capable of hauling the whole family while also providing a luxurious interior can be a pretty expensive affair. However, if you’re not too concerned about having a badge from a luxury brand on your car, there is an option that checks every box without stretching your budget too far. Just because you are looking fora family vehicledoesn’t mean you should deny yourself luxuries. Even though these often come at a cost, you can keep to your budget by climbing the trim ladder on a more mainstream option....

Over the years, Sony has demonstrated its commitment to coming up with new and ridiculous proprietary things alongside industry-defining products like the original Walkman and PlayStation. Many of these have seen widespread success, like Blu-Ray, or made sense for the time, like the ATRAC audio codec that made the MiniDisc viable; some of Sony’s worst ideas involved hardware connectors. So let’s take a look at some of the company’s biggest crimes against cables, ports, and connectors....

Quick Links Summary Some Linux scripts have such an execution overhead, running several instances at once needs to be prevented. Thankfully, there are several ways you can to achieve this in your own Bash scripts. Sometimes Once Is Enough Some scripts shouldn’t be launched if a previous instance of that script is still running. If your script consumes excessive CPU time and RAM, or generates a lot of network bandwidth or disk thrashing, limiting its execution to one instance at a time is common sense....

Quick Links If you’ve been using the internet long enough, you may remember a day before algorithms took over. Bluesky recaptures some of that magic and takes it to the next level with the sneakily powerful “Feeds” feature that is much more than it sounds. Blueskygains more users with every change that comes to the social network formerly known as Twitter. Despite being one of the newest social media apps—dropping invites less than a year ago—it almost feels like the old internet....

Summary Brothers’ Wireless HL-L2460DW printeris a light-application black-and-white laser printer that may have a very limited audience. Larger office spaces need not apply as this feature-light printer is tailor-made for small businesses (or home offices) that need fast, efficient prints and nothing more. Brother Wireless HL-L2460DW The Brother HL-L2460DW Wireless Printer is a utilitarian approach to printing, with a singular focus on monochromatic printing. You won’t get a scanner or fax with this straightforward model, but its fast 36ppm printing delivers clean prints fast....