6 open-source programs I use instead of the paid alternatives
…However, its support for more file formats and faster compression algorithms make 7-Zip the best choice for general usage and archiving data. 7-Zip See at 7-Zip A feature-rich…
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Running OpenClaw in Proxmox taught me that elegance doesn't always beat reliability
Jeff Butts Mar 30, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
I switched to these 5 Linux apps on Windows and cancelled my subscriptions
…You can open, edit, and save common file formats such as DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX, which makes it practical for people who still work with Microsoft Office files. It also supports exporting…
Your AM5 board has a hidden BIOS setting for even better DDR5 performance, and no, it's not EXPO
…and comes from a trusted name in the industry. You can easily find 6000MT/s and 6400MT/s kits in both white and black variants. The C30 latency, XMP and EXPO support…
Your PC's unused PCIe slot beats M.2 for expansion — and it's not even close
…Your secondary PCIe slot, which may only have access to 8 lanes, is physically an x16 slot and can deliver up to 75W of power, more than enough to support high-performance…
Your Windows 11 complaints have solutions — Microsoft just doesn't want you to know
…Smart App Control essentially checks the apps you use against a database of apps that are considered "trusted" and, in Microsoft's eyes, more secure. It actually tried to adapt to you…
Terminal automation outgrew shell scripts, and Claude's Routines are proof
Jeff Butts Apr 23, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system…
I ran Nvidia's NemoClaw to see if OpenClaw is finally safe, but it still has the same problems
…The model still processes untrusted input alongside trusted instructions, and it still makes judgment calls about what to do with that input. OpenShell can't inspect the meaning of a request, only…
Chrome Remote Desktop is an okay TeamViewer alternative, this free, open-source tool is better than both
…You can send a link to a client, and they get a branded experience that feels professional and trustworthy, rather than a generic utility. Besides, RustDesk is a true cross-platform solution…
I bought an HDMI-to-USB-C cable that didn't work, and now I know why they're so confusing
…Modern USB-C is designed to handle almost everything, not only charging but also transferring data and video output, while some ports only support charging and others only handle basic file transfer…