I stopped opening the Windows 11 Settings app once I learned the right PowerShell commands
… A good example of this is checking for Windows updates via the Settings app. …
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I stopped paying monthly for productivity tools after finding these alternatives with one-time purchases
… OmniFocus 4 introduced a universal perpetual license, which means a single one-time payment unlocks the app across my entire Apple ecosystem — Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Watch. …
3 Google TV settings I changed after the Gemini update that made my TV actually useful
… The first thing that worked almost instantly was rolling back the Google TV app update. You can do this by heading into Settings Apps See All Apps Google TV Uninstall Updates. This reverts the app to the version that shipped with your device, before Gemini was baked in. …
Nvidia just fixed the most annoying part of updating your GPU drivers
… First, update the Nvidia App — simply starting the app or installing it if you don't already have it will update the app. …
I thought my Windows PC was slow until I stopped installing these apps on day one
… These seven apps could be affecting performance. Desktop messaging apps Just use the web versions I had Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Spotify all running as standalone desktop apps from day one. However, most modern desktop apps aren’t native software written specifically for Windows. …
Microsoft responds to feedback with long-requested Windows 11 features, including taskbar tweaks and improved file explorer
… Related 4 Windows 11 startup apps I disabled to instantly speed up my PC One bold move to instantly speed up an aging PC Microsoft says it aims to "raise the bar on Windows 11 quality" Several other new features and updates are on the way Along with the above updates, Microsoft says it plans to red… …
I'm sticking with PowerToys Command Palette until Windows fixes taskbar and search
… I don't have to add a third-party app to display network speed or memory usage. The left side is where your icons go; you can pin anything from apps to control panel applets, Command Palette tools, and more. …
Chrome Remote Desktop is an okay TeamViewer alternative, this free, open-source tool is better than both
… Being built on Rust, the app prioritizes performance, and the client feels snappy. …
5 services I disabled to improve Windows performance
… The service basically tries to predict what apps you might open next and loads them up preemptively to speed up application launch times. …
Forget Chrome and Microsoft Edge, I use Google’s native app on Windows to browse the web
… Related 4 reasons I use web apps over Windows apps I'd rather skip downloading another app if I can The bloat of the ‘Everything’ browser The minimalist shift I have spent the better part of a decade living inside a browser, and I’m tired of it. …