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Big decision? Here’s the AI prompt to use
There’s a better way to ask ChatGPT or another AI for help with a tough choice.
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This free tool shows exactly what's eating up your storage space
A free tool that maps out and neatly displays the state of your storage.
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Get lost down a random Wikipedia rabbit hole with WikiRoulette
Just try not to spend hours reading random Wikipedia pages, I dare you.
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Mute and unmute your PC microphone the easy way
Want to protect your privacy? You can temporarily turn off your computer's microphone. If it's off by accident, we'll show you how to turn it back on.
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Still using Discord? Turn off these 5 settings right now
You don't have to hand Discord all your usage data. Here's how to rein it in.
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This prompt reveals what your AI knows about you
A prompt shared by Anthropic serves as a terrific way to learn what memories your AI provider has stored about you.
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This free tool checks if a link is safe in seconds
With the online service URL Void, you can check whether a website is dangerous. Simply enter the URL, run a scan, and review the results from various security sources.
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This tool manages your Windows audio with just a click
SoundSwitch makes cycling through outputs way faster and easier than diving into your settings menu.
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Explore 2,500 train stations across the globe in 3D
The "Stations" website visualises over 2,500 railway stations in Europe and North America as realistic 3D models, making it easier to find your way around when changing trains.
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Block Google’s AI summaries with this easy search trick
The summary slows my access to search results. Here’s how I speed up my Googling.
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Overwhelmed? This site breaks any task into a checklist in seconds
Helpful websites to simplify life.
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Gemini AI now answers questions about what's on your screen
Google's Gemini AI can analyze your screen content free of charge. This allows you to discuss photos, videos, or programs with the AI using speech or text.
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Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs
Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.
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Your AI isn’t broken. It’s just doesn't know you yet.
Want an AI office assistant who complements your style and knows what you need? Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, I’ve got a prompt that helps you turn any of them into a personalized AI teammate.
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Need a quick creative reset? Give these two sites a spin
Take a look at these two creative websites that you can use every day.
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Your secret weapon for the storage apocalypse
Why pay store prices for storage when there are thousands of cheap used drives already on the market? A hard-drive dock or enclosure is how to turn cheap Facebook finds into PC storage options.
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Luminar makes your photos look better with AI
Luminar is the app that makes it easy to enhance your photos, and the basic feature are free.
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Reduce your laptop’s CPU power for a cooler laptop
If your laptop is getting overheated this one simple step could bring the temperature down.
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How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
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