The 5 apps I always install first on any Windows PC

So what do I install first on a new Windows PC? Some of my apps are going to be easy to guess, but others are definitely ...
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Add widgets to your Android home screen in seconds

To add a shortcut for an Android app, long-press the app's icon and select Add to home screen. To make a website shortcut, open the site in Chrome, tap the three dots, and select Add to Home screen.

I've used Linux for decades, but I'd switch to FreeBSD for this one feature

I'm not gonna lie: I don't give FreeBDS (or any of the BSDs) the attention they deserve. The reason for that is simple: I'm a Linux guy. But isn't FreeBSD Linux? It looks like Linux, it smells like ...

It just got a lot easier to control a Windows 11 PC with your Android phone

With new features in the Link to Windows app, your phone becomes a remote control for your PC: locking it, sharing files, ...

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

Use the “Open in Terminal” option to launch PowerShell. Then, within the PowerShell window, use the Ctrl + Comma keyboard ...

Here is everything new Microsoft added to the Microsoft Store in 2025

The Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 and 10 has received plenty of new features over the course of the year, so here is a ...

This simple monitor trick improved my productivity tenfold - and it's free to do

Vertical monitors can streamline workflows in certain situations. Here's how to set one up in Windows 11 using built-in and third-party tools.