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Layer: A Free App for Customizing Windows 11 Desktop Widgets
Layer is a free app that brings dozens of widgets to your Windows 11 desktop, making it more helpful and customizable. No account or sign-in is required, and it doesn't support third-party widgets.
How to Set Up and Manage Your Starlink Connection from Your Desktop
Starlink users often face challenges with their internet connection, but setting up and managing it from your desktop can be a breeze with these tips and recommendations.
I tested Chrome Remote Desktop, RustDesk, and Windows RDP before trusting one with my PC
The remote access solution everyone loves to hate actually became the best.
Excel on the Desktop and on the Go: A Comprehensive Guide
Excel is essential on the desktop, but your phone can also excel in certain tasks. Learn how to leverage both.
ARM: Efficiency Overtake, But Not the Future of Desktop Computing
ARM has become a popular choice for desktop computers, but x86 still dominates due to its superior performance in heavy tasks.
I ditched five desktop apps for these browser tools instead
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Useful Web Apps: I ditched five desktop apps for these browser tools instead.
I turned my Android phone into a full desktop PC with an open-source app
The screen is still cracked but I don't have to look at it.
I removed Windows' built-in startup delay and my desktop became usable much faster
I turned off one Windows 11 setting and the sluggishness.
MCP servers just turned Claude into a desktop automation tool, and these 5 apps prove it
Claude can get things done on these desktop apps without you even moving your.
I kept breaking my Linux desktop until I switched to one that won't let me
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, SteamOS: I kept breaking my Linux desktop until I switched to one that won't let me.
There's a free remote-desktop tool already sitting inside Chrome, and almost nobody uses it for the one job it's actually built for
Chrome built the simplest way to get to into my home.
I connected a desktop GPU to my handheld and quickly found its limits
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Windows, Acasis eGPU: I connected a desktop GPU to my handheld and quickly found its limits.
I disabled the 3 most annoying Windows 11 features and my desktop finally feels calm
Stop Bing from making annoying recommendations in your Start menu, lock screen.
I turned my Android phone into a Linux desktop with a tool buried in Android 16
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Android, Linux Tips: I turned my Android phone into a Linux desktop with a tool buried in Android 16.
You're probably running your desktop CPU on a laptop power plan and don't know it
Balanced mode is a battery feature, and your desktop doesn't have.
Everyone forgot about these 6 Linux desktops, but they might be better than what you use now
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, Linux Tips: Everyone forgot about these 6 Linux desktops, but they might be better than what you use now.
I left tiling window managers for KDE, and my Linux desktop finally feels complete
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, KDE Plasma: I left tiling window managers for KDE, and my Linux desktop finally feels complete.
I turned my Pixel into a desktop computer without buying anything extra
Google's desktop mode is free, surprisingly capable, and not quite done.
I stopped using idle games for focus and switched to a desktop pet that actually helps
I didn't need another productivity app — I needed a tiny pet on my desktop.
I switched to mobile Firefox and discovered features desktop Chrome doesn't even have
Firefox Mobile changed how I browse, with features Chrome can't.
COSMIC looked like the future of Linux desktops — switching to it was a mistake I didn't see coming
Resumo da fonte MakeUseOf sobre Linux, GNOME: COSMIC looked like the future of Linux desktops — switching to it was a mistake I didn't see coming.
Podman vs Docker Desktop: A Deep Dive into Container Management
Podman has proven to be a faster and more efficient alternative to Docker Desktop, offering a more streamlined and secure container management experience.
Video: System76 Thelio Mira (2026) Review: The Best Linux Desktop You Can Buy?
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Video: Desktop replacements have it all - MSI Raider 16 Max HX
A selected YouTube video about Home Lab, with context from Linus Tech Tips and a practical checklist before watching.
Transforming an Old MacBook into a Home Server: A Practical Guide
This guide shows how to repurpose an old MacBook into a home server, including setting up a media server and file synchronization.
I thought I needed a laptop to manage my homelab until I tried these 3 Android apps
Getting connected, managing VMs, and opening their consoles all from my.
The Ultimate Kodi and LibreELEC Solution: A Simple and Efficient Media Streaming Alternative
A guide to using LibreELEC and Kodi for media streaming without a dedicated server or account, offering a simpler and more efficient solution.
Transforming an Old Microsoft Surface into a Useful Home Lab Display
Gregory Gibson repurposed an old Microsoft Surface Pro 3 for his home lab, turning it into a valuable display for monitoring his Proxmox server.
XPipe: A Simplified Home Server Management Tool
XPipe streamlines home server management by consolidating SSH, Docker, and Proxmox into one interface, reducing friction and mental overhead.