I swapped 5 built-in Windows apps for open-source ones for a month, and only 3 survived
Open source got five job interviews and Microsoft still won two of.
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How QR Codes Use Redundancy to Survive Scratches and Damage
QR codes leverage redundancy to maintain readability despite scratches, stickers, and missing pieces, showcasing impressive error correction capabilities.
I survived college with this note-taking app, and it’s finally available on Android
I couldn't have finished my degree without Notability, and everyone can use it.
Video: @MakaylaLysiak shares how to survive finals week
A selected YouTube video about Windows, with context from Microsoft Windows and a practical checklist before watching.
How Stephen King's 'Carrie' Can Be Rewritten for a Modern Audience
Mike Flanagan's 2018 adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie' reimagines the classic horror story, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic tale.
How to Create an Offline Survival Kit on Your Android Phone
In a power outage, your phone can be your lifeline. Learn how to turn your Android into an offline survival kit with these essential apps and tips.
A Perfect Solution: Introducing Wallabag for Your Read-It-Later Library
Discover how to organize your internet bookmarks into a visually appealing, categorized library with the help of the free, open-source software, Wallabag.
I made one Windows file exist in two folders without creating a second copy
I deleted the file I’d called original, and every single line.
Leaving Adobe: A Guide to Migrating Your PSD Archive
A step-by-step guide to migrating your Adobe Photoshop PSD files to alternative editors, ensuring your work remains accessible and editable.
Fixing Overscan: A Guide to Clearing Out Your TV's Picture
Learn how to fix overscan, a setting from CRT TVs that still affects modern displays, to get a sharper image and better resolution.
The Raspberry Pi's Price Tag: A Symptom of the AI Arms Race
The Raspberry Pi, once a symbol of affordable computing, now costs more than a fully built mini PC, highlighting the impact of AI data centers on memory supply.
Understanding the True Cost of Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Ryobi Batteries
These Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Ryobi batteries all claim 5Ah, but the differences in price are significant. Ryobi doesn't offer a 5Ah pack, and the sticker price doesn't always reflect the true cost.
Crunchyroll's Fall Lineup: Exploring New and Returning Anime Series
Crunchyroll's fall lineup includes popular series like Black Clover and new releases such as The Apothecary Diaries and The Vermillion Mask.
XCP-ng: A Hypervisor That Reshaped My Homelab Approach
A lightweight open-source hypervisor that outperformed Proxmox and VMware, changing how Gregory Gibson manages his homelab.
Excel's Odd Number Formatting Trick: The Semicolon Secret
Type three semicolons to hide a cell's value without erasing the underlying data, a useful trick for hiding confidential information.
The Count of Monte Cristo: A Tale That Transcends Genres
From sword-and-sandal epics to psychological thrillers, this classic story of revenge and reinvention is as relevant today as it was over a century ago.
The True Name of Your Ethernet Plug: RJ45 or 8P8C?
The RJ45 name for Ethernet plugs is a historical misnomer, with the true name being 8P8C. This guide explains the confusion and the correct terminology.
6 Sci-Fi Novels Where First Contact Gets Stranger the More Humanity Understands It
Exploring how science fiction authors have imagined first contact with extraterrestrial life, revealing increasingly complex and mysterious species.
The Unseen Legacy of Phil Katz: How ZIP’s Initials Persist in Modern Formats
Phil Katz's initials PK have survived in ZIP files for decades, appearing in various modern formats like Word, EPUB, and Java.
Marvel's Wolverine: A Brutal Hero with Heartfelt Moments and Dynamic Combat
Marvel's Wolverine combines visceral combat with poignant narrative moments, offering a unique gaming experience.
Canadian drops iPhone 17 Pro out of a plane… and it still works
I’ve been telling people that 2025’s iPhones are extremely durable. If you still don’t believe me, well, a Canadian artist’s iPhone tumbled out of a plane and survived a roughly 1km fall.
Google got its name because someone misspelled the word its founders wanted
Even billion-dollar ideas can apparently survive a spellcheck.
Don't Trash Your Old Kindle: 5 Useful Things It Can Still Do
My 2018 Kindle Paperwhite found new life as I upgraded to a newer model. Here are five practical uses for older Kindle devices that don't require any additional hardware.
Self-Hosted Project Management: A Guide to Planka
Planka offers a straightforward solution to self-hosting project management tools, eliminating the need for custom development and managing dependencies. Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Planka on your own server.
I do these 5 things on every phone I set up, and my battery lasts twice as long
Stop doing these 5 things on your phone if you want your battery to survive.
5 Keyboard Layouts That Prove QWERTY Won by Accident
QWERTY feels permanent because it's printed on almost every keyboard you touch. Its dominance, however, was inherited rather than earned, and the alternatives that failed to replace it mostly lost to inertia, not engineering merit.