How to test your internet speed for free
If your videos are buffering or games are lagging, you probably want to check test your internet speed of Wi-Fi connection to find out what the problem is. You might also just […]
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How to trick out your gaming PC with multiple graphics cards
The simplest way to make your PC games look better is to buy a better graphics card. If you already have the best graphics card money can buy (one of these, perhaps), the […]
Clueless about how to write Excel formulas? Use AI
Over the past six months, we’ve learned how AI can be used for many tasks: creating art, powering a sophisticated chatbot, and so on. But what if you could use it to […]
A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device – Computerworld
Get ready for a whole new way to think about screenshots. Credit: Inspire-Studio/Google/JR Raphael My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from […]
How to bring Google’s custom vibration brilliance to any Android phone today – Computerworld
As reported by famed Android code-sleuther and notably not Trent-named human Mishaal Rahman, the vibrations vary not only in their patterns — with presets such as “Blip,” “Rumble,” “Fireworks,” and “Waves” — […]
Gaming on Linux: A guide for sane people with limited patience
So, you want to play games on your Linux machine. Oh, boy. Batten down the hatches, because we’re about to show you how to do some real computing. You ever compiled something, […]
How to easily secure your web browsing with Hotspot Shield’s free, unlimited proxy
Back in the spring we talked about TunnelBear for Chrome, an extension that adds an encrypted proxy to your browser. At the time, there weren’t many great options for Firefox, but since […]
This fun Windows mouse trick instantly hides all inactive windows
Window clutter can build up while using your PC—assorted apps, File Explorer, settings, and more add up quickly. Minimizing all the inactive windows can feel like a chore, too, especially when already […]
Here’s how to get Apple iMessages on Windows 11
A few years ago, Dell released a neat feature that enabled iPhone text messaging from within the Windows desktop. Now, a successor to that app is available on any Windows 11 PC, […]
How to use personal photos for your Windows 11 background
Nothing makes your computer space quite your own like having a personalized background. It’s time to retire those boring photo backgrounds and replace them with something unique and inspiring. If you’re looking […]
