Meet Sdelete, the obscure Microsoft tool that wipes data for good
When you delete a file from your computer, it’s not really gone. In fact, it can often be recovered with the right tools. That’s where Sdelete comes in. Sdelete is short for […]
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New Windows PowerToys tool shows which files are in use
How often have you been in the middle of clearing off your desktop by deleting a bunch of unused files, only for Windows to tell you that it’s in use by another […]
Finally! Windows Snipping Tool will add screen recording
The Windows Snipping Tool app is finally adding a screen recorder feature—a tool that PCWorld may care more about than you, honestly. For years, the easiest way to demonstrate a new app […]
ChatGPT’s creator releases tool for detecting AI text, and it stinks
OpenAI said Tuesday that it has released an AI “classifier” for identifying AI-authored text written by AI like its own ChatGPT. The problem? ChatGPT is pretty good at evading OpenAI’s new tool. […]
Microsoft turns the Elgato Stream Deck into a nifty work tool
Microsoft recently launched a Teams plugin for the Elgato Stream Deck, the ultra-popular tool used by Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and anyone else who wants quick commands available at the press of a […]
Steam has a hidden tool that shows how much you’ve spent over the years
Some users on Reddit have noticed (and are even horrified) that there’s a hidden tool in Steam that lets you see exactly how much money you’ve spent on the digital PC gaming […]
This obscure Windows tool made me an ultrawide monitor believer
For years, I believed ultrawide monitors were nothing more than a gimmick. A monitor is a monitor is a monitor, I thought. Some may be a bit bigger, some might be higher […]
Slack’s new Canvas tool solves one of its biggest headaches
Slack’s evolution as a messaging and collaboration app moves further ahead with the introduction of the “Slack Canvas,” which provides a more unified focal point for small teams. It’s officially rolling out […]
Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets are getting a new search tool
If you’ve ever struggled to find a feature in Google Sheets, Docs, or Slides, Google has some good news for you—an enhanced tool finder is coming to the toolbar. Earlier this week, […]
Stable Doodle AI tool can turn scribbles into art
One of the biggest issues with the new crop of “artificial intelligence” tools is that of attribution: No matter what output you’re looking for, the text and images that generate it has […]
