Category: How-to
Load PC Games Faster: How to Use DirectStorage in Windows 11
Microsoft’s DirectStorage API promises fast load times for supported PC games. Here’s what you need to know and how to get started…
How to add exceptions to ad blocking in Opera
Opera has one of the better ad blockers of all the web browsers, but some sites refuse to grant you access to content. To get around that issue, you must add ad blocker exceptions. Here’s how…
Today I learned you can easily pause the Windows Task Manager to stop apps moving around
Hold down CTRL with the Task Manager open in Windows and prepare to be amazed…
How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook
Not only will you save money, but some older laptops have better hardware than cheap Chromebooks—making this project a double win…
How to send password-protected emails in Gmail
Gmail includes a handy feature that helps protect sensitive information. Here’s how easy it is to use Confidential Mode…
How to set up two monitors for double the screen real estate
A must for multitaskers…
Microsoft Word: 9 tricks and hidden features
Microsoft Word is by far the most widely used word processor, but it’s not perfect…
How to write better ChatGPT prompts for the best generative AI results
There’s an art to writing effective chatbot prompts to get the results you want from your friendly neighborhood AI. Here’s how to up your prompt-writing game…
How to Use Google Bard AI: 10 Ways It Can Make Your Life Easier
Bard can answer questions, provide information, generate content, and integrate with other Google apps and services. Here’s how to take advantage of Google’s AI…
How to Use Focus Mode to Get Work Done in Windows
Windows comes with its own productivity-boosting tool—here’s how it works…
Make Windows search so much better with these tricks
How to improve the default Windows search experience—and expand beyond it…
How to Check Your Hard Drive’s Health
Every hard drive and SSD dies eventually. Here’s how to check its S.M.A.R.T. status and prepare for its demise so you don’t lose everything…










