Your Word document is secretly a ZIP file — and you can open it
Take an ordinary, unencrypted .docx file on your computer, duplicate it, and rename the copy’s extension from .docx to .zip.…
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My Bluetooth headset kept cutting out during calls, and this Windows feature was the culprit
I’ve never been the type to use a headset for calls on my laptop. My laptop’s built-in speakers and microphone…
My Pixel 10 said 30GB was ‘System’ until I found what Android actually lets you delete for free
My Pixel 10 Pro only has 128GB of storage space. I elected for a lower-storage model since the majority of…
Your 4K Blu-ray may never have been 4K in the first place
Generally, physical media beats streaming content. The maximum bitrates supported by a disc will outperform those offered by the best…
4 ways to repurpose an old Xbox Kinect camera
The Xbox Kinect was Microsoft’s big push into motion and gesture-controlled gaming, debuting right around the same time as the…
4 excellent new Netflix shows to binge this weekend (August 7-9)
August has a ton in store for Netflix subscribers in the U.S., particularly if you’re a fan of thrillers (The…
Framework customer data leaked in zero-day attack: What you need to know
If you’ve bought a Framework PC, you’ll want to keep an eye out for identity thieves. The modular computer maker…
Can’t upgrade your laptop’s storage? Here’s the cheap workaround I’ve been using for years
A few years ago, running low on storage for a laptop meant a ten-minute fix with a screwdriver. Now it…
3 brilliant HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (August 7-9)
Even as August’s newest movies and TV show titles trickle in on HBO Max, for documentary enthusiasts, one new series…
Your favorite Linux distro probably descends from one of these three operating systems
Trace the ancestry of many Linux distributions still in widespread use, and the same family lines keep resurfacing. Ubuntu inherited…