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I found a better way to search my Windows PC
Flow Launcher lets you find files, launch apps, search the web, and more without touching your mouse.
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Control your PC from your phone with this free app
KDE Connect is a free, open-source app that keeps files, notifications, and other handy features within reach.
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This global disaster map is useful and strangely addictive
EDIS lets you explore earthquakes, storms, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and plenty more on an interactive map that updates in real-time.
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GeoGuessr fans should try this addictive history game
TimeGuessr challenges you to identify both where and when a photo was taken. It’s like GeoGuessr for history nerds.
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Buying a motherboard? Check this amazing site first
MoboMaps makes it easy to compare boards, PCIe layouts, M.2 slots, and bandwidth sharing. It lets you see exactly how your motherboard shares PCIe lanes before you plug in any parts.
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This free Windows app makes file conversion ridiculously easy
File Converter turns images, videos, audio, and documents into new formats without having to open another app.
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This free Photoshop alternative runs right in your browser
Photopea gives you many of Photoshop’s best editing tools without an install or subscription. It packs layers, masks, PSD support, and other powerful editing tools into a free web app.
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This hidden VLC feature lets you stream thousands of free TV channels
A little-known VLC feature lets you open supported video and audio streams straight from a URL. Pair that with the IPTV-org GitHub project and you instantly have thousands of free TV channels.
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Gmail's hidden trick: One inbox, endless custom addresses
Plus addressing lets you sort mail with filters and keep your inbox organized. It’s also a great way to spot who's leaking your email.
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Revisit gaming's lost art with this free archive of old manuals
Browse scanned manuals for classic games from Atari, Nintendo, PlayStation, and more. This site lets you revisit the nostalgic art and helpful tips packed into those classic instruction booklets.
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The Windows dictation tool every writer should try
Voice Typing lets you write with your microphone and even handles punctuation commands. Open it with Win + H to dictate emails, notes, rough drafts, and more.
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How well do you know the world? This site makes geography trivia fun!
Country Wheel serves up facts about a random nation, from its language and currency to its food and weather.
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This website is a rabbit hole of pure internet nonsense
The Useless Web makes it easy to stumble across strange, funny, and completely unnecessary sites. It’s a blast.
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This Windows security trick auto-locks your PC when you leave
Dynamic Lock watches for your phone to leave Bluetooth range, then locks Windows. It provides a useful safety net when you forget to lock your PC.
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The Google Docs backup trick everybody should know
Google Docs’ version history is a safety net to recover old drafts, track changes, and undo rewrite regrets. Use it to roll back unwanted changes when a rewrite goes wrong or something important disappears.
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This website lets you relive the ’90s, from channel surfing to AIM
I Love the 90s lets you flip through old TV channels, chat AIM-style, and stream '90s hits.
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3 Gmail features that save you from embarrassing email mistakes
Schedule messages, stop accidental sends, and put limits on sensitive emails. Gmail’s built-in tools can help you control your sent emails more effectively.
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Google's free Sqoosh tool takes the guesswork out of image compression
Reduce image file sizes for websites, emails, and cloud storage while guaranteeing your photos still look sharp.
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This free tool shows whether police near you use Flock cameras
Atlas of Surveillance makes it easy to see what surveillance technology your local police department uses. It’s a free database that shows where automated license plate readers and other surveillance tech is being used.
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