Windows 10 users leaving behind their old PCs are now staring at shiny new Windows 11 machines. But with great speed comes great responsibility – keeping your new PC’s disk space clean is crucial to maintaining smooth performance. The problem? Over time, stored cache files can become corrupted and outdated, leading to operational quirks and … Read more
Your old Samsung phone can do much more than just make calls and send texts. Its cameras, sensors, and powerful processor can be repurposed as a smart home sensor, webcam, security camera, GPS tracker, kid’s first gadget, handheld gaming device, or even baby monitor. Did you know that Samsung has an official upcycling program for … Read more
To speed up a slow Windows PC, Microsoft recommends disabling two built-in features: visual effects and OneDrive syncing. Disabling visual effects reduces GPU resource usage, while pausing or quitting OneDrive sync frees disk I/O and CPU resources. **Visual Effects** Disabling visual effects eliminates unnecessary GPU usage, freeing up system resources for better performance. These effects … Read more
NotebookLM has enhanced its capabilities with a new Google Drive integration feature. This update allows users to instantly search their connected Drive for relevant documents, slides, and notes using natural language queries. With the added feature, users can quickly find forgotten notes or documents they’ve saved months or years ago without manually searching through folders. … Read more
Claude Code is a new web platform that lets you assign coding tasks directly from your browser. In beta, it allows you to work on bug backlogs, routine fixes, and parallel development projects using Anthropic-managed cloud infrastructure. With Claude Code, you can run coding sessions without opening your terminal. Simply connect your GitHub repositories, describe … Read more
Amazon’s web services have experienced an outage, causing disruptions to various online services and platforms. The issue lies in DNS resolution problems with the DynamoDB APIs in the US-EAST-1 Region. Several popular services, including social media sites like Reddit and Snapchat, task management tools like Asana, and even some Amazon-owned products, are affected. Many third-party … Read more
Transform your old smartphones into a free and reliable home security camera setup using the Alfred app. With just a few minutes of setup, you can monitor your front porch, pets, or any other area in real-time, all without buying new gear. To get started, install the Alfred app on both your old and new … Read more
A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage highlights the consequences of losing senior engineers who have been working on the company’s systems for decades. The outage, which affected half the internet, was caused by a DNS issue in the US-EAST-1 region, leading to cascading failures and widespread disruptions. This is not an isolated incident, but … Read more
A “403 Error” occurs when your device cannot access a website or online service due to security restrictions. This is usually caused by an incorrect link, bad request, or configuration errors on the server. In simple terms, your browser can’t connect to the requested webpage because it’s not allowed to do so. This error is … Read more
Windows 11 has been accused of being slower than its predecessor, Windows 10. But with a few tweaks, you can make your computer feel faster again. Follow these steps to speed up your system. **Uninstall Unnecessary Programs** Many programs come pre-installed on new computers or are added by Microsoft, but may not be useful. Open … Read more