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4 reasons why I ditched Snap a**ist for FancyZones

I used Snap Assist for years because it was quick and easy to use. I would place the cursor over the maximize icon and choose a layout. But once I started using various apps in a specific order, things stopped working the way I needed because I couldn’t place them...
I used Snap Assist for years because it was quick and easy to use. I would place the cursor over the maximize icon and choose a layout. But once I started using various apps in a specific order, things stopped working the way I needed because I couldn’t place them where I wanted. I found myself manually rearranging windows, especially when I needed three or four apps open at the same time. I regularly use Slack, WhatsApp, Asana, and a few other apps, and I kept trying to juggle how to fit them all on the screen.

Dallas

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I ditched typing traditions for this keyboard and I’m not looking back

For years, I've used the same Razer mecha-membrane Ornata full-size keyboard. It's got a crisp linear tactile feel, enough of a click to satisfy my need for gamer ambiance. I do swap between keyboard and mouse and controller depending on the game, and the Ornata Chroma has never let me...
For years, I've used the same Razer mecha-membrane Ornata full-size keyboard. It's got a crisp linear tactile feel, enough of a click to satisfy my need for gamer ambiance. I do swap between keyboard and mouse and controller depending on the game, and the Ornata Chroma has never let me down. It's clicky, it's fun, and the RGB syncs nicely with my Razer Naga MMO mouse.

Seattle

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I found an all-in-one platform to visually manage my tasks and ideas and I’m not going back

I used to jump between a mix of apps, notebooks, and sticky notes to desperately keep track of my tasks, projects, and endless stream of ideas. It was time-consuming, counterintuitive, and broke my flow. And then I discovered Nodegram, and it transformed how I visually manage everything. It’s truly a...
I used to jump between a mix of apps, notebooks, and sticky notes to desperately keep track of my tasks, projects, and endless stream of ideas. It was time-consuming, counterintuitive, and broke my flow. And then I discovered Nodegram, and it transformed how I visually manage everything. It’s truly a game-changer, and I can confidently say I’m not going back to my old ways.

Boston

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10 memories burned into the minds of every gamer from the ’90s

Every gamer who's ever held a controller in the '90s has some images burned into their mind. Not because they were ultra-HD or ray-traced, but because they imprinted themselves onto their souls from the very first moment.
Every gamer who's ever held a controller in the '90s has some images burned into their mind. Not because they were ultra-HD or ray-traced, but because they imprinted themselves onto their souls from the very first moment.

Atlanta

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I started using Obsidian with Google Keep and I should have sooner

It’s no secret that Obsidian has become my go-to for deep dives and building a robust Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system. However, I constantly hit a wall when it comes to capturing thoughts or quick notes on the fly. That’s when I realized the missing piece wasn’t a new PKM...
It’s no secret that Obsidian has become my go-to for deep dives and building a robust Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system. However, I constantly hit a wall when it comes to capturing thoughts or quick notes on the fly. That’s when I realized the missing piece wasn’t a new PKM tool, but rather an accessible tool for those spontaneous ideas.

Seattle

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Using the Steam Deck as desktop PC offers better performance than my laptop

My laptop is nearing retirement, and I need a replacement. The most obvious alternative is the hardware I already own, and while a Raspberry Pi 5 might be a smart and affordable option, it lacks grunt on the media production side of things.
My laptop is nearing retirement, and I need a replacement. The most obvious alternative is the hardware I already own, and while a Raspberry Pi 5 might be a smart and affordable option, it lacks grunt on the media production side of things.

Houston

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Why a Pokémon MMO on Nintendo Switch 2 would be a game-changer

Pokémon is a franchise that has garnered immense popularity over the years. With more than 34 games released across multiple Nintendo platforms, as well as a variety of anime series and films, it has become a juggernaut within gaming circles. The series is also very malleable with the types of...
Pokémon is a franchise that has garnered immense popularity over the years. With more than 34 games released across multiple Nintendo platforms, as well as a variety of anime series and films, it has become a juggernaut within gaming circles. The series is also very malleable with the types of genres it can be part of, with multiple spin-off titles applying different game genres into the Pokémon universe. But for as much as we've seen Pokémon conquer the world, digitally and physically, there are still things that we haven't seen from the franchise just yet. One of the biggest and most interesting types of games that would work well with the world of Pokémon would be the MMO RPG genre.

Mexico

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I use this official Microsoft application to make booting Windows 11 so much easier

I've finally realized something I've been chasing for years on Windows. Instead of sitting down each morning, booting up my PC, and spending a few minutes logging in, opening all my applications, and setting all my windows up properly, I'm able to press the power button on my PC, take...
I've finally realized something I've been chasing for years on Windows. Instead of sitting down each morning, booting up my PC, and spending a few minutes logging in, opening all my applications, and setting all my windows up properly, I'm able to press the power button on my PC, take my dog out on a short morning walk, grab a cup of coffee, and return to my desk with everything set up exactly the way I want. And it was all enabled by a simple Microsoft application that's surprisingly difficult to find.

New Zealand

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What I quickly learned switching from Google Photos to a self-hosted solution

When considering apps that keep me bound to Google's ecosystem, Google Photos has been one of the biggest obstacles to reducing my reliance on the tech company. I've explored plenty of useful self-hosted apps, but self-hosting my own image backups has been one of the more rewarding experiences.
When considering apps that keep me bound to Google's ecosystem, Google Photos has been one of the biggest obstacles to reducing my reliance on the tech company. I've explored plenty of useful self-hosted apps, but self-hosting my own image backups has been one of the more rewarding experiences.

India

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AMD’s gaming CPU market share surges past 40% on Steam as Intel stumbles

It has been a weird year for tech trends, with underdogs managing to score a win against their once-impervious rivals. We've only just recovered from seeing Linux take a 5% share in userbase for the first time ever, and now we're seeing what looks like a pretty big shift away...
It has been a weird year for tech trends, with underdogs managing to score a win against their once-impervious rivals. We've only just recovered from seeing Linux take a 5% share in userbase for the first time ever, and now we're seeing what looks like a pretty big shift away from Intel's hardware, at least in the gaming scene. Recent Steam surveys have revealed that AMD has been on a slow but sure advance against Intel's dominance, managing to accrue over 40% of the Steam user playerbase just last month.

Los Angeles

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Nintendo’s initial Switch 2 peformance hurdles aren’t necessarily what they seem

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a bit controversial since it was first unveiled this spring. Not only was the new Nintendo handheld more expensive than the original, the games would cost more as well. However, those early gripes were somewhat assauged once fans got their hands on the Switch...
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a bit controversial since it was first unveiled this spring. Not only was the new Nintendo handheld more expensive than the original, the games would cost more as well. However, those early gripes were somewhat assauged once fans got their hands on the Switch 2, reporting solid performance upgrades and raving over the first Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.

New York

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5 privacy-focused Linux distros for enahnced security

Sick and tired of being paranoid about who may be watching what you use your PC for? Are you tired of trying to outsmart malicious parties who would love nothing more than to infect your system with malware? It may be time for you to switch from macOS and Windows...
Sick and tired of being paranoid about who may be watching what you use your PC for? Are you tired of trying to outsmart malicious parties who would love nothing more than to infect your system with malware? It may be time for you to switch from macOS and Windows 11 to try a privacy-focused Linux distro. There are a few of them available, and I've compiled a list of some I would recommend trying if you're at least slightly security-conscious.

Mexico

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