2025-04-02 19:00:19
Windows File Explorer — the default file management tool for Windows OS — does a decent enough job when it comes to basic file management for everyday use. It didn't go through a lot of changes across Windows editions, so it's pretty familiar to an avid Windows user. However, if you're a power user or someone who has to deal with hundreds or even thousands of files daily and manage a cluttered drive setup, the default File Explorer isn't enough.
2025-04-02 18:00:17
Automation tools like IFTTT (If This Then That) have revolutionized how we connect apps, devices, and services to create workflows. However, while IFTTT is user-friendly and widely accessible, it lacks the depth, flexibility, and control some advanced users crave. Enter Huginn, a powerful, open-source platform that is often hailed as a more robust alternative to IFTTT. Here’s why!
2025-04-02 17:00:18
NotebookLM is Google's wildly underrated AI-powered note-taking app, currently powered by Gemini 2.0. While it started as a mere experiment, the research assistant truly took off after introducing AI-generated podcasts (known as Audio Overviews) based on user sources.
2025-04-02 11:45:07
Sometimes, Windows 11 will get a user-friendly feature only applicable to EU users. It's usually because the laws in the European Union demand that the big tech companies have to act in a particular way, or allow the user to have control over specific elements. For example, the EU forced Microsoft to allow people to uninstall Microsoft Edge, but the change only applied to users on the continent. The rest of the world was stuck with the browser on their computers.
2025-04-02 11:13:34
If you haven't heard of PowerToys before, you're definitely missing out. The suite offers a huge array of advanced tools that can really elevate how you use Windows. Best of all, it's all managed and operated by Microsoft itself, so it doesn't rely on third-party integrations to work. Now, PowerToys users have a new tool they can play with, so if you've never given it a try, now's a good time to hop in.
2025-04-02 10:00:37
For years, I was deeply invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. From emails to documents, it was a familiar setup on all my devices. But as I learned about data ownership and digital control, a sense of unease began to grow. I realized I wanted more than just convenience. That’s when I discovered Proton. This post details my journey from the familiar world of Microsoft to the open and privacy-centric ecosystem of Proton. I will explain why I made the switch and why I haven’t looked back.
