Articles by Jared Newman
LocalSend: A free, super fast way to transfer files over Wi-Fi
LocalSend: Fast local file transfers over Wi-Fi with a free, open-source app
Laptop formfactors: A complete guide to every shape, use case, and special feature
Laptop definitions: Clamshells, ultraportables, 2-in-1s, detachables, and more.
Backing up your backups: Advanced backup tricks for cloud storage
Saving your cloud files to an external drive can be more complicated than it seems. So here's how to master the process for Google Photos and iCloud, along with tips for a secret weapon: Air Explorer.
How to get unlimited masked emails to keep your inbox secure and private
A tutorial on connecting Bitwarden's password manager to DuckDuckGo's email alias service.
How to digitize and declutter your CDs and DVDs
A guide to converting CDs and DVDs to digital formats while selling the discs you no longer need.
4 hot PC trends to watch for in 2024
The biggest PC trends for 2024, including AI, monitor upgrades, and the War on Cables.
Master your Kindle with these 10 tips
Kindle e-reader and app tips: Adjust reading options, read PDFs, sync newsletters, and more.
I changed these 11 Facebook settings, and you should too
Facebook settings tricks to reduce annoyances and preserve some privacy.
Is Windows antivirus software still necessary in 2023?
Microsoft's built-in virus scanner should be good enough, but there are still some reasons to look elsewhere.
I switched my $1000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
How the Beelink SER5 mini-PC compares to a desktop tower.
How to use SyncThing to sync files without the cloud
An in-depth guide to setting up SyncThing for free, cross-platform file sync.
Make Windows search so much better with these tricks
How to search for files, settings, online info, and more from inside Windows.
How to control Windows PC volume with any keyboard
Use keyboard hotkeys for volume controls on any Windows PC.
9 techy travel hacks for your next trip
If you're planning to venture off for fun and adventure, let tech make your next vacation that much more pleasant. Here are some software- and web-based travel hacks you need to try out.
Speed up your Google searches with this hidden trick
How to use your browser's context menu to quickly search any snippet of text.
Microsoft's best Windows app store is actually Github
Great Windows apps on GitHub, and what to know before downloading them.
The problem with built-in password managers
Built-in password managers from Apple, Google, and Microsoft: Worth using?
This free Adobe Acrobat alternative rocks for basic PDF editing
iLovePDF: A free site for PDF merge, split, sign, and editing.