Microsoft has launched a public beta of a Windows utility called PC Manager that helps you free up storage space, choose which apps run when you first boot your computer, and offers some basic security features including virus scanning. It also has a “performance booster” that basically frees up RAM… something that Windows does automatically […]
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Microsoft Store backtracks on policy that prohibited sales of some open source apps
Last month the Microsoft Store issued policy updates meant to crack down on developers charging unreasonable prices for apps… and on copycats who use the store to sell clones of open source software that’s normally available for free, a problem that’s been plaguing the Microsoft Store for years. But the language Microsoft used suggested that […]
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3 Comments on Lilbits: Steam Deck Dock updated ahead of launch, Google kills call recording on Android (again), and more
Lilbits: Steam Deck Dock updated ahead of launch, Google kills call recording on Android (again), and more
3 Comments on Lilbits: Steam Deck Dock updated ahead of launch, Google kills call recording on Android (again), and moreValve’s Steam Deck is a gaming PC designed to be held in your hands. But if you want to use it for desktop-style gaming, you can always connect an external display, keyboard, mouse, or other hardware. And the company plans to begin selling an official Steam Deck Dock later this spring that will make it […]
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Lilbits: Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 launched, try the Steam Deck UI on any PC, run GrapheneOS’ secure apps on any Android phone
4 Comments on Lilbits: Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 launched, try the Steam Deck UI on any PC, run GrapheneOS’ secure apps on any Android phoneSamsung’s Galaxy S series smartphones grab most of the headlines since they’re the company’s flagship-class phone that typically feature the best hardware Samsung can put in your pocket (even if that hardware sometimes doesn’t run as fast as it could). But the company’s best-selling phones are actually in the wallet-friendly Galaxy A series. And now […]
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BlackBerry’s Android apps will reach end of life this summer
BlackBerry recently announced it was shutting down the legacy services that allowed phones running BlackBerry OS to make calls, send and receive text messages, and more. But that shutdown would only affect older phones running BlackBerry’s operating systems and not newer BlackBerry-branded phones running Android. But the company has been slowly pulling the plug on […]
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Samsung is pulling the plug on DeX for Mac and Windows 7
Samsung’s DeX software lets you use supported phones or tablets as if they were desktop computers thanks by connecting a mouse, keyboard, and display. A few years ago the company also rolled out Windows and Mac apps that also let you just plug your phone into a computer to get the DeX experience. Now the […]
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Grammarly is bringing writing suggestions to Samsung Keyboard app
Most smartphone keyboards these days have an auto-correct feature. Some also have predictive text, offering suggestions for the next word or words you may be likely to type. But soon the Samsung Keyboard app will go further with grammar, punctuation, and other suggestions. Grammarly has announced a partnership with Samsung to bring the company’s writing […]
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Virtual mouse app for Linux phones makes desktop apps easier to use
Linux phones are basically just small, low-power Linux computers with touchscreens, and modems. While most mobile Linux distributions designed for phones feature touch-friendly user interfaces and apps, you can also run desktop applications on a Linux phone. But you may have trouble actually using software that obviously weren’t designed for small screens, because it can be […]
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If your Google Clock alarms aren’t sounding, trying disabling Spotify ringtones
Clock apps might not be the most exciting apps available for smartphones, but they can be kind of important if you rely on them to set alarms to help you wake up in the morning or remember to do other things like take medication, leave for work, or make an important phone call. But over […]
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Stardock’s Start11 brings a more familiar Start Menu to Windows 11
Eager Windows Insiders have been putting preview releases of Windows 11 through the paces for a couple of months now. While there’s a lot to like about Microsoft’s upcoming OS, testers are finding some of the changes incredibly frustrating — like the tweaks to the taskbar and start menu. For those who haven’t seen it […]