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I disabled 4 Windows background services and freed up gigabytes of RAM instantly (opens the original)
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For the past couple of days, I noticed that my Windows 11 laptop has been having some hiccups. Browsing feels slow. Navigating the file system causes lag. Opening a file takes twice as long as before. So I had to hunt for the reasons that were eating up my computer resources. There were obvious ones. But the not-so-obvious ones were Windows background processes. I mean, let's be honest. When was the last time you even bothered to check them? So I did just that and found some big culprits that we
4 Linux terminal tricks that make boring jobs weirdly satisfying (opens the original)
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You do some tasks in the Linux terminal so often that you never even bother to look for easier ways to do them. While looking for Linux tricks for time-saving and productivity, I found some hidden gems that I'm sure you'll find useful every day in your terminal sessions. So you just finished typing the most irritating command and pressed Enter, only for the shell to tell you that you don't have the correct privileges. You can retype the same command with sudo again, or you can just use the doubl
5 essential Linux terminal upgrades that make command-line work actually enjoyable (opens the original)
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I never disliked working in the Linux terminal. In fact, I always look around for different terminal tricks to save time and make me more productive. I also like to customize the terminal to make it look stunning. Out of so many ways to upgrade the terminal, these are the tools I chose to get the best of both worlds. Ghostty is a fast and feature-rich terminal emulator developed by Mitchell Hashimoto. It promises to give you a native feeling regardless of the desktop environment you choose. When
12 things I do right after installing Linux (and you should too) (opens the original)
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Did a fresh Linux install? You're not done yet. Whether you're new to Linux or a seasoned user, there are certain things you should do to configure your new Linux system. As a long-time Linux user myself, these are the 12 things I always do on my new Linux system to get a head start. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an accoun
I forced my 6-year-old Galaxy phone to last a week on battery—here's how (opens the original)
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By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our newsletters; you can unsubscribe any time. I have the Samsung Galaxy A21s from 2020. Six years of use and many repairs later, it's still kicking. It's not in the best shape or has the best battery life,
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