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MakeUseOf 10 hr ago

The biggest Dolby Atmos upgrade isn’t a new sound system — it's this

Blu-ray discs are the key to getting Dolby Atmos music and moves in lossless audio quality, and almost no one realizes it.

MakeUseOf 11 hr ago

Windows has been hoarding old drivers on your SSD — here's how to clear them out

A hidden system folder has been filling up since day one — silently.

MakeUseOf 12 hr ago

Your old smartphone is secretly the best smart home device you already own

One unexpected choice could revolutionize your smart home setup.

MakeUseOf 13 hr ago

I tried a file search tool that actually searches inside documents — it changed how I work

This tool finds text buried inside files, not just filenames.

MakeUseOf 13 hr ago

Motorola's Razr 2026 software finally matches the hardware's flair

Foldables are only useful if their software makes the most of their hardware. Luckily, the Motorola Razr 2026 series looks to do just that.

MakeUseOf 14 hr ago

I cleaned up a messy imported spreadsheet in minutes using an Excel tool I'd ignored for years

You don't need to fear imported spreadsheets anymore.

MakeUseOf 14 hr ago

I use Remote Desktop from anywhere, but only after making these security changes

RDP is really useful, but the default setup has no place on the public-facing internet.

MakeUseOf 15 hr ago

I changed one setting in Device Manager and my Wi-Fi jumped from 260 Mbps to 430 Mbps

Windows is quietly throttling your Wi-Fi to save power, and one setting buried in Device Manager can get your speed back

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MakeUseOf 15 hr ago

I stopped trying to build the perfect Obsidian vault and started using it for one thing instead

A useful Obsidian vault will always beat a perfect one.

MakeUseOf 16 hr ago

Your CPU is throttling itself, and one BIOS toggle will fix it

Your chip is faster than your board allows.