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Super Productivity: The Free App Replacing Paid Task Managers

Tired of subscription fees for basic productivity features? Super Productivity is an open-source alternative with 18,000+ GitHub stars that offers timeboxing, Pomodoro timers, and integrations with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab. All for $0.

Huma Shazia·12 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Zen Browser: A Firefox-Based Alternative Worth Your Attention

Zen Browser builds on Mozilla's Gecko engine to offer a clutter-free, privacy-focused browsing experience. With over 500,000 users and 19,000 GitHub stars, this open-source project has attracted users seeking an escape from Chrome without sacrificing modern features.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Toyota C-HR Returns as a $37,000 Electric SUV With 287-Mile Range

After a U.S. hiatus, Toyota brings back the C-HR as a dedicated battery-electric vehicle built on its e-TNGA platform. The compact crossover starts at $37,000, hits 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and comes standard with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Why Your Internet Feels Slow When Speed Tests Say It's Fine

A free online test called Waveform's Bufferbloat Test reveals latency spikes that standard speed tests miss. The culprit is often bufferbloat, a router memory issue that causes lag during video calls and gaming even on fast connections.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

5 Linux Apps That Work Better on Windows Than Paid Alternatives

A tech journalist's switch to Linux led to discovering powerful free, open-source apps that many Windows users have never heard of. These cross-platform tools, including KDE Connect, offer features that rival or beat paid software on Windows.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

7 Best Streaming Original Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Halfway through 2026, streaming platforms have delivered several original films that rival theatrical releases. From Sally Field's octopus drama to slow-burn horror, here's what's worth your time.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Windows 11 Now Briefly Overclocks Your CPU to Open the Start Menu

Microsoft's new Low Latency Profile feature temporarily pushes your CPU to near-maximum speed for basic UI interactions. The irony isn't lost on anyone: Windows 11 needs a performance boost just to open a menu. But the results are real, with up to 70% faster shell interactions.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

3 Self-Hosted Projects That Make Your Homelab Actually Useful

Your homelab is more than a NAS for media storage. Three open-source projects, LubeLogger, Excalidraw, and Wallabag, can transform idle server resources into practical tools for vehicle maintenance tracking, visual brainstorming, and offline reading.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs 2026 Corolla: 52 MPG for Less

A used 2022-2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE delivers 52 MPG combined, 18 more than the new 2026 Corolla, at roughly the same price. The older model also offers more space, more power, and years of hybrid battery warranty remaining.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

TimeLapseCam Turns Your Old Android Into a Free Time-Lapse Rig

An open-source Android app called TimeLapseCam lets you repurpose old phones as dedicated time-lapse cameras. It runs in the background with the screen off, draining far less battery than native camera apps. No subscriptions, no ads, just raw functionality.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

3 USB Port Uses Beyond Charging That You're Missing

Your laptop's USB ports can do far more than charge phones and transfer files. Wired tethering, bootable security keys, and USB Gadget Mode turn that simple connector into a powerful tool for connectivity, security, and hardware automation.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

20 iOS 27 Features Apple Didn't Mention at WWDC 2026

Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote focused on Siri AI and stability improvements, leaving dozens of useful iOS 27 features buried in footnotes. From independent volume controls to extra-large widgets, here are the hidden additions worth knowing about.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

3 Raspberry Pi Kitchen Projects for Your Weekend

A new roundup from How-To Geek offers practical Raspberry Pi builds for the kitchen. Two projects solve real problems like recipe organization and meal planning. The third is just for fun.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

How to Watch the 2026 World Cup for Free or Cheap

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With 104 matches over five weeks, cord-cutters face a maze of broadcast options. Here's a breakdown of every free, cheap, and premium way to stream the tournament.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Stress Tests That Crash Your PC on Purpose

Stress testing software pushes your computer's CPU, GPU, and RAM to their breaking point. The goal is to find hardware defects or instability before they ruin a render job or competitive game. Here are five tools that do exactly that, and what each crash tells you.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Everything Search Finds Files in 0ms Where Windows Can't

Windows Search's background indexing drains system resources while still missing files. A free tool called Everything bypasses the OS entirely by reading the NTFS Master File Table directly, delivering results before you finish typing.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

9 Documentaries Worth Streaming in 2026 on Netflix, HBO Max, and More

The first half of 2026 has delivered standout documentaries across major streaming platforms. From Elizabeth Smart's first-person account of her kidnapping to a two-part retrospective on Mel Brooks at 99, here are the best nonfiction films and series to watch right now.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Why Google Gemini Can't Do What Google Now Did in 2014

Google's Gemini assistant lacks basic utility features that Android's Google Now mastered over a decade ago. Users are finding that while Gemini excels at chat and content generation, it fails at simple context-aware tasks like remembering where you parked.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Self-Hosted Apps That Replace $2,400 in Yearly Subscriptions

A tech writer details how running Plex, Nextcloud, and other open-source tools on home hardware eliminated his streaming and cloud storage bills. The approach requires upfront investment and ongoing maintenance, but offers full data ownership and immunity from price hikes.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Package Managers That Work on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Package managers have escaped their Linux origins. Several tools now install software identically across Windows, macOS, and Linux, eliminating the manual download ritual when you switch machines.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

3 Subcompact SUVs Under $25,000 That Make Sense in 2026

With average new vehicle prices near $50,000, budget-conscious buyers are turning to subcompact SUVs. The 2026 Nissan Kicks, Chevrolet Trax, and Kia Seltos all start under $25,000 and deliver strong fuel economy, modern safety tech, and practical cargo space.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

PDFgear vs Adobe Acrobat: Is the Free Alternative Enough?

Adobe Acrobat's $20-a-month subscription makes sense for legal departments but feels excessive for occasional PDF users. PDFgear offers text editing, OCR, and document signing without subscription fees, watermarks, or cloud uploads. Here's what it does well and where it falls short.

Manaal Khan·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

4 Oscar-Winning Movies to Stream on Hulu Right Now

Hulu's library includes several Academy Award winners worth your time this weekend. From James Cameron's visual landmark Avatar to the still-controversial Brokeback Mountain, plus the newly added Sentimental Value fresh off its historic 2026 Oscar win, here's what to watch.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Excel Myths That Slow Down Your Spreadsheets

Common Excel advice often does more harm than good. Merging cells, hiding rows for security, and other widely shared tips can break your workbooks and create unnecessary manual work. Here are six myths worth abandoning.

Huma Shazia·11 Jun 2026