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Google Photos: Save a Lot of Cloud Storage with This Option

The backup feature of Google Photos is practical. However, your cloud storage can fill up faster than you might like. A trick can help you keep your images and videos while still saving storage.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/25/2026

From Aqua Look to Windows XP: This App Takes Your Mac on a Time Travel

Do you miss the old Aqua look of macOS X? Or do you want your Mac to look like BeOS, OS/2, or Windows XP? Check out this free app that brings nostalgic operating system looks to your current macOS.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/23/2026

Google Hides Opening Hours Behind AI Tips – And You Can't Turn It Off

Google Gemini provides unsolicited food recommendations, raising concerns about the influence of AI on user experience and content accessibility.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/22/2026

3,800 Hours with Electrodes in His Head: What This Man Can Do Now

Explore the incredible journey of a man who has spent 3,800 hours with electrodes implanted in his head and the remarkable abilities he has gained.

Olena Bilyk·1 min read·6/22/2026

Quantum Healing via Video Call: Physicist Exposes the Tricks of the Esoteric Industry

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Ryan Kessler·1 min read·6/21/2026

Cacio e Pepe Without Clumps: Physicists Reveal the Perfect Pasta Recipe

The Roman pasta dish "Cacio e pepe" contains, besides the pasta—preferably Tonnarelli—only three ingredients: pasta water, Pecorino Romano cheese, and pepper for seasoning. However, preparing this dish for many people proved difficult, as a team of physicists discovered.

Ryan Kessler·5 min read·6/21/2026

I Wanted to Install Linux on My Macbook – and Needed Windows for That

Recently, we retired an old Macbook Pro because it no longer receives MacOS updates. I wanted to install Linux on it, but I needed Windows to do so. Here's my experience with the process.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/21/2026

Water Free from Carbon Dioxide: New Pilot Plant Aims to Outperform CO2 Filters for the Atmosphere

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Ryan Kessler·1 min read·6/19/2026

Google Gemini Has No Taste: How Do I Get Rid of Unwanted AI Tips?

Google Maps has recently been annoying users with AI-generated tips for restaurants and dishes. This is patronizing and useless. The Gemini feature shows how AI increasingly intervenes between users and information, not just in culinary matters.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/18/2026

Gmail Trick: How to Get New Email Addresses Without Creating a New Account

Need a new Gmail address but find creating a new account too cumbersome? Discover a practical alternative to create multiple new addresses effortlessly.

Olena Bilyk·3 min read·6/17/2026

New Outlook Struggles with Notification Issues: Here's How to Access Your Emails Quickly

The new Outlook app from Microsoft is experiencing issues, leading to longer wait times for users to access their emails. Learn when this happens and how to get to your emails faster.

Ryan Kessler·3 min read·6/16/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026: These Products Are Real Bargains – And These You Should Avoid

The Amazon Prime Day has become a staple in the annual shopping calendar. However, those who think the event will operate in 2026 just like in previous years might miss out on some of the best deals.

Ryan Kessler·5 min read·6/15/2026