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Windows 11 includes Sysmon to log app activity and network connections in the background.
From MakeUseOfSafety alertNew todayRemus Malware: Claims of Persistent Gmail Access – Safety AlertRemus claims it can keep reading your Gmail after you change the password, but the claim isn’t proven.
From MalwarebytesHow-toNew todayHow to Turn On Gmail Templates to Save Time on Repetitive EmailsTurn on Gmail's built-in Templates setting to save reusable replies without installing extra browser extensions.
From MakeUseOfPricing not statedNew todayRetroCodexRetroCodex shows disproven facts and misconceptions you learned in school based on your graduation year.
learningTech updateNew todayiOS 27.2.1 Security Update: What ChangedApple released iOS 27.2.1 with security fixes for Messages, AirPlay, and other components.
From 9to5MacHow-toHow to Protect Your Android Battery During Overnight ChargingEnable Android built-in battery protection settings to safely charge your smartphone while you sleep.
From MakeUseOfFreeOpen CultureA curated guide to thousands of free online courses, audio books, textbooks, and cultural media.
learningTech updateSamsung Memory: Upcoming AI Feature to Manage Phone ScreenshotsSamsung is testing a built-in AI tool named Memory to store, tag, and search saved screenshots.
From MakeUseOfHow-toForce-Close Frozen Windows Apps Without Task ManagerWindows offers three quick ways to force-close frozen apps without opening Task Manager.
From MakeUseOfSafety alertGoogle Auto-Links Phone Numbers to Accounts: How to Opt OutGoogle is automatically connecting your phone number to every signed-in account without your prior consent.
From How-To GeekFreeTokenizer Mono FontA free font family that shows LLM token boundaries as you type, using only OpenType glyph substitution — no code required.
aiHow-toRemove Personal Data from the Web with Incogni: A Practical GuideIncogni automates takedown requests across hundreds of data brokers and monitors for new data.
From 9to5MacTech updateQatar Expands Startup Fund and Five-Year Visa for Foreign FoundersQatar is raising startup funding caps and offering five-year visas to global founders who set up operations.
From TechCabalTech updateEarly Black Friday Apple Deals: MacBook Air, Watch Ultra, AirPodsEarly Black Friday Apple deals have arrived with discounts on MacBook Air, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods, and new HomeView pre-orders.
From 9to5MacSafety alertAI Missing Pet Scams: How to Spot Fake Images and ThreatsCriminals create AI images from lost pet posts to extort owners with fake sightings and ransom demands.
From MalwarebytesSafety alertFake OpenAI and SpaceX Events Steal Microsoft and Google AccountsPhishing pages mimicking AI events trick users into giving away their Google and Microsoft account access.
From BleepingComputerFreeWikiversityA Wikimedia project for openly creating and sharing free learning resources, courses, and research across all subjects.
learningSafety alertFake Gift Card Scams Impersonate Major Brands: Safety AlertScammers impersonate trusted brands to lure victims into fake gift card giveaways that lead to paid subscriptions and data theft.
From BleepingComputerFree + paid plansCourseraLearn job-ready skills with online courses, certificates, and degrees from top universities and companies.
learningFreeWorld Time BuddyA visual world clock and time zone converter for scheduling meetings across multiple cities.
productivityPricing not statedTrelloOrganize and track tasks, ideas, and projects across devices using visual boards and automation.
productivityPricing not statedWolfram AlphaCalculate answers and data-driven solutions for math, science, and everyday questions.
learningFree + paid plansTinyWowA web utility kit providing over 200 free tools to convert, edit, and manipulate PDFs, images, videos, and files.
productivityPricing not statedJustDelete.meA directory providing direct links and instructions to permanently delete your accounts from web services.
productivityFree + paid plansUntoolsA curated collection of mental models and decision-making frameworks to structure complex thinking.
productivityFreeWikimedia CommonsA free online repository hosting over 150 million open media files for creators, students, and educators.
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creativityFreeWikibooksWikibooks is a collaborative library of 3,292 open textbooks anyone can edit and read for free.
learningPricing not statedFreesoundA collaborative database of Creative Commons audio clips, loops, and sound effects for creators.
creativityPricing not statedMoving Objects in 3D SpaceAn interactive visual essay explaining how 3D coordinates and parametric equations move objects along complex paths.
learningFreeProject GutenbergA digital library offering thousands of free public domain ebooks to read online or download.
learningPricing not statedCleanYourTVCleanYourTV removes ads and bloatware from Android TV and Google TV over Wi-Fi and installs a clean launcher, no root required.
techPricing not statedEpson International Pano Awards 2026 Winners GalleryAn online showcase displaying award-winning panoramic photographs from international photographers.
creativityPricing not statedGoblin ToolsA collection of simple tools designed to help break down tasks, adjust tone, and manage overwhelming workloads.
aiFreeGradient Background GeneratorCreate and export custom animated gradient backgrounds as PNGs or 4K videos directly in your browser.
creativityFreeNormal ToolsA clean collection of 193 free browser tools for text, math, fee calculations, and web development.
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