Articles by Martin Appel
14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.
7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt
You use File Explorer all the time, but have you mastered it? Here's how to take full advantage of it.
Free AI isn't sustainable — and we'll be paying for it soon enough
AI is expensive, which means all of these free AI models are unlikely to remain as-is in the long run.
This hidden trick reveals your Wi-Fi password in Windows
You don't need a special program to view your saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 11 anymore. Yay!
How to create custom Windows icons from your own images
Here's how to change the look of the icons -- to any image.
Gmail: How to schedule emails to send at specific times
How to send reminders to yourself at the desired times.
How to log into Windows 11 automatically
There's a trick to getting around Microsoft lockouts. Here's how to do it.
How to create free AI images with Adobe Firefly
Adobe is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, both for editing images and creating new ones. Here's how the cool new AI service Firefly works.
How to stop Microsoft Word from turning URLs into hyperlinks
Microsoft Word often makes many changes automatically. Here's how to avoid having what you write converted into clickable URLs.
Surf smarter by mastering Chrome's tabs
These smart tabs, which live in Google Chrome, can make your browsing a smoother experience.
21 Chrome tips to make browsing smoother and faster
Do you think Google Chrome consumes too much battery and works too slowly? Here are tips to make your browser faster and better.
How to find out what Google knows about you
The issue of our privacy is becoming increasingly hot, and Google is one of the major collectors of information. Google Dashboard makes it easy to see the information the company stores about you.
Customize Windows Update and seize true control of your PC
Windows 11 offers great opportunities to customise the service to your needs.
Today I learned Windows can update device drivers
Is your webcam acting up? There is a simple Windows trick that can solve the problem!
Turn your PC into a voice recorder with this simple free software
With one click, you can record audio using Microsoft's sound recorder.
5 simple tips to make Gmail more secure
Our email services are full of personal information and it's important to protect it. Here are the tips to make your email more secure.
10 essential tips to make Google Chrome more secure
Are you aware of your browser's security settings? Here are the most important Chrome tips to help you surf more safely.
Audacity turns your computer into a full-fledged sound studio - for free
The free Audacity software is all you need to edit audio, whether it's podcasts or music. Here's how the latest version works.