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Regular cookies are like the crumbs left behind after a snack; supercookies are the equivalent of a chocolate chip trail that follows you everywhere, no matter how much you clean up. These stealthy trackers are harder to delete and way more invasive.

HandBrake, the free and open-source video converter and encoder, has released a new update. HandBrake 1.9 has improved support for Intel hardware, VP9 video, disc sources, and much more.

Cookies are an essential part of how the web works, and if you want a good modern web experience, they're necessary, at least for now. However, one annoying thing about cookies is that they can expire, which can be an inconvenience, but it's actually a good thing! Here's why.

Apple’s 2024 11-inch iPad Pro stands out with its powerful performance and sleek design. Whether you're purchasing it for work or play, it’s crucial to safeguard it with a suitable case.

Changing an image’s size on Windows 11 is as easy as using an option in built-in apps like Photos and Paint. Alternatively, you can run a command or even use a website to give your photos a new size. I’ll show you your options.

Microsoft is showing banner advertisements in the PDF viewer in the Microsoft 365 (Office) mobile app. The ads have only been reported on Android devices, but they are even appearing for some paying Microsoft 365 subscribers.

Benchmarking is all about testing the performance of your computer to see if it's working correctly, or if its performance is good enough for your needs. Benchmarking can seem complicated, but as long a you've got the basics under the belt, you'll be just fine!

If you've installed any software from source code, you've probably used Make. But what is this program and how does it work? Learn all about makefiles and how they can revolutionize your build process.

Show your Nintendo Switch or Switch OLED some love by pairing it with one of the best Switch controllers and taking your gameplay experience to new heights.

OpenWRT, the open-source Wi-Fi router project, and the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) have unveiled a jointly developed router, the OpenWRT One. It's a router built from the ground up to use the custom OpenWRT firmware.

The Discord app for Linux has finally received the long-requested feature to share in-game audio when using the screen-sharing feature in the app.

2024 has been a horrible year for emulation, but at least we still have Dolphin, the Nintendo GameCube and Wii emulator. The emulator is still in constant development, and the latest progress report outlining all the recent changes and bug fixes.

Sometimes, some Windows updates make you think you're better off without the updates. One of the major update rollouts, version 24H2, has been causing severe issues in several places, so much so that some users have reported BSODs. Here are some of the more common problems and how to fix them.

Despite fast internet and cheap cloud storage, nothing beats a good external hard drive. Whether you're backing up data or taking your gigs on the go, one of these brilliant storage devices is sure to be perfect for your needs.

Spotify Wrapped is one of the Spotify's best features, giving you a year-end recap of your listening habits. The problem is you can only view it at the end of each year! That is, if you don't use these third-party apps to peek your Spotify stats early.

Web browsers store website history to speed up navigation and loading, and you can delete all of that history fairly easily, but you can also target site-specific history if you know the right steps to take.

If you've considered learning Python but didn't follow because you weren't planning to get into development, then it's time to rethink. Python has diverse applications, fun experiments to personal use cases. Here are all the reasons to start learning today.

Cyber Monday will be the last chance to take advantage of deep discounts. Don't wait any longer to purchase what you want!

ExpressVPN is a popular and well-known VPN service with a strong reputation for privacy. It has been the best VPN in our ranking for years now, and I decided to review the service again, put it through its paces, and see if it still lives up to the hype. Overall, it does, though the price may take you aback.

Android One was a great idea on paper—a range of phones with Google's core software and no bloatware, often meaning stock-like Android and fast updates. It was awesome, and it produced some great phones, until one day it just... didn't.