How I Use This VPN Alternative to Access Geo-Restricted Content
Accessing geo-restricted content can be frustrating, especially when traveling or trying to watch region-locked media. While VPNs are the most popular solution, I prefer using Smart DNS Proxy as a simpler and more efficient way of accessing locally unavailable content.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 9:22 am(NZT)
I Ditched Microsoft Phone Link for This App (And I’m Not Going Back)
As good as Microsoft’s Phone Link is, I found a better alternative in KDE Connect. It’s a mix of unique features, better compatibility, and enhanced customization that have made it my go-to choice for seamless phone-PC integration.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 9:00 am(NZT)
Disney+ Is Finally Adding This Feature to Help Clean Up Your Homescreen
It's been a long time coming, but Disney+ is finally joining other major streaming platforms to give you more control over what appears on the main screen.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 8:47 am(NZT)
I Own Good Speakers, but I Still Prefer the Tiny Ones in My Ears
My living room hosts a not-so-expensive but good-enough sound system. Yet, every day, I usually reach for a small charging case containing my earbuds in my pocket instead. Sure, there are some trade-offs, but I have some good reasons for doing so.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 8:00 am(NZT)
4 Reasons Amazon's Alexa+ Is a Privacy Nightmare
Amazon's Alexa has never been known as a bastion of privacy. But now, changes to its upgraded Alexa+ AI assistant will see your data more exposed than ever before.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 7:09 am(NZT)
Windows Search Is Getting Its Biggest Upgrade in Years, but There’s a Catch
Windows 11 is getting one of its biggest changes in years with the introduction of native language search. While it will fundamentally change how you search for files on your Windows PC, not everyone will be able to use it right away.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 6:40 am(NZT)
This One App Is Why Your iPhone Battery Drains So Fast
Our phones these days do so much and pack so much hardware that, at best, you can expect a full day's use. A friend gave me a tip on improving my battery life by uninstalling a single app. My battery life felt better after that, but I had to verify the difference by actually testing it.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 6:00 am(NZT)
Everyone Will Soon Be Able to Use Google Search's Worst Experiment Yet
The AI-fication of Google Search has been underway for a while now. Earlier this month, the company launched a new AI Mode for Search. While not everyone could access it at first, Google is now expanding it to a wider group of users.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 5:37 am(NZT)
This Google Maps Update Makes Parking Much Easier
Not knowing the parking availability at your destination can make anyone anxious. Thankfully, Google Maps is making a few additions to route overviews that give you more information about your venue at a glance.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 5:01 am(NZT)
How I Make My 1,000 Sora Credits Last
With just 1,000 credits, creating lots of videos in OpenAI's text-to-video tool, Sora, can feel like an uphill battle. But I can make my Sora AI video credits last the entire month with a couple of simple shifts. It's easier than you think, too.
Source: MakeUseOf | 26 Mar 2025 | 3:00 am(NZT)
