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Plus: More readable websites, an ad-free search engine, and cheap wall chargers. Technology is at its best when it’s teaching us new skills, helping with our hobbies, or…

Plus: Degraded Google speakers, easier software updates, and word games galore. Tech companies have lately seemed to be at a loss for what comes next, but last week’s…

Plus: The old phone apocalypse, finding library books with ease, and a year of great apps. While some of you might be hitting the gym as part of…

Plus: The next smart home standard, search sidebar tricks, and interesting earbud deals While I recommend a lot of apps, tools, and gadgets in this newsletter and elsewhere—and…

Plus: Apple’s new privacy tool, a prettier Wikipedia, and an internet security meltdown Does to pay to buy the newest phones, or should you buy an older model…

Plus: Microsoft’s browser backtrack, a smart package tracker, and new Vivaldi tricks When I’m trying to get some writing done, nothing irks me more than a page full…

Plus: An iOS YouTube enhancer, a Windows dark mode switcher, and a simple podcast sampler While streaming music services such as Spotify and Apple Music typically charge $10…

Plus: An iPhone text size tip and an anti-tracking Android app In the interest of countering some of our basest buying urges, allow me to first remind you…

Plus: Windows search shenanigans, a private Google Docs alternative, and a fast-charging follow-up It’s a great time to upgrade if you know what to look for, but one’s…

Plus: Facebook’s face erasure, Alexa’s music transfer tricks, and a notepad for YouTube In theory, charging your phone, tablet, or laptop should be pretty simple. But never underestimate…