MakeUseOf

I archive every webpage the moment I bookmark it and I've never lost a saved link since

Oluwademilade Afolabi — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:31:17 GMT

Have you ever clicked a saved link and landed on a page not found error message? You bookmarked that article months ago because it had exactly the information you needed, and now it is gone. The site was restructured, the author deleted it, or the whole domain expired. This is called link rot, and it is far more common these days.

You've been reading Task Manager's memory page wrong — here's what those numbers actually mean

Tashreef Shareef — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:17 GMT

Every time my system felt sluggish, I'd open Task Manager, see 85% memory usage, and start browsing RAM kits on Amazon. Unfortunately, RAM prices have been through the roof due to the AI boom, and I've been holding off buying more RAM until the prices stabilize. Turns out, I was reading the numbers wrong for years. The big "In Use" figure everyone watches isn't the one that tells you whether your system is actually under memory pressure. Before you go looking for ways to reduce your RAM usage on Windows, it's worth understanding what Task Manager is telling you.

I paid for 4K Netflix for years without realizing I needed to change one setting

Chris Hachey — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:30:17 GMT

Netflix is one of the well-known and used streaming services in the entertainment industry. It has released some of the biggest TV series and movies that have captured the zeitgeist over the past 10–15 years. Shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game have swept up the world in hysteria. It has become a widely recognized distributor of films as well, boasting award-winning pictures for years.

I switched my Linux terminal to Zsh and it’s the biggest productivity boost I’ve had in years

Afam Onyimadu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:17 GMT

My Linux terminal is one of the most important tools for my daily workflows. However, using it with its default shell can be limiting. Sometimes I find myself second-guessing tab completions, retyping long commands, and losing my flow while performing simple tasks.

I turned my Android into a Stream Deck without spending a dollar on hardware

Brady Snyder — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:17 GMT

Elgato's Stream Deck is a customizable macro pad designed for streaming, but it's widely regarded as a secret weapon for power users in the productivity community. The smallest Stream Deck offers six keys, each with its own LCD screen, and costs $60. It's a niche tool that's appealing to desk setup maximalists like myself, although there's a better way. You can turn the Android phone (or iPhone) you already have into a virtual Stream Deck using a free app — and it's official.

I stopped using Event Viewer to check failed logins after discovering this PowerShell trick

Pankil Shah — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Your PC is where you keep everything from your personal documents and saved passwords to work files and even your financial accounts. So keeping it secure becomes necessary, especially if you use it in an office or any public setting.

6 Excel habits I had to unlearn to get good at it

Adaeze Uche — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:31:17 GMT

There are only a few people who learn Excel in an academic setting. Most of us pick it up as we go, learning just enough to get through whatever task is in front of us. That usually means relying on search engines like Google and Bing, websites, and YouTube tutorials to figure things out.

I built my own Raspberry Pi streaming box and it broke my heart

Amir Bohlooli — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:18 GMT

I thought I finally had it figured out. If the smart TV is bad, and Android TV streaming boxes and sticks are bloated, then I’d just make my own streaming box. That’s what I did. I installed Android TV on a Raspberry Pi 4 and plugged it into my TV.

Windows Search was silently eating gigabytes of my SSD and I didn't know I could stop it

Afam Onyimadu — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:18 GMT

I noticed my SSD appeared to be shrinking, even though apps and downloads hadn't changed significantly. What made this a bit worrisome was that clearing temp files and removing installed apps didn't really help.

I paired Claude Code with Obsidian CLI and it finally organized five years of notes

Bryan M. Wolfe — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:18 GMT

After years of good intentions and a vault full of chaos, one afternoon with Claude Code did what no plugin ever could.