MakeUseOf

The Nintendo Switch 2's LCD display is a huge letdown (and how to fix it)

Dave Meikleham — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:01:16 GMT

I love my Nintendo Switch 2, but hoo-boy does its screen suck. Though its 1080p display is higher resolution than that of the OG Switch OLED’s 720p panel, the latest Big N handheld hybrid’s screen looks way worse than its predecessor. Admittedly, I say that partly because I’m obsessed with this one awesome OLED accessory.

If you come across a USB drive like this, don’t let it near your PC

Gavin Phillips — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:30:18 GMT

Not plugging in random USB devices is one of the all-time security tips. You have no idea what could be on it, no idea where it came from, and in many situations, you're setting yourself up for a bad time.

The only 4 BIOS settings that actually matter for everyday performance (and how to find them)

Gavin Phillips — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:01:16 GMT

Most BIOS guides read like a server admin manual. They're chock-full of settings, abbreviations, and often lack context for what it means for you day-to-day.

OpenAI wants to take on Apple and Samsung, but it's got a long road ahead

Dave Schafer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:19:12 GMT

It looks like OpenAI might be making a phone after all. To date, the company has seemed to indicate that it has no plans to enter the smartphone market, but a recent post on X from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo might turn that idea on its head.

I disabled these Windows services Microsoft recommends – and everything works better

Pankil Shah — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:16 GMT

Your Windows PC does more than just run your apps. It also tracks usage, shares updates, and quietly reports data back to Microsoft. All of this is made possible by a bunch of background services that are constantly running.

My speakers hissed for years — one receiver setting fixed it instantly

Brady Snyder — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:31:16 GMT

I love listening to floor speakers as part of my home audio station — speakers offer superior soundstage imaging and are superb for long listening sessions — but I don't love the speaker hiss. After upgrading to a Dolby Atmos-ready system, I was disappointed to learn that my new floor speakers were hissing at all volumes. Depending on how many audio components are part of your setup, a frustrating problem like speaker hiss can be tricky to diagnose. In my case, the issue could've been caused by my speakers, receiver, turntable, CD player, or any of the cables tying the entire system together.

I replaced my ISP's DNS without touching my router and got faster, safer browsing

Pankil Shah — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:22 GMT

Most of us often obsess about internet speeds, plans, and router placement, but if there’s one thing that’s just as important, but nobody thinks about, it’s DNS. In simpler terms, it’s what translates the website names you type into your browser into actual IP addresses that computers understand.

Obsidian's real job isn't storing your notes — it's making you smarter while you write them

Saikat Basu — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:30:18 GMT

An Obsidian beginner (me included) will tell you about this early habit. We spend a lot of time building folder structures and feel productive. It took me some time to realize that dumping information isn't thinking. The uncomfortable truth is that a perfectly organized vault full of copy-pasted articles and saved URLs is no more useful than a browser full of bookmarks that die on the vine. Obsidian's real value isn't what it holds. It's what it nudges you to do every time you sit down to write in it.

Samsung had the most secure face unlock on Android, then abandoned it

Brady Snyder — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:18 GMT

Rather than type in a password or PIN countless times daily, smartphone users turn to biometrics for device unlock. Your face and fingerprint are unique to you and are generally difficult to replicate, making these kinds of biometric security both convenient and safe. However, biometric sensors aren't all equal — some are easier to trick than others, making them less secure. Facial recognition is notoriously hard for smartphone manufacturers to implement without a dedicated depth sensor.

Chrome on Android is intentionally worse than Chrome on your computer

Brady Snyder — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:16 GMT

Chrome is the default browser on Android, and it's still a popular choice on desktop despite not being pre-installed on macOS or Windows. In fact, Chrome holds more than 65% of market share in the browser category, which just goes to show how preferred the browser is compared to other options. Google's browser isn't the fastest, the most efficient, or the most private. However, Chrome does integrate with the Google ecosystem perfectly. Arguably the most important ecosystem perk is the Chrome Web Store, a platform that houses over 100,000 extensions and over 30,000 themes.