Drawer full of USB cables? This tiny tester tells you which ones actually work as advertised

The Treedix multifunction USB cable tester quickly identifies which cables still work and which ones belong in the recycling bin.
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How to Use Core Temp to Check CPU Temperature on Windows 11

Learn how to use the Core Temp application to monitor your CPU temperature and prevent overheating on Windows 11.

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Lone developer shrinks Window 7 down to 69 MB, claims 'virtually nothing can run' but that it does actually boot

This free tool not only allows you to deftly sidestep a lot of Windows 11's installation shenanigans, but it can even be used to pivot into a Linux install.