Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Picture this: you’re in the middle of a video call, and your colleague shares a critical data chart or a brilliant slide on their screen. If you use a Windows PC, you already have one of the simplest, ...

PCWorld explains how to affordably digitize VHS tapes using a USB capture card, composite-to-HDMI adapter, and free OBS software. This method preserves old footage like family videos while offering ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

A log of the pitfalls I encountered with SQLite when I impulsively decided to build a dashboard like this. Seriously, can't I just do everything with Claude? Basically, this is from logs of ...

The net use command is a Windows utility that helps you connect to shared folders, map network drives, and manage connections through Command Prompt. This guide will teach you how to use it step by ...

I cover home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, how-tos, and plants. I’ve written about home decor and renovations for more than a decade since earning my degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern ...

Looking to see what resources or services are behind your costs in Cost Explorer? This is a common question, and the good news is that Cost Explorer can help you dig deeper to understand what’s ...

Did you know that you can now use Windows Update to reinstall your current Windows 11 version without losing data? Yes, this new feature lets you reinstall your current Windows 11 version using ...

A secure GUI-based banking application built with Java Swing and SQLite using NetBeans IDE. This project demonstrates how to integrate desktop applications with a database to manage financial ...

It’s fair to be curious about walking pads when you see yet another TikToker racking up an impressive amount of steps indoors. But aside from hitting your step goal (which might not need to be 10,000 ...

How do you use a vibrator for the first time without feeling awkward or doing it “wrong”? Honestly? You don’t need to be an expert. The first time is about exploring, not performing—and a little ...