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DOCSight - Get your rightful internet service

We all know this frustrating scenario: you come home after a long day at work, just want to stream your favorite series or play a game online, and nothing works. The picture buffers, the ping skyrockets or the connection drops out completely. You call the hotline of your Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 month ago 5. April 2026
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Smartphone lost - and suddenly everything is gone

Imagine this: You're on the road, the weather is perfect, you're driving along a country road at 80 km/h - and then it happens. Your cell phone falls out of your pocket, shatters into several pieces and can no longer be saved. Sounds like a bad movie? That's exactly what happens to a Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 10 months ago 15. August 2025
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Free backups for your most important data with Backblaze

Data loss can happen at any time - be it due to a hard disk failure, a virus or even an accidental deletion. Without a solid backup, the worst-case scenario is that you lose your valuable files forever. But which backup strategy is the right one? How can you back up your data without incurring high costs for expensive storage services? Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 6 months ago 7. December 2025
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Everything: The Windows search that works at lightning speed

Do you know this too? You are looking for a file on your computer and the Windows search makes you wait forever - only to show you either nothing at all or the wrong results. That doesn't have to be the case! With Everything, you get a tool that replaces the Windows search and finally works like Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 14. April 2025
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Microsoft PowerToys: Tools for more productivity & speed!

Have you ever wished you could get more out of your Windows PC? Maybe a few features that you use all the time in your everyday life, but somehow can't really implement efficiently? Then Microsoft PowerToys is just the thing for you! PowerToys is a collection of practical tools that will help you improve your productivity. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 16. March 2025
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Automation Tips & Tricks

Espanso: The powerful text expander for your productivity

If you often type the same texts or repeat certain terms frequently, Espanso could be your new best friend. Espanso is a free, cross-platform text expander that makes your life easier. In this article, you'll learn how to set up, synchronize and get the most out of Espanso. What is Espanso and why you should Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 16. March 2025
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Monitorian: Control the brightness & contrast of your monitors

Monitorian is a slim and powerful tool for Windows that allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of your monitors individually and conveniently. The ability to control both internal and external monitors via a single user interface is particularly practical, instead of having to fiddle around with the controls on the outside of each monitor Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 24. January 2025
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Ludusavi - Backup tool for PC game saves and settings

Have you ever thought about how disastrous it would be to lose your progress in a long PC game? Your hours or even days of game time - all gone, due to a bug, an unexpected update or a sudden computer crash? It would be frustrating, wouldn't it? But don't worry, Ludusavi offers you the solution! Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 12. January 2025
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Customize Windows easily: Custom context menu entries & more

Have you ever wondered how you can customize Windows to your liking? One of the easiest ways to do this is to use REG files. These files allow you to dig deep into the system and personalize it in a variety of ways - from new context menu items to Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 12. January 2025
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UniGetUI - Graphical user interface for Windows package manager

Have you ever heard of Windows package managers? These handy tools help you to install and manage programs and applications directly from the command line with just a few commands. But what if you prefer to use a graphical interface to keep an overview and install your software easily? Right here Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 1 year ago 12. January 2025

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