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Zapier vs. Tray comparison: Which is best for enterprise automation? [2026]
It's easy to let edge cases influence your decision-making—thinking you need the most technical tool for the few times your developers will want to code their way out of a tough problem. And with enterprise software, it's tempting to assume you have to choose between power and ease of use. But that's not always true. The best automation platforms deliver both, scaling to meet complex enterprise needs while remaining intuitive enough for anyone to start building right away. You can use either Zap
It's easy to let edge cases influence your decision-making—thinking you need the most technical tool for the few times your developers will want to code their way out of a tough problem.
5 ways Netflix can deny you 4K even when you’re paying for it
Netflix has multiple restrictions on 4K streaming, even for paying customers.
Netflix app on the Fire TV Stick.Credit: Suman Biswas/MUO By Suman Biswas Published Oct 18, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT Suman is a Computer Science graduate with a passion for gaming and technology. His love for technology started when he first got his hands on an NES. An avid gamer and PC enthusiast at heart, Suman started his writing journey back in 2023. While gaming takes up most of his free time, Suman also dabbles in tinkering with PC builds and consoles. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Nothing's worse than buying a brand-new 4K TV and being forced to watch 1080p content on it. While going through my Netflix back catalog, I noticed something peculiar: despite my Premium subscription, Netflix wasn't streaming in 4K. And this issue wasn't isolated to just my TV, but also extended to my phone and PS5. This was quite a surprise, considering I was paying extra exclusively for better visuals on my devices.
Barbara Corcoran Just Shared the Best Advice She’d Give Her Younger Self
“Bet on yourself,” the Shark Tank star advises.
Chatbots Can See Your Bank Accounts. This Fintech Founder Says There Are 2 Things They Still Can’t Do
Investors and analysts are connecting financial information to AI models and turning to them for money questions, but is AI getting it right?
Steven Bartlett Hired Someone With No Experience. She Became One of His Best Employees
Don’t hire the résumé. Hire the person.
The 3 best free RSS reader apps in 2026
If you want to really follow a publication, writer, or something else online and see everything they publish—not just what some social media algorithm throws your way—the best way to do it is with an RSS reader. RSS (it stands for Really Simple Syndication) has been around since the '90s, and it's a way for sites to publish a feed of all their content in a way that can be easily parsed and aggregated by RSS apps. Basically every website offers some kind of RSS feed, even if they don't advertise
If you want to really follow a publication, writer, or something else online and see everything they publish—not just what some social media algorithm throws your way—the best way to do it is with an RSS reader.
My RTX GPU was the best microphone upgrade I never bought
A free AI tool turned my cheap mic into studio-clean audio, saving me $100.
Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOfCredit: Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOf By Tashreef Shareef Published Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT Tashreef's fascination with consumer technology began in the school library when he stumbled upon a tech magazine, CHIP, which ultimately inspired him to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Since 2012, Tashreef has professionally authored over a thousand how-to articles, contributing to Windows Report and How-To Geek. He currently focuses on Microsoft Windows content at MakeUseOf, which he has been using since 2007.
Chick-fil-A Posted Nearly $24 Billion in Sales Last Year. Its CEO Still Won’t Reveal the Secret Behind Its Best-Selling Entrée
Branding experts say the mystery surrounding the chain’s closely guarded recipe reinforces customer loyalty.
The 7 best employee management software and apps in 2026
Managing a workforce effectively is a key ingredient to the growth of a business—big or small—and to do this, many businesses turn to employee management software. Employee management software is a fuzzy-ish category. At its core, it's about streamlining HR work (from both the employer and employee side of things), but depending on who you ask, you'll get a slightly different definition. I decided to turn to the experts to see what employee management software they think is the best of the bunc
Managing a workforce effectively is a key ingredient to the growth of a business—big or small—and to do this, many businesses turn to employee management software.
Your Mac's best productivity tools are hiding in plain sight
I bought a new MacBook, and these 5 macOS tools and features made it feel completely different while improving my workflow.
Jack has been a contributing author at MakeUseOf since June 2024, specializing in entertainment and its associated technology. He is passionate about creating engaging content that inspires and informs, having published articles and reviews in several reputable online resources since 2010, including SlashGear, BestReviews, and Ezvid Wiki. Jack's work has taken him far and wide, from South America to Europe, South Asia, and the Far East, and his experiences continue to influence his writing. As a graduate with a BA in music technology, he is particularly interested in new developments in this field, including music hardware, music creation software, and music streaming services. When he’s not researching and trying out the latest software and devices, Jack enjoys riding his motorcycles to far-flung destinations, playing guitar, and creating music and vlogs using Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro on Mac. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I bought my first Mac 25 years ago (an iconic iMac G4 with a whopping 512 MB of RAM), and recently unboxing my shiny new MacBook Air M5 gave me the same rush of excitement I felt back then. As I explored its features and started customizing it to suit my needs, I realized some of macOS’s most useful tools hide in menus and settings you might not think to explore. Some are relatively new, while others have been around for years.
TV fans and critics ranked the century's best shows, and the disagreements are wild
TV professionals named the best 100 shows of the 21st century. Normal TV fans did the same. Where do they diverge?
t 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT A contributor at MovieWeb, Dan Selcke is a pop culture fanatic who writes and talks about movies, TV and books, the nerdier the better. He's been working on news, reviews, editorials, interviews and podcasts for over 10 years. Dan has been published in The A.V. Club, Metro, Salon and elsewhere. He's interviewed actors and filmmakers from shows like Dune: Prophecy and The Rings of Power. When he's run out of things to write, Dan operates a YouTube channel where he dives into more depth on all things movies, TV, and pop culture. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap In September, The New York Times published its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, meaning shows that started airing after January 1, 2000. The paper determined the list based on a poll of actors, showrunners, creators, executives, and craftspeople working in TV. This was the professionals' take.
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Claude vs. ChatGPT: Which is best? [2026]
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, tech writers (myself included) became obsessed with testing its limits. Could it write poetry? Debug code? Explain quantum physics to a five-year-old? Once Anthropic's Claude entered the scene a few months later, the focus shifted to head-to-head task comparisons (like counting objects or navigating ethical dilemmas) to try to figure out which model was more capable. In 2026—after countless model updates, and with game-changing agentic capabilities now
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, tech writers (myself included) became obsessed with testing its limits. Could it write poetry? Debug code? Explain quantum physics to a five-year-old? Once Anthropic's Claude entered the scene a few months later, the focus shifted to head-to-head task comparisons (like counting objects or navigating ethical dilemmas) to try to figure out which model was more capable.
The best AI chatbots in 2026
You've probably already subscribed to ChatGPT. Maybe your company rolled out Copilot. Your developer friends won't shut up about Claude. All the noise is confusing: which one should you actually use for your work? The answer depends on the actual task. The AI that's perfect for writing may fall flat when fact-checking; the best for coding may be too steerable, requiring you to invest too much time in your prompts; and if you need to tie multiple models into a single workflow, the household names
You've probably already subscribed to ChatGPT. Maybe your company rolled out Copilot. Your developer friends won't shut up about Claude. All the noise is confusing: which one should you actually use for your work?
Apple and Google keep trying to take Roku down, but it’s the biggest name in US streaming for these 6 reasons
Cheap 4K sticks, a massive free channel library, and ad revenue let Roku undercut premium boxes and grow.
t 13, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Bryan Wolfe has spent 15+ years writing about the tech people actually use — and occasionally the tech they probably shouldn't. With bylines at Yahoo, MakeUseOf, TechRadar, and Digital Trends, he brings an MBA-sharpened perspective to consumer tech, AI tools, and digital productivity. He's based in State College, PA, where he also runs GoingSolo.Life, a solo travel brand for the independently minded. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I primarily own Apple devices. As such, I have an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and many other Cupertino devices. This list also includes an Apple TV. And yet, I can see the appeal of Roku streamers. In fact, I have a Roku Streaming Stick (primarily for testing) and find it excellent hardware.
You Are Building on AI You Do Not Own. You Need to Control These 3 Things
You don’t need to building everything in-house. You just need to be deliberate about which parts of the stack you own and which parts you’re renting.
I never trust someone else's Excel file until I check these 5 things
Catch the problems a borrowed spreadsheet won't tell you about.
Yasir Mahmood / MakeUseOf By Yasir Mahmood Published Oct 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Yasir is a Mechanical Engineer who writes about tech at MUO, covering Windows, Productivity, Security, and the Internet. His interest in autonomous systems keeps him constantly tinkering with both hardware and software. His tech writing journey began during his junior year of engineering, leading him to Android Police before joining MUO. He focuses on making technology accessible, whether he's troubleshooting Windows issues, exploring productivity tools, or explaining security risks in plain English. For Yasir, the best way to do this is to actually use the tools and run into the same problems readers face. When he's not writing or engineering, you'll find Yasir watching Impractical Jokers and genuinely laughing at pranks he's seen a dozen times before. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap A colleague sends over a quarterly sales report; the totals look tidy, and the deadline says I should paste them straight into my own slides. I don't. A workbook someone else built tends to carry quiet problems that never show up as errors, so the numbers on screen can be wrong while every cell looks fine.
An old phone already has the 5 things a Raspberry Pi home-server project makes you buy separately
A Raspberry Pi is just the board. The old phone can be the whole server.
Amir Bohlooli / MUO By Yadullah Abidi Published Oct 11, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Yadullah Abidi is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Delhi and holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. With over a decade of experience in Windows and Linux systems, programming, PC hardware, cybersecurity, malware analysis, and gaming, he combines deep technical knowledge with strong editorial instincts. Yadullah currently writes for MakeUseOf as a Staff Writer, covering cybersecurity, gaming, and consumer tech. He formerly worked as Associate Editor at Candid.Technology and as News Editor at The Mac Observer, where he reported on everything from raging cyberattacks to the latest in Apple tech. In addition to his journalism work, Yadullah is a full-stack developer with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js, the MERN stack, Python, C/C++, and AI/ML. Whether he's analyzing malware, reviewing hardware, or building tools on GitHub, he brings a hands-on, developer’s perspective to tech journalism. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap A Raspberry Pi looks like the obvious starting point for a tiny home server. The board is inexpensive, compact, efficient, and supported by a huge community. Add a power supply, storage, a case, cooling, and perhaps a screen or camera, and that affordable board quickly stops being so affordable as it turns into a collection of accessories.
Wall Street’s Most Colorful Analyst Just Shared His Top 5 Tech Stocks for 2027
Dan Ives has broken away from Wedbush and is now building Yorkville Ives, an AI-driven merchant banking venture.
The 16 best AI video generators in 2026
Consuming video is easy. Producing good video is not. Putting together a script, getting all the footage, and editing everything to perfection—or as close as possible—can eat up enormous chunks of your time. As it does for everything right now, AI has a few solutions to slash the time it takes to go from idea to MP4. I went in search of the best AI tools for creating videos, and as it turns out, there are already a ton of amazing options. From smart video editing software to generative text-to-v
Consuming video is easy. Producing good video is not. Putting together a script, getting all the footage, and editing everything to perfection—or as close as possible—can eat up enormous chunks of your time.
The 12 best free writing software in 2026
At any given moment, I have a different writing app open for every task I'm actively procrastinating on: my Notes app for collaborating with my partner on a never-ending list of to-dos, Notion for trip planning, Google Docs for the article I'm supposed to be writing right now, and a rotating cast of other free writing tools I've convinced myself are essential to the process. This is to say nothing about the AI writing generators I use to help me create content or edit at scale—that's a differe
At any given moment, I have a different writing app open for every task I'm actively procrastinating on: my Notes app for collaborating with my partner on a never-ending list of to-dos, Notion for trip planning, Google Docs for the article I'm supposed to be writing right now, and a rotating cast of other free writing tools I've convinced myself are essential to the process.
Everyone says Immich is the best Google Photos alternative, but this free self-hosted alternative has even more features
I tried Noodle Gallery, and its shared libraries and pet recognition gave me reasons to look beyond Immich
Gregory Gibson is an IT specialist and technical writer who focuses on Linux and Windows Servers, Android customization, virtual private servers, web servers, and cybersecurity.
New Research Says Trust in Leaders Is Falling. Here Are 4 Ways to Earn It Back
Employees are losing confidence in their bosses, and new research points to a problem leaders can do something about.
I Gave Up the CEO Title at My $1.85 Billion Company. It Was The Best Strategic Decision I’ve Ever Made
Why I decided to let go of the label most founders cling to.
The best AI newsletters in 2026
As a writer covering technology and AI, I spend plenty of time separating useful information from the hype. A good AI newsletter can help cut through that noise. But the best newsletter depends on what you need. Someone making AI strategy decisions needs different coverage than someone looking for an AI workflow they can try this afternoon. To find the best AI newsletters, I started by researching my options and looking at what other folks were recommending. Then I signed up for anything that lo
As a writer covering technology and AI, I spend plenty of time separating useful information from the hype. A good AI newsletter can help cut through that noise.
The New Must-Have Perk for Luxury Apartments? An Erewhon Membership
Why the cult grocery store known for its celebrity smoothie flavors and sky-high prices is expanding its reach into residential real estate.
3 reasons why I'll never use Wireless Android Auto again
I'll take wired Android Auto over wireless any day.
is a contributing consumer tech journalist with over five years of professional experience and a decade of immersion in the industry. Specializing in the Android and Windows ecosystem, he translates his deep technical knowledge into accessible guides, helping a broad audience navigate complex troubleshooting and uncover the operating system’s hidden features. When he isn’t writing, Keval is likely flashing custom ROMs on legacy devices, volunteering with Rotary International, or taking a break by the ocean. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread 1 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Wireless Android Auto is great. You slide into the driver’s seat with your phone still in your pocket, and the dashboard magically springs to life with all your favorite Android Auto utility apps and navigation, ready to go. It feels futuristic and clean, and it's precisely how technology should work.
The Best New Grads May Have Thin Resumes. Their Real Experience Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Employers can uncover promising young talent by looking beyond traditional job history to references, projects, internships, volunteer work, and early jobs.
3 ways Glassdoor Recruiter can help with your endless job search
Glassdoor's evolving beyond reviews. Meet Glassdoor Recruiter, an AI-enabled job search tool connecting you with opportunities that fit.
The best thing I did to my smart TV was disconnect it from the internet
It wasn't as extreme as I thought.
Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides.
I crashed Windows three ways to find the best diagnostic tool, it's not what Microsoft ships
Windows knows what crashed your PC, just won't tell you right away
Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOfCredit: Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOf By Tashreef Shareef Published Oct 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Tashreef's fascination with consumer technology began in the school library when he stumbled upon a tech magazine, CHIP, which ultimately inspired him to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Since 2012, Tashreef has professionally authored over a thousand how-to articles, contributing to Windows Report and How-To Geek. He currently focuses on Microsoft Windows content at MakeUseOf, which he has been using since 2007.
5 Things Women Get Wrong About Building a Public Profile
Most female leaders downplay their own expertise, leaving opportunities on the table.
9 must-have words to use in a resume
Find the best words to use on a resume, plus tips to quantify results and mirror the job posting's language.
The 8 best platforms to create and sell online courses in 2026
Anyone can share knowledge as quickly and easily as you can upload a video to YouTube. But to explore a topic in depth, build a community, earn an income, or grow your business by selling online courses? That takes a more robust setup to help you design course pages, build out a curriculum, and promote your course. I've been updating this article for several years, and this year, after researching and nearly 80 apps for creating and selling online courses—and testing all the top contenders—these
Anyone can share knowledge as quickly and easily as you can upload a video to YouTube. But to explore a topic in depth, build a community, earn an income, or grow your business by selling online courses? That takes a more robust setup to help you design course pages, build out a curriculum, and promote your course.
The best time to book Thanksgiving flights is coming. Here’s the date to know
If you’re planning to fly for Thanksgiving but haven’t booked a ticket yet, you might actually be in luck. Travelers could still have a few weeks before they hit the sweet spot for booking their Thanksgiving flights, according to new data from KAYAK. But wait too long, and those potential savings could disappear quickly. KAYAK’s 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In looked at historical airfare trends to determine when travelers are most likely to find cheaper flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as w
If you’re planning to fly for Thanksgiving but haven’t booked a ticket yet, you might actually be in luck.
This Is the Best Week to Buy a Home in 6 Major Cities. Not Every Discount Is a Deal
A new report finds the fall may offer homebuyers the best mix of selection, savings, and leverage over sellers.
The Best Book You’ll Read This Year if You Want to Be More Successful (and a Lot Less Stressed)
Ben Meer’s new book, ‘How to Be Good at Life,’ is the perfect guide to building the life you want to live.
Partitioning your drive still makes sense in 2026 for these 5 reasons
Bigger drives don't make this pointless.
Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOfCredit: Tashreef Shareef / MakeUseOf By Pankil Shah Published Oct 6, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides.
National Taco Day freebies, deals, and specials for 2026: Where to score big on the ultimate Taco Tuesday
When you are having a hard workday, it is comforting to remember that tacos fall apart and people still love them. This metaphor is particularly timely on National Taco Day, which just so happens to be today (Tuesday, October 6, 2026). Regardless of your emotional state, tacos are always a good idea. Here’s some history and where to score some deliciousness. A brief history of the taco Let’s talk about tacos. The stuffed hand-held tortilla dish we know today evolved from Native and Mexican culin
When you are having a hard workday, it is comforting to remember that tacos fall apart and people still love them.
Most Companies Train Managers Once. Gallup Says the Best Develop These 3 Habits Every Day
Gallup research points to a surprisingly simple formula for creating more engaged, high-performing teams.
Surviving the AI Bubble: 3 Ways to Hedge Your Bets
The AI hype cycle is starting to feel eerily similar to the dot-com crash. Here is how leaders can spot the warning signs and protect their company if the AI bubble bursts.
These 150 streets could be the best places to trick-or-treat in America
The spookiest holiday is right around the corner and seasoned trick-or-treaters know that not all streets are created equal when it comes to Halloween. As Halloween approaches, the Hershey’s-owned brand Reese’s found the country’s top 150 streets for trick-or-treating. The team at Reese’s analyzed data spanning from costume and candy purchasing trends to community participation, decorations, and walkability data from various streets to determine “haul” and “haunt” scores for each chosen street.
The spookiest holiday is right around the corner and seasoned trick-or-treaters know that not all streets are created equal when it comes to Halloween.
The 11 best Asana alternatives in 2026
Picking a project management app is like wandering through the story of Goldilocks—there are so many options and no perfect fit. It feels like you'll always be sampling scalding porridge and trying to get comfy in a doll-sized bed. Asana is a quality option (so much so that it's made Zapier's list of the best free, small business, and enterprise project management apps), but that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to work for you. That's why I rounded up eleven of the best alternatives to Asana, so yo
Picking a project management app is like wandering through the story of Goldilocks—there are so many options and no perfect fit. It feels like you'll always be sampling scalding porridge and trying to get comfy in a doll-sized bed.
The best video editing software in 2026
The best tool for video editing depends on a lot of factors: your technical ability and desire to learn, your budget, and the complexity of what you're hoping to accomplish. There's no one-size-fits-all video editor, but that's ok—the field is flooded with good options, regardless of your platform of choice or level of expertise. In fact, some of the best video editing software is completely free, even if you're looking for more advanced features. And premium editors range from industry-standard
The best tool for video editing depends on a lot of factors: your technical ability and desire to learn, your budget, and the complexity of what you're hoping to accomplish. There's no one-size-fits-all video editor, but that's ok—the field is flooded with good options, regardless of your platform of choice or level of expertise.
5 reasons your Wi-Fi is slow even though your internet is fast
Fast internet doesn't always mean fast Wi-Fi. Here's what could be wrong.
Phone showing full Wi-Fi bar at full signal with a Linksys router in the background. Photo by Amir Bohlooli By Kanika Gogia Published Oct 3, 2026, 2:31 PM EDT Kanika began writing about consumer technology in 2019 and has contributed to tech websites like Beebom and The Mac Observer. During her journey, she covered a wide range of topics, including Android, Windows, AI, and everything Apple. She has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014, and owns an Apple device from almost every lineup. With a keen eye on the latest trends, she strives to help users get the most out of their gadgets. Beyond her love for writing, she is a deep researcher and a lifelong learner, always eager to explore the latest innovations and emerging technologies. With her passion for technology and writing, she joined MUO in 2025 as a Freelance Tech Writer. When not writing, she's probably trying a viral Instagram recipe or watching some thriller suspense on Netflix.
The best historical fiction show on Netflix isn't The Last Kingdom, and it has a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score
There's never been a better time to catch up on this modern classic.
Oct 3, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT A contributor at MovieWeb, Dan Selcke is a pop culture fanatic who writes and talks about movies, TV and books, the nerdier the better. He's been working on news, reviews, editorials, interviews and podcasts for over 10 years. Dan has been published in The A.V. Club, Metro, Salon and elsewhere. He's interviewed actors and filmmakers from shows like Dune: Prophecy and The Rings of Power. When he's run out of things to write, Dan operates a YouTube channel where he dives into more depth on all things movies, TV, and pop culture. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Historical fiction shows give you the best of all possible worlds. They're based in fact, so you feel like you're learning something while you watch, but they also hone in on the most interesting parts of history, which can be as exciting as any action film.
Experts on Surveillance Pricing Explain How to Beat the Bots and Get the Best Deal
Retailers can tailor prices using your data, location, and shopping behavior. Consumer advocates recommend six practical ways to find a better deal.
43 Percent of Job Seekers Are Hiding Their Best Qualifications to Get Hired
A Monster survey finds job seekers are downplaying experience, accomplishments, and titles because they fear being rejected as overqualified.
Dale Carnegie’s Best Networking Lesson Is Nearly 90 Years Old and More Urgent Than Ever
Perfect scripts cannot replace genuine interest. Three research-backed habits can help professionals ask better questions and build lasting trust.
Milwaukee Bucks President Josh Glessing on Why the Best Career Paths Aren’t Always Planned
Your next big break may not be on the plan.
7 things you can do with a USB flash drive besides storing files
That drawer full of old flash drives just got more interesting.
Brady Snyder / MakeUseOf By Oluwademilade Afolabi Published Oct 2, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT Oluwademilade is a dentist and tech enthusiast with over five years of writing experience. He joined the MUO team in 2022 and covers a wide range of topics, including consumer tech, iOS, Android, artificial intelligence, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. In addition to his work at MUO, his writing has appeared on HowtoGeek, Cryptoknowmics, TechNerdiness, and SlashGear. Oluwademilade earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Ibadan's College of Medicine in Nigeria and has worked in both hospital and private dental practice settings. While at university, he was recognized for his involvement in public service and was named a Global Goals Action Ambassador by a student organization affiliated with the United Nations. He received the recognition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2020 for his work promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In his free time, Oluwademilade enjoys testing new AI apps and features, troubleshooting tech problems for family and friends, learning new coding languages, and traveling whenever he gets the chance. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread 3 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap USB flash drives aren’t nearly as essential for moving files around as they used to be. Between cloud storage, messaging apps, and decent internet connections, I can go weeks without copying a document onto one.