Someone just vibe-coded an operating system from scratch, and it can actually run DOOM
MakeUseOfby Hamed Paydarfar28d ago
Summary - A Redditor used Claude Code to build Ember, an operating system that boots directly on real hardware.
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top 22%I rebuilt my home server from scratch, and these are the first 6 Docker containers I installed
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu28d ago
I've rebuilt my home server before, but it feels different when you have to start completely from scratch.
After years of fighting file formats, I switched to VLC and never looked back
MakeUseOfby Varun Krishan28d ago
One of the first apps I think to install on a new device is a video player, since the default one is usually subpar.
5 Windows emergency shortcuts I hope I never need but have absolutely memorized
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi28d ago
Most keyboard shortcuts exist to save a few seconds on something you already know how to do. Then there are the ones you learn for the moment Windows stops cooperating, and the normal route to...
I tested Samsung's hidden repair mode and was shocked by how much stayed private
MakeUseOfby Judy Sanhz28d ago
I have to admit I’m not too happy about handing over my phone for repair, with all the pictures and files on it.
Windows still has a filename quirk straight out of the DOS era
MakeUseOfby Isaac Akinleye28d ago
Have you ever renamed a file or folder and had it come out different from what you typed? Recently, while pasting a document title into a rename box, I hit Enter, and the period at the end just...
Here's why I'll never use my ISP's Wi-Fi router
MakeUseOfby Oliver Haslam28d ago
When you sign up for home internet, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) usually sends you a brand-new router to plug in.
The biggest Linux migration happening right now is a 30,000-PC escape from Microsoft
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu28d ago
When I hear a government talk about ditching Microsoft for Linux, I'm usually prepared for the same sequence: a press conference, a few years elapse, and then somehow things get reversed without...
My Pixel wasn't fully updated until I discovered this buried settings page
MakeUseOfby Varun Krishan28d ago
Google Pixel smartphones are renowned for a clean software experience and cutting edge AI capabilities, making it important to keep the fully updated.
I finally found a ChatGPT voice mode use case that beats typing
MakeUseOfby Judy Sanhz28d ago
Sometimes I have the start of an idea and then just…nothing. I know there’s more to it, but the next part won’t come.
Hundreds of free historical fiction books are yours for 48 hours, no Kindle Unlimited needed
MakeUseOfby Sara Heritage28d ago
Summary - Stuff Your Kindle Day: free Historical Fiction & Period Dramas, Sept 15–16, 2026 — 48-hour ebook bonanza.
Your hard drive warns you it's about to fail, and the warning is already on your PC
MakeUseOfby Afam Onyimadu28d ago
Let me start by saying that I don't back up half as often as I think I should. I often push it to the next deadline, but end up not doing it, mainly because my device doesn't make backups feel...
I control my car with NFC tags, and now it's always the perfect temperature when I get in
MakeUseOfby Brady Snyder28d ago
I've owned an EV for three years, and I've been using Apple Shortcuts even longer. Until recently, I didn't know how well they could work together.
Google just made sideloading harder, but there's still a way around it
MakeUseOfby Oluwademilade Afolabi28d ago
For years, Android has drawn a fairly simple line around sideloading. Tell the OS you trust the source, accept the warning, and you can install an APK that never touched Google Play.
Why I prefer "good enough" headphones over top-of-the-line models
MakeUseOfby Yadullah Abidi28d ago
Good tech has always been expensive, especially if you're talking about headphones. Audiophile-grade headphones can run into thousands of dollars on the promise of a superior listening experience.
8 new Netflix documentaries you need to watch this week
MakeUseOfby Dan Selcke28d ago
Netflix is the oldest and most popular streaming service around, with a content library so vast it's virtually impossible to sort through it without help. That's where we come in.
I ignored Excel’s What-If Analysis menu for years and I shouldn’t have
MakeUseOfby Adaeze Uche28d ago
Imagine you want to check how much you’d have to pay back at different interest rates and loan tenures.
Windows 11 users finally get the taskbar upgrade they deserve, but not from Microsoft
MakeUseOfby Pankil Shah28d ago
The Windows taskbar is basic at best. You get a few icons, some status indicators, and that's about it.
You need these hacks to stop your SSD from dying prematurely
MakeUseOfby Yasir Mahmood28d ago
Solid-state drives (SSDs) are significantly more reliable than traditional hard drives, but they still have a finite lifespan that many people don't consider.
We don't need Claude Code anymore and the best replacement is free
MakeUseOfby Abhijith N Arjunan28d ago
Being tied to Anthropic's AI models and subscription plans is probably one of the most disappointing aspects of Claude Code!