Boris Hofferbert

Freelance journalist, enthusiastic about technology since the blissful Amiga days, Apple desktop fan and Android fan on the go, gambles on Windows, can’t do without music (from classic rock to ska to punk) and audio books, likes to take postcard photos, always has at least two cell phones and is very happy about one coffee donation ;-)

Nov- 2023 -

November 27

Safety

Skiff Mail: Anonymous emails plus free identities for registrations

Unlimited email addresses, open source apps and more: Skiff offers a surprising number of extras for an email service. We'll show you what it's all about.
November 10

virtualization

VirtualBuddy: Set up macOS as a virtual machine on M-Macs

With VirtualBuddy you can create a virtual machine with just a few clicks
November 10

life hacks

Bypassing paywalls: Simple and legal using an open source tool

BibBot helps you get around paywalls on news sites. The whole thing is as simple as it is legal - provided you are a member of a library.
October- 2023 -

October 31th

iPhone, iPad & co.

iPad: Does not output sound via external monitor

If the iPad stays silent when connected to an external display, it's annoying. Apple has now released a solution to the nerve problem.
October 17th

iPhone, iPad & co.

Apple TV: Lost remote control? This is how you find them again!

Do you also tend to misplace the remote control of your Apple TV? Then there is good news: Since iOS 17 and tvOS 17, you can easily find them again.
October 12th

Mac & macOS

Download Windows ISOs for ARM Macs more easily

Do you want to install Windows 11 on an ARM Mac? Then you first need the appropriate ISO file. The open source tool CrystalFetch makes downloading Windows 11 on ARM child's play.
Sep- 2023 -

September 28

iPhone, iPad & co.

Use the iPad as an HDMI monitor

With affordable accessories, your USB-C iPad becomes a monitor. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to.
September 27

Software

WhatsApp: Send photos in HD quality

WhatsApp finally allows you to send high-quality photos. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to.
September 22

iPhone, iPad & co.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: The best tips and tricks

The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro are a breath of fresh air not only thanks to USB-C. We'll show you the best tips for the new features.
September 8

Mac & macOS

Applite: Install homebrew apps without a terminal

Do you think homebrew on the Mac is great, but the command line isn't your thing? Then Applite is the perfect solution for you!
September 7

Photography & image editing

For YouTube and Co: Copy screenshots from videos

A new function allows you to easily create screenshots from online videos in Google Chrome, Edge and Co. We will show you how it works and what you have to consider.
Aug- 2023 -

August 15

General

Windows: Sign in automatically with Microsoft account

Do you want to save yourself from entering the Windows password after booting up the PC? With this tip you can register automatically.
August 1

Hardware

AVM repeater: Activate mesh function later

AVM has been equipping its various Fritz boxes and the associated repeaters with the practical mesh function for a long time. In the event that you exchange your Fritzbox and have been traveling without Mesh so far,...
Jul- 2023 -

21 July

Hardware

HP Laser Printers: Fix Error 55.0602

If error 55.0602 is crippling your HP laser printer, there may be a fix. We'll show you how to fix the error.
11 July

Windows

Bing search bar on desktop? This is how you get rid of them!

After a Windows update, the Bing search bar is permanently visible on the desktop. We'll show you how to get rid of them.
4 July

Web & net culture

Save texts from YouTube videos

A free web tool turns YouTube videos into readable text in just a few simple steps.
Jun- 2023 -

27 June

Windows

Windows 11: How much storage space do your apps take up and how do you free it up?

Are you running out of storage space on your Windows 11 PC? No problem: we'll show you how to tidy up your hard drives.
26 June

life hacks

Gmail inbox full? This is how you clean up your Gmail inbox

Gmail inbox is full to the brim? time to clean it up. We show you different strategies for less mail chaos.
23 June

Mac & macOS

macOS: Disconnect Time Machine hard drive with one click

Quickly eject the Time Machine hard drive? With macOS on-board resources, you can save yourself a few mouse clicks.
13 June

Smart Home

Set up Eve with Amazon Alexa – Matter makes it possible

The devices from Eve that were once exclusive to HomeKit can now also be set up with Amazon Alexa. We show you how to do it.
4 June

test laboratory

Hardware hat: innocn 40C1R – wide monitor, big grin?

The innocn 40C1R is a 40-inch widescreen monitor that, in addition to gaming at 144 Hertz, also wants to score as an office display. Will that succeed?
May- 2023 -

23 May

Safety

WhatsApp: block chats and protect them with biometrics

You want to prevent others from seeing your chats in WhatsApp? No problem! We'll show you how to block access.
20 May

Safety

Encrypt files in the browser: Fast, easy and free

Encrypt files without having to install a program? And then standards-compliant and open source? Yep, that works!
12 May

Artificial intelligence

Use ChatGPT more flexibly and cheaply via OpenAI-API

You want to use ChatGPT in apps and your own projects? Then you need access to the API. You can also save money with this!
2 May

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT: Export chats and enable private mode

You want to secure your ChatGPT chat? Or prevent your requests from being used? You can have it - we'll show you how it's done.
Apr- 2023 -

25 April

Software

Too many tabs in Chrome and Firefox? This is how you get a grip on them!

Do you also tend to open dozens of browser tabs? Then a practical browser extension can provide relief!
13 April

iPhone, iPad & co.

Apple TV 4K: Output TV sound to HomePods or AirPods

With the Apple TV 4K it is very easy to output the TV sound to AirPlay devices such as AirPods, HomePods and Co. We show you how to do it.
5 April

iPhone, iPad & co.

iOS and iPadOS: Easier to install beta versions

To install beta versions of iOS or iPadOS, you no longer have to go through Safari. Apple has simplified the process. We'll show you how you can try out new iOS features more easily.
Mar- 2023 -

30 March

Mac & macOS

macOS: The hidden killer feature in the Help menu

The Help menu of macOS programs offers an easily overlooked function that can make everyday Mac life easier.
19 March

Mac & macOS

Search more beautifully on the Mac: tips and tricks for Spotlight

Spotlight search is one of macOS's most powerful tools. We'll show you how you can get even more out of it.
17 March

Windows

The best keyboard shortcuts you should know in Windows

Keyboard commands make everyday Windows life much easier. We show you the most important abbreviations that you should know.
15 March

Safety

Calculate file hashes on Windows, macOS and Linux

File hashes tell you what's really in a file. We'll show you how to calculate it and what you need to know.
8 March

Hardware

Google Stadia: Enable Bluetooth on the controller

Google Stadia is dead, but the very good controller lives on: with just a few clicks you can make it Bluetooth-compatible.
Feb- 2023 -

28 February

test laboratory

Hardware hat: Apple AirPods Pro 2 - the perfect upgrade?

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are expensive, but want to convince with high-quality sound and great extras. We'll check if that works.
23 February

life hacks

Spotify: Do not use playlists for music recommendations

Spotify playlists are an important cornerstone for music recommendations. With a new function you can prevent unnecessary recommendations.
19 February

Mac & macOS

Control Hue lights from the macOS menu bar

You want to control your Hue system via Mac? With Hue in the Menu this is not easy, it is also free.
15 February

Mac & macOS

MacBook: How to use the F-keys on the keyboard

Do you want to use the F-keys on the Mac the way they were originally intended? No problem: we'll show you how it's done.
2 February

Hardware

Amazon Fire TV: Install updates manually

Is your Fire TV not up to date? No problem! We show you how to install updates for Fire OS manually.
2 February

Software

Write WhatsApp to yourself

Did you know that you can write WhatsApp messages with yourself? We show how it works and why the self-talk is worthwhile.
Jan- 2023 -

24 January

Safety

Extended data protection for iCloud: How to activate end-to-end encryption

Apple now allows you to encrypt all iCloud data and keep the keys yourself. We show what you have to consider.
21 January

Mac & macOS

macOS Ventura: This makes it easier for you to navigate through the system settings

macOS Ventura's new System Preferences aren't going down well with all Mac users. But there is a way to make it easier to search them.
12 January

Hardware

Fire TV: Automatically switch frame rates and avoid picture judder

Amazon's Fire TV can automatically adjust the frame rate to the running videos. In order for this to work, however, you have to pay attention to a few things.
10 January

Software

Google Chrome: This is how you reduce the memory requirements of the browser

Google Chrome likes to use a lot of memory. With a new setting you ensure that the browser acts more economically.
3 January

Hardware

Kindle: Transfer Epub books via email or app

Amazon now allows e-books to be sent to the Kindle in epub format. We will show you how it works and what you have to consider.
Dec- 2022 -

15th of December

iPhone, iPad & co.

iPhone: View saved Wi-Fi passwords

Have you forgotten your WiFi password? No problem! You can easily view secured WiFi passwords on the iPhone.
13th of December

iPhone, iPad & co.

iPhone and Mac: create white noise and more with on-board resources

White noise helps many people focus. Apple has recognized this and equipped Mac and iPhone with a great feature.
6th of December

Hardware

How To: Update Kodi on Fire TV

Installing Kodi on Fire TV Stick is easy - but what about updates? We'll show you how to easily update Kodi.
Nov- 2022 -

November 23

Android

Amazon Fire HD 8 and 8 Plus: Install Google Play Store

The brand new Amazon Fire HD 8 becomes a real all-rounder with the Google Play Store. We'll show you how to install the Play Store.
November 20

Android

Amazon Fire HD Tablets: Enable Developer Options

To use the full potential of Amazon's Fire HD tablets, you should enable developer options. We show you how to do it.
November 14

Hardware

Amazon Fire TV: Set up a new remote control

Your Fire TV needs a new remote control? No problem! We will show you how to set up the new remote easily and simply.

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