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Tashreef Shareef

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Contributor Since May, 2021
Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science
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Windows, Android, Microsoft
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About Tashreef Shareef

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.

With hands-on experience building websites and technology blogs, he brings practical developer insights to his technical writing. You can view his complete work portfolio at itashreef.com.

You might also stumble upon his short how-to video explainers, simplifying complex topics. Beyond writing, Tashreef enjoys creating short explainer videos, gaming, and exploring animated shows.

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Portable Apps platform open on a BENQ monitor
I use this free app store to access my favorite apps from USB and Google Drive on any PC
Portable App

Install all your essential apps on Google Drive or OneDrive and use them anywhere.

Ditto settings dialog open on a HP pavillion laptop
I tried 6 Windows clipboard managers and this open source app beat them all
Productivity

Even after a decade, this remains the best clipboard manager for Windows.

Brave browser LEO AI web page open a large display
AI browsers are everywhere right now, but this is the only one worth using
Browser

Your browser's AI is definitely using your data for training. This one doesn't.

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Windows 11 settings app showing the virtual hard disk option on a HP pavilion laptop
Virtual hard disks are my favorite hidden feature in Windows 11: Here's why
Windows 11

Virtual hard disks don't create free storage—but they're still incredibly useful.

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GalzeWM Title manager showing multiple apps open on a HP Pavillion gaming laptop (1)
These 7 community mods make Windows 11 fun again
Windows 11

Ready to make Windows 11 actually look cool? These mods are for you.

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Comet browser download page open on a BENQ Monitor
I've used Perplexity's Comet for over a month and here's my honest take
Browser

Perplexity's Comet gets the AI browser agent trend right, but there are some glaring issues.

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Perplexity Comet browser open on a BENQ monitor
I made Perplexity's Comet my default browser to automate 4 tasks every day
Productivity

Let Comet manage your emails, tabs, and repetitive tasks.

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person holding a Samsung Gaalxy S10+ with the Tasks-org app open
I switched from Google Keep to this open-source app, and I am not going back
Task Management

This is the true best free task management app for Android.

Medicat boot menu on a HP laptop kept on a chair
This open-source app should be in every Windows user's rescue toolkit
Windows

Medicat is the true Swiss Army Knife of rescue tools.

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BleachBit app open HP Pavillion laptop
This free app cleans Windows better than built-in tools, but use it carefully
Windows

This junk cleaning app is so good that even politicians trust it to keep their accounts clean.

ventoy usb drive app with usb drives background.
This free and open-source tool made my USB drives way more useful
Windows

This free tool finally helped me make the most out of my 256 GB USB drive.

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Raindrop-io app open on a BENQ Monitor
Bookmarks were pointless for me until this free app completely changed them
Productivity

Finally, a reason to use bookmarks again.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 kep on a Wooden table with a keyboard on the edge
I turned my old Galaxy phone into a smart home sensor and it's better than I expected
Android Tips

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a baby monitor in five minutes.

atext app open on a HP pavillion gaming laptop
These 5 little automations make my Windows 11 feel much faster
Computer Automation

Make Windows work for you by automating repetitive tasks.

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Sandisk USB drive kep on a HP Pavlillion gaming laptop keyboard
I haven't had malware for over a decade, and it's all thanks to these 6 simple tricks
Malware

My secrets to keeping my computers malware free for over a decade.

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Google Keep app open on a Samsung Galaxy Phone held in hand
Google Keep just killed my favorite feature so I'm switching to this app instead
Android Apps

These popular apps offer location-based reminders and more.

Windhawk app open in Windows 11 on an BenQ Monitor
I installed a Windows mod tool and it fixes almost everything wrong with Windows 11
Windows 11

Windhawk has made me love Windows 11 again.

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AppFlowy open on a HP pavilion gaming laptop kept on a bed
This open-source notes app feels like Notion without the bloat
Task Management

AppFlowy is an open-source Notion alternative minus the complexity.

Sumatra PDF app open on a HP laptop that's screen down on a chair
I finally found a free, lightweight open-source PDF reader that does everything I want
PDF

This is the most popular PDF reader you've never heard of.

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reactOS running in VirtualBox open on a monitor
I tried the open-source Windows clone—here’s the good and the bad
Windows

This open-source Windows clone is a dream in progress.

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