Yasir Mahmood

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Features Writer at MUO

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Articles

I Use This Free Chrome Extension to Make Sure I'm Really Getting a Deal on Amazon

1 week ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

If you often shop on Amazon, you'd probably notice how wildly prices fluctuate. I've been burned many times thinking I was getting a deal, only to discover the price had been jacked up just before a discount. That's why I rely on Keepa, a free Chrome extension that doesn't just make shopping better—it helps me find the real deals. Keepa Shows You Amazon Price History Once installed from Keepa's Chrome Web Store page, it integrates into your Amazon shopping experience.
7 Common Password Manager Issues and How to Fix Them

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Password managers are lifesavers for security, but they're not without frustrations. Over the years, I've faced many hiccups while using different password managers. From spooky logouts to autofill failures, these irritations can make you question whether the security benefits are worth the hassle. 7 Password Manager Keeps Logging Out Few things are more frustrating than trying to log into an account only to find your password manager has mysteriously logged itself out.
Reasoning vs. Non-Reasoning AI Models: What's the Difference?

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Standard AI models deliver pattern-matched responses, delivering accurate but limited answers to your questions. That all changed with the arrival of AI reasoning models that can "think" through your questions and problems step by step. You still receive your answer, but there are some important distinctions between AI reasoning and non-reasoning models.
6 Reasons I Use Claude Instead of ChatGPT

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

I use both ChatGPT and Claude AI assistants regularly, but Claude is my primary choice for most tasks. While both platforms have their strengths, I've found Claude offers several advantages that make it my preferred AI assistant for daily work. 6 Larger Context Window Claude's impressive context window gives it a major advantage over ChatGPT when handling large documents. While ChatGPT Plus offers a 128K token context window with GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 3.7 boasts a 200K token window.
6 Reasons I Use Claude Instead of ChatGPT

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Yasir Mahmood

1 hour agoAnd it's why so many are cancelling their OpenAI memberships. There’s nothing quite like when you finally get that perfect ChatGPT prompt and the little robot starts blasting through your work, only to get the notification that you’re out of GPT-4 credits. You could pay for a premium account, but if …
This One Tiny Change Makes Accessing My Google Passwords Much Easier

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Managing passwords can be a real headache, especially when juggling multiple accounts. While Google's Password Manager is a reliable solution, accessing it requires digging through Chrome's settings. But you can solve that with this simple toolbar shortcut. A Little Shortcut With Big Impact Google Password Manager has quietly added a simple yet important feature that's easy to miss but hard to live without once you've tried.
Why I Always Check App Permissions Before Hitting Install (and How to Do It)

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Every time I download a new app, I check the permissions it requests. Many apps genuinely need certain access to specific features, like your location, contacts, and so on, but others go far beyond this. Taking a moment to check app permissions can save you a whole bunch of privacy and security problems later! App Permissions Can Be a Privacy Nightmare App permissions are essentially requests to access different parts of your device—your camera, microphone, location, contacts, and more.
How to Back Up Your Password Manager Securely (and Why You Should!)

1 month ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

After relying on password managers for years, I've learned that even these trusted digital vaults aren't immune to failure. When your password manager crashes or locks you out unexpectedly, having a backup becomes important—something I discovered the hard way. Why You Should Always Have a Backup of Your Password Manager Password managers are an important part of our online presence.
This Journaling App Helps Me Be My Best Self: Here’s How

1 month ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Finding a journaling app that balances simplicity with meaningful self-reflection isn’t easy. I’ve been using the Reflection.app since the beginning of the year, and it’s become my go-to tool for journaling. 5 The App’s Templates Help When I’m Stuck We’ve all experienced that moment—staring at a blank page with nothing to say. That’s where the templates of Reflection.app come in handy.
4 ChatGPT Features You Can Use for Free on Microsoft Copilot

1 month ago | makeuseof.com | Yasir Mahmood

Many of ChatGPT's best features are locked behind its subscription paywall—which is why Microsoft Copilot stands out so much. Instead of forcing you to pay a monthly sub, Microsoft Copilot lets you access many of ChatGPT's best features completely free. 1 Access ChatGPT's o1 Model Microsoft announced that it now offers free, unlimited access to OpenAI's powerful o1 model through Copilot's Think Deeper feature.