The Google Pixel 10 Pro has been my primary phone for quite a while now, and despite everything I like about it, I’ve learned to live with the fact that […]
I turned my Android phone into a Linux desktop with a tool buried in Android 16
Android has tons of buried settings and hidden features that can surprise even the most experienced of users. The new Linux terminal on Android is no exception to this rule, […]
You probably already have a Thread router in your home that you’re not using
Setting up a smart home in today’s day and age shouldn’t be difficult. There is no shortage of devices that you can choose from to furnish your smart home. Plus, […]
Markdown is everywhere now, and its origin story is stranger than you think
Despite how simple it seems, Markdown is one of the most talked-about languages these days. This lightweight markup language has seen a rise in popularity, especially after AI tools like […]
I enabled one developer option and my Android phone stopped draining battery overnight
My Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been my go-to secondary phone for quite a while now, but there was one thing about it that drove me crazy. I’d plug it […]
I disabled 5 Windows apps I never used and my PC stopped feeling sluggish
Windows always looks busier than I expect after a fresh boot. Task Manager settles down, the fans behave, and then a small crowd of Microsoft apps keeps hanging around in […]
I’m still buying used business laptops instead of new ones, and my last one cost $133
For someone who has been building PCs for nearly two decades, most of my rigs have been built from used components, so I know a thing or two about buying […]
I looked for Android’s “Other” storage mystery, and it wasn’t there
Every time your phone nags you about low storage, you probably do the same three things: clear out Downloads, delete old screenshots, and archive an app you haven’t opened in […]
Bots found my home server in minutes, but 3 settings shut them out
I needed a cleaner way to SSH into homelab servers without exposing any internal services. A small Linux SSH jump server was the answer. It could just sit on the […]
Every Bluetooth tracker I owned died mid-trip until I found ones with this feature
Bluetooth trackers help us keep tabs on our most important items, both at home and away. If you’re interested in using crowdsourced networks to find your gear, you’ve probably heard […]