I’d always mentally filed yt-dlp under “excellent tool I’ll use when I’m already at a keyboard.” Its Android setup involves Termux, Python, pip, and optional FFmpeg, which is perfectly reasonable […]
I installed this free open-source app for Android to see what my apps were actually connecting to
I use my PC a lot, but honestly, I use my phone even more. That’s where I keep my banking, chat, wallets, passwords, and basically the accounts that matter to […]
These 4 Google Maps features matter more before a road trip than while you’re driving
I use Google Maps frequently, and my routine is to open it and enter my destination. Sure, I get the directions I need, but my trip could be a lot […]
XR glasses gave me the laptop upgrade I thought I needed a headset for
I’ve used an Apple Vision Pro headset for two and a half years, and to be frank, it hasn’t delivered the $3,500 experience I expected. After my very first Vision […]
AMD and Intel finally have answers to Nvidia’s DLSS and one just took the lead
When it first debuted, DLSS was a promising technology. While far from perfect, it was a groundbreaking feature that helped RTX cards deliver more performance while handling demanding features like […]
This free LLM workspace made my chatbot setup look ridiculous
Three browser tabs, the same question pasted into each, and a lot of alt-tabbing to keep the answers straight. That is a normal way to compare AI models, and plenty […]
Sony came one fix away from making the perfect home entertainment center
I won’t blame anyone for never even looking at the PS5’s streaming and home entertainment side. While the ninth-gen PlayStation got a lot of marketing push for its cutting-edge APU […]
I get these emails every week, but they’re actually a scam
My inbox is a regular mish-mash of the useful, the pointless, and absolute bona fide scams. What surprises me is that I keep getting the same scams on repeat, even […]
This is the productivity app I’d recommend to someone who’s tired of productivity apps
Productivity apps often become projects in their own right. You start with a to-do list, then add a habit tracker, a calendar, a note system, maybe a mood journal, and […]
I tried the Google Maps rival nobody talks about, and it’s a refreshingly smart alternative
I’ve made no secret of my love for Google Maps over the years, as it has been a regular source of inspiration and provided reliable support on my many adventures. […]