NFC tags are one of those tiny, forgotten pieces of tech that quietly solve problems you didn’t even realize you had. They cost pennies, need zero power, and can trigger […]
I stopped memorizing networking concepts when I started breaking them in Cisco’s free simulator
For years, I could recite networking vocabulary without actually understanding any of it. Subnet masks, TCP versus UDP, OSPF versus static routing — I could define all of them on […]
I stopped dual-booting Linux, and a virtual machine covers everything I actually used it for
Dual booting Linux and Windows is a pain. It’s an involved process, and one that is very prone to breakage. More so if you happen to install both operating systems […]
I wouldn’t use a new Pixel 11 without turning on these features first
It’s no secret that software is Google’s bread and butter. The Google Pixel 11 isn’t the thinnest, lightest, or fastest smartphone on the market, but it has exclusive software tricks […]
The 4 settings I change on every new Roku before I watch anything
Roku is one of the top entertainment platform experiences you can find in today’s marketplace. It has a user-friendly interface and makes it easy for viewers to download their favorite […]
I used a free tool to track my laptop’s battery in real time, and it changed how I charge it
My Dell Latitude 5420 is an all-round laptop, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Sure, it’s five years old, but it’s still a great laptop for my work needs. […]
The Galaxy S26 FE looks like a $1,200 phone and costs $700, but the catch is the chip inside
There’s nothing wrong with Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 FE handset. There’s nothing super exciting about it either. It’s a good phone, does most things well, and looks and feels good […]
This ridiculously fast Windows file manager is free for now, but it won’t stay that way
Windows File Explorer is a decent out-of-the-box file manager. It has tabs, tightly integrates with Windows, and even offers a network storage option. However, it’s slow, and if you are […]
I tried the internet’s most notorious graphics card, and it caught me off guard
The GeForce RTX 4060 is easily one of Nvidia’s most divisive GPU releases. On paper, the 4060 isn’t a bad card, but it certainly feels like an objective downgrade compared […]
Chrome for Android just added the customization I’ve wanted for years
For a long time, I’ve accepted the increasing clutter on the new tab page in Chrome on Android as Google continues to add new features. But now, Google has added […]