Windows being filled with bloatware is like saying rain is wet: it’s common knowledge. A lot of the programs that come preinstalled with Windows are things nobody asks for or […]
Smart thermostats aren’t the money savers we’ve been sold
The sales pitch never changes. Mount a smart thermostat, let it study when you come and go, and watch your heating and cooling bill drop by double digits. I bought […]
I stopped waiting for Microsoft to fix Windows and did it myself with 3 free apps
With every new update, Microsoft adds a new feature to its Windows operating system. While Windows has been getting better in a few ways, Microsoft doesn’t seem interested in making […]
Samsung hides a Wi-Fi analyzer inside One UI, and it found my worst Wi-Fi problem
I’ve been told countless times that the best way to keep tabs on my home network is with an app, like Wi-Fi Analyzer. It’s undoubtedly very useful, and I’ve used […]
Why I Won’t Buy a Wireless Charger Anymore
Wireless charging has its perks. You can place your phone on a pad, as long as it’s centered, and it starts charging without a cable. I lent one to a […]
Ryobi’s two incompatible battery systems finally share one charger
My garage runs two Ryobi battery platforms at once. The 18V ONE+ packs power my drill, impact driver, and half a dozen bench tools, while the 40V batteries handle the […]
7 unfinished sci-fi and fantasy series that are too good to wait for the ending
It’s always nice to start a sci-fi or fantasy book series knowing that there’s an ending waiting for you. That said, you don’t get the pleasure of wondering along with […]
I changed one Android setting and stopped wasting battery on speeds I couldn’t even notice
Battery life is one of those things that’s a struggle for almost everyone, especially if you’re rocking a compact phone like me. My S26’s modest 4300mAh battery is barely enough […]
I’ve tried a ridiculous number of backup apps, but this is the one I’d trust with my entire PC
Backup software asks for a weird amount of trust. You set everything up while your files are perfectly fine, then months later you’re supposed to believe the whole system will […]
Asus’ new Zenbook 14 looks the part, but it has a couple of issues holding it back
Asus’ long-running Zenbook lineup moves from strength to strength, but the newest model, the Zenbook 14 UX3480QA, is lacking the same strong identity that keeps me coming back to these […]