I was pretty happy with what my internet speed was showing on speed tests. However, I couldn’t see that reflected when loading web pages or playing YouTube videos. Videos still […]
I’ve tried dozens of Android launchers, but I always end up reinstalling this one
With great power comes great responsibility. I, being restless with my phone customization habits, keep trying new Android launchers when I get bored with the current one. I’ve tried everything […]
Google has gotten lazy with Android and these Samsung apps prove it
Google’s default Android apps haven’t changed much in years. The same basic task lists, flat dialer, and sticky-note editor from years ago are still what you get out of the […]
I disabled Android’s location tracking and reclaimed my privacy in 30 seconds
While smartphones are evolving every day and support advanced features, they also carry privacy risks. If you use Google Maps on your device for navigation, you’re essentially allowing your smartphone […]
Windows Search feels completely broken after you try this tiny free app
Windows Search has been on a horrible run in recent years. Including the things no one asked for, like web results mixed into local search, a cluttered interface, and overall […]
PC gaming’s anti-cheat problem is getting ridiculous and Linux players are paying the price
Anti-cheat (more specifically, kernel-level anti-cheat) is something we’ve come to normalize over time, despite its many security risks. Running what is essentially a rootkit with Ring 0 access is something […]
5 open-source security apps I set up first on every new Windows machine
Every time I unbox a new Windows machine, before I even think about wallpapers, removing bloatware, or taskbar tweaks, I run through the same short list of open-source security tools. […]
I rebuilt the same Excel report every month for 3 years — Power Query turned it into one refresh button
My work used to involve waiting for raw files, opening them one by one, copying the data, pasting it into a master sheet, fixing column names and formats, removing junk […]
I found Apple’s hidden Wi-Fi menu and my connection finally made sense
For years, I figured the tiny “i” next to my network name in Settings > Wi-Fi on my iPhone was for looking up details, not fixing anything. You tap it […]
I found the radio version of Google Earth and accidentally lost an hour to it
I stumbled across a website recently that looked vaguely like Google Earth after somebody had turned the globe into a giant radio dial. Google Earth has become its own rabbit […]