Android 17 comes in many flavors. That’s the unique part about Android — every brand gets to put a unique spin on the base Android 17 operating system. Samsung Galaxy […]
These open-source Android apps are better than their big-name rivals in ways I didn’t expect
Replacing a mainstream app is not always easy. Popular apps are likely to receive frequent updates and feel a lot more polished than their not-so-popular rivals, even if they cost […]
I gave my Motorola phone a speed boost by removing these preinstalled apps
I love Motorola phones mainly for their near-stock Android experience, but they do have a bloatware problem. Beyond the usual Google apps, you get close to a dozen Motorola apps […]
You only need one fast charger for your iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel, but it needs this feature
I’ve completely switched over to USB-C gadgets, and that means the same charger can power everything from my camera and smartphones to my over-ear headphones and laptops. It’s the universal […]
Chrome now has features that could replace apps on your PC
Say you only need to highlight a few lines in a PDF for a meeting. You might be inclined to open a PDF editor without thinking much about it. And […]
Android Auto wins on customization, but CarPlay wins where it matters to me
The Android vs. iPhone debate probably won’t end anytime soon, and interestingly, that rivalry follows you into your car, too. People have equally strong opinions about Android Auto and Apple […]
Your backup SSD needs this one yearly step, and most people skip it
I’ve had a bad habit with backup drives. Once the copy finishes, I label the SSD, unplug it, and mentally file it under “safe forever.” Then months pass, I find […]
I gave Claude full access to my smart home, and the result is scary
I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time tweaking my Home Assistant setup, and Claude Code has assisted me through a lot of it. But Home Assistant and Claude Code are […]
I ditched 1Password for an open-source password manager and I’m not paying again
When 1Password told me my Individual plan was going from $35.88 to $47.88 a year, I didn’t renew straight away. I opened my vault and looked at what I was […]
Your router is ignoring some of the best Wi-Fi channels, and there’s a reason why
Recently, I needed to create a lab router using IPFire. While configuring the wireless access point, I ran into an issue where it briefly worked and then failed. Essentially, the […]