When your SSD refuses to catch a break, Windows is generally blamed as the first culprit. Between updates, background services, and temporary files, that reputation feels deserved. But the browsers […]
MagSafe and Qi2 have one weakness that this phone mount finally fixes
MagSafe solved the alignment problem with wireless chargers years ago by adding precise magnet layouts to phones, cases, and chargers. The possibilities of MagSafe seem endless, as I’ve used it […]
Your Pixel battery won’t charge at its fastest speed unless you enable this setting
When my phone is low on battery and I need a quick recharge, there are a few things I’ll do to speed up the process. The obvious one is to […]
I tried the browsers privacy fans swear by on Android, and one changed how I browse
I, like pretty much everyone else, spend a ridiculous amount of time browsing the web. Given the nature of my work, I’ve tried more browsers than I can count, and […]
Why 64-bit Windows needs two Program Files folders
If you open up the main drive on just about any Windows 11 PC, you’ll see two folders sitting next to each other with oddly similar names: Program Files and […]
I gave my Galaxy a speed boost by removing these preinstalled Galaxy apps
As good as Samsung smartphones are, the company still installs some unnecessary bloatware on all of its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Don’t get me wrong, Samsung offers some excellent preinstalled […]
Google put an end date on every Chromebook, and some won’t make it to Googlebook OS
Google has published the Auto Update Expiration schedule that defines how long each ChromeOS platform will receive updates. ChromeOS devices receive 10 years of updates. For devices prior to 2021 […]
Ring finally fixed the biggest problem with smart locks, and the solution is surprisingly simple
Want to feel like a magician? Ring’s latest smart home innovation is geared toward providing you with a magical feeling, reviving something from the dead with the touch of a […]
Android’s Linux Terminal can now run desktop apps, so I tried to replace my laptop for a day
Replacing a laptop with a phone is all fun and games until there’s actual work to finish. Answering emails is one thing, but editing documents, preparing images, and moving between […]
My next Wi-Fi upgrade won’t need a power outlet
In the past, I’ve used Power over Ethernet (PoE) to run my security cameras outside my house without any nearby power outlets. Recently, during a storm, one of the cameras […]