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 […]
Netflix is hiding 7 sci-fi movies that are much better than its blockbusters
Netflix has no shortage of great sci-fi movies to watch, including a lot you’ve probably heard of: Alien, Transformers One, Starship Troopers, War Machine, Jurassic World Dominion…there’s a lot on […]
Your wireless headphones have an expiration date, but this pair doesn’t
Wired headphones are built to last. Some of my favorite cans, including the Sennheiser HD 600, have been in production for decades, and original models are still around and in […]
My iPhone still can’t turn off 2G, and it’s the Android feature I envy most
As of August 3, no major US carrier runs a 2G network. AT&T pulled the plug first in 2017. Verizon’s CDMA network, which carried its 2G service, went dark at […]
I finally found out what all those Ryobi circular saw blades are actually for
For the longest time, I thought a circular saw blade was just a circular saw blade. When I first bought my Ryobi ONE+ circular saw, it came with a standard […]