Netflix released its first original film, Beasts of No Nation, in 2015. Since then, major filmmakers have worked with the streaming service, including Martin Scorsese (The Irishman), David Fincher (The […]
I caught my Windows apps phoning home with one free tool
I had closed the apps I was actively using, finished writing for the day, and left my HP laptop sitting at what looked like an idle desktop. There wasn’t much […]
US carriers stopped upgrading 4G networks, and rural users are paying the price
Every dollar a carrier spends chasing 5G headlines is a dollar not going toward the LTE tower keeping a farmhouse connected. That trade-off has been quietly reshaping rural coverage for […]
Windows 11 still can’t beat the operating system it replaced
Windows 10 has been dead for the better part of a year now, at least according to Microsoft’s calendar. Regular support ended October 14, 2025, taking free software updates, technical […]
I disabled YouTube’s sneaky preview feature and my data plan finally made sense
YouTube is a resource hog. First, the free version has so many ads that they ruin the entire experience and also become quite taxing on your system resources; video ads […]
5 free apps I use to replace Netflix, Spotify, Audible, Kindle, and Google Photos
It’s easier than ever to access our media on various devices from anywhere, but subscription costs quickly mount up and run indefinitely. There came a point where I started wondering […]
Android was quietly limiting my headphones — this one toggle fixed it
I am very particular about how sound reaches my ears. Though the default sound may be good enough for many people, it isn’t for me. And since the default equalizer […]
This Tiny Waterproof GoPro (With a Built-In Light) Is Almost $50 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The GoPro Lit Hero is down to $224.02, a […]
These Amazon-Exclusive Metallic Pink Beats Headphones Are 50% Off
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon has the Beats Solo 4 in an exclusive […]
Here’s When Google Assistant Is Leaving Android
For the longest time, Google Assistant was the bot to beat. While those of us in the Apple ecosystem have struggled to get Siri to follow our commands, Google Assistant […]