I’ve lived with notification overload for as long as I can remember owning a smartphone! Given how most developers fail to make the best use of notification channels, I’ve had […]
I printed multicolor designs without an AMS and saved hundreds of dollars
I put off buying a 3D printer for years, but when I eventually did, I did not go for the AMS systems from Bambu or Elegoo because I didn’t think […]
Windows 11 retired Control Panel but forgot to move these 5 essential features
When I started using a computer about 15 years ago, one of the first things my instructor taught me was how to navigate the Control Panel. This was during the […]
I turned every old speaker in my house into one perfectly synced sound system
I have always liked the idea of a whole-home audio system, but it usually means investing in an expensive ecosystem, such as a multi-speaker Sonos setup. What I really wanted […]
Valve doesn’t need the Steam Machine to win
Valve has been on a bit of a roll lately. The Steam Deck was a massive success, and Steam is more dominant than ever as the ultimate PC gaming storefront. […]
Your DeWalt 20V tool has a second power level — the battery unlocks it
Two DeWalt drills can sit side by side in the same aisle, wear the same 20V MAX badge, and behave like different tools under load. The motor isn’t the variable. […]
Brave’s new Containers feature finally gave me a reason to leave Chrome for good
One way I avoided mixing up accounts was by keeping three Chrome windows open: one for work, one for personal matters, and one for everything else. This was a slow […]
Why your laptop battery stops at 99Wh — and it has nothing to do with chemistry
If you’ve ever compared laptop specs across laptop brands, you’ll see a lot of variations except one: the battery size. There are common habits that waste battery life, so it […]
I synced every Kindle highlight into Obsidian for free without a Readwise subscription
I love highlighting on my Kindle, but I never wanted to pay a monthly fee just to review those highlights. Readwise is an excellent option, but it’s another subscription stacked […]
DeWalt’s batteries only play nice in one direction, and beginners pay for the mistake
Power tool battery adapters make the wall between cordless platforms look thin. Twenty dollars of molded plastic, and a DeWalt drill runs on Ryobi packs, or a Ryobi tool runs […]