Summary Android backups now count toward your 15GB Google storage — SMS, calls, settings included. You can toggle off app, SMS, or call backups or delete files to avoid upgrading. […]
Windows now shows which apps used on-device AI, and I’d check it right now
I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro for a while now, and as AI becomes a bigger part of my everyday workflow, I started wondering which apps on my […]
I replaced Tailscale with a different kind of tool, and it works much better
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about Tailscale is that after setting it up, I never have to think about it again. But its convenience masked the fact that […]
Android phones slow down past a storage threshold nobody talks about, and mine was way past it
Keep 10 percent of your storage free. It’s the Android storage mantra that’s been repeated for years, passed around almost like folk wisdom. It’s not wrong exactly; in fairness, it’s […]
My phone uninstalls apps behind my back now, and I’ve never been happier
I turned Android’s auto-archive feature on a while ago after reading about it, then promptly forgot I had done so. Not long ago, then, I noticed that a new little […]
Look for these 4 logos before buying any smart home device — they show what actually works together
Compatibility with your smart home is one of the first aspects you have to pay attention to when you’re buying new devices. You want something that’s going to fit in […]
I do these 5 things on every phone I set up, and my battery lasts twice as long
Most battery tips you find online are either obvious or make you feel like you’re babysitting your phone. What does make a difference is changing a handful of settings that […]
Samsung’s most powerful features aren’t turned on by default — and almost nobody finds them
Samsung used to get criticized for cramming too many features into its phones. Years ago, those extras often hurt battery life and performance, so many people turned them off. But […]
I canceled my Adobe Acrobat plan after one weekend with this free tool
I’ve talked about PDF24 as a great free alternative to Adobe Acrobat, but it does have a limitation, as you can’t use it to edit text or objects within the […]
I stopped buying expensive Ryobi tools once I realized the battery was the real investment
The most expensive Ryobi purchase I made this past year never drove a screw or made a cut. It was a pair of batteries. My earlier self would have called […]