PC maintenance is an unglamorous task that most Windows users set aside, but sooner or later, it can come back to bite them. Luckily, cleaning out junk, for example, doesn’t […]
I tested port forwarding against port triggering and the safer choice isn’t that simple
Before now, I was convinced that the safe default was port triggering. The idea of leaving ports permanently open just felt much riskier compared to opening a port only when […]
I stopped unplugging my Nest cameras when I 3D-printed this simple privacy fix
I switched from Apple HomeKit Secure Video cameras to Google Nest cameras earlier this year, and I couldn’t be happier. My entire smart home, from the doorbell camera in my […]
I caught my neighbor trying to use my Wi-Fi, here’s how I blocked them
I’m a good neighbor. We share tools, share a cup of sugar when required; you know, all that good stuff. But one day, I noticed a strange a strange pattern […]
I changed one Chrome setting and got gigabytes of RAM back without closing my tabs
I have a confession, and it’s not exactly flattering: I’m a digital hoarder. At any given moment, my browser is basically a timeline of my week, with unfinished drafts, three […]
How I discovered my smart TV was spying on me
I love my smart TV. It’s my portal to the undeniable and wonderful convenience of on-demand streaming services, where I can sit and imbibe the best from the world of […]
I wish I had this Ethernet toolkit before wiring my house
I wired the basement of my house myself, running Cat6 to every drop, and I still crimp my own cables when I need an odd length. So I went in […]
Chrome kept using my PC after I closed it, and this one switch finally stopped it
Chrome is notorious for using a lot of RAM, though it’s gotten better over the years. At a time when computers are coming with less memory because of shortages caused […]
I finally made Windows 11 work the way I wanted with this open-source tool
Windows 11 looks modern, but it strips away a lot of the customization that made earlier versions of Windows feel like yours. Some of the changes to the taskbar, Start […]
How to Disable ACR to Stop Your TV From Tracking You
If you have an LG TV, you might have woken up on Tuesday to some concerning headlines: A thorough investigation by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus found that LG TVs are […]