Most free PDF apps have a major problem, which is that they don’t let you edit text. Originally, that was the idea behind the PDF format: a way to preserve […]
I prefer Proxmox to VMware, but this open-source hypervisor made me reconsider both
Homelabs tend to have a predictable life cycle. I love rescuing big servers, enjoying the extra cores and memory, then I remember why I downsized last time. An array of […]
I found a 24-year-old Windows tool that Microsoft still can’t replicate
There’s a certain kind of Windows annoyance that isn’t serious enough to justify hunting down an app for it. Maybe I want a shortcut that turns down whatever program I’m […]
Forget Spotify and Overcast, this free app is where I find exciting new podcasts
There’s a paradox about podcast discovery that always bothers me: I want to explore new shows and ideas, but most apps keep recommending the same ones in a loop. It’s […]
I found a Windows shortcut that makes the Settings app feel embarrassingly incomplete
The default Settings app in Windows 11 is functional, but it’s quite limited compared to something like the classic Control Panel. It certainly gets the job done for most Windows […]
Your Android has a hidden charging mode that turns your phone into a smart display
For years, Android has given you multiple display options to turn your phone’s screen into a smart home hub, a digital photo frame, or even a customizable clock while it’s […]
My old phone replaced my Raspberry Pi, and there’s only one thing I miss
For years, my Raspberry Pi was the default answer whenever I needed a tiny, low-power computer. It ran web services, network utilities, and automation scripts without turning my desk into […]
Windows finally lost its last excuse to stay on my gaming PC
I’ve been gaming on Windows for as long as I can remember, with Windows XP being the first proper OS I got to try out. It’s only (relatively) recently that […]
Firefox now shields your browser from your ISP on Android with a free VPN
Summary Firefox for Android adds a free built‑in VPN with 50GB/month; rolling out to users. It’s a TLS‑encrypted Fastly proxy (not a full VPN); routes only Firefox browser traffic and […]
I disabled Samsung’s default gestures and remapped them to shortcuts that actually work
Samsung gives you a massive display, but your thumb barely uses any of it. Swipe down for notifications, swipe up for apps, and that’s about it. The rest of the […]