It’s tough to stay private on the internet. It’s hardly an even playing field: If you use apps and websites as they’re designed, your every move is almost guaranteed to […]
Five Ways to Make Gemini Behave More Like Google Assistant
Google Assistant is about to get one heck of a headstone in the Google Graveyard. The voice assistant has been a handy tool for years, but the company has finally […]
Apple Just Added These New Android Devices to Its Trade-In List
It’s a weird time to be shopping for new tech. On the one hand, “RAMageddon” is making devices more expensive and harder to find; on the other, companies are trying […]
10 Screenshot Hacks Every Mac User Should Know
While third-party screenshot apps are excellent on the Mac, Apple has steadily improved its default tools. Today, the Mac’s built-in screenshot utility is good enough for most people. You can, […]
6 new Netflix shows and movies you need to binge this weekend (August 7-9)
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you can always be sure you’ll be able to find new content to watch. Last weekend, there wasn’t much in the way of new original […]
Escaping Google doesn’t mean losing Gmail — here’s how I did it without the hassle
I’m at my wit’s end with Google. I’m tired of being monitored 24/7 for all the activity I do, whether it’s writing emails or saving media to Google Drive to […]
Your 4K Blu-ray may never have been 4K in the first place
Generally, physical media beats streaming content. The maximum bitrates supported by a disc will outperform those offered by the best streaming services. This is how a lower-resolution disc can appear […]
My Pixel 10 said 30GB was ‘System’ until I found what Android actually lets you delete for free
My Pixel 10 Pro only has 128GB of storage space. I elected for a lower-storage model since the majority of what I do on my phone taps the cloud, plus […]
Proxmox isn’t the only hypervisor — there’s a better alternative
Proxmox VE has long been the go-to option for homelab enthusiasts, and with good reason. Its accessible web interface and built-in support for both LXC containers and KVM virtual machines […]
My Bluetooth headset kept cutting out during calls, and this Windows feature was the culprit
I’ve never been the type to use a headset for calls on my laptop. My laptop’s built-in speakers and microphone are among the best I’ve used, and I’m not exaggerating. […]