Gmail is one of those apps where most people simply sign in and never think twice about its settings. I used to do the same until I realized a few […]
I tested my eGPU with Oculink and Thunderbolt, and it wasn’t close
When it comes to eGPUs, there are essentially two mainstream ways to connect them to a PC, handheld, or otherwise. The first and more common method is to use a […]
I get Plex remote streaming without paying a cent for Plex Pass
In 2026, Plex ramped up its remote-access Plex Pass from $250 to $750 for new subscribers, which is an unconscionable rise. I’ve never been a remote-access subscriber, and now, I […]
I stopped paying for file recovery — Windows had a hidden tool all along
The data recovery market is built around you emptying the Recycle Bin and panicking. You panic because you assume Windows has left you stranded. It almost instantly leads to downloading […]
My expensive earbuds sounded average until I changed one Android audio setting
I know you can relate to this feeling. You read a dozen reviews and finally buy the earbuds everyone is raving about on the internet. But the moment you get […]
4 popular apps Microsoft made obsolete with one Windows feature
Anyone who works on a PC all day knows how handy Phone Link is. But it wasn’t always this simple. Long before Phone Link became powerful and relevant, there were […]
I stopped using Figma for wireframing after I tried this
Figma is one of the best design and prototyping tools available out there. But that monthly subscription creeps up on you faster than you realize, and suddenly, you’re questioning whether […]
I switched browsers for privacy and accidentally solved a two-year CPU problem
For nearly two years, my PC always sounded like it was under load. The fans spun up within minutes of booting Windows, even when the machine was just sitting idle. […]
Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Reportedly Exposes Your Real Email Address
Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature is essential to my privacy and security setup. Almost every time I create a new login account, particularly when I don’t fully trust the company […]
I switched from Chrome to Edge and finally understood why my laptop battery died so fast
Most of my work happens inside a browser, so it’s not exactly a surprise to see my browser sitting at the top of the battery usage chart. That’s also why […]