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Android Auto's hidden developer menu unlocks 7 features Google doesn't want you to find
Screenshots, unauthorized apps, and 5 other Android Auto tools hiding in developer settings.
I spent a year on Linux Mint, but I'll never use it again for these reasons
Linux Mint is great for beginners—until it isn't.
Off-brand power tool batteries are fine for homeowners—here's 4 times when they're not
Stop overspending on name-brand batteries if you're not a contractor.
Your phone's battery is still replaceable, and it's cheaper than you think
I blamed my phone's slowness on everything — until I replaced the battery.
Your Wi-Fi speed test is lying to you about the problem that matters most
That fast speed test result doesn't mean your Wi-Fi is actually good.
The network settings I changed after realizing my printer can see everything in my house
Your printer is broadcasting passwords and personal documents to everything on your Wi-Fi.
4 "junk drawer" electronics that are actually worth keeping around
Your junk drawer is actually a toolkit, not trash—here's what to keep.
Google Maps keeps killing your podcast volume (here's why and how to fix it)
I stopped letting Google Maps ruin my podcast drives, and here's what actually works.
Please stop using the HDMI cable that came with your monitor
That monitor cable is sabotaging your display.
I stopped using Word for simple notes after discovering this ridiculously capable text editor
Word was built for printing, not note-taking — Notion does that better.
Google Lens can save you time by scanning these 6 things nobody thinks about scanning
I started using Google Lens for these 6 everyday things, and it's saved me hours.
The replacement for 4K Blu-ray is already here, and you're not going to like it
Streams throw away half the data that 4K Blu-rays deliver, and studios are counting on you not to notice.
This is the most dangerous USB cable you can buy—here's why I keep one in my toolkit anyway
Why I keep a USB-A to USB-A cable despite knowing it can fry your gear.
There's never been a better time to build your own Fire TV Stick or Roku replacement
Don't buy another streaming stick—here's why building your own is easier than you think.
NotebookLM turns YouTube videos into ad-free experiences, without the fluff
I stopped watching long YouTube videos and started converting them into focused summaries instead.
I stopped using Android Auto wirelessly after realizing what it was doing to my phone
I ditched wireless Android Auto after realizing the real cost of staying connected while driving.
I stopped texting my ETA while driving after discovering this Google Maps feature
Google Maps can send your ETA for you — so stop texting while driving.
Roku is destroying the clean home screen that convinced me to buy it in the first place
Roku sold me on a clean interface, then buried it under ads and recommendations.
You don't need a USB flash drive—your old phone is a better portable file server
Stop tossing old phones: This one trick turns them into low-power home servers.