This 50-year old remote control technology still does what other smart home protocols can’t
Infrared (IR) remote controls have been commonplace since the early 1980s, and are still around today. Despite the development of…
Year: 2026
Ryobi’s batteries are smarter than other tool brands, but it might not be as important as it seems
Most tool buyers don’t think much about where the electronics live inside their gear. You pick up a drill, it…
4 slept-on Netflix original shows that are absolute must-watches
Netflix puts out a pretty wide array of original shows, ranging from massively popular icons like Stranger Things to questionable…
I encountered an error doing what you asked Gemini [Fix]
Some users report seeing the “I encountered an error doing what you asked” message while chatting with Gemini. The error…
This notes app made me realize why my Notion research always felt so fragmented
For the past few years, I’ve been using Notion for almost everything. Whether I wanted to save useful links or…
I used an old tablet to finally understand how GPS works
Last week, while visiting my favorite e-waste store, I found an old Motion Computing F5t tablet. A long time ago,…
Perplexity has an open-source alternative now, and I’m hooked
It pains me massively to say (well, type) this, but the era of entering a query into Google, hitting Enter,…
My PC silently downgraded its Ethernet to 100Mbps, and one status screen exposed it
I recently switched ISPs and upgraded my internet connection from 50Mbps to 150Mbps. One of the first things I planned…
One of Netflix’s smartest detective shows is leaving before Halloween
Between shows like Mindhunter, Dark Winds, and Detective Hole, there’s no lack of great detective series on Netflix. But those…
What to Do After an Unexpected Apple Account Changed Email
Got an unexpected Apple Account Changed email? Check your account safely, review devices and contact details, and learn what to…