I’ve owned Pixel phones for 8 years. The Pixel 11 really isn’t as bad as it seems
The Pixel 11 series’ reception has been less than stellar. Google is taking it on the chin for iterative changes,…
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Mazda proved big screens were a mistake — then ruined its best SUV with one
Mazda spent years proving that modern car interiors didn’t need to revolve around giant touchscreens. The outgoing CX-5 was the…
Task Manager showing wrong Uptime in Windows 11
If Task Manager is showing the wrong uptime in Windows 11, here is what you can do to fix the…
How to enable and use Microsoft iSCSI Initiator in Windows 11
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator is commonly used in enterprise environments to access storage hosted on a Storage Area Network (SAN), an…
You can fill a Roku with live TV, movies, and local news for $0
I’ve had a Roku Streaming Stick plugged into the back of my TV for years, mostly as a launcher for…
One programmer left his initials inside every ZIP file you open
I’ve probably opened thousands of ZIP files without thinking much about the format itself. Double-click, extract, move on. Then I…
The best Roman drama ever made isn’t Gladiator — and it got cancelled for being too expensive
Every few months someone asks me for a Roman epic recommendation, and my answer’s always the same. Skip the movies.…
Hulu’s best post-apocalyptic series barely cares about the apocalypse
Post-apocalyptic shows are a dime a dozen nowadays. From the remaining The Walking Dead spin-offs to The Last of Us,…
I checked whether Windows was maintaining my external SSD, and the enclosure got in the way
Projects that outgrow my laptop go into an external SSD. However, I assumed Windows maintains external and internal drives the…
How to Set Up Windows Hello on a Local Account in Windows 11
Yes, Windows Hello works on a local account. Follow our step-by-step guide to set up a PIN, fingerprint, or face…