Skip the expensive USB mics: Your phone already has what you need (I have proof)
Are you planning to record some professional audio but don’t own a good microphone? Turns out, that old phone you’ve…
Year: 2026
I changed my Fire TV Stick’s DNS expecting more content, but got something better instead
Geo-restricted streaming service content is nothing new. Sometimes you can skirt these restrictions with a VPN, but often it doesn’t…
3 Developer Options I change to make any Android phone feel snappier
While smartphones are improving every day with new hardware, not everyone has access to the latest flagship devices. The bottom…
Hard drive prices make no sense right now, and buying the wrong NAS drive can cost you twice as much
I walked around a Best Buy a few days ago and looked at hard drive prices, specifically internal ones. Although…
I replaced the F-Droid app and immediately wished I’d done it sooner
I like F-Droid a lot more than I like its official app. The repository has introduced me to some of…
I left Google Chrome for Firefox and took everything with me
I recently realized I’d been using Google Chrome because I had to. 15 years, to the point that I was…
9 Ways to Fix an Excel PivotTable Not Calculating Correctly
Fix an Excel PivotTable not calculating correctly by checking refreshes, source ranges, text values, filters, duplicates, averages, and grand totals.…
I finally tried Linux Mint, and now I understand why Windows users switch
I’d heard the name Linux Mint, but I only knew it was a derivative of Ubuntu. I’ve been with Ubuntu…
USB dock vs. KVM switch: There’s a better way to expand your PC’s capabilities
USB docks and KVM switches are more like two different coins than two sides of the same coin. They can…
5 Ryobi electric yard tools that belong in every garage
Ryobi is a go-to in the DIY and homeowner space for a reason—they have tons of tools for just about…