I hate smart home appliances, so I built these Home Assistant automations instead
Overpriced home appliances with lackluster smarts are a pet peeve of mine. I’d never upgrade a perfectly functioning fridge or…
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File Explorer Preview Pane Not Working in Windows 11? 8 Fixes (Including ‘This File Could Harm Your Computer’)
Preview pane blank or showing ‘this file could harm your computer’ in Windows 11? Here’s why (an Oct 2025 security…
4 PC ports that outlived their inventors and still refuse to die
Hippocrates once said “art is long, life is short.” It’s a neat old proverb that, like many ancient Latin and…
Replacing your Google apps doesn’t get Google off your phone, and this is why
Last night, I spent the whole evening setting up my new Android phone. This was a fresh start, and it…
How to check what antivirus I have on Windows 11
Knowing what antivirus you have on your Windows 11 PC helps you identify additional security programs, check which antivirus is…
Cloud gaming looked like the future, but we may never get there
The concept of cloud gaming has been around for years now, and it’s only recently that it has actually become…
The most underrated Ethernet feature has nothing to do with internet speed
Ask most people what Ethernet is good for, and they’ll talk about speed tests. I ran Cat6 through our basement…
My phone has been my only car key for 2 years, and it changed how I drive
You can leave your wallet at home for payments, proof of insurance, and even government ID if you just have…
Laptop makers finally have an excuse to stop soldering down RAM
Soldered RAM is easy to hate. The majority of thin laptops manufactured in recent years have their RAM soldered directly…
How to Dual-Boot Linux and Windows 11: A Safe Step-by-Step Guide
Dual-boot Linux and Windows 11 safely: back up files, shrink your partition, handle BitLocker/Fast Startup, and install Ubuntu alongside Windows…