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The Xbox Kinect failed as a gaming accessory, but it's ridiculously useful without an Xbox
Who said you need an Xbox to use a Kinect?
I gave my old tablet one permanent job, and now I use it every day
I barely used my iPad until I turned it into a smart home controller.
I don’t want the headphone jack back, give me this port instead
It's time for dual USB-C smartphones to go mainstream.
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I gave my Galaxy a speed boost by removing these preinstalled Galaxy apps
Removing just five preinstalled apps made the phone noticeably snappier.
Your TV's HDMI-CEC setting can control more than you think
One overlooked feature could explain why your TV and connected devices behave the way they do.
GPU passthrough to your virtual machine is easy, and makes setting up a retro gaming VM seamless
Make a GPU-accelerated gaming VM in minutes.
I don't want AI on my phone, but these 4 Android features I can't give up
Not every AI feature is a gimmick.
I tried switching to iPhone but this one Samsung feature brought me right back
One free app made my Galaxy impossible to leave behind.
I installed 3 Claude Code mods, and now the default version feels unfinished
Claude Code doesn’t need a smarter model. It needs a dashboard and a leash.
Android’s Linux Terminal can now run desktop apps, so I tried to replace my laptop for a day
A real Debian VM in your pocket, minus the screen, keyboard, and patience.
Windows File Explorer can do far more with these free add-ons
Teach File Explorer a few tricks it should already know.
My next Wi-Fi upgrade won't need a power outlet
My security cameras already showed me why I want power and data traveling down the same cable
Three Android settings I avoided for years turned out to be the easiest privacy fixes on my phone
Blocking Wi-Fi tracking and locking down theft protection took fewer taps than changing a theme.
Netflix is hiding 7 sci-fi movies that are much better than its blockbusters
Claustrophobic nightmares, hilarious alien invasions, and armies of ghosts await you in the lesser-known corners of Netflix.
These utility apps make Android Auto 10x more useful
Utility apps that elevate the driving experience by huge margins.
Your wireless headphones have an expiration date, but this pair doesn't
All headsets should come with replaceable batteries.
My old Fire TV Stick was throttling itself until I changed these 5 settings
A cooler Fire TV Stick is a healthy Fire TV Stick.
My iPhone still can’t turn off 2G, and it’s the Android feature I envy most
The 2G network is a potential security threat to all iOS devices.
I set my Wi-Fi as metered in Windows 11, and my internet finally felt fast
Before you upgrade your internet plan, try this.
Your Excel spreadsheet doesn't need more colors, it needs a better font
Make it read better before you make it look better.
I finally found out what all those Ryobi circular saw blades are actually for
I thought all Ryobi circular saw blades were the same. It turns out each one has a different job.
I ditched both 7-Zip and WinRAR for this alternative for this one reason
My PC is now more secure, thanks to this change.
