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Your next "HDMI" cable might actually be a USB-C

Didn't you hear? HDMI is dead.

Zettlr note app on Windows
I replaced my $100/year note-taking subscription with this open-source gem

This open-source note app replaced my paid subscription and never asked for my card.

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Changing your password every 90 days is outdated advice

Security experts have moved on, and you should too.

phillips and pozidriv bits up close
I stripped three screws before I learned this important difference

Once you learn these screw differences, you'll never strip a screw again.

usb charging device warning android smartphone.
This cyber attack isn't real, yet people won't stop warning you about it

Every year I hear about this, and every year it never happens.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
There's a good reason why Apple and Samsung haven't switched to silicon-carbon batteries yet

The future of batteries is knocking, and two giants are double-checking who’s really at the door.

Hand holding a Linksys EA8300 router showing the ports on the back side
Everyone needs to buy this cheap used router for their home network

I didn’t need Wi-Fi 7 — I needed this.

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My task overvew on Emacs
I tried the god mode of productivity apps on Linux and my workflow changed forever

One plain-text system replaced my entire productivity stack.

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Person holding a Galaxy Z Flip 6 with the Developer Options screen open
Your Samsung phone has a hidden desktop mode

If your phone doesn't support DeX, try this hidden desktop mode.

Belkin Ultra HD HDMI
Why cheap HDMI cables are actually fine (and when they're not)

Pricier doesn’t always mean better.

A picture of a personal finance dashboard for 2026
I built a personal finance dashboard in Google Sheets that beats any app

Google Sheets is the best way to track personal finances.

Daniel Zovatto as The Propet in Station Eleven.
This finished HBO miniseries is still the gold standard for post-apocalyptic sci-fi

Unlike The Last of Us or The Walking Dead, Station Eleven knows that life goes on, even after the end of the world.

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Using AirPlay 2 with a set of wired speakers with an AirPort Express base station.
I turned my wired audio setup into a multi-room wireless speaker system for cheap

I picked up used Apple AirPort Express base stations for just a few dollars each and transformed my wired audio gear into AirPlay-compatible speakers.

windows 11 on laptop screen.
This custom Windows build is faster than stock and isn't sketchy to install

I went off the official path and still landed on a Windows install I’d recommend.

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Multiple ethernet cables plugged in
This type of cheap Ethernet cable can literally set your smart home on fire — avoid it

That bargain Ethernet cable can become a fire risk before you know it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra standing up on wooden desk.
This Samsung camera feature is better than any fake portrait mode

You will probably forget the standard portrait mode

Windows laptop showing taskbar search
I finally fixed that annoying Search the web lag in my Start Menu with one registry edit

My Start Menu no longer hesitates to “search the web” before finding my own files.

VPN security permissions on smart TV
I stopped trusting VPNs after discovering what they actually hide (and don't)
VPN

VPNs aren't useless, but they're not the privacy shield you think they are.

windows task manager startup tab.
5 things you should never disable at Windows startup (unless you want a broken PC)

Keep Windows working nicely.

An image of the Spotify page match feature with physical books
This small Spotify update is a big deal for book lovers

You'll soon also be able to purchase physical books directly from the Spotify app.

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