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A TV remote choosing Anynet+ device
This feature on every smart TV is wildly underrated — and you’re not using it

It makes for a lot less juggling.

eff online tracker incognito mode.
I stopped using "Incognito Mode" for privacy after learning about fingerprinting

It's just not doing what you think it is.

Slides generated using NotebookLM on a mobile phone placed beside the Google NotebookLM Logo.
I stopped making PowerPoints — this free tool turns my notes into diagrams instantly

I still do the thinking; I just stopped doing the designing.

Google Docs on a MacBook
I almost ditched Google Docs for Word until these 3 extensions saved it

These extensions do what Google Docs should do by default.

WinBoat on Linux Mint
I run my favorite Windows apps on Linux, and this free tool makes it effortless

Windows apps can feel native on Linux.

The OA characters in a tunnel
Everyone is watching Stranger Things, but this hidden thriller is actually better

The OA is an inventive, earnest, mind-bending sci-fi/fantasy thriller that's just a couple of clicks away from Stranger Things on Netflix.

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Alexa Plus
Alexa+ changed my life for the better

Ambient AI at home is finally here

Prices on CamelCamelCamel
I never buy from Amazon before checking these two websites

Amazon is no longer always the least expensive and fastest option

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Pixel screenshots on a Google Pixel 9.
These 4 Pixel AI features run completely on your phone and don’t use the cloud

Confused about which Google AI features on your Pixel phone run securely on-device? These are the four you need to know about.

Self hosted Nextcloud server on Linux Mint
How to build a Linux home office server for creative work

Build a Linux home server for creative work

Gemini Live with video streaming on a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
4 practical ways to use Gemini's camera mode around the house

If you aren't using multimodal Gemini Live, you're missing out on a smarter way to troubleshoot household problems.

KeypassXC offline password manager
I’ve tried 5 different free password managers, and this is the best one

No need to swipe your credit card to get the best password manager.

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Ring Security sensors by echo show 8
My home's security is better than ever thanks to these simple upgrades

These upgrades made my home's security much more functional.

Debit Card and Padlock with US Bank Website on Phone
Most American banks' security options are terrible; here's how I still stay safe

Even with limited options, you can lock down your account.

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iPhone 16 Pro in a man's hand showing the Camera Control UI in Camera App
The 8 best apps to identify anything using your phone's camera

Point, shoot, and know. It’s really that simple.

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Images from Lanters, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and 3 Body Problem
7 massive sci-fi shows coming in 2026 you need to know about

Marvel, DC, Star Trek, King Kong, and Blade Runner are all coming to play, and there are even some original ideas in there too.

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The tiny Gemini setting unified all of my goal tracking into one view

I stopped juggling goal apps after Gemini built this dashboard for me.

Several laptops side by side with different Linux distributions.
Linux gaming is finally great, and these 4 distros are leading the way

2026 is the year of the Linux desktop, I promise.

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Two laptops on a white shelf with one opened to MakeUseOf
I saved a ton of money by salvaging parts from my broken laptop

I assumed my broken laptop was e-waste. Pulling it apart proved otherwise.

Map View plugin showing a customized map in Obsidian
I turned my Obsidian vault into a visual masterpiece with this plugin

I stopped scrolling notes once my Obsidian vault revealed trips, places, and memories visually inside a single map.

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