I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
…Make use of your old Chromecast When using your Chromecast, there is an issue with standard casting. Let's say you just cast a tab from your phone, which does allow you…
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Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs
iPhone 17e review: The iPhone for your parents gets better
…It offers overall more value than the iPhone 16e , but its target audience — which, as far as I can tell, is iPhone users who want a phone that works well and nothing…
4 tricks I use to stop Android Auto from heating up my phone like crazy
…one is relatively common, especially with older phones. With this in mind, there are a few things you can do to help keep your Android phone's temperature down while you're…
I finally audited my smart home after 3 years and found 4 security problems hiding in plain sight
…for most users Legacy device trap Old devices might lack security The first issue that you might have is the legacy device trap. This is when you have an old device still…
Google's Gemini Intelligence can fill your shopping cart straight from your notes app
…After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill…
I finally got Android Auto in my truck using a $50 adapter, and now I can't imagine driving without it
…I left it as the default since I don't foresee this being an issue. Calls are perfectly fine, too, outside of connectivity issues with the phone and nearby cell towers. I…
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are locked behind software updates you don't know about
…Bluetooth is an issue too Bluetooth LE audio is everywhere and nowhere Wi-Fi isn't the only thing where you might encounter these problems. Another issue is Bluetooth 6. Bluetooth 6…
4 ways I watch TV and movies on my smart TV when my internet is down
…If you're an iPhone user, select Settings > Personal Hotspot > Allow Others to Join . I've had some issues with using my iPhone's hotspot over the years, but most of those…
I turned my Pixel into a payment machine by ditching these default Google Wallet settings
…The goal of adjusting these settings is to turn your Pixel into a dedicated payment tool that rivals, and in some cases even beats, the Phone's double-click ease . Most users…