This UGREEN NAS is under $350 for Prime Big Deal Days
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett5d ago
Your digital information can start to add up over the years, and next thing you know, you're running out of storage and cloud space.
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top 31%5 gadgets I bought after realizing phone apps couldn't replace them
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson5d ago
Steve Jobs famously revealed the first iPhone as three devices in one: an iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device.
4 comforting Netflix miniseries worth binging when you take a sick day
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm5d ago
That scratchy throat you went to bed with has evolved into a full-on head cold the next morning—yep, you're sick.
Plex transcoding used to be the problem, now it can save you terabytes of storage
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic5d ago
Back in the day, we did everything we could to avoid transcoding in our Plex libraries. The typical home server's hardware was very weak, so transcoding turned a simple playback request into a...
Get 46% off DeWalt's 192-Piece Mechanics Tool Set during Big Day Deals
How-To Geekby Saeed Wazir5d ago
You can't afford to have the wrong tools when you're out on a breakdown. That's why it makes sense to get a mechanic's tool set, like this one by DeWalt, with everything you need to do repairs...
I ditched Claude Code and Codex’s rate limits by switching to this open-source agent with 75 model providers
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar5d ago
I don't think I've ever come across a rate limit and been fine. It normally comes right as I really need it to work.
Someone made a backyard timelapse camera with a Raspberry Pi
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas5d ago
You don't have to buy an expensive dedicated camera (or repurpose an old phone) just to take timelapse photos of your garden.
5 free Android apps I’d actually spend money on
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah5d ago
Your phone apps define the tone of your entire experience. If every useful feature is hidden behind a subscription, using your phone can start to feel like a never-ending checkout page.
3 quick Linux tools that protect your PC from bad updates and hackers
How-To Geekby Arol Wright5d ago
Linux gives you plenty of control, but it also expects you to look after your own system. Most hardcore users do, but if you're coming from a more closed OS, it can feel daunting at first.
TUI apps aren't outdated—they're what power users choose when they stop wasting time
How-To Geekby David Delony6d ago
With the dawn of the graphical user interface in the 1980s, people have been saying that text-mode apps are outdated.
4 hidden trade-offs you make when you leave Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile
How-To Geekby Andrew Heinzman6d ago
Most people overpay for cellular service. There's really no reason for a homebody to burn $75 a month on a postpaid unlimited plan when they could get comparable prepaid MVNO service for $20.
5 weird things you can do with a spare webcam (aside from making video calls)
How-To Geekby Monica J. White6d ago
Whether video calls are the bane of your existence or you love them, most people own a webcam. It might be in your laptop; it might be your phone; maybe you have a standalone webcam.
Your smart TV might be listening even with the screen off—here's what to check
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont6d ago
Turning off your TV doesn't necessarily mean all of its smart features have stopped working. Modern televisions are essentially connected computers with microphones, internet connections, and...
Samsung Galaxy Buds are now as low as $95 during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett6d ago
Amazon is now live with its Prime Big Deal Days sale, and there are thousands of products to look through if you're trying to maximize savings.
How these 6 classic apps shaped Obsidian into the ultimate note-taking tool
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack6d ago
Obsidian is a powerful note-taking knowledge base that’s admired for its open format, simplicity, and customization.
Google is preparing to drop Android Auto support for millions of phones
How-To Geekby Sanket Mungase6d ago
Many Android users are on the verge of losing access to their favorite songs, important notifications, navigation in Maps, or possibly watching a YouTube video while driving or as a co-pilot.
Google Photos has a quick setting that banishes screenshots from your main feed
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa6d ago
I use Google Photos for cloud backups and as my general gallery app — that's where my main problem comes from.
Upgrade to a 4K dashcam for less with 70mai’s Prime Day deal
How-To Geekby Sponsored6d ago
A sunny weekend is a good excuse to take the scenic route this fall. And a dashcam can help you keep a clear record of what happens on the road, no matter where you’re going, in case of an accident...
Get this DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Combo Kit at 44% off during Big Deal Days
How-To Geekby Saeed Wazir6d ago
Quality combo tool kits, like DeWalt's Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, are perfect for home DIY jobs or professional builds and will never go out of style.
Your Windows 11 PC is always using half its RAM, and that's a good thing
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis6d ago
When I open up Task Manager and I see that 60% of my 32GB of RAM is in use and I have 10GB cached even though I'm not doing anything, my first instinct is to start ending tasks and services to...