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I built my own Wayback Machine, and now I never lose web pages

ArchiveBox gave me timestamped, local copies of the pages I actually care about .

Android's secret menu has some new tricks with Android 17

Google buried a real audio upgrade in the one menu on your phone you've probably never opened.

These 4 Adobe alternatives are so good now, I'm confused why anyone still subscribes

I stopped paying for an entire creative suite and didn't lose a single feature

5 Google Maps settings I change before my first drive on any Android phone

A few quick Google Maps tweaks before you drive can turn a frustrating trip into a smooth, stress-free ride.

My smart home could unlock the door for me, and I'll never let it

I ditched smart locks, and I don't regret it.

I replaced Google's search bar with Samsung Finder and I'm never going back

The Google search bar does the basics, Finder does everything else.

These are the 7 best phones I found at MWC 2026

MWC 2026 is packed with new devices, and these are some of the best.

Your router's default password is probably on a public database

If you never changed your router password, this is your wake-up call.

I self-host these 6 apps and save over $100 a year

Turning an old computer into a subscription-killing server.

This hidden Android setting blocks ads across every single app without a VPN

Ad-free internet is no-longer a subscription you have to pay for.

I didn't buy a standing desk because I found something much better

I use these devices instead of an expensive, bulky standing desk.

I stopped using Chrome on Android — this lightweight browser is way better

Chrome eats my RAM, but Via sips it politely.

Netflix's big overhaul is focused on one thing

Netflix is ringing the changes.

Chromebook vs. Tablet: Here's What I Recommend

Can't make up your mind between a tablet or Chromebook? Let me help you decide.