Ubuntu Phone failed, but running full Linux on your phone is actually possible now
…It's not as integrated as I'd like Having to connect via terminal or VNC to an operating system running on the same device is a little irritating, but I suppose…
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Stop buying expensive docks when your monitor already has one
…A monitor hub is native hardware because the USB controller is integrated with the display controller. You'll rarely see any "no signal" or "USB device not recognized" errors that plague third…
Stop assuming smart switches are a plug-and-play upgrade for light switches in your home
…Many rely on cloud connectivity for automations, integrations, and firmware updates. Unless you plan to segment all smart devices on your network in the long run, you end up juggling their chaos…
SteamOS scared Microsoft into making Windows less like Windows
…Related Valve wants SteamOS on every device, and I couldn't be happier that a public beta is coming soon Valve will be releasing a beta of SteamOS that you can install…
Microsoft Phone Link completely dropped the ball, but here's what I use instead
…While PhoneLink only allows one active device at a time, AirDroid allows two, even on the free tier. Moreover, features like Phone Screen, which allows full device control from your PC, are…
I turned my old phone into a dedicated Jellyfin streaming box and retired my Fire Stick
…To fix it, many opt for external streaming devices , but these are, for the most part, underpowered. You might have the solution sitting in your home's junk drawer — that old smartphone…
I cut Apple and Google out of my smart home with a $5 ESP32, and it was easier than I expected
…Home Assistant’s device discovery detected the ESP32-based Thread Border Router during Thread integration configuration. Need to extend the mesh Once the Thread Border Router was running, I learned that ESPHome…
Microsoft has spent six months turning Windows Terminal into a rival to Warp, and it's working
…In a March 20 blog post , Windows and Devices president Pavan Davuluri committed to "integrating AI where it's most meaningful" and reducing Copilot entry points across the operating system. The result…
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
…Sometimes my phone reconnects automatically, but in other situations, I need to unplug the device and reconnect it to my car to get Android Auto working again (sometimes I even need to…
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 are locked behind software updates you don't know about
…Check before buying Be sure you can utilize your devices Make sure the tech that you're buying is actually active. Check the link speed of your devices. You can do this…