3 useful sideloaded Android Auto apps I use almost every day
…For the most part, anything you can do with your smartphone's browser, you can now do with AA Browser, including logging into a streaming service that doesn't have an official…
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I ditched Google Maps for an open source alternative that actually delivers
…Instead of constantly streaming data through your cellular connection, Organic Maps lets you download highly compressed map files directly to your phone. The app gets all of its mapping data from OpenStreetMap…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…Then my family noticed the TV's casting had stopped working, and they couldn’t stream music to the smart speaker either. I assumed an hour of troubleshooting could solve all that…
HDMI is just as confusing as USB-C — and that's a problem
…When you look at TVs, monitors, consoles, and streaming devices these days, you quickly realize that not all HDMI ports are equally capable . To make matters worse, even the version number doesn…
6 settings I always change to make any TV feel more premium
…Ethernet Switch to a more reliable connection You may be using Wi-Fi on your smart TV for years, streaming 4K content and even games from your PC. After all, Wi-Fi…
I added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
…It handles media streaming , backups, containers, photo libraries, and much more. The secondary Ethernet connection not only makes it more reliable but also improves the speed of access when I'm juggling…
These 4 PC drivers will tank your performance if you skip them
…Whether I'm gaming, editing videos, streaming content, or simply using multiple displays, outdated GPU drivers can create problems that are immediately noticeable. I learned this after experiencing severe frame drops and…
I avoided powerline Ethernet for years, but it solved the one connectivity gap nothing else could
…We didn't want to watch TV while looking back at the kitchen, so I had to figure out connectivity to the TV and streaming box, and for whatever reason, Wi-Fi…
I tried to make my Steam Deck a real server, and it’s better at it than it has any right to be
…Videos loaded quickly and streamed without any issues. When you ask it to do more, is when the issues show up. The Steam Deck isn't built for heavy transcoding, so it…
I'd do these 5 things differently if I were setting up my home network from scratch
…We can finally make use of our smart TV's Ethernet port , ensuring the streaming quality isn't subject to the whims of the Wi-Fi connection. If our next apartment is…