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Spotify app on iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I canceled Spotify Premium and I'm never looking back

If you've decided it's time to switch from Spotify, keep in mind you can't cancel Premium in the app.

A Kindle Scribe, Supernote Nomad, and reMArkable Paper Pro Move displaying imported articles.
I read more than just books on my E Ink tablet with this clever workaround

Whether you have a reMarkable, Kindle, or Supernote, you have multiple options to get articles and books on your device.

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The iPhone 17 Pro with a cool background
This free iPhone trick makes your home screen as unique as you are

I've never felt more emotionally attached to my home screen.

Kelsey holding a dumb iPhone.
I gave my iPhone a digital lobotomy (and you should too)

My screen time was out of control until I found this iOS trick.

A projector on an orange background.
The secret to stunning projector quality isn't what you think
TVs

Unlock the secrets to achieving a vivid, clear image with your home projector.

Android Private space hero image
This secret Pixel feature helps keep my data secure

As of Android 15, Private space is the best way to lock sensitive files and documents behind an encrypted virtual vault - here's how to set it up.

iOS 26 Apple Maps Visited Places hero image
I found a way to stop Apple Maps from tracking my every move

iOS 26 introduces a new Apple Maps feature called Visited Places, which records and categorizes all your location history - here's how to disable it.

Google-preferred-sources
Google's algorithm keeps changing but this hack keeps my news front and center

Unlock the hidden potential of Google News and never miss out on the stories that matter most to you.

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Kpop Demon Hunters on  valerion projector screen
How I found the perfect projector lens for my home theater set-up
TVs

The lens is the eye of the projector, shaping your viewing experience in ways you never imagined.

A Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch situated on a table.
Windows 11's quick boot option sped up my PC's boot time, but it isn't perfect

Windows 11's fast startup function makes your PC boot up quicker than it otherwise would, but, depending on use case, you might want it disabled.

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HDMI cords in hand
How to know which HDMI cable to use for your game console, speaker, or Blu-ray player
TVs

Not all HDMI cables are created equally.

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A router sitting on a shelf
This is why I unplug my Wi-Fi router occasionally - and you should too

For once, unplugging your router can be preventative, instead of an act of desperation.

Google One
You can downgrade your Google One plan without outright cancelling - here's how

Confused about where to look? It's not too difficult to sort things out.

Galaxy S25 Ultra sitting on a table
My Galaxy phone auto-reboots itself once a week - here's how and why

Auto restart is a sleeper hit feature available on Samsung Galaxy phones and on many other Android-powered devices - here's why it's worth setting up.

Surface Pro 12-inch Diagnostics & feedback hero image
If you care about privacy, you should switch off this Windows 11 setting

By default, Windows 11 sends an aggressive amount of diagnostic data to Microsoft -- here's how to disable telemetry on your PC to preserve privacy.

Developer options on an Android phone.
I sped up my ancient Android phone with this one simple trick

Even with the oldest, laggiest, least performant Android phone in the world, you can improve its perceived speediness with this indispensable trick.

iOS Privacy Security
I stop nosy iPhone apps in their tracks with this powerful location setting

Some apps are eager to tap into your location, but not all apps deserve to be granted access to it - here's how to manage precise location access.

PC USB ports
This is what you need to know about USB port colors

It's an increasingly niche piece of information, but it can tell you something about your PC or tablet.

Liquid Glass effect on Samsung Galaxy.
How I used this secret app to bring Apple's Liquid Glass to my Galaxy phone

Adding a Liquid Glass effect to your Samsung Galaxy is a breeze.

Chrome dinosaur game
I found a sneaky way to play the Google Chrome Dinosaur game when I'm online

Don't let a silly thing like Wi-Fi stop you from playing the Chrome dinosaur game for hours at work

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