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How to Stop Fire TV From Tracking Everything You Do

Amazon's Fire TV devices collect far more than your watch history. They track app usage, ad interactions, and screen content every 15 seconds. Here's how to dial back the data collection without breaking your streaming experience.

Manaal Khan·10 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Why You Should Disable Windows Fast Start-up in 2026

Windows Fast Start-up was designed for an era of slow mechanical hard drives. With SSDs now standard, the feature saves negligible time while causing a range of frustrating problems. Here's why you should turn it off.

Manaal Khan·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Fossify: The Open-Source Suite That Replaces 6 Android Apps

Fossify is a free, open-source collection of Android apps that replaces your phone's default dialer, contacts, calendar, and calculator. The suite emerged after Simple Mobile Tools was sold and filled with ads. Every app is available on F-Droid with no tracking or advertising.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

KDE Dolphin vs GNOME Files: Why Dolphin Wins

A GNOME user makes the case for KDE's Dolphin file manager. The comparison highlights Dolphin's configurable panels, integrated terminal, and network share support as features GNOME Files lacks.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Why Your NAS and Homelab Should Live on Separate Machines

Running your NAS and homelab on the same box seems efficient until you realize their core purposes conflict. One needs stability and quiet uptime. The other exists for tinkering and breaking things. Here's why separation pays off.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Claude vs Codex: Why Using Both Beats Picking One

A developer tested Claude and OpenAI Codex head-to-head, expecting a winner. Instead, he found that pairing Claude's planning strengths with Codex's execution speed built a working calculator app in under 10 minutes.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

UniGetUI Gives Windows the Linux-Style Package Manager It Lacks

Windows has a built-in package manager called winget, but almost nobody uses it because it's command-line only. UniGetUI is an open-source project that wraps winget in a proper graphical interface, bringing Linux-style software management to Windows users who don't want to touch a terminal.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

6 New and Returning Shows on Paramount+ in May 2026

Paramount+ has a lighter content slate this May, but the lineup includes a major new original alongside returning favorites. From medical drama SkyMed to the documentary series Couples Therapy, here's what's worth streaming.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Linux Command Defaults That Make the Terminal Less Painful

The default settings for common Linux commands like ls and rm were designed for 1970s hardware constraints and scripting needs. Simple alias changes can make your daily terminal work faster and safer without breaking anything.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

9 Things You Can 3D Print at Home That Seem Impossible

Consumer 3D printers can now produce functional mechanical parts that seem like they should require industrial manufacturing. Springs, bearings, and hinges that print as a single piece are just the start. Here's what a sub-$300 printer can actually make.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Google Antigravity vs Claude: Why Non-Programmers Win

Google's Antigravity coding tool outperforms Claude for many users, but the advantage only shows when you stop writing prompts like a developer. The live backend and autonomous agents handle tasks that traditional AI assistants can't match.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

3 Reasons Milwaukee Tools Aren't Worth the Premium Price

Milwaukee makes professional-grade power tools, but the premium pricing doesn't always match your actual needs. For occasional DIY projects, beginners, and single-use scenarios, budget brands like Ryobi and Harbor Freight's Hercules line deliver comparable results at a fraction of the cost.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Claude Cowork Found 50 GB of Junk Files in 5 Minutes

Anthropic's Claude desktop app has a Cowork mode that can access your file system directly. One tech journalist used it to scan his Windows PC and identify large, unnecessary files that traditional cleanup tools missed.

Manaal Khan·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

How to Clear Old Windows Drivers Wasting Your SSD Space

Windows stores every driver you've ever installed but never cleans up old versions. This hidden folder can grow to 30GB on gaming PCs. Here's how to safely reclaim that space.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

10 Google Meet Tricks That Save Time and Hide Distractions

Google Meet has hidden shortcuts that most users never discover. From instant meeting links to noise cancellation and picture-in-picture mode, these features help you run smoother calls and multitask without getting caught.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Dirty Frag Linux Vulnerability: How to Protect Your Systems

A new zero-day vulnerability called Dirty Frag affects virtually all major Linux distributions. Security researcher Hyunwoo Kim disclosed the flaw after the coordinated disclosure process broke down, leaving sysadmins scrambling for mitigations before patches arrive.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

3 Pixel Voice Typing Tricks That Beat Touch Keyboards

Google's Gboard on Pixel phones offers voice editing features that go beyond basic dictation. You can insert punctuation, add emojis, and make precise edits to text, all without touching the screen.

Huma Shazia·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Motorola Razr 2026: How Software Finally Caught Up to Hardware

Motorola's Razr 2026 lineup brings software features that match the phones' distinctive hardware. New camera controls, personalization options, and productivity tools make these flip phones more than just stylish accessories.

Manaal Khan·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

MiniDisc in 2026: Why Time Is Running Out for This Format

Sony has stopped producing MiniDisc media, causing blank disc prices to spike. For enthusiasts who remember this under-appreciated format, the window to enjoy it is closing fast. Here's what the MiniDisc experience looks like today.

Manaal Khan·9 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Motorola Phone

That old Moto sitting in your drawer can become a PC performance monitor, gaming handheld, or smart home display. Here are six practical uses that cost nothing and keep aging hardware out of landfills.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

10 Shows Like Beef to Stream After Season 2

Netflix's dark comedy Beef just wrapped its second season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. If you're craving more conflict-driven drama with sharp humor, here are 10 series that deliver similar tension and twisted storytelling.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

7 Weekend 3D Printing Projects to Build in May 2026

From a web-controlled kinetic sand table to print-in-place fidget toys, this weekend's 3D printing projects balance complexity with satisfaction. The collection includes functional household items, decorative pieces, and hands-on builds that use open-source designs and common materials.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Windows 11 DNS Privacy Has a Hidden Fallback Problem

Windows 11's DNS-over-HTTPS feature silently falls back to unencrypted plaintext requests when it encounters issues. Most users never know their DNS traffic is exposed. Here's how to check your settings and fix the problem.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Free Design Tools That Outperform Paid Alternatives

Open-source design software has matured beyond mere substitutes for Adobe and Autodesk products. A designer with professional training argues that Blender, GIMP, and similar free tools now match or exceed their expensive counterparts, with the main cost being time spent learning different interfaces.

Manaal Khan·8 May 2026