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The $15 home network upgrade that solves 6 problems your router can't

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-18 18:30:18

A network switch is deeply practical, but you'll most likely only buy one when your router runs out of Ethernet ports. While that's the primary reason most people buy one, it’s far from the only benefit of keeping a switch on your network.

One small change made Google Wallet so much better on my Pixel Watch

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-20 15:30:17

Nothing makes me feel more futuristic than tapping my smartwatch to a terminal to pay for a bag of chips. However, there’s one part of the process that has always been a bit annoying to me. Thankfully, Google Wallet on the Pixel Watch finally fixed it.

3 additives that protect high-mileage engines (and when to use them)

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 18:30:15

Engine additives are to cars what protein powders are to gym-goers: passionately praised by some as essential for performance, dismissed by others as mere hype or snake oil.

DietPi just made it easy to host your own Google Photos on a Raspberry Pi

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 18:11:29

DietPi is a popular operating system for Raspberry Pi boards and other low-power systems, offering improved performance and pre-made configurations for common applications and self-hosted services. DietPi v10.2 has now arrived with Immich as an optional package, along with other changes.

3 fascinating Netflix documentaries to stream this weekend (June 19-21)

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-19 16:00:19

It's easy to lose an entire evening on Netflix. One more episode of that reality show you've been obsessed with (looking at you, Outlast: The Jungle), or getting lost in that thriller movie you didn't mean to start watching after Kimmel. More and more frequently, however, Netflix's documentary machine pumps out a true story so compelling that it lodges itself in you

Nvidia quietly moved the legendary GTX 1080 Ti and 4 other classic GPUs to legacy status

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 18:00:15

I'm the last person to tell you that you need to buy new hardware when you clearly don't. While it's easy to get stuck in an upgrade loop and always want the next best thing in PC hardware, it's not a good idea. GPUs are a great example of this: upgrading every generation isn't optimal for most users.

This is the fastest and cheapest way to build a fully offline Home Assistant smart home

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 17:30:16

Along with choice and sustainability, privacy is one of the three central pillars of the Open Home Foundation, the non-profit behind the free and open source Home Assistant software. The core of this pillar is the ability to control your devices locally without having to share data with cloud services. If you want to set up an offline smart home, it can be quicker a

Samsung has been ordered to pay Galaxy S22 owners for deceptive advertising

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 17:16:25

One of the most common issues that sometimes pops up in smartphones is overheating. It’s very noticeable when the phone in your hands gets too warm, and manufacturers try their best to avoid this. However, Samsung went too far with precautions in the Galaxy S22 series—now they’re paying for it.

Changing these Google Maps settings instantly improved my morning commute

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 16:30:16

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get to work or an appointment on time and being slowed down by things out of your control—or are they? By making a few small changes in Google Maps, you can help make your morning commute less of a headache.

Torrents, surveillance footage, and caches are filling your best SSD with garbage

AppIdiot! — 2026-03-23 16:00:15

At a time when expensive SSDs are, well, ridiculously expensive, using your best NVMe drive for trivial tasks feels even worse than it ever did before. And yet, many of us clutter those ultra-fast drives with apps that are wasting space and resources.

You're using your NAS wrong if you aren't separating your data

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-20 16:00:17

At this point, I have several NAS servers around my house. The best thing I ever did, though, wasn't setting up five NAS servers. It was separating the important data from replaceable data. That is when running a NAS finally clicked with me, and I wish I had done it a long time ago.

These 5 graphics settings look incredible but won't tank your FPS

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 17:30:18

We’re now in an era where fancy rendering techniques like ray tracing and even full path tracing tend to steal the show. I get it—they look incredible in screenshots, tech demos, and gameplay videos on high-end machines, but in practice, they bring even the most powerful systems to their knees.

Why three buttons beat Android's gesture system every single time

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 17:00:17

Google changed how you interact with Android, ditching the old navigation bar for a new, edge-to-edge gesture system. The industry buzz was that buttons were an old, somewhat clunky feature, meant for replacement by the more fluid, intuitive motions of a swipe.

The reliable Japanese luxury SUV that handles better than expected

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 16:45:16

We’re living in an exciting time for cars. Even entry-level models now pack tech and features that used to be luxury-only.

Android finally gets a controller feature mobile gamers have been begging for

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 16:24:11

One aspect of mobile gaming that has consistently lagged behind is controller support that actually works the way you want it to. It’s a maddening experience to find out that jump is on X, dodge is mapped to the wrong trigger, or when the game doesn’t let you change any of it. Fortunately, Google is finally addressing this pain point in Android 17 Beta 2, and it wor

I got fed up with OneDrive, so I replaced it with something better

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-19 16:22:25

OneDrive is integrated into every corner of Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it seems very likely that integration will only increase as Microsoft pushes more and more cloud features into Windows. If you want to get rid of OneDrive but don't want to give up the convenience of a cloud service app on your desktop, you have options.

Best free Cloud based Script writing Online Tools ⋅ www.ScriptIdiot.com

AppIdiot! — 2022-05-23 01:40:49

Best free Cloud-based Script writing Online ToolsHere is a list of some of the best free cloud-based script-writing or screenwriting online tools that film makers can use for writing. These software lets you create screenplays and scripts for movies, shows, plays, and other projects on the cloud. You can simply signup for these web-based software and then start writing and saving screenplays to the cloud. Also, you can invite your colleagues and co-writers to edit a screenplay together

Amazon will stop supporting your old Kindle and Kindle Fire, here's what you can do

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 16:15:22

If you've been holding on to an old Kindle device for over a decade, it's likely time to move on. An Amazon spokesperson has confirmed to The Verge that Kindle eReaders and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 and earlier will no longer have Kindle Store access to buy, borrow, or download books after May 20th, 2026.

5 new Netflix documentaries to watch in April

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 16:15:17

With spring blooming, it's time for your Netflix watch list to get a well-deserved refresh. This April, the streaming platform is bringing a string of documentaries and docuseries that you can tune into.

100 days after the Iran war started — Tehran-backed group breaches California Water Service but claims they 'chose not to disrupt water access'

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-19 00:05:00

Iranian-linked group Handala breached California Water Service, leaking 5GB of customer data and exposing critical GPS infrastructure across seven districts.

RAM disks are insanely fast, but I'm not using one—and neither should you

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 16:01:17

What if you could reserve part of your PC's RAM for storage, giving you a blazing-fast disk that sweeps the floor with today's fastest SSDs, right where they tend to choke?

These 5 power tool myths are costing you money (why modern tools changed the game)

AppIdiot! — 2026-04-08 15:45:16

Power tools aren't like they used to be, but our ideas about them haven't changed. These old beliefs can detemine which tools you buy, how you use them, and what to expect. But those are just old workshop stories, and now it's time to ditch the misinformation because it's costing you money and time.

The family hybrid SUV more buyers should be paying attention to

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 19:30:17

Hybrid SUVs have never been more popular. With fuel prices staying unpredictable and EVs becoming harder to justify for many buyers, more Americans are looking for something that delivers better efficiency without changing the way they drive.

From Ghostbusters to Spider-Man: 3 iconic movies filmed in New York City

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 17:07:50

What is the formula for the ideal New York City movie? For starters, the movie should be filmed in New York City. That sounds obvious, but you would be surprised to learn how many movies use other cities as a stand-in for NYC. Not every scene has to be filmed in New York City, considering many interior scenes are shot on a sound stage. At the very least, there shoul

I stopped overusing IF in Excel—and my formulas instantly became cleaner and faster

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 16:30:17

For years, nested IF statements were my default solution whenever an Excel formula needed more logic. The problem is that they become difficult to read, debug, and maintain surprisingly quickly. Before long, I was staring at a formula full of closing parentheses, trying to work out how everything was supposed to fit together.

The 5 best online whiteboards in 2026

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 05:00:00

Brainstorming works better visually. Sometimes that means a physical whiteboard full of sticky notes—it works. But if your team is spread between multiple offices, or works remotely, you need a virtual whiteboard. These applications take what's great about a physical whiteboard—the freewheeling, visual collaboration—and bring it to your computer screen. You can draw, drag virtual sticky notes around, and even embed images or entire documents. For the past few years, I've tested dozens of onlin

The best sales forecasting software in 2026

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 04:00:00

Without sales forecasting software, sales teams can feel like they're conducting a seance: gather a coven of key stakeholders, drop past sales data and future estimations into a technological cauldron, and pray that your predictions come to fruition. Maybe even play "Black Magic Woman" in the background for good measure. Sounds a little fun, but sales forecasting software will give you more accurate estimations, and unlike the cauldron, it'll work well with the rest of your tech stack. To help y

3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (June 22-28)

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 18:00:18

What's new on Netflix? Last weekend, Voicemails for Isabelle, a new rom-com with Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, went to No. 1. The same might happen this upcoming weekend with Little Brother, a buddy comedy starring John Cena and Eric André.

This 472-horsepower American sports sedan makes BMW M3 owners regret their choices

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 18:30:17

Performance sedans have never been quicker, more capable, or more technologically advanced. The problem is that many of them have become so focused on lap times and acceleration figures that they've lost some of the personality that once made them special. In the pursuit of outright speed, driving involvement has often taken a back seat.

The best CRM software in 2026

AppIdiot! — 2026-06-22 05:00:00

Using great software is the first step toward great results. This is true for any app category, and more so for your CRM (customer relationship management) software. As the backbone of your sales, having a robust CRM platform tailored to your processes and clients helps improve results in the long run. But out of so many options out there, which CRM is the best for your business? I considered a grand total of 150 CRMs, from basic solutions to enterprise-ready suites. The 11 you'll find below can