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I’ve become increasingly wary of how much information my internet-connected devices collect, and I recently turned my attention to my smart TV. After checking my Fire TV and Samsung TV privacy settings, I deactivated three options that let them collect viewing data, personalize advertising, and send diagnostic information to the manufacturer. I hoped to limit unnecessary data sharing without affecting how my TV functions, so after a week of normal TV viewing, I reviewed what exactly had changed. Disabling ACR didn’t change how I watch TV My streaming habits don’t require my TV to identify everything I watch Automatic Content…

Google recently introduced Gemini 4 Argon, and it looks incredibly capable. It’s designed to handle everything from complex coding tasks and cybersecurity defense to robotics and long-term reasoning problems. Now, I already pay for AI subscriptions and use these models pretty much every day, both for work and personal tasks. So, I was curious to see what Google’s latest model could actually do. More importantly, I wanted to see how it holds up against OpenAI’s GPT-6, which has become my go-to AI model for most things. Related 5 Reasons Gemini 2.5 Pro Is the Best Reasoning Model Right Now If…

Jellyfin, the free, open-source media server and streaming system, has been my first pick for building a home media server. Yet, one aspect of making it work has been particularly difficult: remote streaming. Most configuration methods I’ve tried were either too complex or had me second-guessing every decision. Then I came across Tailscale, a free app that made it effortless to access my media server from anywhere! Related I access my home server from anywhere in the world without port forwarding Homelabbing made real easy. The usual ways to reach Jellyfin all work, sort of Each workaround had its own…

The concept of cloud gaming has been around for years now, and it’s only recently that it has actually become feasible. Previously, gaming remotely from a computer thousands of miles away was a luxury not available to everyone because of regional restrictions, insufficient internet speeds, and a limited gaming library. However, as soon as these variables were eliminated, a few more popped up in their place, which is why, unfortunately, cloud gaming might not become the most practical way to play games away from your PC or console when there are much better ways for gaming on the go. Related…

The QSSR announcement was a welcome surprise, and it will definitely extend the life of Sony’s current-gen gaming box. Much like PS5 Pro’s PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), QSSR stands for Quick Spectral Super Resolution, which is essentially a fancy name for a proprietary upscaling tech. What was even more surprising than the announcement was the subsequent release of the tech as a system update. Unlike PSSR, QSSR is targeted specifically towards the base PS5 hardware, which up until this point relied on checkerboard rendering and FSR tech for upscaling. While QSSR certainly is impressive, especially when contrasted against FSR…

Nothing has always done everything its own way, and its Nothing Headphone (1) Pro absolutely does the same. You get Nothing’s fantastic build quality, a pair of supremely comfortable headphones with really good ANC, and a brand-new triple-driver design that makes customizing your sound more personal than ever. I’m also a big fan of the new Flat EQ toggle, which is something you won’t find anywhere else. But then there is the other stuff. The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro case is fun but mostly impractical; it doesn’t offer charging or anywhere to store cables. The feature-filled Nothing X companion app…

I’ve used and recommended Projectivy Launcher for Android TVs for the longest time. And honestly, I never thought anything could come close to replacing it. But TV Launcher Premium Smart UI changed my mind, so here we are. Its name and even the app icon don’t give much confidence, but the launcher is no joke. It actually makes your TV feel premium, and it’s completely free. That’s what makes it unique from other Android TV launchers that feel more or less the same. Related 6 Google TV features you’re not using (but should) Your Google TV can do way more…

If you’ve used Google TV for a while, you probably know how frustrating the software can get. Every time I turn on my TV, I’m greeted by recommendations, sponsored content, and a home screen that feels more interested in promoting things than helping me find something to watch. And when I finally open YouTube, more ads are waiting. I’ve put up with all of this for years, but recently, I realized I was spending more time tolerating these annoyances than I should. That’s when I started wondering if there was a better way, and that curiosity eventually led me down…

Using an old Fire TV Stick, without any manual tweaking, feels like using one of those old “productivity” laptops with 4GB of memory. Yes, it works, but with a ton of caveats and, well, “clunkiness.” I own a third-generation Fire TV Stick that I got for my entertainment setup back in 2019. It gave me hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of entertainment over the years, but lately it’s finally started showing its age. I tried some settings and tweaks to get my old Fire TV Stick running like new. However, those changes can only do so much for the…

Nothing frustrates me more than stuttering, broken playback on my smart TV. I tried a few other fixes to solve my smart TV buffering problems, but after changing my smart TV DNS settings, I’m living in a buffering and stutter-free world. Changing DNS improved my TV streaming A small tweak with a big payoff Screenshot by Jayric Maning –no attributions requiredScreenshot by Jayric Maning –no attribution required I’ve experienced the frustration of waiting for shows to buffer or apps to load. What I didn’t realize was that a quick DNS change could solve many of these annoyances. DNS (Domain Name…