Upgrade Your man Pager for Better Linux Help
True to Linux philosophy, the viewing of help pages is a team effort. While the man command is the one you actually type, it relies on a…
Want to See Some Meteors? The Orionid Meteor Shower Is Happening Now
We're into October, which means that the Orionid meteor shower—one of the few astronomical displays that can be reliably observed in both hemispheres—is happening right now. It…
How I Built a Cheap Alarm System With Home Assistant and Some Sensors
Home security systems are expensive and often come with ongoing costs, but smart home technology has never been more affordable or accessible. Though pricey alarm systems still…
5 Smartphones That Are Thinner Than the iPhone Air
Apple touts the iPhone Air as one of the thinnest phones ever, which is technically true, if we choose to ignore that massive camera bump. Without it,…
How to List Linux Services With systemctl
What Are Services and Daemons? Services and daemons are background tasks that run without a user interface, don't require human interaction, and are usually started as the…
Are Kobalt Power Tools at Lowe’s Worth Buying?
When you need a new power tool and wander into any big-box hardware store, you'll see all sorts of options on the shelves. Power tools come in…
Think Switching to an EV Is Hard? Try Transitioning Back to Gas
A lot of people are afraid, intimidated, or outright angered by the thought of having to switch to an electric car. That's valid—the way these cars function…
I Regret Buying the Pixel 10
The iPhone 13 had been my main device since 2022, but this year I replaced it with the Google Pixel 10. I've been using Google's latest smartphone…
Why You Should Pay Extra for a Good Phone Case
Most of us use cases on our phones, yet it's strange how often we protect our $1000 investments with a $10 piece of plastic. Instead of buying…