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My Android Auto setup works great without data, and it's simpler than you'd think
I stopped relying on mobile data for Android Auto, and long drives finally feel stress-free
My 15-year-old AV receiver still outperforms every new soundbar, but modern TVs broke something
It's harder and harder to use the hardware I already owned
A 1080p Blu-ray can carry more video data than a 4K stream, and once you see why it's hard to unsee
That 4K badge on streaming platforms should come with an asterisk.
I spent $20 on an old Blu-ray player and rediscovered the joy of physical media
A cheap Blu-ray player and disc are still valuable in 2026.
I stopped chasing 4K and found the upgrades that actually made movies look better
Direct Play changed how I think about my movie library more than 4K ever did
I turned my old Android phone into the ultimate universal TV remote
Google TV, apps, and an IR blaster can transform an old Android device into something useful.
I ditched my modern display for a used CRT, and my retro gaming setup finally felt right
Sometimes, all the bells and whistles are just noise.
I stopped hiding movies from friends and started giving them their own Jellyfin view instead
Sharing a Jellyfin library with friends is broken until you add this plugin
4 lessons I learned the hard way after ditching Plex for Jellyfin
I love Jellyfin, but there are some things I wish I knew ahead of time.
The Nvidia Shield TV isn't fast anymore, so I tried to find out why nobody has actually replaced it
It's about more than just speed.
I turned my old Android phone into a Jellyfin server, and it actually works
Termux and rclone do the heavy lifting
Someone got N64 classic GoldenEye 007 to run on the SNES, but the port is entirely vibe-coded
The game isn't playable, but it's fascinating to see the port in action.
A pair of used bookshelf speakers and a cheap amp beat every soundbar I've tested
Sonos, Bose, they all agree with this
I regret wall-mounting my TV, and I won’t make that mistake again
TV stands get the job done with a fraction of the hassle.
I compared the same movie on Blu-ray and streaming, and I wasn’t prepared for the difference
The difference was like 1080p Blu-ray and UHD 4K Blu-ray.
I ditched Android TV’s cluttered home screen for this beautifully simple launcher
The Monet screensaver is basic and elegant for Android TV.
Every disc I own is on my server now, and licensing changes can't take them back
The Blu-ray police will have to pull my disc backups from my prying dead hands.
This modern N64 console brings the classic CRT look to my 4K TV
ModRetro's M64 still isn't perfect, but it's really good at simulating the look of a classic tube TV.
My Google TV got noticeably faster once I stopped letting it show me its own home screen
I'm having a better experience with Google TV by booting into alternative launcher.
I stopped using my Fire TV Stick just for streaming after discovering these apps
Free apps that turn streaming sticks into tools
