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These myths are less “life hacks” and more “money traps.”

Tech is full of half-truths, clever marketing lines, and myths that just refuse to die. Some of them sound logical, companies push some to sell you products you don't need, and others are just plain outdated. Whatever the source, they end up draining people's wallets.

Imagine buying an app that’s pricier than the phone you run it on.

Recently, I stumbled across an app in the App Store that made me do a double-take—not because of what it does, but because of its price tag. For the cost, you could have bought a brand-new smartphone instead.

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If you're still writing custom PowerShell scripts for basic file transfers and Excel reports, you're working too hard. Ready-made PowerShell modules handle most common tasks better than anything you'll write from scratch.

Don’t learn the hard way. These are the devices that murder USB ports.

Your smart TV's USB port isn't the universal charger it pretends to be. Misuse it, and you may end up with corrupted drives, fried gadgets, or a TV that refuses to power on altogether.

A few quick tweaks can turn your Google TV from frustrating to fabulous.

Using Google TV isn't too difficult, but some of its default settings can be slightly annoying. Autoplaying previews, crowded home screens, and slow startups can disrupt your experience, but the good news is that it only takes a few minutes to fix these issues.

Never get an unexpected "subscription renewed" email again.

It’s easy to lose track of your subscriptions and end up paying for something you don’t even use. Thankfully, I have a simple method to avoid wasting money on a recurring purchase before it goes through.

I am cursed with the knowledge of these true human interest stories.

There's something tantalizing about true-crime documentaries, especially ones featuring seemingly ordinary people. It's chilling and terrifying to think any random person you pull off the street could be capable of committing these crimes against humanity.

Searching without being tracked feels weirdly refreshing.

Most people think of search engines as a two-player game: Google, with Bing as the backup. But there's a quieter group of search engines built around privacy, where your searches aren't turned into someone else's business model.

Your Google TV can do way more than you think.

Knowing how to use Google TV isn't too complicated, but getting the most out of it takes a little exploration. Once you do, your viewing experience can become faster, smarter, and more personalized.

These incredible trailers will make you wish these movies were real.

Sometimes the best trailers don't come from Hollywood studios. Fans with editing skills and a wild sense of imagination have been cutting their own trailers for years. The best fan-made trailers aren't just patchworks but love letters to movies, like some of the ones here.