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You don't actually need a Samsung account to use a Galaxy phone — I tested it
In fact, you don't even need a Google account. If you're all about digital privacy, avoiding account logins could be the way to go.
I swap out these 3 Samsung apps for Google ones every time I set up a Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy phones are excellent, but they often come with unnecessary and duplicate apps. These are the ones I always replace first.
Privacy Display is wasted on phones — laptops need it way more
Everyone is talking about Privacy Display as a smartphone feature, but I'm laser-focused on getting it on a laptop.
If you live in your browser all day, this browser might just be the one for you
I use Arc browser on macOS and Windows, and it's the perfect hub for people who can't live without their browser.
I finally learned the difference between Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 — and it's not just speed
USB4 can theoretically match Thunderbolt 5 speeds with the right hardware, but Thunderbolt is all about standardizing minimum requirements.
I didn't know Google made an app for hearing in noisy places — it's been on my phone the whole time
Google's hidden hearing app works better than you'd expect in noisy restaurants, and it's completely free.
All my phones have eSIM, but I still use physical SIM cards for these 3 reasons
I'm not buying the eSIM hype — physical SIM cards are more reliable and make you less dependent on your cellular carrier.
Ethernet on smartphones isn't crazy — it's actually genius for one specific reason
Wired connections are always better and more reliable — even on your smartphone. Here's how I use it to save time and simplify downloads.
I'll never buy another ultrawide without this feature — and it has nothing to do with the display
I thought I'd fall in love with an ultrawide for the extra screen space, but it was the integrated KVM switch and Thunderbolt dock that won me over.
I found my Galaxy S26's hidden 24MP camera mode and it’s nowhere in the Camera app
To balance image quality and file size, Samsung offers a 24MP camera mode for every Galaxy S26 model — but you need a separate app to use it.
Samsung's most underrated feature is hiding on the side of your screen
I ignored Samsung's Edge panel for years and often treated it like a nuisance, but it turned out to be the key to maximizing my One UI experience.
I benchmarked Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series against iPhone and Pixel — there was a clear loser
Thanks to an aluminum chassis, a redesigned vapor chamber, and a new Snapdragon chip, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is best at sustaining performance.
Stop letting your TV speakers interfere with your expensive Dolby Atmos setup
If your TV speakers don't automatically turn off when using surround sound, you'll get echoes, interference, and headaches.
Auracast is Bluetooth’s coolest new trick and I finally get the hype
Auracast is the Bluetooth Low Energy feature powering audio sharing on Android, and it's the best wireless mode you aren't using.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is almost perfect, and that almost is what bothers me
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is once again the best Android phone money can buy, but there's one thing I need Samsung to address.
I tested two Galaxy S26 models — these 5 settings matter most
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series runs One UI 8.5 out of the box, but you can make it way better with these tweaks.
I switched to a Linux-based webOS TV and liked it way more than I expected
It's easy to replace your smart TV's stock OS with a streaming box, but webOS is worth keeping thanks to AirPlay, Google Cast, and other features.
This free Google AI tool is better at replacing your weekly slide deck than NotebookLM
If you love Video Overviews in NotebookLM, it's time to try Google Vids. It's a video generator that uses AI to tell stories and solve problems.
Streaming still looks worse than Blu-ray and it's down to one simple reason
Blu-ray discs and streaming services both offer 4K content, but they're not equal. One has less compression, delivering better color and detail.
Dolby Atmos is great until you realize your setup isn’t actually using it
To use Dolby Atmos, every device in your media setup must support it, from your PC and streaming box to your receiver and speakers.