It's easy to "jailbreak" an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, so you can run 3rd party apps. This ETA Prime video walks you through it what you need to do so you can sideload Android games as well as Kodi, an open-source media player.
How to "jailbreak " an Amazon Fire Stick
My favorite maker tips for 2022
I edit a weekly newsletter of DIY/maker tips. Every year, I go through it and pull out the entries I think are the best of the year. Here are some… READ THE REST
Tips from your garbage collector on how to be less trashy
This piece on the Family Handyman, "24 Things Your Garbage Collector Wants You to Know," has a number of things I did not know. Yes, We Do Judge You By… READ THE REST
Maker jargon and slang for 2021
This past year, in my weekly maker tips newsletter, Gareth's Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales, I started a semi-regular column of jargon, slang, and technical terms that I thought would… READ THE REST
Windows 11 Pro + Office 2019 for $45.97 = love
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC and productivity with the Microsoft Office Pro 2019 + Windows 11 Pro bundle for $45.97 (reg. $428). You've heard of a tech upgrade, but have you met its cooler,… READ THE REST
Slip this $24.99 electric toothbrush into their stocking with the candy
TL;DR: The Quip Smart Sonic Toothbrush is on sale for just $24.99 (reg. $55) with delivery by Christmas if ordered by December 15—head to checkout to get it now. Who says… READ THE REST
A guitar teacher that fits in a stocking
TL;DR: The Fret Zealot 2 Guitar LED Learning System is on sale for $199.99 (reg. $249.99) with free shipping and on-time Christmas delivery when ordered by December 15. Are you ready to master… READ THE REST
