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
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
