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Camp Hacks: Silica Gel for Phones

Rice is the go to for water logged phones. I’m here to tell you there’s a better way.

Selfie sticks are so… 2018. Use a tripod instead.

Android 11 is removing the ability to select a default camera. Before 11, users could select a default camera the

Camping in an established campground is fun and convenient. There is usually electricity and running water. Shower houses are nearby.

I remember smugly carrying my Google Pixel, sneering at those ridiculous new phones with notches. Why would anyone want a

While its easy to run open source software on Linux (its comes preinstalled!), it may not be so obvious on

The OnePlus 7T is the third OnePlus phone I’ve used in the last year. When my OG Google Pixel required

While there are more manufacturers offering stock Android like OnePlus or Nokia, many still offer bloated launchers by default. Other

I have a problem. That’s the first step, right? Admitting you have a problem? Well, I do. With smartphones. I

With the recent update to Google Photos, Google has quietly opted to change which decide folders to backup. It’s only