I’ve replaced Gboard, Chrome, and Google Messages – my phone is so much faster

FIreofox Focus browser app opens on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 handheld

Recently, I had to set up a phone for my elderly parent, and some of the pre-installed apps were too difficult for them to use, especially on their old Android phone. Mainly I needed to find a lightweight browser, a basic keyboard that matched their typing style, and, of course, a messaging app that was … Read more

Stop blaming your network: This is why Netflix captures Chrome in 1080p without telling you

A collage of Netflix characters from Castlevania, Dark, Stranger Things, Arcane, Derry Girls and The Diplomat with the Netflix logo.

One of the biggest reasons why people choose Netflix Premium is the promise of 4K streaming, which makes millions of subscribers pay more every month for the best picture quality available. When you, the paying consumer, sit down at your computer and see the “Ultra HD 4K” badge on a movie, you can reasonably expect … Read more

Stop blaming your network: This is why Netflix captures Chrome in 1080p without telling you

The red Netflix logo sits on a pale field of colorful wildflowers under a blue sky.

One of the biggest reasons why people choose Netflix Premium is the promise of 4K streaming, which makes millions of subscribers pay more every month for the best picture quality available. When you, the paying consumer, sit down at your computer and see the “Ultra HD 4K” badge on a movie, you can reasonably expect … Read more