Bryan M. Wolfe
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About Bryan M. Wolfe
Bryan Wolfe has spent 15+ years writing about the tech people actually use — and occasionally the tech they probably shouldn't. With bylines at Yahoo, MakeUseOf, TechRadar, and Digital Trends, he brings an MBA-sharpened perspective to consumer tech, AI tools, and digital productivity. He's based in State College, PA, where he also runs GoingSolo.Life, a solo travel brand for the independently minded.
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This Android shortcut saves me hours every week, and almost nobody knows it exists
A hidden gem in Android's Settings menu has become an indispensable part of my daily routine.
FileZilla kept getting worse, so I found this FTP client instead
My main FileZilla replacement is Cyberduck, and it’s been that way for several years now. It’s open source, available for both Mac and Windows.
I was scared of the terminal until I tried Claude Code
This unexpected choice revolutionized how I interact with my computer, making the once-intimidating terminal accessible to non-developers.
Krita's free AI integration just made Adobe Firefly obsolete
One bold move changed everything for this writer's workflow. Find out how a free AI plugin in Krita turned the tables on Adobe Firefly.
I found the best AI chatbot for my actual tasks using this one tool
Scores can change monthly, but for now, this is the best AI chatbot for me.
I paired Claude Code with Obsidian CLI and it finally organized five years of notes
An AI tool and Obsidian CLI combine forces to rescue a writer's overwhelmed vault.
Stop taking text-only notes — here's how I use Obsidian with a local AI to visualize everything
Why visuals matter in your Obsidian note-taking system
Every time you save a photo to an SD card, you're slowly destroying it from the inside
Your SD card has an expiration date: Here's why.
Android Auto ruined my first road trip until I found these 5 settings
These settings will make your next trip much less stressful.
I finally switched to Starlink — it fixed my rural internet and costs less than I expected
The tipping point that convinced me to ditch cable for satellite internet
The first thing Google Home Premium did was tell me my dog was somewhere she shouldn't be
Unexpected features arriving from the Google Gemini universe.
This app turned my phone into a camera I actually want to shoot with
Discover the app that transforms your iPhone into a camera that captures your creative vision, not just Apple's best guess.
I deleted every Android wallpaper app I tried until this one
A clean, well-designed app with great wallpapers and zero junk finally found.
I separated my 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and I should have done it sooner
A simple router setting was holding back my home network's full potential, and I wish I'd made this change sooner.
I didn’t realize my Android could measure this — but it’s surprisingly accurate
Discover the unexpected capabilities of your Android phone that could rival a dedicated wearable.
I finally figured out why my Bluetooth headphones lag on my TV
Stop fighting your TV and start fixing the real problem: Bluetooth audio lag.
Copilot made my PowerPoint in minutes, but this is what made it look good
AI alone doesn't make a great presentation.
I tested Google and Microsoft Authenticator plus 3 others — this is the best for 2FA
There are several great authenticator solutions, including these five.
This third-party Plex client is weirdly better than the official app
Discover the secret to smoother video playback and a more intuitive interface with Infuse.
I never charge my phone in public without this cable
Are these public charging ports save? Not necessarily, but there is help.