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5 free apps I use to replace Netflix, Spotify, Audible, Kindle, and Google Photos
I replaced five of my most-used apps with these locally hosted solutions — all without spending a dime.
I turned every old speaker in my house into one perfectly synced sound system
I transformed my mismatched audio gear into a seamlessly synced whole-home audio system using Snapcast, an open-source multi-room audio solution.
Spotify’s AI DJ is cool, but this one runs on my own music on my machine
A self-hosted alternative AI radio station is highly rewarding for those with the patience to install it.
I replaced my entire multi-room setup with one Spotify feature
Spotify Connect has become the default for all my home audio needs, and has made my listening experience seamless across devices.
I turned off a few default Spotify settings and my battery life noticeably improved
A few simple changes to my Spotify settings amounted to a surprising improvement in battery life, making them perfect for heavy mobile listeners.
Spotify's latest updates are actually useful for once
Back to basics — in a good way
I ditched Spotify for a self-hosted music server and never looked back
This self-hosted music streamer lets you ditch Spotify without losing your library, so stop renting your music and own the platform it lives on.
I cleared the hidden caches inside Discord, Spotify, and Adobe — this is how much space I got back
These simple changes will let you regain storage space.
I uninstalled these apps and just use them in the browser — my PC has never been snappier
Most desktop apps are just bloated web wrappers, and uninstalling them to use their browser versions instead has made my PC so much smoother.
Spotify's best AI feature connects you with podcasts that are actually worth your time
All you need to do is tell Spotify what you want
I changed these 3 Spotify settings and my music sounds way better
Unlock the full potential of your Spotify subscription by adjusting a few audio settings that make your music library instantly punchier.
3 reasons YouTube Music is the only streaming subscription worth the money
YouTube Music is the best value, has extra content, and offers superior background listening.
Spotify’s new audiobook charts could decide what you listen to next
Weekly audiobook charts will highlight trending titles, giving listeners a new way to discover what everyone is listening to right now.
Spotify's offline cache might be taking up more space than your music
Spotify might be hoarding more than your playlists.
Why I switched from Spotify to YouTube Music for background listening
If you listen to music while working, YouTube Music is better that Spotify.
Spotify's newest feature will help you learn more about your favorite songs
About the Song helps surface the meaning and stories behind your music
This small Spotify update is a big deal for book lovers
You'll soon also be able to purchase physical books directly from the Spotify app.
I cleared my Spotify "ghost" downloads, and my storage is finally free
Your phone might be full of music you never actually downloaded.
Don’t bother with Spotify Lossless unless you do this first
It's not as simple as just firing up Spotify Lossless making your music magically better.
Spotify's new Prompted Playlist tool might be its best yet
More access to your algorithm? Yes please.