Chris Huerta
@itschrishuerta.com
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White Elephant gifts that don't suck
I’m preparing for my office White Elephant exchange, but this list works for anyone. Here are some utility-focused gifts under $50 that won't end up in the trash.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In case yoy need any ideas from someone who loves tech www.itschrishuerta.com/white-elepha...
I could not relate to @reckless.bsky.social playing Madden with @explosionsinthesky.bsky.social in the background more lol
December 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I could not relate to @reckless.bsky.social playing Madden with @explosionsinthesky.bsky.social in the background more lol
IT’S AUKEY!?
Fanttik, the ubiquitous gadget brand, started as a reset after parent company Aukey was banned from Amazon for review fraud. It’s since built its business to astonishing heights by paying over 31,000 TikTokers to hype screwdrivers. Wild stuff in our story: www.theverge.com/report/82926...
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
IT’S AUKEY!?
Probably one of my favorite things since getting a pixel fold has been comment coming to the Google Play store before the Apple app store.
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Comet: AI Browser & Assistant - Apps on Google Play
An agentic AI browser for Android, built by Perplexity
play.google.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Probably one of my favorite things since getting a pixel fold has been comment coming to the Google Play store before the Apple app store.
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
One underrated Android feature I’ve come to appreciate is the work profile. My company installs it, and with a single tap, I can disable the entire thing on weekends. No notifications. It’s such a clean boundary between work and personal life — something iOS’s focus modes never quite nail for me.
October 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
One underrated Android feature I’ve come to appreciate is the work profile. My company installs it, and with a single tap, I can disable the entire thing on weekends. No notifications. It’s such a clean boundary between work and personal life — something iOS’s focus modes never quite nail for me.
I use voice memos constantly and rely on the transcript to organize my thoughts in ChatGPT.
The process on my iPhone is straightforward: record in the native Voice Memos app, grab the transcript, and copy it straight into ChatGPT.
The process on my iPhone is straightforward: record in the native Voice Memos app, grab the transcript, and copy it straight into ChatGPT.
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I use voice memos constantly and rely on the transcript to organize my thoughts in ChatGPT.
The process on my iPhone is straightforward: record in the native Voice Memos app, grab the transcript, and copy it straight into ChatGPT.
The process on my iPhone is straightforward: record in the native Voice Memos app, grab the transcript, and copy it straight into ChatGPT.
The millennial toolbox is full of vibes.
Hoto put a lo-fi torque display on its new cordless screwdriver
Hoto put a lo-fi torque display on its new cordless screwdriver
More power, more bits, more screens.
buff.ly
October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The millennial toolbox is full of vibes.
Just had our first family stay at a resort booked through Amex Travel and it was awesome. Early check-in and late checkout made travel with a kid stress-free. The $100 credit covered lunch, and free breakfast kept our little one fueled all day. Can’t wait for that next $300 credit! #AmexTravel
October 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just had our first family stay at a resort booked through Amex Travel and it was awesome. Early check-in and late checkout made travel with a kid stress-free. The $100 credit covered lunch, and free breakfast kept our little one fueled all day. Can’t wait for that next $300 credit! #AmexTravel
Anyone else with a cellular Apple Watch see texts go out as RCS instead of iMessage when away from their iPhone? My wife’s on iPhone too, but if I’m only on watch cellular it defaults to RCS. Bug or setup issue? #AppleWatch
October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Anyone else with a cellular Apple Watch see texts go out as RCS instead of iMessage when away from their iPhone? My wife’s on iPhone too, but if I’m only on watch cellular it defaults to RCS. Bug or setup issue? #AppleWatch
Apple letting 2FA codes from texts work in apps outside of Safari is one of my favorite parts of iOS 26 and macOS Taco. Funny thing is, it also gives me one less reason to use Safari, since that used to be the main reason I stuck with it.
September 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Apple letting 2FA codes from texts work in apps outside of Safari is one of my favorite parts of iOS 26 and macOS Taco. Funny thing is, it also gives me one less reason to use Safari, since that used to be the main reason I stuck with it.
It’s about time banks of all places started implementing passkeys.
What other banks have it? So far Wells Fargo is the only one of my other banks that offer it.
What other banks have it? So far Wells Fargo is the only one of my other banks that offer it.
August 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s about time banks of all places started implementing passkeys.
What other banks have it? So far Wells Fargo is the only one of my other banks that offer it.
What other banks have it? So far Wells Fargo is the only one of my other banks that offer it.
Curious to see what this does to those carrier cell phone protection plans.
Are you signing up for this!?
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Are you signing up for this!?
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple
Apple today unveiled AppleCare One, a new way for customers to cover multiple Apple products with one simple plan.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Curious to see what this does to those carrier cell phone protection plans.
Are you signing up for this!?
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Are you signing up for this!?
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC
The Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for your PC
A big scroll wheel for your PC.
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July 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Rearranged my setup as I catch up on work emails after being out for a few weeks.
Going to switch from my ultrawide to this 32inch LG 4K monitor. Everything is so crispy!
#desksetups
Going to switch from my ultrawide to this 32inch LG 4K monitor. Everything is so crispy!
#desksetups
July 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Rearranged my setup as I catch up on work emails after being out for a few weeks.
Going to switch from my ultrawide to this 32inch LG 4K monitor. Everything is so crispy!
#desksetups
Going to switch from my ultrawide to this 32inch LG 4K monitor. Everything is so crispy!
#desksetups
I still chuckle every time I remember that I get Peacock for free through Instacart+, which I got for free through my Chase Sapphire Reserve, which is definitely not free.
Crap, I’m really overpaying for Peacock, aren’t I?
Crap, I’m really overpaying for Peacock, aren’t I?
Peacock is raising its price by $3
Peacock is raising its price by $3
Another Peacock price hike.
buff.ly
July 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I still chuckle every time I remember that I get Peacock for free through Instacart+, which I got for free through my Chase Sapphire Reserve, which is definitely not free.
Crap, I’m really overpaying for Peacock, aren’t I?
Crap, I’m really overpaying for Peacock, aren’t I?
The retractable cables! 👀
Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables
Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables
Now you see them, now you don’t.
buff.ly
July 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The retractable cables! 👀
As a dad, few things are better than a clean and shiny stainless steel pan with the nasal afterburn of barkeepers friend.
July 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
As a dad, few things are better than a clean and shiny stainless steel pan with the nasal afterburn of barkeepers friend.
Not sure why I get in my feels each time a read-later app goes away. Anyway, are the alternatives I would suggest for folks impacted by Pocket shutting down.
www.itschrishuerta.com/pocket-app-a...
www.itschrishuerta.com/pocket-app-a...
Pocket Is Shutting Down. Here Are My Picks for Read-It-Later Alternatives
Pocket is shutting down, and it feels like the end of an era. If you’re looking for alternatives to save, read, and organize articles, here are some of the best read-later apps, whether you’re a bookmark hoarder or a highlight-loving note-taker.
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May 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Not sure why I get in my feels each time a read-later app goes away. Anyway, are the alternatives I would suggest for folks impacted by Pocket shutting down.
www.itschrishuerta.com/pocket-app-a...
www.itschrishuerta.com/pocket-app-a...
@reckless.bsky.social party speakers are alive and well at the Bunker Hill Costco in Houston. Note the POWERFUL BASS BOOST
May 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
@reckless.bsky.social party speakers are alive and well at the Bunker Hill Costco in Houston. Note the POWERFUL BASS BOOST
I’m planning my next trip using Mind Trip and it’s been a great experience thus far! AI supported travel planning is one of those use cases that just makes sense and it’s good to see something out there that puts it to good use.
mindtrip.ai
mindtrip.ai
April 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I’m planning my next trip using Mind Trip and it’s been a great experience thus far! AI supported travel planning is one of those use cases that just makes sense and it’s good to see something out there that puts it to good use.
mindtrip.ai
mindtrip.ai
I spent the last day or so figuring out how to add my Qolsys alarm and sensors to Home Kit through Home Assistant. That was a struggle until I realized I could do it with Homebridge, instead!
https://www.itschrishuerta.com/how-to-add-your-qolsys-alarm-to-apple-homekit-with-homebridge-2025/
https://www.itschrishuerta.com/how-to-add-your-qolsys-alarm-to-apple-homekit-with-homebridge-2025/
How to Add Your Qolsys Alarm to Apple HomeKit with Homebridge
Learn how I integrated my Qolsys Alarm Panel with Apple HomeKit using Homebridge for instant, reliable smart home control. Get step-by-step instructions and unlock powerful automations, seamless control, and real-time sensor notifications. Elevate your smart home experience today!
www.itschrishuerta.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I spent the last day or so figuring out how to add my Qolsys alarm and sensors to Home Kit through Home Assistant. That was a struggle until I realized I could do it with Homebridge, instead!
https://www.itschrishuerta.com/how-to-add-your-qolsys-alarm-to-apple-homekit-with-homebridge-2025/
https://www.itschrishuerta.com/how-to-add-your-qolsys-alarm-to-apple-homekit-with-homebridge-2025/
Tried OpenAI's Operator. I see the potential, but right now, it's painful watching a computer fumble through something I could do faster myself.
Have you seen it handle anything useful without needing constant babysitting?
Have you seen it handle anything useful without needing constant babysitting?
March 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Tried OpenAI's Operator. I see the potential, but right now, it's painful watching a computer fumble through something I could do faster myself.
Have you seen it handle anything useful without needing constant babysitting?
Have you seen it handle anything useful without needing constant babysitting?
Just downloaded some iPad apps to use on my Mac thinking it would be fine. It's fine. Not a great experience, but a fine one.
February 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Just downloaded some iPad apps to use on my Mac thinking it would be fine. It's fine. Not a great experience, but a fine one.