Jack Mitchell

5 days ago | makeuseof.com | Jack Mitchell

Despite owning two smart TVs, I still often use my trusty third-generation Chromecast while at home and on the go. Even if you think Chromecasts are yesterday's streaming device, there are some excellent reasons why it's worth tracking down a Chromecast in the age of built-in apps and streaming boxes. 5 Chromecasts Are Compact The Chromecast is a perfect example of portable tech.

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Jack Mitchell

Use a Travel Router to Create a Secure Network A travel router should be included on every frequent traveler's checklist, as one of the easiest and most dependable ways to share your hotel's Wi-Fi connection. These are scaled-down routers that connect to the hotel network and broadcast their own private signal to which you can connect all your devices. Setup is easy and requires just a few steps: Connect your travel router to a mains outlet or a laptop via USB.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Jack Mitchell

I’ve spent the past several months working on something I believe needed to exist. A structured ethical framework for how humanity should treat artificial intelligence if, and when, it crosses the threshold of sentience. This is not a prediction. I’m not claiming that sentient AI exists today. What I’m saying is this: if we wait until it does, and we have no moral groundwork prepared, we will default to fear, control, or silence. And we’ll regret it.

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Jack Mitchell

As a frequent traveler, I find offline viewing especially useful while in flight mode, in transit with spotty Wi-Fi, or when trying to preserve my mobile data. However, not all streaming services are equal in this regard, and each has unique strengths and drawbacks. 4 Netflix: Still the Gold Standard for Offline Viewing Netflix was the first streaming service I subscribed to, and it remains the most user-friendly and slick platform for offline features.

3 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Jack Mitchell

As a frequent traveler, I've found that even the most basic hotels typically offer an HDMI-ready flat-screen TV and decent Wi-Fi nowadays. But it's not always easy to watch the shows and movies I want, especially when I'm abroad. That's why I always carry these household gadgets in my luggage; I'm never without a fully-fledged streaming hub while on the go.