Turntables and vinyl records have made quite the comeback in recent years—record sales are at a 25 year high.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
What Is a Meme (and How Did They Originate)?
If you’ve used the internet for more than a few days, you’ve probably seen a meme. They’ve become an integral part of modern online life. But, where did they get their start? How have they evolved? And where did the word “meme” come from, anyway?
Geek Trivia: What Is The Most Ported Video Game Of All Time?
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
Geek Trivia: What Version Of Windows Is Windows 7?
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The Best Stools For Standing Desks
Standing desks are great for keeping you moving and your posture straight.
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How to Make Your Chromebook as Secure as Possible
One of Chrome OS’ biggest benefits is its inherent security features. It’s regarded as one of the most secure consumer-focused operating systems, but here’s how you can eek just a bit more out of it.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Did You Get Logged Out of Facebook? It’s Because 50 Million People Got Hacked
The bad news for Facebook’s users just won’t end. Today Facebook had to admit that the accounts for 50 million people were somehow accessed by hackers abusing a little-known feature.
Windows 10’s Mail App Won’t Force You to Use Edge After All
Here’s some good news about the October 2018 Update: Microsoft has completely backed off on plans to force the Edge browser on Windows 10 Mail app users.
How to Remove Audio When Posting Videos to Instagram
More often than not, you want to keep the audio with the videos you post to social media, but sometimes you don’t. Here’s how to remove the audio from any videos that you post to Instagram.
Geek Trivia: The Oldest Surviving Latin Prose Is A Text About?
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Good Deal: Get This AmazonBasics Smartphone Repair Kit for Just $8
In an age where a lot of users want to keep their smartphones for as long as possible, DIY mobile phone repair has been gaining steam, and Ama…
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Facebook is Using Your Phone Number to Target Ads and You Can’t Stop It
Tech publications are screaming today that giving Facebook your phone number for 2FA allows them to target you for ads. But this misses a bigger point: Facebook is using your phone number to target ads whether you give it to them willingly or not.
What are YouTube Premiers, and How Do You Use Them?
YouTube has added a new way to share and watch videos: YouTube Premiers. Premiers are a mix between a live stream and a traditional YouTube video. You prerecord them, but then play those recordings live, with live chat and donations like standard live streams.
This Homemade Lego Sorter Is Accidentally a Lot Like Chocolate Sorting Machines
Sorting Lego bricks is such a painful endeavor that most of us don’t even bother.
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Why the iPhone XR has the Best Battery Life of the New iPhone X Series
If you care about battery life on your iPhone, you may want to take a closer look at the XR. It has the best battery life of any iPhone before it, despite being the most affordable in the new lineup.
What Is an MPEG File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .mpeg (or .mpg) file extension is an MPEG video file format, which is a popular format for movies that are distributed on the internet. They use a specific type of compression that makes streaming and downloading much quicker than other popular video formats.
Today’s VR is Just the Start: Here’s What is Coming in the Future
The Oculus Quest is an impressive piece of hardware, but there’s so much more to come. Virtual reality is just getting started. Here’s what has us most excited.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Updates for macOS Are No Longer in the Mac App Store, Here’s Where to Find Them
Updates for macOS are no longer in the Mac App Store as of macOS Mojave; they’ve moved to System Preferences, in the new Software Update panel.
The Best Sites for Background or Ambient Noise
Whether you need to focus on a project or just relax, background noise can help with either of those things. Here are the best websites and sources for background and ambient noise.
The Best Keyboard Trays For Improved Ergonomics
If you spend a lot of time at your desk, it’s important to arrange your workspace to minimize strain on your body and maximize comfort. …
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Geek Trivia: The Phrase “Elementary, My Dear Watson” Was Not From A Sherlock Holmes Book, But From A?
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Kids Can, and Will, Work Around Any Parental Restrictions You Set Up
Kids are easily working around Apple’s parental control system Screen Time, finding various ways to do what they want regardless of restrictions set up by their parents.
Should You Upgrade Your Echos to the New 2018 Models?
If you have the original Echo still kicking it in your home, it might be time for an upgrade.
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Check Out This Virtual Tour of the Garage Where Google Started
Google is 20 years old today, and to celebrate Google Maps added the garage where the company was founded to Street View. You can check it out right now.
How to Use Drawing Tools in Windows 10 Mail
Microsoft recently released a new feature for the Windows 10 Mail app that lets you convey messages with drawings right inside the body of an email. This is a great way to quickly sketch things like graphs or tables to get your point across when simple text just doesn’t do the trick.
Use Conditional Formatting to Make Important Outlook Messages Stand Out
Outlook lets you create and customize folder views in many ways, like adding and removing columns or grouping and sorting messages. You can also apply rules to make Outlook display messages in different ways based on their properties (like the sender, subject line, or timestamp). This is called conditional formatting. Let’s take a look at how it works.
The Best Inexpensive Drones For Beginners
You’d like to get into the drone sensation, but you don’t want to break the bank to do it.
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How Dual SIM Support Works in the New iPhone X Series
While dual SIM technology has been around for several years now, the new iPhone X series (XS, XS Max, and XR) marks the first time it’s been available in an iPhone. But what does that mean?
How to Hide Your IP Address (and Why You Might Want To)
Your IP address is like your public ID on the internet. Any time you do anything on the internet, your IP address lets servers know where to send back information you’ve requested. Many sites log these addresses, effectively spying on you, usually to deliver you more personalized ads to get you to spend more money. For some people, this is a significant issue, and there are ways to hide your IP address.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Plex is Killing the Plugin Directory, Here’s How to Install Plugins Yourself
Plex is shutting down its plugin directory, but will continue to support manually installed plugins “for the foreseeable future.”
What Your Function Keys Do in Microsoft Powerpoint
The function keys on keyboards don’t get the love they used to, but depending on the app you’re running, they can still be quite handy. Microsoft PowerPoint has some interesting features tucked away behind your function keys. Here’s what they do.
The Oculus Quest Is a Standalone, 6 Degree-of-Freedom VR Headset Coming Next Spring For $399
Today, Facebook announced the new Oculus Quest, a standalone VR headset that features the same six degrees of freedom as the higher-end Oculus…
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Geek Trivia: The Largest Artificial Reef In The World Is Made From?
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Windows 10’s October Update (Redstone 5) Will Be Released on October 2nd
We’ve known for a while that the latest update for Windows 10, codenamed “Redstone 5”, was going to be released in October, but now we have a nearly confirmed date: October 2nd, 2018, the same day that Microsoft is holding an event to talk about their new Surface products.
The Best Bag Organizers for Your Laptop Bag, Backpack, or Purse
Having an organized bag can make or break your productivity levels—so why not spend more time getting w…
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How to Power Up Your Twitch Stream with Streamlabs
Streamlabs OBS is a modified version of OBS designed with streamers in mind. It adds support for themes and widgets, improving the look of your stream and adding support for many useful features, such as showing donations and subscribers on stream, displaying live chat on stream, and displaying sub goals and sponsor banners.
Chrome 70 Will Let Users Opt Out of the New Auto-Sign In Feature
An upcoming Chrome option allows users to log into Google accounts without logging into the browser. The change was prompted by a backlash among users and privacy advocates.
Watch This Maniac Beat Super Mario Bros. in Four Minutes and 55 Seconds
There’s a new world record for beating Nintendo’s 1985 classic Super Mario Bros. Kosmic, a speedrunner, beat the game in 4 minutes, 55 seconds, and 913 microseconds.
How to Enable or Disable Focused Inbox in Windows 10 Mail
Focused Inbox is a feature in the Windows Mail app that automatically filters emails into two separate tabs: Focused and Other. If you don’t like the feature, here’s how to disable it.
The Best Shaving Brushes to Lather Up With
If you have a pair of hands, you may argue that you don’t need a shaving brush. And you know what? You’d be right.
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What Does “Edited for Content” Mean on Airplane Movies?
If you’ve ever watched a movie on a plane, you’ve probably seen a message like “This movie has been edited for content” pop up before it played. Ever wondered what it meant? Let’s find out.
What’s the Difference Between Optical and Digital Image Stabilization?
If you’ve ever tried to take video on your phone while walking, you know keeping the image still is tricky. There’s some neat technology designed to reduce that shaky-cam effect, and there are two different approaches to implementing it.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
How to Disable that Weird New Recent Apps Section in the Dock in macOS Mojave
Install Mojave and you’ll notice it: a new section in the dock, populated by applications you’ve recently opened but don’t have pinned there. How do you get rid of it?
How to Delete Your Google Cookies in Chrome
Clearing out cookies generally signs you out of all accounts, but Chrome makes one exception: your Google account.
What Is Alexa Guard and What Can You Do With It?
Amazon held an Echo event last week where the company unveiled a huge line of new Echo products. It also unveiled some new software additions, one of which is Alexa Guard—a home security helper of sorts.
Geek Trivia: The Indentation In The Base Of A Wine Bottle Is Called A?
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Facebook Seems Pretty Happy With Its Mid-Roll Video Ads, So Expect More of Them
For Facebook videos longer than a few seconds, you might have noticed mid-roll ads that interrupt what you’re watching.
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Microsoft Teams Can Blur the Background During Meetings, Hiding Your Mess of an Office
Tired of tidying up your office before every team chat? Microsoft’s Teams can now blur the background for you.
Yale and August Unveil New Smart Locks That Work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri
One problem with smart locks is that it’s hard to find one that works with all three voice assistant platforms, but Yale (and its sibling…
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How to Place Text Over a Graphic in Microsoft Word
There are several reasons why you may want place text over an image in a Word document. Perhaps you want to place your company logo in the background of a document you’re writing for work, or maybe you need a “confidential” watermark on a document containing sensitive information. No matter the reason, you can do it easily in Microsoft Word.
Free Download: Night Owl Automatically Switches Between Mojave’s Dark and Light Modes
Mac: Dark mode in macOS Mojave is great at night, but can make things hard to see in during the day, or in bright rooms. The solution: switch between the two.
How to Generate a Wi-Fi History or WLAN Report in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes a pretty neat feature that automatically generates a detailed report of all your wireless network connection history. The report includes details about networks to which you’ve connected, session duration, errors, network adapters, and even displays the output from a few Command Prompt commands.
Office 2019 Has Arrived. Here’s Why You Probably Won’t Care.
Yesterday, Microsoft announced the availability of Office 2019 to volume licensing customers, promising general retail availability in the coming weeks. Unless you’re a business customer looking to upgrade and you’re not ready to move your Office life to the cloud, this probably won’t matter to you.
GLAS Thermostat Review: A Pretty, Yet Average Smart Thermostat
The GLAS thermostat immediately turns heads with its transparent touchscreen panel.
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How to Safely Format SD Cards For Your Camera
A corrupt SD card is a digital photographer’s worst nightmare. All those amazing photos ruined because a few 1s and 0s are in the wrong place? While you might be able to recover your images from a corrupt card, you don’t want to be in this situation in the first place, and that means knowing how to format your SD cards properly.
What Is An EKG, and How Does It Work In The New Apple Watch?
Apple recently released its Series 4 Watch and everyone is talking about the new heart monitor feature—the electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). While the app isn’t available yet, the hardware is in place, and it promises to be one of the Apple Watch’s most compelling new features.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Watch This Rubik’s Cube Solve Itself
Finally: a Rubik’s cube that can solve itself. A maker named Human Controller built it in Japan, and you can see it in action right now.
How to Edit the Subject of a Message You’ve Been Sent in Outlook
It’s annoying getting an important email with an irrelevant or missing subject line. Sure, you can categorize your mail to help you find it later, but nothing beats a useful subject line when you’re looking at your search results. Outlook has a little-known feature that lets you edit the subject line of emails you’ve received, making this annoyance a thing of the past.
Best Budget Fountain Pens
If you’ve any interest in writing nicely then a $1 ballpoint won’t cut it, you need to look at a fountain pen.
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Geek Trivia: The First Widely Adopted Copy Machine Came With Which Of These Unusual Accessories?
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Roku Announces New $40 “Premiere” 4K Player, Upcoming Google Assistant Support
Roku just added a couple of killer little pieces to its already strong catalog of streaming devices with the new $40 Premiere and $50 Premiere+…
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Chrome Now Logs all Google Users Into the Browser. Should You Care?
Google changed how logging into the browser works earlier this month: logging into any Google app now logs you in with Chrome as well.
T-Mobile Rebrands MetroPCS, Will Now Bundle Amazon Prime With an Unlimited Plan For Some Reason
T-Mobile’s prepaid brand MetroPCS is getting a new name: Metro by T-Mobile.
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The Best Rechargeable Batteries And Chargers
Two out of two Review Geek staffers agree: the second “e” in “rechargeable” is awkward and unnecessary.
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What is a 504 Gateway Timeout Error (and How Can I Fix It)?
A 504 Gateway Timeout Error happens when a server that was attempting to load a web page did not get a response in time from another server. Almost always, the error is on the website itself, and there’s nothing you can do about it but try again later. Still, there are a few quick things you can try on your end.
How to Reset File Explorer’s Folder View in Windows 10
Windows 10 lets you customize how you see the contents of your folders by adding or removing the preview/details pane, viewing layout of icons, grouping and sorting, and more. If you want to get rid of customizations you’ve made, you can reset the folder view to its default.
Why Does My Phone Get Hot?
If you’ve had your phone for more than a few days, you’ve probably noticed that occasionally it gets hot when you’re using it. This is (almost always) normal. Here’s why it happens.
Buying New vs. Used Smartphones: What’s the Cheaper Option?
Buying your smartphones used can save you a lot of money over buying new—or can it? We’ve done some math to see what the best route is as far as buying new vs. used smartphones.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Geek Trivia: In The Advertising World, The Equivalent Of Winning An Oscar Is Winning A?
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The Best Gaming Rocker Chairs For The Gamer In Your Life
If you’re looking for a cross between the easy comfort of a bean bag chair and the support of desk chair, gaming “rocker” ch…
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How 5G Could Transform Your Home Internet Connection
Verizon is about to launch home internet service using 5G. This new wireless standard isn’t just about faster data for your smartphone—it could finally offer competition for home internet, breaking the cable companies’ local monopolies and giving you a choice.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Geek Trivia: In Which Game Did The Famed “Konami Code” Cheat First Appear?
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Not Just Books: All the Free Digital Stuff Your Local Library Might Offer
You might think of libraries as old fashioned, or irrelevant in the age of the internet. You’d be wrong.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Are Your Smarthome Devices Spying on You?
In a world where we’re all paranoid about devices spying on us (and rightfully so), perhaps no other devices receive more scrutiny than smarthome products. But is that scrutiny warranted?
Geek Trivia: Which Ultra-Slick Coating Was Discovered by Accident?
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Customize Chrome’s New Tab Page, No Extensions Required
Do you use an extension to customize Chrome’s new tab page? That’s not necessary anymore: you can now customize the default new tab page.
How to Make Good YouTube Videos
Using decent gear is a prerequisite to making suitable content. A good camera or a good rig for streaming games ensures your video feels more like a quality production. A good mic ensures people can hear what you’re saying and sound like a jet engine warming up.
Gmail Will Let You Disable Smart Replies on the Desktop Soon
If you’re annoyed by the “smart” replies Gmail started putting below your emails, good news: you’ll be able to disable them on the desktop soon.
Everything You Need To Get Started Cooking At Home
Whether you’ve just moved out on your own for the first time or you’re finally getting serious about cooking, we’ve rounded…
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What Your Function Keys Do In Microsoft Excel
The function keys on keyboards don’t get the love they used to, but depending on the app you’re running, they can still be quite handy. Microsoft Excel has some interesting features tucked away behind your function keys. Here’s what they do.
Microsoft: Upcoming Windows Update Might Fail If Your Hard Drive is Too Full
Full hard drives could cause an upcoming Windows update to fail, according to Microsoft, and the system will not check for adequate storage space before installing.
No, Google Doesn’t Just Let Apps Read Your Email
There’s a story spreading in the news today that Google is letting companies scan through your email and sell the data, but this is really misleading. So what’s actually going on?
How to Enable a Windows 8-Style Start Screen in Windows 10
Although most people prefer to forget about Windows 8 entirely, some people did enjoy the full-screen Start menu—especially those on tablets with touchscreens. Here’s how to get it back in Windows 10.
What’s the Mention Column for in Microsoft Outlook?
Microsoft’s latest versions of Outlook are Outlook 2016, Outlook 365, and Outlook.com. If you’re not using one of these versions, you won’t have mentions until you upgrade.
The Best Ultrawide Monitors For Every Need
Ultrawide monitors are designed to give you ample room in your workspace without having to set up two separate monitors.
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What is DSLR Crop Factor (And Why Should I Care)
Every time we talk about the digital cameras, one thing that comes up is the “crop factor” of the sensor. Let’s dig a bit more into it and explain why it matters.
Google Keeps Pushing ChromeOS and Android Closer Together
A supposed merge of Android and Chrome OS has been rumored for years—to the point where some people believe one will eventually replace the other. That’s not what’s really going to happen—but the two are joining forces.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Everything Amazon Announced At Its Surprise Hardware Event Today
Amazon dropped a positively massive new batch of Alexa-enabled and smart home devices, from subwoofers to microwaves.
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What Is a LIT File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .lit file extension is an eBook in the Microsoft eReader file format. LIT (short for “Literature”) files are eBook formats designed by Microsoft to work on Microsoft devices only.
Geek Trivia: The Great Pyramid Of Giza Was The Tallest Structure Until Dethroned By A?
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John Hancock To Only Sell “Interactive” Life Insurance, Will Heavily Push Health Tracking
John Hancock plans to only sell life insurance packages that offer incentives to customers who wear a smart watch and track their health data.
It’s Not Just You: Google Renamed Keep to “Keep Notes” on Android
You’re not going crazy: Google’s Keep is now called “Keep Notes” on your Android home screen, despite it being called “Google Keep” everywhere else.
It Would Be Nice If Sony Were Planning a PS Vita Follow Up, But They’re Not
Starting next year, the PS Vita will be discontinued in Japan, officially ending its lifespan. What comes next? According to Sony, nothing.
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The Best Xbox One Exclusive Games
The PS4 is currently king of the consoles, boasting enviable exclusives like Spider-Man, God of War, and Horizon: Zero D…
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How to Add and Format Text in a Shape in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word makes it easy to add geometric shapes (and a whole lot more) to your document. You can also add text into these shapes, which is handy when you’re creating flowcharts, network diagrams, mind maps, and so on. This being Word, there are plenty of options for doing this, so let’s take a look.
The Best Free Image Hosting Websites
Facebook or Instagram may be a great place to share your pictures, but sometimes you need to do more than just share your photos with friends and family. Let’s take a look at our favorite free image hosting websites for all your other needs.
What Are the Most Beneficial Smarthome Devices to Own?
When deciding which smarthome products to install in your house or apartment, there are a lot of things to consider. Your first step should be deciding which products will give you the most value.
Nintendo Switch Online Review: If It Weren’t So Cheap, It Would Be Much More Disappointing
The Nintendo Switch Online service is live and we finally got to try it out.
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How to Stop Someone Forwarding a Meeting Request in Outlook
If you’ve ever had a problem with potential meeting attendees forwarding requests to others, we have good news. If you have the latest version of Outlook (2016 or 365) or you’re an Office 365 subscriber using the Outlook web app, you can prevent people from forwarding meeting requests.
What Apps Can You Actually Run on Linux?
Chromebooks can now run Linux desktop apps, offering a whole new universe of software to Chrome OS users. You can install a Linux distribution like Ubuntu on your PC, too. But what applications are available for Linux?
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Android Phones Now Share Precise Location Data With More 911 Call Centers
More Android phones will share your precise location when you call 911 in the United States, thanks to a couple of new partnerships worked out by Google. The change will save lives.
How to Draw and Manipulate Arrows in Microsoft Word
Whether you need to point to an image for emphasis or demonstrate where to click for interactivity, there is a wide range of arrow shapes that you can create and customize in Microsoft Word. Let’s take a look at how they work.
The Best Bluetooth Headsets
Most Bluetooth headphones sold today include a microphone in their housing, allowing them to make and answer calls.
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Geek Trivia: The First Actor To Accept A Razzie Award In Person Was?
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Create RSS Feeds to Follow Instagram and Twitter Users Without an Account
Wish you could follow a couple of Twitter or Instagram users, without setting up an account? Create an RSS feed for them.
The Best Smart Water Bottles To Keep You Hydrated
If you want to drink more water, get more out of your health apps, and feel better in the proc…
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This Free Font Stretches Out Your Term Paper
Are you five pages into a seven page paper, with no time to spare? A stretched out font could pad things out for you, helping you reach that arbitrary page count.
How to Get Started Editing Videos with Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is a huge step up from iMovie, which is the video editor most macOS users probably started out with. Final Cut Pro X functions similarly but packs in a whole lot more power while sticking to iMovie’s simple design.
How to Create and Customize a Folder View in Outlook
If you work in an office, then the chances are you spend a lot of time dealing with email, most probably in Microsoft Outlook. It’s worth taking a little time to get Outlook to display the information you need. For email, the best way to do this is with folder views. Here’s how they work.
How to Delete or Disable All Alarms on Your iPhone
The iPhone’s Clock app can only turn off or delete a single alarm at a time. But, if you have a lot of alarms and want to delete them all—or just turn off all alarms at once—Siri’s got you covered.
How to Make Android as Secure as Possible
Mobile security is a big deal, probably now more than ever. Most of us live on our phones, with financial information, calendar appointments, family photos, and more stored on our devices. Here’s how to keep your Android phone secure.
Lewis–Mogridge Position
The Lewis–Mogridge Position, named after David Lewis and Martin J. H. Mogridge, is a maxim in urban planning that states “traffic expands to meet the available road space”. The position points out the relative futility of building more roads to deal with traffic, as the gains are erased within a matter of weeks to months when people drive more because of the available space.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Safari 12 Finally Supports Favicons in Tabs
Safari 12 is here with a feature we’ve all been waiting for: favicons. Here’s how to enable them on macOS and on your iPhone or iPad.
Linux Apps Are Now Available in Chrome OS Stable, But What Does That Mean?
Chrome OS 69 just hit the stable channel and is currently rolling out to devices. This brings a handful of new features and changes, including Google’s Material theme, Night Light, an improved file manager, and most importantly: support for Linux apps.
What Kind of Smart Lights Should You Buy?
While most smart lights let you control them from your phone, by voice, or through automation, not all smart bulbs are created equal. Here are the different type of smart lights and which ones might be best for you.
Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: A Curious Question Face Off
There’s a lot of factors to consider when selecting a voice-assistant platform but what if your biggest consideration is just how they a…
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Geek Trivia: Which Comedian Had A Recurring Role In The Star Trek Franchise?
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How to Hide Suggestions in Windows 10’s Timeline
Windows Timeline extends the Task View mode to show you the history of activities performed on your PC—or even your other devices if you have syncing turned on. Sometimes, Microsoft sticks suggestions on your timeline for you. Here’s how to make them go away.
Everything You Need to Get Started with Street Photography
Street photography is one of the most popular forms of photography for people to start with.
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Chromebooks Are Getting Better Parental Controls
Better parental controls are coming to Chromebooks, with the ability to set screen time limits and manage apps.
How to Print Just the Speaker Notes for a PowerPoint Presentation
You’ve got your speaker notes set up in your PowerPoint presentation, and now you want to print a copy for quick reference. Here’s how to print speaker notes for a PowerPoint Presentation—with and without slide thumbnails.
What is LockApp.exe on Windows 10?
You may see a process named LockApp.exe running on your PC. This is normal. LockApp.exe is a part of the Windows 10 operating system and is responsible for displaying the lock screen.
Google, Why Won’t Maps Let Me Work from Home?
The year is 2018, and telecommuting is at an all-time high. Working from home has never been easier and the benefits—both for employees and employers—are vast. There’s just one problem: Google Maps is annoying.
How to Take Sports Photos Without a Telephoto Lens
Sports photographers love telephoto lenses because they let you get close up views of your subject without having to be physically close to them. While they certainly make taking great sports photos easier, they’re not essential.
How to Get Started Making YouTube Videos
YouTube is a social media platform where you can create and upload video content for anyone to view. Some people make whole careers on YouTube, and the feeling of having people watch something you made entices many people to try their hand at it. So how do you start?
Peanut Legumes
Peanuts are similar in terms of taste and nutritional value to tree nuts like walnuts and almonds, but aren’t actually nuts. Peanuts are a legume, like lentils and soybeans, and share the same nitrogen-fixing properties that make them a valuable part of crop rotation methods.
Apple Just Changed Your iPad’s Gestures to Match the iPhone X
Apple just made your iPad work more like the iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max. The new iOS 12 update changes how gestures work, and the Control Center is located in a different place.
Monday, September 17, 2018
CCleaner Is Silently Updating Users Who Turned Off Automatic Updates
CCleaner is forcing updates on users who specifically opt out of automatic updates. Users will only find out about these unwanted updates when they check the version number.
What is AppleCare+ and Why Do You Need It?
If you’re prone to accidentally dropping your iPhone frequently and worried about breaking it, AppleCare+ might be the coverage you’re looking for. But what it is precisely, and how is it beneficial to Apple users?
The Best Smart Lights (That Aren’t Philips Hue)
When it comes to smart bulbs, the Philips Hue line is, by far, the most well known.
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Geek Trivia: The Length Of Marathon Races Was Set By?
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How to Make Your Own Discord Bot
Discord has an excellent API for writing custom bots, and a very active bot community. Today we’ll take a look at how to get started making your own.
Behold, the Derelict Remains of Your Childhood In This Abandoned Toys “R” Us Exploration
It is the curse of all things living to die. So it was with famed childhood retailer Toys “R” Us.
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How to Disable (or Clear) the Auto-Complete Feature in Outlook
The Auto-Complete feature in Outlook automatically fills in names and email addresses for you when entering them in the To or Cc fields. Based on the characters you start to enter, Outlook displays a list of possible choices that match what you’ve entered.
CCleaner Launches a Public Beta, Which Will Hopefully Help Users Catch Sketchy Changes
CCleaner launched a public beta last week, a month after a sketchy update gathered data on users and reversed user preferences.
Review Geek Is Looking for a Freelance Product Review Writer
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iOS 12 is Out Today, But Should You Upgrade?
Apple releases a new major version of iOS every single year, but they also have minor bugfix releases regularly. This time, it’s a big update to a major version. So should you upgrade?
How to Enable Dark Mode in Photos on Windows 10
Windows 10’s Photos app has a dark mode, and you can use it even if you’re not using the system-wide dark theme. Photoshop and other digital photography apps use dark themes to make the interface fades into the background, after all.
How to Make Windows 10 Underline and Highlight Menu Shortcut Keys
Menu shortcut keys provide a fast and easy way to navigate through specific applications in Windows. They work by underlining the key to press on menus to activate commands or expand submenus. This feature is disabled by default, but it’s easy to turn on.
The Best Gifts for the Cyclist on Your List
If you have a cyclist in your life, you know what a picky bunch we can be.
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What Does the Weird Circle/Line Symbol on Your Camera Mean?
If you’ve looked closely at your camera, you’ve probably noticed a strange circle/line symbol somewhere on it (you can see it above). It’s generally near the viewfinder but could be anywhere on the side.
Group Your Gmail Inbox by Date Like Google Inbox Did (And Outlook Does)
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Sunday, September 16, 2018
The Best Double Edge Safety Razors For Every Budget
Some say “there’s no school like the old school,” and that’s especially true for razors.
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How an Apple Watch Could Have Saved My Father’s Life
That headline sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Honestly, it reads like one of those clickbait titles you see on Facebook or maybe YouTube, but this is the true story of how my father died, and how the new Apple Watch might have saved his life.
Photic Sneeze Reflex
Do you often sneeze when exposed to a bright light, such as stepping out of a dim movie theater on a sunny day? Then you’re one of the 18-35 percent of people that have “photic sneeze reflex”, a genetic predisposition to sneezing intensely after sudden exposure to bright light.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
No One Knew 3D Touch Existed, and Now It’s Going Away
Apple’s new iPhone XR doesn’t include 3D Touch. App developers already didn’t use 3D Touch, but now they really won’t use it. Apple will have to design the iPhone operating system not to rely on 3D Touch so much.
Background Radiation TV Static
Some of the static (white noise) seen on analog televisions tuned to unused, in-between channels is generated by the cosmic microwave background (radiation) left over from the Big Bang.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Add That Retro Linux Wobbly Window Animation to Windows 10
Windows users: remember those weird Linux animations Ubuntu users went on and on around a decade ago? Ubuntu users can’t use them anymore, but you can.
How to Convert an Image to JPG Format
Many websites have strict rules that limit the size and type of image format you’re allowed to upload. With JPG being the go-to file format of the internet, we’re going to take a look at how you can convert your images into JPG format.
Geek Trivia: What Was The First Domain Registered?
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Microsoft Abandons Plan to Troll Windows 10 Users With Browser Warnings
Hey Internet, we did it! After a good outpouring of rage and annoyance towards Microsoft, we’ve forced the Windows team to remove the messages “warning” you not to install Firefox or Chrome. They won’t be in the October 2018 Update.
The ‘Gmail Offline’ App is Shutting Down, Here’s What to Use Instead
Do you use Chrome’s Gmail Offline app to access your email offline? That app is shutting down on December 3, but you can still access Gmail offline on your computer.
Wait, is it iPhone “XS” or iPhone “Xs”? 🤔
Apple just announced a trio of new phones with pretty silly names. On top of being kind of…not good names, they’re also confusing to type: is it iPhone XS or Xs? Xr or XR? So how do you actually capitalize these confusing names? We decided to take a closer look.
Stream Free Live TV if You Live in New York City, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, or Denver
You can watch local TV online right now, for free, assuming you live in New York City, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, or Denver.
Apple is Now Selling an Exclusive Belkin Charger. Is AirPower Dead?
Apple won’t talk about AirPower, their revolutionary, multiple-device wireless charging pad that missed the ship deadline—but now they are selling a new Belkin wireless charging pad that both looks really nice and is exclusive to Apple. Is this supposed to be a replacement for AirPower?
How to Create Custom Cover Pages in Microsoft Word
A great cover page draws in readers. If you use Microsoft Word, you’re in luck, because Word has ready to use cover pages. But did you know that Word also lets you create custom cover pages? Here’s how to use both.
How to Record Your PC’s Audio With Virtual Audio Cable
Routing audio in Windows is surprisingly hard. It’s not supported natively at all, and while you can record audio output with tools like Audacity, there’s no way to send that output as an input to another application. There’s only one piece of software that does it well—Virtual Audio Cable.
How to Move to a Full Frame Camera
There are two main camera sensor standards: full frame (or 35mm) and crop sensor (or APS-C). A full frame sensor is about 1.5 times the size of a crop sensor, which changes things a bit. If you’ve just upgraded (or are thinking about upgrading) from a crop sensor camera to a full frame camera, here’s what you need to know.
Disk Cleanup is Going Away in Windows 10 and We Miss It Already
Microsoft quietly announced that Disk Cleanup is now deprecated, news that was buried at the bottom of a blog post about Windows 10’s Storage Sense. Disk Cleanup isn’t going away immediately but is on its way out the door.
Black Ant Queens
The queens of black garden ant colonies can live for almost thirty years. Scientists believe that their longevity is the result of the higher expression of genes that are necessary for the repair of DNA damage.
Should You Buy or Upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 4?
Alongside the new iPhone X series, Apple announced the all new Watch Series 4 yesterday.
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Remember Linux’s Wobbly Window Animation? It Might Come Back!
Remember playing around with wobbly windows in Linux? That animation, and a few more, might be coming back soon.
What’s the Difference Between AppleCare and AppleCare+?
When you buy a brand new Apple product, you get a free year of AppleCare with the option of adding on AppleCare+, but it can be confusing figuring out what exactly you get with each service. Here’s how they work.
Should You Buy or Upgrade to One of the New X Series iPhones?
As the dust settles on yesterday’s Apple event, it’s time to take a closer look at the new iPhones.
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Geek Trivia: Which Computer Is The Best Selling Personal Computer Of All Time?
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How to Reset a Touchpad to Default Settings in Windows 10
If you accidentally change a touchpad setting, if your touchpad is acting up, or if you want a fresh start without customizations, you can reset your touchpad settings to the default in Windows 10.
Cord Cutting Is Confusing Because Regional Network Deals Are Complicated
Hulu just cut a deal with CBS, offering a national feed in 24 markets. These feeds will offer CBS’ primetime and daytime content but no local news or syndicated shows.
You Can Now Download 10,000 Spotify Tracks For Offline Playback
Spotify Premium users can download albums and playlists for offline listening, which is perfect for travelers, people who live in poor coverage areas, or anyone trying to cut back on data usage. The new 10,000 track limit, first reported by Rolling Stone, is so high the vast majority of people probably won’t even have to think about it.
How to Print Multiple PowerPoint Slides to Each Piece of Paper
Printing can be pretty expensive these days, so it pays to only print what you need. If you’re teaching or taking a class, then it’s likely you’ll have to print out large PowerPoint slide decks from time to time, and printing one slide per page wastes paper and ink. Here’s how to print multiple slides on each page.
How to Use the YouTube Video Manager
YouTube’s Creator Studio can be a bit hard to navigate, but there are a lot of features hidden in menus and tabs that you might find useful as a content creator.
The Best Sites for Streaming Free Music
The internet has spoiled us with choices. The question is not where to find great content, but which of the many services work best for you. Streaming free music is no exception, so here are some of our favorite sites.
The Best Blu-Ray Players For Every Budget
Physical media isn’t quite dead—those who want the best possible hi-fi playback, or who don’t have an internet connection th…
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What is a Rangefinder Camera?
If you’ve spent any time reading about photography, you’ve probably come across reverential mentions of Leica cameras and other “rangefinders” used by a lot of great street photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson in the mid-20th century. I know I was confused when I first heard about them since they aren’t really around anymore, so here’s what they are.
Windows 10 Tries to Push Firefox and Chrome Over the Edge
Windows 10 now “warns” you not to install Chrome or Firefox when you download them. It’s just one of the many annoying ways Microsoft pushes Edge, which only has 4% market share despite Microsoft’s increasing desperation.
Mint Eagle
The eagle found on some U.S. currency (silver dollars issued from 1836 to 1839) is modeled after an actual eagle that nested at the Philadelphia Mint in the early 19th century. Mint employees named him Peter, and upon his death, he was stuffed—he’s still on display at the Mint.
Apple Won’t Talk About AirPower Anymore
What exactly happened to AirPower? Apple announced its wireless charging solution a year ago and hasn’t talked about it since. Rumor is AirPower may never be released, and Apple may have to go back to the drawing board.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Google is Killing Inbox Because Nothing Gold Can Stay
Google is shutting down Inbox in March 2019, and encouraging users to switch back to Gmail.
Everything You Need to Know About the New iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr
Apple just announced three forthcoming iPhone X models at its “Gather Round” event—as expected, all new iPhones use the X for…
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Apple Announces the Watch Series 4: Larger Display, Impressive Health Features
The Apple Watch is getting its first major facelift in years with the Series 4, announced today at Apple’s “Gather Round” eve…
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Geek Trivia: Which Of These Shows Ushered In Frequent Use Of Cliffhangers In Television?
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New Apple Watch Faces Are Coming, Here’s How They’ll Look
Apple is adding new Watch faces to the Apple Watch—some with plenty of complications, others combining simple designs with animated backgrounds.
Best Accent Lighting for Dorm Rooms
Adding personality to a sterile dorm room is tricky, but good lighting can go a long way towards making your space personal and fun to relax in…
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Amazon Gets Paid For Product Placement, But So Does Your Local Grocery Store
It’s not just you: Amazon’s search results are increasingly made up of paid product placements, listed as “Sponsored.”
How to Black (or White) Out a PowerPoint Presentation
Have you ever paused a presentation to talk to your audience, but found them distracted by what was still on screen? You can black out (or white out) a presentation anytime you want with a simple keystroke.
What Is an AVI File (and How Do I Open One)?
A file with the .avi file extension is an Audio Video Interleave file. AVI is a commonly used video format that contains both audio and video.
Apple’s Announcing 2018 iPhones Today, Here’s How to Watch and What to Expect
It’s the biggest day of the year for tech announcements, with Apple’s regular September event where they unveil the new iPhones, and anything else. So here’s how you watch it, and what we’re expecting to see this year.
How to View Adult Only Games on Steam
Valve now allows games with “adult only sexual content” on the Steam store. Steam hides these games by default, and they won’t appear in search. But you can enable these “adult only” games in your Steam account preferences if you like.
What You Need to Know About Canon and Nikon’s New Mirrorless Cameras
Canon and Nikon have finally announced they’re getting into the serious, full frame, mirrorless game.
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