6 common habits that silently kill external HDDs before their time
How-To Geekby Monica J. White20d ago
External HDDs have their merits. Slower than SSDs, they make great backup targets (especially if you don't leave them on 24/7).
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top 57%I ditched my spam-call app and switched to Samsung Galaxy's free alternatives
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont20d ago
Spam calls are one of those annoyances that can quickly turn from a minor inconvenience into a daily problem.
I outgrew Ubuntu for a reason—immutable distros are the better first choice
How-To Geekby Arol Wright20d ago
Ubuntu got me through a decade of Linux use, but I've come to realize that there's a better way — not just for me, but for most non-hardcore Linux users.
Motorola is finally bringing a true flagship back to the US to take on Apple and Samsung
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas20d ago
Motorola is better known for its Razr foldables than its conventional flagship phones, particularly in the U.S. — it skipped the country entirely this year with the first-generation Signature.
I forced my 6-year-old Galaxy phone to last a week on battery—here's how
How-To Geekby Zunaid Ali20d ago
I have the Samsung Galaxy A21s from 2020. Six years of use and many repairs later, it's still kicking.
I added a second DNS server at home, and it fixed issues that had nothing to do with the internet
How-To Geekby Monica J. White20d ago
For better or worse, DNS failures feel like an internet problem. I mean, if the website fails to load, then it kind of is an issue with your internet—but not in the same way as it is when your ISP...
4 straight-A college movies on Netflix to watch for back-to-school fun
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm20d ago
Move-in day is already a few hangovers behind you, the mini fridge is working overtime, and someone down the hall is already playing music too loud (or not loud enough).
I ditched my news subscriptions after finding this buried Google feature
How-To Geekby Steve Larner20d ago
If you are paying for Google News subscriptions to get your latest stories and events within various Google services, you can now curate your news for free by choosing news sources that don't...
Samsung's Now Bar does what Google's AI features can't
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa20d ago
Google is in the midst of transitioning Android to what it calls an “intelligence system.” It’s made a big deal about enabling phones to do more without your input.
This free, open-source Windows tool turns screenshot chaos into a 3-click workflow
How-To Geekby Steve Larner20d ago
Almost everyone needs a screen capture tool at some point, from explanations and references to humorous shares and valuable project steps.
The easiest way to start designing 3D prints is to remix other people's models
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes21d ago
3D modeling is a great skill for getting the most out of your 3D printer, but there’s no denying that there’s a learning curve.
Beats' new headphones borrow AirPods Max customization for $200 less
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas21d ago
You can now get a taste of the AirPods Max 2 without paying for the privilege. Apple has released the Beats 360, Beats' first customizable headphones, and they offer that familiar customization at...
What is a PC? I thought I knew—then i got this
How-To Geekby Bertel King21d ago
What defines a PC has changed substantially over the course of my life. They've drastically changed shape and size, but until I bought my most recent one, they were all at least vaguely similar.
Your new high-refresh monitor isn't running at full speed—here's why
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic21d ago
So you recently brought home one of those fancy high-refresh-rate monitors to finally upgrade from your old display and enjoy smoother gameplay and general desktop use.
The Bambu Lab R1 solved the CO2 laser annoyance I’ve hated for years
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale21d ago
Bambu Lab might be best known for its 3D printers, but today, it's taking the next step in conquering the maker space with the R1.
Adobe Premiere finally comes to Android—here's what it can do
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas21d ago
You no longer have to get an iPhone to use Adobe's flagship video editor on your smartphone. Almost a year later, Adobe has released Premiere for Android as a free editor for anyone serious about...
This Linux app fixed my terrible laptop speakers without buying new hardware
How-To Geekby David J. Buck21d ago
My computer speakers aren't very good. Sometimes I wonder if sticking my phone in a coffee can would sound better. I used to own a nice set of M-Audio monitors that I used for my record player.
These 6 devices are secretly a Raspberry Pi in disguise, and you probably own at least one
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes21d ago
The Raspberry Pi has found its way into hundreds, if not thousands, of projects, some of which you may own without realizing it.
Linux has a price, it's just not money
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler21d ago
If you don't have $100 (or more) for a standalone Windows license, then you can download any distro of Linux for free right now and have a working computer in just a few minutes.
Android phones should be thicker—change my mind
How-To Geekby Arol Wright21d ago
Phone makers used to spend years chasing the thinnest flagship possible, and buyers mostly shrugged.