Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 13 (#337)

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · Brenda Leonard

15 Ways to Improve Ubuntu Without Touching the Terminal

While that might’ve been true 10 years ago, today, it’s nothing more than a myth. I’ll be using theUbuntu 24.04 LTSrelease in this showcase. However, the tips and steps mentioned here should also work on previous releases. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek That said, with time, the older versions might lose support for some of the stuff discussed here. Use These Six GNOME Extensions Ubuntu uses a modified version of the GNOME desktop environment....

May 12, 2024 · 2 min · 323 words · Teresa King

5 Ways You Can Generate AI Art Without Paying a Dime

Everyone loves to generate AI art, but no one likes to pay for it. Here are five places you could go right now and make some pretty pictures. However, one big advantage Ideogram has over MidJourney is its free tier. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | DALLE-3 MidJourney used to offer a free tier, but has since ended it. It’s definitely one of the best AI image generators on the market right now....

May 12, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Marc Hill

6 Ways Microsoft 365 Could Be Even Better

It’s flexible and comprehensive (and at times, admittedly addictive! But it doesn’t come without its frustrating drawbacks. Indeed, aquick Google searchreveals that many people often struggle with this issue. The same also applies to older devices or computers with older versions of operating systems. Well, you sort of can with Microsoft 365, but it comes with a caveat. The issue is that it only kicks into gear once you’ve manually saved your document....

May 12, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Spencer White

Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard Review: A Premium, but Potentially Perfect Gaming Choice

Summary TheAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboardis the computer hardware companys first foray into accessories. The keyboard has many benefits for casual and competitive gamers alike. Whether its the keyboard for you will likely depend on one factor: its price. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek The Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard provides up to 72 hours of gaming between charges. The Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard continues with this trend. It still contains function row keys and arrow keys like full-size keyboards....

May 12, 2024 · 3 min · 477 words · Gail Skinner

Netflix Accounts Have a Screen Limit, Here's a Trick to Bypass It

You’ve probably wondered if there’s some sort of trick to overcome this restriction. The good news is it’s surprisingly easy to bypass the screen limits with an official Netflix feature. What Are Netflix’s Screen Limits? Many streaming services now have screen limits, including Netflix. Netflix’s screen limits vary depending on the jot down of plan each user has. The only plan that offers four different screens is “Premium.” However, Netflix does offer the option ofadding another member to your planfor $7....

May 12, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · George Murray

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 12 (#336)

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

May 12, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · Caitlin English

Turn Websites into Desktop Apps Yourself Instead of Waiting for an App

Quick Links Summary Do you often find yourself visiting a particular website regularly? Here’s how to convert your favorite websites into Windows 11 apps for quicker access. Microsoft Edge will use the same name and logo for the app as the website. Lucas Gouveia / Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek Once you’ve made the changes, poke the “Install” button. The website will automatically open as an app, and you’ll have a few options to configure....

May 12, 2024 · 2 min · 404 words · Melissa Obrien

4 Reasons I Still Buy HDDs

Quick Links Is choosing an SSD over an HDD always the best option? The price difference isn’t so much of a factor if you only need one or two terabytes. By comparison, the4TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro HDDI picked up for less than ninety bucks seems like a bargain. And all for less than half the cost of a single large-capacity solid-state drive. It’s not a system everyone will want or need to adopt, but it works for me....

May 11, 2024 · 2 min · 281 words · Kristin Bowen

7 Ways to Improve Your TV's Picture (Without Buying a New TV)

Quick Links Summary Are you unhappy with the picture quality of your TV? You dont necessarily need to rush to buy a new one. However, not all picture modes are ideal for home use or delivering an accurate image. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek /New Africa/ Shutterstock For example, Vivid mode may look colorful and seem like it improves the picture quality at first glance. However, it over-saturates color and creates an unnatural and unrealistic picture....

May 11, 2024 · 3 min · 518 words · Justin Griffith

Eyeing an Early Access Game? How to Tell if It's Worth Buying or Not

Let’s look at the factors for and against buying an early access game. Is There a Vertical Slice? It needs to look, feel, and play more or less like what the developers intend. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |KateV28/ Shutterstock Do the Developers Have a Roadmap? Do they have a rough idea of when the game will be finished? Many early access games are developed by small, inexperienced teams or even individuals....

May 11, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Michelle Salazar

Forget Premium Tools, Here's How I Use Excel for Project Management

First, create the options to appear when you click a drop-down cell. Now, create another sheet where the tasks will be managed and rename itTasks. Next, in the Data tab on the ribbon, click “Data Validation.” Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Kaspars Grinvalds/ Shutterstock In the Allow field of the Data Validation dialog box, choose “List.” Excel has tools for creating simple Gantt charts, but they are less adaptable than those created from scratch....

May 11, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Jamie Conner

From Earbuds to Fitness Trackers, This Is the Tech I Use to Run 100 Miles a Month

The gear you use can make a difference. Here are the products I use to run over 100 miles each month. Headphones Listening to audiobooks and podcasts has allowed me to stay productive while running daily. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek A good pair of earbuds that can do spoken word and music well is key. Since I run near busy roads I also like to double-check I can hear my surroundings....

May 11, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Brenda Stokes