Add to this the ever-growing number of HDMI standards, and things become even more confusing. So, how can you identify an HDMI 2.1 cable? What Is an HDMI 2.1 Cable? Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Its not an official designation, however. Instead, such cables are called Ultra High Speed (UHS) HDMI cables. Is There a Difference Between HDMI 2.1, 2.1a, and 2.1b Cables? HDMI Licensing Administrator There is no difference between HDMI 2....

Here’s our guide onhow to update graphics card drivers. Instead of putting off that pesky Windows update, you should check for new updates proactively. Also, kindly don’t use adriver utility tool. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek So, try turning it on and off in different games to see how it behaves. Disable Game Bar in Windows 10/11 Windows has a built-in game overlay called Game Bar. It lets you capture gameplay videos and hasa few cool featureslike performance monitoring....

What is it about the color that made virtually all computer manufacturers pick it over the now ubiquitous black? Why Were Most PCs Beige in the First Place? Beige, gray, brown, and other earth tones were all the rage in office cubicles. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | ami64 |Shutterstock-Pixelsquid/ Shutterstock Beige was considered sleek and professional, so computers had to follow suit. Another contributing factor is thatIBM dominated the PC industry, and its products were predominantly beige....

Let’s look into some of these in more detail. Windows NotePad If you’re looking to replicate the simplicity of WordPad, NotePad is the answer. Microsoft OneNote Another benefit of WordPad is its basic note-taking capacity. Microsoft’s OneNote app could plug that gap, as it is specifically designed for note taking. you’ve got the option to also access OneNote for free onthe Office websitewith a Microsoft account. But the beauty of OneNote is that you don’t have to do any of these....

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....

Each of which features hand-picked songs from Soundcloud that exemplify a certain feeling. It makes for great background music. The music is also great for putting on at the pool to provide ambiance. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek Need a Sunday nap? This is great music for that too. Thewebsiteis the most advanced, with a whole loading screen and a vibe that mimics PCs from decades ago. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek...

Earlier this year,The Informationreported that OpenAI is in the process of building a GPT-powered search engine. OpenAI announced its “Spring Updates” event afterReuterspublished its story. And, within an hour, Google’s share price began to falter. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Sam Altman also took the opportunity to squash rumors of a GPT-5 model. In any case, OpenAI has already made its mark on search engines. Microsoft began integrating GPT-4with Bingin February 2023, leading to speculation that Google Search would become obsolete....

Let’s take a deep dive into the surfing app that started it all: Safari 1.0. Safari 1.0 isn’t just minimalist by today’s standards. There is support for tabbed browsing in Safari 1.0, but it’s not enabled by default. There’s also an AutoFill feature that can fill in web forms with information from your Address Book. you’re free to view the HTML source code for a page, but that’s it. Surf Like It’s 2003 So, what can you actually do with Safari 1....

Thats where ESR comes in. Who Is ESR? These magnets are also designed to allow you to adjust your viewing even further. Similarly, the Shift Magnetic Case features a back case for the iPad proper. ESR has found a way to remedy this with itsPaper-Feel Magnetic Screen Protector. The screen protector is precisely textured so as to create just enough extra friction to feel like real paper. This makes drawing and writing easier by giving you extra control over your movements....

Is it enough to convince you to upgrade from your existing iPad? Let’s compare iPad Air models from 2022 and 2024 to find out. This time around you’re free to also choosea 13-inch screen option in the iPad Air lineup. Shikhar Mehrotra / How-To Geek But there’s one key change to the placement of the front camera. Apple has made another change to the M2 design that some people might not like....

The most common theme, of course, is gaming. And now, Microsoft is leading the charge with an Xbox app store. Microsoft has confirmed that it will launch an Xbox mobile gaming store in July. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |KateV28/ Shutterstock It will start out as a web-based experience before branching out into a set of true mobile app stores. Initially, the store will focus on Microsoft’s own mobile games, including popular titles likeCandy CrushandMinecraft....

Now, dont get me wrong. One that had been lying forgotten for many years. Im talking about the Metro UI. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |tinhkhuong/ Shutterstock In a nutshell, the Metro UI worked great on touch screens. It was a near-perfect touch screen user interface. But when you think about it, Metro would also work great with a D-pad. Microsoft Its no wonder why many Metro design elements survived for so long on Xbox consoles....

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....