But why an X, and who actually chose that name? Operating systems such asIRIX,Xenix,AIX, andHP-UXspring to mind, but there are many more. That begs the question, why did Unix use an X in the first place? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek The system was called Multics, standing for Multiplexed Information and Computer Service. Multiplexing is computer-speak for doing several things at once. The management at Bell grew disillusioned with the Multics project and pulled out....

A great environmental initiative, but enough to justify buying these pretty bad-sounding earbuds? These Earbuds Shouldnt be Graded on a Curve Earbuds should make your music sound good. But plainly, I didnt like the way the Fairbuds sounded out of the box. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek Maybe youre wondering if the microphone quality was a redeeming aspect. Nope, that was poor too. The audio was distorted and choppy. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek...

All of the mods you’re using should be the same as the version ofMinecraftyou’re using. In this case, you’ll need to manually update the outdated mod to its latest version. To do this, you’ll first need to check theMinecraftversion installed on your machine. In the mods folder, go through the names of all the mods and check the version number. You’ll need to replace that mod with its latest version to fix the problem....

Summary Your iPhone or iPad is probably going to run out of storage eventually. To counter this, iCloud lets you back up and store important data using the cloud instead. However, there are a few things to consider before upgrading to iCloud+, Apples premium iCloud subscription. Tim Brookes / How-to Geek iCloud was developed to bean online cloud storage system, which makes it independent of your iPhones built-in storage. At least, not immediately anyway....

It eliminates the huge void on the wall when no one is watching it. The issue is that its not very good at the TV part. Let me walk you through my experience and explain why it can be maddening even though I love it. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek I first went hands-on with the 2021 The Frame forNewsweek. It was undeniably neat at the time. There are even wood-looking exterior pieces that can dramatically change the visual appearance of the whole display....

Snipping Tool and Paint have already received several updates in Windows 11, but Microsoft isnt stopping there. More changes are on the way, including new tools and emoji in Snipping Tool. Microsoft said in a blog post, Emoji are a fun new way to markup your screenshots. Microsoft To get started, launch the Shapes toolbar and find the new Emoji option. Select an emoji and see it drop into the middle of the canvas....

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....

With hardware advances, encryption no longer has the same performance penalty it once had. It has also become required in devices such as smartphonesAndroid phones made encryption a must years ago. Microsoft is making significant changes to its gear encryption policies inWindows 11. This change has already been observed in preview builds. Microsoft also confirmed the policy shift, stating it aims to increase the adoption of machine encryption. The feature utilizes BitLocker technology to encrypt system drives, safeguarding data....

There are a couple of ways around this. From there, click “Clear Formats.” Finally, you might have hidden formatting in the form of conditional formatting. Then, choose the best resolution that will work for you. If you have lots of images, choose the lowest resolution (96 pixels per inch). Finally, click “OK.” 3. There are several ways to simplify your formulas. The first is to use named ranges within your formulas....

However, as your laptop ages, it stops serving the intended purpose. This could be evident if tasks that were once handled smoothly now lead to overheating and sluggish performance. Similarly, Macs from 2016 and older cannot trigger the latest macOS 14 Sonoma. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-to Geek |Getman/ Shutterstock Your Laptop Remains Overheated Over time, software updates tend to put more strain on your laptop. Newer versions of software often require more processing power and memory, which can strain older hardware....

For many gamers, that space can quickly run out. Heres how you’re able to free up some of it. Then, select Delete in the menu. Image credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek | Sony Interactive Enterainment |mkfilm/Shutterstock Confirm you want to delete it by selecting Yes in the prompt. To see all the games installed on your PS5, go to Game Library > Installed Games. Youll find games that are hidden from the home screen here....

The latest iteration of Matter has arrived. It also adds support for scenes and improves on Matter’s video-casting protocol. Matteris a universal standard that aims to remove the barriers between differing smart home ecosystems. Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung all support Matter. While the Matter standard has some very clear merits, many products still lack Matter support. However, one of the bigger hurdles for Matter is its somewhat limited functionality....

Now, Microsoft wants to make interactions with Copilot easier with an auto-complete feature. AI requires more context just like when you delegate work to a direct report or colleague. But for many, staring down that empty prompt box feels like facing a blank page. That practice is sometimes called prompt engineering. Finally, there are some additional Copilot features coming to work, organization, and school accounts. Microsoft says the new Copilot features will be available in the coming months....