Proton Pass Monitorbuilds on theDark Web Monitoringservice that recently launched in Proton Mail. It regularly scans the dark web for a user’s email addresses, passwords, andemail aliases. Login credentials that appear on the dark web are usually obtained in a data breach or brute-force hacking campaign. Proton Dark Web Monitoring helps you protect yourselfaftersomething goes wrong. It runs on-machine and recognizes when accounts are reusing passwords (or using crappy passwords)....

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. 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....

Instead of sitting through the boring parts of a video, just “jump ahead.” Two years ago, YouTube began highlighting the “Most Replayed” sections of videos on its platform. The experimental “Jump Ahead” feature addresses these annoyances. Presumably, this will work best with videos that have a ton of views. Jump Ahead appeared as an early preview two months ago. A YouTube Premium subscription currently costs$14 a monthafter a two-month free trial....

While both methods work well, the DVD method is somewhat lengthy and more prone to errors. Why Is It Important to Have a Bootable USB Drive Ready? Its relatively common to face issues on your Windows 11 computer. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek To use the Media Creation Tool, first plug in aUSBdrive to your machine. The USB drive must have at least 8GB of space available....

Everything runs on batteries these days, which is why I have more than one power bank. Here’s why you should, too. There are endless tech accessories, many of which you’ll likely regret buying. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek But when it comes to portable power banks, the more the merrier. We’ve all experienced that anxious feeling after noticing a battery is about to die. In fact, a power bank could be a lifesaver in an emergency or power outage....

In the past, getting an email was akin to pulling out the spam in your mailbox. However, the dynamics gradually began to shift. However, while social media began its decline, email clients started stepping up. It’s not just the email clients that have gotten better, either. Finally, emails aren’t beholden to the same algorithms social media posts must follow to succeed. There really is beauty in that sort of simplicity....

Here’s how you’re free to find and resolve broken package errors on Linux. How Does a Linux Package Break? Linux packages are files that contain installable software code. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek These packages have all the essential files, dependencies, and instructions for the software to function as intended. Furthermore, repository problems can also lead to broken packages. Here, we will discuss the methods for Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora/CentOS/RHEL, and Arch Linux....

Nobody wants to get up once they’ve settled down to watch a movie or play some games. When I say ecosystem-friendly, Im talking about smart TVs that include some form of smart assistant integration. But even LG and Samsung models include the option to use third-party assistants from Google and Amazon. Michael Bizzaco / How-To Geek Ditto for any Amazon and Google TV-powered streaming devices. Functionality-wise, some smart TVs will require you to execute voice commands through an Alexa or Google Assistant-powered remote....

It’s a common predicament in our world of streaming services. Netflix used to have a “Play Something” shuffle button to help with the overabundance of choices. The feature is gone, but we can recreate it. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek What Did the Netflix Shuffle Button Do? We’ll be using a feature from Reelgood, a website for finding content on streaming services. In fact, it’s probably better than Netflix’s “Play Something” feature....

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....

Summary Drop is aiming its compactCSTM65mechanical gaming keyboard at the customize-everything crowd. Drop’s goal worked too because I liked having so many options. The CSTM65 is a compact enthusiast desktop centerpiece made for game-changing customization. An innovative new component, purpose-built for personalization. Drop calls it the decorative top case, and it fits magneticallyand seamlesslyonto the CSTM65s specially designed polycarbonate case. Many gamers prefer compact boards like this because it makes for a more comfortable posture during gaming sessions....

The game pits players against each other in rocket-powered cars to score goals. Players can face off against each other in split-screen matches, or team up against others online. The games are available pretty much everywhere including PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. ronstik/Shutterstock.com

Quick Links Summary Need a lot of storage for cheap? Buy a refurbished hard drive instead of a new oneyou could save yourself hundreds. Here’s what you oughta know about used hard drives and where to buy them. Lucas Gouveia / Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek Why Buy a Hard Drive Instead of a Solid-State Drive? Foremost among these is cost. Conventional hard drives are also better than SSDs for long-term “cold” storage....