Microsoft Store Now Gives You Direct Installer Downloads

Theres now another helpful improvement rolling out: direct downloads in the web surfing app. The new installer downloads are not yet rolled out to all applications on the Microsoft Store. That should change as Microsoft generates installers for more apps listed in the store. Source:Rudy Huyn (Twitter/X)

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 47 words · Danny Bryant

Microsoft Tests New Start Menu Features (And Ads) in Windows 11 Beta

Earlier this year, Microsoft began testing anaccount notification systemfor the Start Menu. Microsoft may also use the Start Menu account management popup to serve security suggestions. In one screenshot, the popup asks to set up a recovery email address. Speaking of email, this Beta release lets Gmail users email themselves from the Windows 11 share menu. It’s a handy little feature that used to require an Outlook, Live, or Hotmail address....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Sara Smith

Samsung's Refurbished Galaxy S23 Phones Now Start at $619

Now you might buy last years S23 phones for slightly less money, through Samsungs Certified Re-Newed program. The Galaxy S23 Re-Newed will start at $619, with both 128GB and 256GB storage options available. If you want a bigger screen, the S23 FE is probably the better buy right now. The Galaxy S23 Plus Re-Newed will start at $769, with 256GB and 512GB storage options. Those arent terrible deals, but they arent far off from the typical prices for Galaxy S24 phones....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Tanya Walls

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for April 22 (#316)

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....

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Megan Williams

Want to Play Windows Games on Your Mac? You Need This App

Plus, withSonomas Game Mode feature, the future is bright for Mac gaming. Despite this, there’s still the lingering issue of developer support. Its for this reason thatWhisky, a fork of the popular Wine emulator, is worth checking out. It lets you emulate Windows games, including top-tier ones likeHogwarts LegacyandHorizon Zero Dawn. Well show you how to install Whisky and how to best use it to emulate Windows games. To download Whisky, grab the latest version at theWhisky website....

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Charles Thompson

Your iPhone Is Now "Discoverable by Others" by Default: Here's How to Turn It Off

Summary Apple has added a setting to iOS called “Discoverable by Others”. The Journal app lets you record journal entries, like a diary. This is where “Discoverable by others” comes in. No information about which specific contacts were found is recorded, and all data remains on your machine. Nothing is shared with other devices or is uploaded to the internet. Apple has a generally good track record when it comes to user privacy....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Sean Campbell

I Love My Kindle, but I Still Don't Buy eBooks From Amazon

Despite my feelings about the company, I have a Kindle Paperwhite. However, I don’t buy any ebooks from Amazonthat’s the line I draw. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to do. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek | DALL-E 3 Before I caved in and bought a Kindle Paperwhite, I tried a Kobo for a while. My goal was to have a completely Amazon-free reading experience. It was mostly fine, but ultimately, I wasn’t that happy with it....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · John Miller

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for April 21 (#315)

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....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 251 words · Anthony Norman

Why I Use Excel Online More Than the Desktop App

sign on on theMicrosoft Office websiteand click “Excel.” What’s more, they can do this without signing in to a Microsoft account. First, click “Share” in the top-right corner of your Excel workbook to see your sharing options. All of these options let you choose who can edit or just view the workbook. However, they can do most of the important things that Excel is used for). To activate this, in the Review tab on the ribbon, click “Performance....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Christopher Matthews

You Can Create Custom Dynamic Wallpapers for Your Mac, Here's How

While macOS has a lot of dynamic wallpapers pre-installed, you’re free to also make your own. It’s available through theMac App StoreorGitHub. Once you’ve got the app installed, you need a collection of images to use as your wallpaper. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Alexey Boldin/ Shutterstock They need to be in the PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or HEIF formats. It’s also a great use for AI. You cancreate images in MidJourneyoruse the ChatGPT-based tool DALL-E....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Brandon Rodriguez

10 Security Tips Your IT Department Wishes You'd Follow

Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (And Don’t Share Them!) These prompts are designed to stop them from doing this. Keep your work and private lives separate by using different email accounts and profiles for each. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Gorodenkoff/Kolonko/ Shutterstock The most effective way to do this is to createseparate user accountson your system. you’ve got the option to set a passcode on youriPhone or iPad, or yourWindowsorAndroiddevices....

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Nathaniel Rodriguez

It’s Time to Replace Your Old Portable Power Station

How Long Should a Power Station Last? For example, Jackery suggests my old Explorer 500W will lose 20% capacity after roughly 600-800 recharge cycles. I used to take the Jackery 500 camping to run a small mini fridge portable cooler. Cory Gunther / How-To Geek Why It Might Be Time to Upgrade How old is too old for a portable power station? Well, that depends on your wants, needs, usage, and budget....

April 20, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Andrew Green

Loving the New "Fallout" Show? Now Is a Great Time to Start Exploring the Wastelands

Quick Links Has the success ofFallouts live-action adaptation left you giddy for more? Everything from the color palette to the occasional echo of haunting ambient music feels worthy of the series. But dont take my word for it, reviews are good across the board. Bethesda Softworks Or maybe Im just biased because I loveFallout. Despite its age,Fallout 4is probably the most accessible version of Bethesdas open-world RPG. Bethesda announceda free next-generation update forFallout 4that arrives on April 25, 2024....

April 20, 2024 · 2 min · 360 words · James Crane