Your Next Phone Camera Might Have a Liquid Lens, Here's Why You Should Care

Then, there are those software tricks I mentioned earlier. So, clearly, there has to be a different path if smartphone camera technology has to keep improving. Liquid lenses could be one road to better compact cameras. Sydney Louw Butler/How-To Geek/MidJourney This means you’ve got the option to have multiple focal lengths with a single camera. Liquid lense cameras can also adjust their focus rapidly. Liquid lenses also have the potential for better image stabilization compared to current traditional smartphone cameras....

March 29, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Lori Barnes

Atari THE400 Mini Review: Old School Computer Video Games Are New Again

Now, nostalgic Atari 8-bit computer fans get to join in on the fun withTHE400 Mini. THE400 Mini emulates the basic functionality of all of these systems but is specifically modeled afterthe Atari 400 design. While THE400 Mini makes a great display piece, it’s of course, much more than that. Bill Loguidice / How-To Geek THE400 Mini can be powered from any standard USB-A port or power adapter that provides at least 5V/1A....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Steven Rojas

Kodi Moves to Flatpak for Linux Installations

Slowly but surely, the Linux ecosystem is switching to packaged software bundles, like Snap and Flatpak. Personal Package Archives, or PPAs, are software repositories intended for Ubuntu and derivative distros. However, it will take time to get Flatpak up to speed with the old PPA system. Nightlies and other pre-release builds won’t be provided through Flatpak at this time. If you’ve never used Flatpak, open theFlatpak setup webpageand select your distro....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · John Johnson

Logitech's New Signature Slim Keyboard Combo is for Multi-Device Desks

Logitech sells a lot of keyboards and mice, with options for everything from gaming PCs to productivity workstations. That list is now getting bigger, with the introduction of the Signature Slim Keyboard and Combo. The Signature Slim Keyboard K950 has a full-size layout, with a standard number pad and extra function keys. Logitech The keyboard and mouse each support Bluetooth Low-Energy connections and theLogi Bolt USB receiver. The mouse included in the Combo package is the Signature Plus Mouse M750, and its not sold separately....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 113 words · Joseph Huynh

Microsoft 365 Cheaper 'Basic' Plan Now Has More Features

Now, Microsoft is bringing more features down to the Basic plan. Microsoft 365 Basic also now has improved support for Personal Vaults. you’re able to also now create password-protected links and expiring links for OneDrive files. Microsoft Finally, Microsoft 365 Basic now includes support for offline files and folders in the mobile OneDrive app. You cansign up for Microsoft 365 Basicfrom Microsofts website. The price remains the same: $1.99/month or $19....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Thomas Sutton

Microsoft Edge Beta Now Has Built-in RAM Limiter

However, Microsoft notes that setting a low resource limit can slow down general online window performance. Microsoft is testing a RAM usage slider in the latest Edge Canary build. The RAM limiter is tucked within Edge’sBrowser Essentials panelalongside power-saving and safe browsing tools. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek It’s that simple. Unlike Google Chrome, which is a notorious memory hog, the Edge web client runs pretty lean. But Microsoft doesn’t provide any other advanced options or functionality in this beta test....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · David Wilson

The Commodore 64 is Back With 8BitDo's New Keyboard

Even though the keyboard looks old-fashioned, the internal tech is modern. It uses Kaih Box switches with double-shot ABS keycaps with an SA profile. There are no RGB lights, though. 8BitDo 8BitDoreleased a similar keyboardlast year, based on the design of the Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom. The earlier model received mostly positive reviews, and this is essentially the same keyboard again with different colors. Its priced at $109.99. 8BitDo

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Diana Perez

Today's Connections Answer and Hints for March 28 (#296)

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 puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · William Baker

Today's Wordle Answer and Hints for March 28 (#1013)

Quick Links Stuck and need the answer to today’s wordle? We’ve got you covered. We’ll update this article daily. FP Creative Stock / Shutterstock.com The hints and answers today are for March 28, 2024, or Wordle #1013. The answer to yesterday’s Wordle#1012wasStung. The first letter of today’s Wordle is S. What Is Today’s Wordle Answer? The answer to the Wordle on March 28th is:Speak. Speak, like many words in English, derives originally from a Proto-Germanic word, sprekanan....

March 28, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Drew Johnson

You Should Start Your Smart Home Adventure With a Single Room (Here's Why)

How about limiting yourself to one room? Why Start Your Smart Home With a Single Room? The sky is the limit when it comes to smart homes. Amazon What you might not have considered is starting simply with a single room. With the single-space setting in mind, Ive put together a three-stage system for a new smart home user. Each new level is more complex than the last, but nothing should be overbearing....

March 28, 2024 · 3 min · 484 words · Lisa Holt

A Combined Hulu and Disney+ App Is Now Available to Bundle Subscribers

This is currently limited to Hulu’s core library and does not include add-ons like Hulu with Live TV. It sits alongside the longstanding Marvel, National Geographic, and Star Wars tiles. The combined “Hulu on Disney+” setup solves a rarely-mentioned problem; Hulu’s app sucks. The Walt Disney Company On the other hand, this merged app experience may be the catalyst for Disney’s password-sharing crackdown. Oddly, Hulu user profiles are not carried over to Disney+....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · Vincent Jackson

ASUS RT-BE88U Router Has Wi-Fi 7, 10 Gbps Ethernet, and No Subscriptions

Even though Wi-FI 7 is the main selling point, theres a lot more functionality packed into this router. ASUS made a point to highlight its subscription-free security features and site-to-site VPN in the press release. Thats probably a subtle dig at Eero routers, which have an optionalEero Plus subscription servicethat unlocks more features. ASUS The ASUS RT-BE88U router looks fantastic, but it will almost certainly be incredibly expensive. ASUS has not yet confirmed exact pricing or availability information....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Jennifer Robinson

Circle to Search is Coming to More Galaxy and Pixel Phones

Furthermore, Google confirmed it’ll also come to the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. While there are countless ways to use Google Search, Circle to Search kicks things up a notch. This is great news for those with older Pixel devices and owners of the Galaxy S23 series. Justin Duino / How-To Geek

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Jeffrey Jones