BougeRV CR 12V Mini Fridge Review: A Portable Fridge That Looks Like a Cooler

Summary The difference between a fridge and an electric cooler is smaller than you might think. TheBougeRV CR 12V Mini Fridgesure looks like a cooler, even though it doesnt need ice to chill. Instead, the pastel fridge plugs into an outlet and might be the best of both worlds. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek With ECO energy saving mode, this 23 Qt portable refrigerator’s operating power is less than 36W....

March 15, 2024 · 3 min · 506 words · Rachel Summers

Everything You Need to Know Before Modding Your First PC Game

Modding is an ancient PC tradition, and it’s one key pillars of the experience. For example, the infamousSkyrimmod that replaces the dragons with terrifyingThomas the Tank Engine models. The truth, however, is that mods come in every shape and form. The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimTim Brookes / How-To Geek Some mods fix bugs in games that developers have long abandoned, or have gone out of business. However, it still takes time to do this work, and time is money....

March 15, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Heidi Harris

FCC Says 3Mbps is Not Broadband, ISPs Need To Do Better

Many of you probably have fiber internet, with speeds of at least 100Mbps. Then, she added that “I think our new threshold, frankly, should be 100Mbps. I think anything short of that shortchanges our children, our future, and our new digital economy.” kkssr /Shutterstock.com Why is this important, you might ask? However, the challenge of achieving nationwide access remains. Still, that work needs to be done. Additionally, factors like pricing and latency (signal delay) go beyond just download/upload speeds....

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Thomas Bowen

Google I/O 2024 is Happening on May 14th

Google has announced that its I/O 2024 event will be taking place on May 14th. We also expect to see a series of updates across a few Google services. However, the company usually saves most Pixel and Nest hardware announcements for its fall events. Justin Duino / How-To Geek We’ll also cover all the important news right here atHow-To Geek. Google

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Lisa Robertson

Hidden Cable Fees Are Now Banned by the FCC

It’s easy to retain an old customer, but it’s hard to gain a new one. Providers that utilize hidden fees may also have an unfair advantage over those that do not. The ruling passed 3-2, meaning that it wasn’t unanimous. zwola fasola/Shutterstock.com Note that the NCTA alsocriticizesthe FCC’snew broadband guidelines. These guidelines state that internet service slower than 100 Mbps can no longer qualify as “broadband.” Both the FCC and the White House have proposed several measures to end “junk fees....

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Felicia Mercer

How to Fix a Broken Ethernet Connection on Windows 11

Quick Links Summary Is the Ethernet connection not working on your Windows PC? If so, your problem could be anything from your Internet Service to your PC’s ethernet card. Below are some potential solutions you’re free to take a stab at sort this out. Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek To run it, right-nudge the Start button and select “tweaks.” From there, navigate to “Other Troubleshooters.” Next, ensure your Ethernet cable is correctly plugged in....

March 15, 2024 · 2 min · 402 words · Jason Johnson

Max Yearly Plans Are Up to 45% Off Today

The usual catch applies here: this will automatically renew after the first year at the non-discounted yearly price. However, Warner hasremoved some shows and movies over the past yearas cost-cutting measures. Max

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Robert Thomas

Microsoft Office 2024 Coming Soon As One-Time Purchase

Its a single license that costs $150 and works on a single Mac or Windows PC. Theres no included cloud storage, no integration with the mobile Office apps, or anything else. The home version will be called Office 2024, replacing the previous Office 2021 package. Microsoft Office 2024 will also be supported for five years with the traditional one-time purchase model. We do not plan to change the price for these products at the time of the release....

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Crystal Patterson

Please Convince Me I Don't Need a Home Arcade Cabinet

Quick Links Growing up, my dad owned a small arcade. So while my friends were playing NES games, I was rocking Street Fighter 2 with unlimited credits. Now, I might be making a midlife crisis decision soon, and need help! seeshooteatrepeat/Shutterstock I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an old-school arcade cabinet. Arcade Cabs Are Too Big (or Are They?) All of my gaming stuff has been getting smaller and smaller over time....

March 15, 2024 · 3 min · 522 words · Bryan Mendoza

Soundcore's New Sleep A20 Earbuds Are Here

They’re fine for a while, but eventually they start bothering you or falling out of your ears. This design aims to block out a variety of nighttime disturbances, including snoring partners and outside noises. Ultra-soft silicone covers the entire earbud surface for maximum comfort during wear. They also come with a range of features. Automatic sleep monitoring with sleep position tracking is available through the Soundcore app (Android/iOS).

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Lisa Carey

The Steam Spring Sale is Now Live

The platform’s seasonal sales are always a great time to stock up on games. Steamhas opened up its Spring Sale to the public. Again, all the discounts end on March 21st.

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 31 words · Carlos Wells

Walmart's M1 MacBook Air Pricing Undercuts All Other Retailers

More than three years after its release, theM1 MacBook Airis finally available at Walmart. And, shockingly, Walmart is selling the laptop for just $700. It’s just Walmart’s price. Apple The M1 MacBook Air launched in late 2020 with prices starting at $1,000. Walmart may be late to the game, but it’s undercutting everyone. Here’s the weird thing: this is the first Mac that Walmart has ever sold direct to consumers....

March 15, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Marc Robertson

What Kind of 3D Printing Filament Should You Use?

Quick Links 3D printing can feel very daunting for beginners. One reason for that is the many different types of filaments you’re free to print with. PLA, ABS, PETG, TPUit’s a lot of cryptic acronyms. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek This is, without a doubt, the most popular and easiest-to-use filament in the 3D printing world. Like all filaments on this list, there are pros and cons to PLA. First and foremost, PLA is the closest thing to a “it just works” filament....

March 15, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Harold Martinez