But while we’re still getting there, we need to keep using our passwords. Existing customers are being prompted to update their master passwords, adhering to the new guidelines. LastPass already suggested a 12-character minimum for passwords, but you could bypass it if your password was shorter. Now, it’s a mandatory minimum. The company recommends users set up account recovery before changing their master password.
New Windows laptops introduced in 2024 will feature a dedicated Copilot key. The Copilot key will be located between ALT and CTRL on the right-hand side of Windows keyboards. It replaces the under-utilizedMenu key. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn’t announced any keyboard shortcuts that include the Copilot software. Still, Microsoft’s statement isn’t total hyperbole. Microsoft seems to think that it’s got everything figured out. Microsoft says that the Copilot key will appear in new Windows 11 laptops throughout 2024....
In that case, your choice essentially boils down to Mini-ITX and microATX motherboards and their respective cases. Mini-ITX is the smaller of the two, but how much exactly do you lose? If you do the math, you’ll find that microATX motherboards are about 40% larger than Mini-ITX. Capix Denan / Shutterstock.com To put things into perspective, a Mini-ITX motherboard has a smaller footprint than a 10-inch laptop. This difference in size primarily affects the overall expandability and choice of case....
Qualcomm has now revealed a new chip for VR and AR devices, promising higher graphical performance and responsiveness. The higher resolution can can help make text and other smaller elements more readable in VR environments. It supports 12 or more concurrent cameras, with full-color video passthrough and depth sensing. Qualcomm
Now, the lock screen is getting new weather information. Microsoft currently offers a few ways to check the weather from Windows. It might show the current temperature or information about the air quality. Microsoft
You have two optionsair or liquid, and both have unique benefits and drawbacks. We’re here to help you pick the right one for you. RelaxedTech stacked up theNoctua NH-D15 air cooler against a few AIO coolers. RSplaneta/Shutterstock The air cooler performed about the same as the AIOs in the same price range. That said, high-end AIOs like theNZXT Kraken X63can beat almost any air cooler by a few degrees. The heated liquid goes back into the radiator, cools down, and the cycle repeats....
It’s a very odd and somewhat inconvenient way of doing things. For years, accessing the Google Password Manager has been a multistep process. Other platforms force you to visit chrome://password-manager/passwords in the Chrome internet tool. Things improved a bit in 2022, whenGoogle introduced a Password Manager shortcut for Android. Adding this shortcut to your home screen is a pain, though. Today’s update adds the Google Password Manager to the Pixel Launchernot your app drawer, thePixel Launcher....
Google Photos offers something similar, known as the Magic Eraser. Thankfully, Samsung Galaxy owners can enjoy a similar feature for free. What Is Samsung’s Object Eraser? Justin Duino / How-To Geek It uses AI to analyze an image and then lets you remove objects with ease. Additionally, you might erase (or fix) shadows and light reflections. This Photoshop-like tool was initially hidden in “Samsung Labs” and then buried in the Gallery edit menu....
This can happen if there’s a language mismatch. To fix that, you’ll have to change the website’s language to the correct region. Hopefully, now the CAPTCHA will work properly. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek If it doesn’t, troubleshoot the connection tweaks next. If its cache becomes corrupt, websites might not load properly, causing the Steam CAPTCHA to not work. To fix this, you’ll have to dump the DNS cache. When Command Prompt appears in the search results, select “Run as administrator....
The solution, in this case, is torestart the router. it’s possible for you to even contact your ISP for further assistance. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to see if that helps. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek you could out some fixes forcommon Wi-Fi issuesto diagnose and deal with the problem. Since you’re currently offline, you’ll have to install Windows 11 without an internet connection. In the Command Prompt window, typeOOBE\BYPASSNROand press Enter....
If you need a portable projector that doubles as a showpiece, LG’s got you covered. This is a very interesting offering from LG. It also has an integrated 360-degree carrying handlesomething thatother portable projectorslack. LG Style is another selling point. The CineBeam Qube is styled like a spaced-out Brownie camera. It’s got a good mix of retro flair and modern flashiness. That said, the projector’s exterior (which feels like aluminum) may attract fingerprints and dents....
We’re all familiar with Roku devices and streaming sticks, but there are also a few Roku-powered TVs out there. If you like Roku, but you don’t want to use a separate rig, Roku TVs come with Roku OS out of the box, so it’s just a matter of logging in and getting right into watching your stuff. Now, Roku TVs are about to become much better, as Roku has just announced “Pro” series TVs....
Samsung has just launched its latest Odyssey OLED gaming monitors ahead of CES 2024. The monitors feature OLED Glare-Free technology, reducing reflections for consistent brightness and color in various lighting conditions. They support VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, delivering detailed and vivid colors. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Additionally, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ensures smooth, low-latency HDR gaming. Some of the models also feature a height-adjustable stand with tilt, swivel, and pivot control points....
