Summary Solid-state drives (SSDs) are an easy way to speed up old computers. Here are a few factors to consider before deciding. USB offers a range of speeds, with the latest USB 4 specifications keeping up with Thunderbolt 4. Bemfica de Oliva / How-To Geek However, even the best consumer-grade HDDs rarely reachread/write speedsabove 150 MB/s. If you need higher transfer rates, you’ll need to get an SSD. Also, keep in mind that even solid-state drives have differences....

This has been a huge year forRCS. Right after this massive win, Google is now unveiling some of its latest improvements and additions to RCS. There are a total of seven new features Android users can now check out. Google That last feature is more of a new addition to Google accounts, rather than something specific to Messages. We still don’t have a great idea about what RCS functionality will be available on iPhones....

Click “View” in the toolbar and select “Details”. This changes the view mode and shows various columns. Next, right-click any column and select “More” from the options. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek From the Choose Details window, check “Comments” and click “OK”. Now it’s possible for you to view the Comments column in File Explorer. To begin, right-smack the folder and select “Properties”. On the Properties window, go to the “Customize” tab and click “Change Icon”....

Summary Does your laptop get scorching hot after running for a couple of hours? One proven way to reduce how much heat your laptop generates is to limit its power by undervolting it. What Is Undervolting? Justin Duino / How-To Geek Your laptop’s processor requires a steady electric current to function. As the processor does its work, a portion of the electrical energy is lost as heat. Voltage is the amount of pressure that pushes electric current into your processor....

Open your PC’s Start menu, and you may find that the HP Smart app has installed itself. This feels like the result of a Microsoft Store bug. Thankfully, HP Smart is harmless and easy to uninstall, so it’s little more than an annoyance. Microsoft is currently investigating the issue. This bug, which has been reproduced byWindowsLatest, may be responsible for unwanted HP Smart app installations. Microsoft hasn’t commented on this development....

Amazon also gave it a shot with the Echo Frames. The Echo Frames now come in seven stylish designs, including options from Carrera Eyewear. They are IPX4 water-resistant and scratch-resistant, and they feature a slimmer design with improved battery life. Amazon Amazon claims up to six hours of continuous media playback on a full charge. The new Echo Frames prioritize directing sound to your ears while minimizing sound leakage to others....

Does this laptop prove you could buy a performance-focused machine without spending a fortune? Thats what I wanted to find out. This meant focusing on its design, display, performance, battery specs, and additional internals. Joe Robinson / How-To Geek I did encounter a few negatives that should give some people pause. While the weight might be a concern while carrying the Dell laptop, it has benefits. Both sides also include air vents....

Amid T-Mobile’s long-concluded buyout of Sprint, Boost Mobile had to be sold to another company, with the lucky buyer being Dish web link. Dish was required to build out its 5G online grid and having it reach 70% of the US population by mid-2023, or else risk government fines. It’s been some time sincewe talked about Dish’s web link, but the good news is that it’s still expanding, and it’s now adding yet another major city to its constantly growing list....

You should still remember to tip your driver, thoughthey’re working really hard. Doordash

No existing notes and notebooks will be deleted. Now, the latest app that seems to be going down this path is Evernote. Evernote is apparently considering a brand-new strategy to drive users into paying for a subscription. Evernote Evernote clarified toTechCrunchthat the website had not been updated because the change was not yet finalized. So thereisa chance it will eventually back down from this. Will those notes be deleted, or will users be locked out from accessing them?...

Google Drive has introduced a brand-new design layout for its desktop version. It’s not live on our end just yet. Google

Keeping track of physical papers, documents, invoices, and receipts can get annoying. That way, you wouldn’t have any issues with weird file names while trying to find old documents. Google

This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We’ll show you how to find yours. What Is Spotify Wrapped 2023? Spotify Wrapped is anannual recapthat shows a bunch of nifty stats about your last year of listening. It highlights the artists, songs, and genres that you listened to most. The website shows the top podcasts and music on the platform over the last year....