How to Install and Configure Plex Media Server on Ubuntu

So if you want to start using Plex on your Ubuntu system, then this guide is for you. What Is Plex? you’re free to access and manage your multimedia libraries across multiple devices and platforms with Plex. Zunaid Ali / How-To Geek And you could get started for free, no credit card required. So you’ll need to launch your terminal. After opening the terminal, enter the below command: Now press the “Enter” button....

November 13, 2023 · 4 min · 651 words · Maurice Paul

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 (AMD) Review: The Smoothest Midrange Gaming Laptop

Its slim body is a pro for those who value portability without sacrificing power. Its sturdy body has rounded corners and smooth edgessomething I appreciate after using some laptops with sharper corners. On the top lid is a stunning “Legion” logo in a gunmetal gray. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The laptop’s body features a 10-keyless chiclet keyboard and a 2.95 x 4.72-inch multitouch touchpad. Above the keyboard is the LED-backlit power button (which shines red when charging)....

November 13, 2023 · 2 min · 386 words · Ryan Case

TP-Link Tapo Has a New Affordable Security Camera

There are still some affordable options for smart cameras, though, likethe Tapo brand from TP-Link. Meet the Tapo C120: a smart camera that doesn’t break the bank. TP-Link’s smart home brand, Tapo, has just unveiled the Tapo C120 Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera. TP-Link This means that, despite its unassuming price point, the camera should provide a sharp image quality. The camera also has a full-color night vision, facilitated by a starlight sensor and dual spotlights....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Stacy Johnson

How to Clear RAM on an iPhone (and When You Should)

Most of the time, this hardware works well for what the phone needs to do. As a result, your iPhone can slow up or freeze. However, there’s no direct way to erase the RAM in iOS. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Instead, your iPhone needs a soft resetor a manual restart. Now, wait about 30 seconds, and then turn your phone back on. Wait for 30 seconds, and then hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo....

November 12, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · Donna Simon

How to Fix the "Your Device Is Missing Important Security and Quality Fixes" Windows Update Error

There are other ways to clear this jam, and well show you how to apply them. Use Windows Update Assistant The easiest way tofix your update erroris to use Windows Update Assistant. This official Microsoft tool downloads and installs the latest system updates for you. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek After updating your PC tothe latest Windows versionwith this tool, your future updates will work just fine. To use the tool, head to theWindows Update Assistantweb page....

November 12, 2023 · 2 min · 290 words · Kyle Wade

XPOWER A-2 Electric Air Duster Review: Clean With the Click of a Button

You could use acan of compressed air, or you could use theXPOWER A-2 Electric Air Duster. Everything on the A-2 Electric Air Duster serves a purpose in creating a capable cleaning machine. This review showcases theblue variant. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Not to mention, you could always attach it to an extension cord if you need more length. Perhaps a twist-to-lock mechanism would work well in a new version....

November 12, 2023 · 2 min · 263 words · Amanda Tucker

7 Work From Home Tips I Learned the Hard Way

Like most people, I wasn’tremotelyprepared to work from home before the pandemic. I had done it beforebut fixing computers, not living my professional and personal lives through one. Here are some lessons I learned along the way. Joe Robinson / How-To Geek Nothing remains in pristine condition for too long that way. Have you ever tried staying 5 hours or more sitting at your dinner table, five days a week?...

November 11, 2023 · 3 min · 605 words · Carrie Gonzalez

Dreame L20 Ultra Review: The Only Robot Vacuum You'll Ever Need

Introduced earlier this year, the DreameBot L20 is an autonomous vacuum that takes everything to the next level. It includes some standard features as well as unique ones that are specific to this product key in. The Base One of the standard functions of the base is charging. Bryan M. Wolfe / How-To Geek A plastic ramp extension makes it easier for the robot to reach the correct position. Above the charging dock is a removable Dust Tank panel....

November 11, 2023 · 5 min · 939 words · Dylan Baker

How to Disable Background Apps in Windows 11

One of these is to disable unnecessary applications running in the background. That way, important apps have all the CPU resources they need. Here are five ways to disable background apps on Windows. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Why You Should Disable Background Apps? Background applications running on Windows devices consume system resources, memory, and CPU power. These applications can impact system performance, such as increased boot time and slow response time....

November 11, 2023 · 2 min · 401 words · Megan Morgan

How to Watch UFC 295 Prochazka vs. Pereira Live Online

ET / 7 p.m. PT on November 11, 2023. Here’s how and where to stream it live. ET / 5 p.m. PT. UFC ET / 3 p.m. PT. ExpressVPNis our choice for thebest overall VPNand the best VPN for streaming. It’s a quick and easy way to watch UFC 295, no matter where you’re located.

November 11, 2023 · 1 min · 55 words · Justin Webb

Humane’s Ai Pin Looks Exhausting to Use

It would overload my brain trying to manage the unit rather than just use it. I think humans are too visual to ever transition away from looking at a screen, of some sort. How could this person rely on a string of serial audio information to get their job done? Humane But it goes even further than that. Being able to see everything on our phones also gives us a sense of control over our digital lives....

November 11, 2023 · 2 min · 298 words · Vanessa Rubio

There's a Quicker Way to Type Emoji on Your Mac Keyboard

In fact, you might add relevant emoji quicker than ever before on your Mac. You’ll see a list of relevant emoji, based on what you just typed. If you want to replace a word with an emoji, leave out the space. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek When you select one and hit Enter, the emoji will replace the last word you typed. Again, you’re able to do this without moving your hands from the keyboard....

November 11, 2023 · 1 min · 137 words · Joe Lambert

How Game Mode Works on Your Mac

Let’s take a look at what it does and how you might use it. What Does Game Mode Do? Game Mode is designed to make gaming more performant and responsive on Apple computers. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek It does this by giving the game priority access to CPU and GPU performance and reducing background tasks. Little is known about exactly what Apple is doing in the background to make this possible....

November 10, 2023 · 1 min · 212 words · Lance Shepherd