Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN Desktop Charger Review: The USB-C Hub I’d Want on a Desert Island

In terms of appearance, this is definitely a sleek-looking peripheral. Not only could you scuff up the Nexode, but you could damage your precious desk, too. Im going to guess that the remaining 12.5 watts are used to keep the internal GaN components running smoothly. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek This amazing power hierarchy can be attributed to the GaN-optimized engineering that Ugreen has come to be known for. Honestly, the only demerit I can issue to the Ugreen Nexode 300W is its $270 price....

September 5, 2023 · 2 min · 244 words · James Ramirez

Windows 11 Might Break Some Old Apps, in the Name of Security

Microsoft, in particular, began enabling TLS 1.3 by default in Windows 10 Insider builds by August 2020. TLS 1.0 was introduced in 1999, and its successor, TLS 1.1, in 2006.

September 5, 2023 · 1 min · 30 words · William Rice

Xbox Series S With 1TB Storage Now Available for $350

The Xbox consoles support proprietary expansion cards, while the PlayStation 5 supports regular m.2 NVMe SSDs. The original Xbox Series S shipped with a lower 512GB storage capacity mostly as a cost-cutting measure. Perhaps Microsoft should follow this up with a 2TB Series X, then? Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

September 5, 2023 · 1 min · 50 words · Erika Thomas

Amazon’s 4K QLED TVs Start at Just $329 for Labor Day

The all-new Omni QLED seriesarrived in Mayafter being announcedearlier this year. It almost turns the TV into a smart display. Amazon From excellent picture quality to hands-free Alexa support, the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED easily pips other Fire TV models to emerge as the best overall option.

September 4, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Amy Castro

Beyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANC Review: Neckband-Style Earbuds Evolved

That is far from the case, as theBeyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANCearbuds show. If you’re not a fan of true wireless earbuds, these make a great alternative. Youre out of luck if youre looking for more colorful options. The Blue BYRD 2 ANC earbuds are only available in black. By making the neckband flexible, Beyerdynamic has eliminated most of the comfort issues of older-style designs. This is part of what gives the Blue BYRD 2 ANC earbuds their IPX4 water resistance rating....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 401 words · Patricia Murray

How to Disable Secure Boot on Your Computer

Locate the Secure Boot option in your BIOS/UEFI setup menu and disable it. You might have to tweak some other prefs in BIOS/UEFI to be able to toggle the Secure Boot option. stash your changes and reboot your PC. Secure Bootis a security feature supported on Windows and some Linux distros. What Is Secure Boot Anyway? Note that the BIOS/UEFI menu can look and be organized very differently depending on your machine....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 383 words · Samantha Meza

How-To Geek's Best of IFA 2023 Award Winners

Related Curious about what’s bright, shiny, and new at IFA 2023? We’ve spent days combing the show floor to bring you the best of the best. For the unfamiliar, IFA, or Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, is the oldest industrial exhibition in Germany. Both European and international companies bring their best wares to IFA to showcase. Here are our favorite products from the show. But our favorite produce was the Legion Go, Lenovo’s new handheld gaming unit....

September 4, 2023 · 2 min · 332 words · Joseph Christian

Struggle With Large Blocks of Text? Check Out Edge’s Immersive Reader Mode

Related Struggling to digest large chunks of online text? As someone with ADHD, long articles and large blocks of text have always been daunting to me. When it is available you will see an open book icon within your address bar on the far-right. you’ve got the option to either nudge the icon when it appears or press F9. To adjust this feature’s options, select “Read Aloud” then select “Voice Options....

September 4, 2023 · 3 min · 456 words · Rachel Smith

Buy a Ryobi Battery Kit and Get a Free Power Tool With This Deal

Labor Day weekend is here, and that means deals are readily available. If you’re a fan of Ryobi, Home Depot’s free tool deal is back. You have until EOD on September 4th to order. Then, you get to add another tool to your collection. Better yet, it’s not some terrible tool you’ll never use. That’s one heck of a package. And if you’re new to power tools, we recommend a good cordless drill or impact driver....

September 3, 2023 · 1 min · 195 words · Laura Zavala

How to Remove Your Profile Picture From TikTok

Want to go back to the platforms default picture for profiles? Well show you how to do that. Well explain to you how to do this in the following sections. Before doing that, download and savethis pictureon your phone. Youll use this photo asyour TikTok profilepicture. To start the process, launch TikTok on your phone. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek In the apps bottom bar, tap “Profile.” On your profile page, tap your current profile photo....

September 3, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · James Cisneros

How to Stop Instagram From Saving Posts to Camera Roll

Well show you how to do that. If you dont need these copies, simply disable an option in your app. you could turn the feature back on any time you want. To begin, launch the Instagram app on your phone. In the apps bottom bar, tapyour profile icon. Scroll down the open page and select “Archiving and Downloading.” On the open screen, turn off the “Save Original Photos” option. You wont see any prompts, but know that the app has saved your changes....

September 3, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Mr. Joshua Hatfield

Save On Roku Smart TVs and Streaming Devices This Labor Day

Pick up the 24-inch Select Series Roku TV for just $99.99 until September 10! Roku has several of their other smart TVs on sale, all of which are 1080p or 4K. Not looking for a whole new TV? Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek Roku also has a selection of its extensive streaming rig line on sale. Looking for a streaming equipment that gives you both great picture and sound? The Streambar is what you want, and it’s currently $30 off....

September 3, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · William Mccarthy

Why Did Curved TVs Fail?

That sums up the story of curved TVs. But here’s the rub: most living rooms need to be tailored for this viewing experience. The curvature’s effect was only noticeable at specific angles and distances. Imagine that, but 50 inches wide and hundreds of dollars more expensive. Curved TVs presented a real headache when mounting them on walls. It looked off-kilter and didn’t vibe with the aesthetic most folks wanted. BaLL LunLa / Shutterstock....

September 3, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Sarah Baker