Withings Body Smart Review: A Connected Scale For the Masses

It’s just one of the features that make this scale great. A scale is supposed to tell you your weight. I’m not currently overweight for my height, but I don’t like seeing my weight go up. Back in 2020, I was looking to lose weight, so I began weighing myself regularly after running. Hiding the number of pounds is a small quality-of-life trick that removes a tiny hurdle. I found it to be a simple feature that went a long way....

June 20, 2023 · 2 min · 345 words · Melissa Hernandez

Hijack Review: Apple TV+ Delivers a Real-Time Thriller

“Hijack” is absolutely worth adding to your watchlist. This is a spoiler-free review of “Hijack.” You don’t have to worry about us revealing any major plot points. -Apple No flashbacks are used to add additional backstory or context, and frankly, none are needed. Constant nods to time serve as a pressure cooker. The pacing from start to finish was done with a beautiful rhythm. Each episode is a white-knuckled ride....

June 19, 2023 · 2 min · 394 words · Scott Lopez

How to Turn Off Search Highlights on Windows 11

What Are Search Highlights in Windows 11? Search highlights are the content you see on the right-hand pane when youaccess your PC’s Search function. Themed icons will often appear in your search bar to match the topic. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Each method achieves the same result, so feel free to use any method you like. To access it, open Windows' Search feature by selecting “Search” in yourtaskbar. In the Search panel’s top-right corner, choose the three dots and choose “Search controls....

June 19, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · Kelli Hughes

System76's New Laptops Have 16:10 Displays And RTX 4000 GPUs

If you’ve been looking for aLinux-powered laptop, System76’s many options are probably quite tempting for you. You also get up to 16GB of RAM and 12TB of storage. System76

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 29 words · Crystal Davis

Your Gaming Monitor Might Be Too Big

For optimum gameplay, comfort, and budget balance, smaller monitors often prove more beneficial. Common wisdom would say that a bigger screen is better than a smaller one. People would prefer a 100-inch TV over a 50-inch one most of the time, right? Josh Hendrickson / How-To Geek However, that desire for more inches can backfire for PC gamers. Bigger Isn’t Always Better The push for the biggest screen seems logical....

June 18, 2023 · 2 min · 233 words · Annette Wilson MD

5 Reasons Using Your Controller Wired is Better

Let’s take a closer look at why using a wired controller might be a better option for you. Simply plug in your controller and play with confidence, free from battery anxiety. Eneloop batteries are widely considered the best choice for video game controllers that use AA batteries. Elizabeth Henges / How-To Geek They might be pricier, but pay for themselves quickly as you recharge them. Wired controllers minimize latency, ensuring that your inputs are precise and timely....

June 17, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Annette Medina

How to Fix a Twitch Error 2000 (8 Methods)

Why Do I Keep Getting Error 2000 on Twitch? Twitch’s player error 2000 appears for various reasons, with a faulty internet connection being the biggy. A faulty web surfing app cache can also cause Twitch to display the 2000 error. Here are the solutions that you’re free to take a stab at fix your issue. There may be a technical issue with your connection, causing the problem. If your site doesn’t load, your internet connection is the problem....

June 17, 2023 · 2 min · 259 words · Brian Powers

Bing Chat Now Has a Widget on iPhone and iPad

Microsoft is still rapidly upgradingBing Chat, with new features and improvements coming almost every week. The latest round of changes includes a new widget for iPhone and iPad. That’s not the only improvement, though. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek see to it to revamp your app to take advantage of these changes. Microsoft

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Angela Jones

Google Domains Is Shutting Down, Migrating Domains Elsewhere

If youbought your domainfrom Google instead of providers such as GoDaddy, you might want to continue reading. Google Domains is officially on its way out, but your domains are safe. What does this mean for the existing Google Domains users? Users will also get incentives to use Squarespace’s website-building tools.

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 50 words · Darius Fischer

Groupy 2 Now Available, Turns Your Apps Into Tabs on Windows

Now the tab-tastic tool is out of beta, and ready for everyone on Windows 10 and 11. It’s also in the company’s Object Desktop bundle with other applications, which costs $39.99. You canbuy it directly from Stardock, and theSteam versionis listed as “coming soon.” Stardock

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 45 words · Melissa Santiago

How to Save and Download Instagram Stories

If so, Instagram offers multiple ways to help you do that. This option lets youdownload photos, videos, or both from your Stories to your phone’s camera roll. To use this method, launch the Instagram app on your phone and tap “Your Story.” Jason Montoya / How-To Geek When your Story plays, find the slide containing the photo or video you want to download. However, on Android, you have to download each slide individually....

June 16, 2023 · 3 min · 452 words · Richard Vega

Is It Bad to Leave Your Phone in the Sun?

Leaving a phone out in the sun for extended periods will almost certainly lead to overheating. This is especially true of high-end phones, which usually opt for glass and metal over plastic. This can be a problem in the sunlight. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek When the only heat is from the phone itself, everything typically works as it should. Heat from external sources like the sun changes the dynamic, though....

June 16, 2023 · 2 min · 333 words · Karen Ryan

The Chat Taskbar Button in Windows 11 Is Going Away

Ever felt like yourWindows 11taskbar is a bit cluttered? Now, it’s being removed — and replaced with a less-invasive implementation of the app. As of the latest Insider build, Microsoft is preparing to remove Chat from Windows 11. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 43 words · Karen Jordan