Gigabyte is one of the most popularmotherboardmanufacturers, making some of the best gaming and non-gaming boards out there. Eclypsium, a cybersecurity firm specializing in firmware, has brought to light an alarming discovery regarding Gigabyte motherboards. These motherboards, according to the firm, hide a mechanism within their firmware. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek What can you do? In total, 271 models have been identified to be affected. And if you’ve been on the marketfor a new motherboard, maybe avoid Gigabyte for now....

In reality, you’re able to render a floppy unusable in seconds, even by accident. There is also an 8-inch floppy disk standard, but this was never a mainstream format for home computing. The 5.25-inch disks earn the name “floppy” with their thin, flimsy structure. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek It’s easy to bend (but don’t! Obviously, physical damage is also a factor. There are a few common signs: For critical data (likenuclear codesmaybe?...

That said, like any Fitbit worth its salt, theSense 2is still a great fitness smartwatch. TheJBL GO2 Bluetooth Speakercan connect to any smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth connectivity. Apple, Fitbit, JBL Apple Fitbit

The company’skeyboardsandmicehave been at the top of everyone’s desk for years. Now, the company has a few new ones it wants you to check out. First off, we should check out the mouse. Logitech Then, on the keyboard side, we have theLogitech MX Keys S(pictured above). you could also buy both in combo for $199. Logitech’s new MX Keys S combo has a keyboard and mouse built for productivity work....

As quietly announced by Google, the original Chromecast is not supported anymore. Users may notice a degradation in performance." Essentially, they’re completely unsupported by Google as of the time of writing. Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek To be fair to Google, this rig enjoyed an exceptionally long lifespan. The concept of the Chromecast changed over the years, eventually becoming what they are today. But before this happened, they were pretty simple in nature....

Ever fired up the Task Manager to see how many resources your PC is consuming? Now there’s an easier way. This isn’t something that’s just limited to Insiders. Neowin Once that’s done, you’ll be able to track your system’s performance using the widget tray. Very handy, if you ask me.

Back then, though, it was an Apple exclusive. Now, the Cupertino-based giant is launching its newest app on Android devices. Also,check out our reviewto see whether it’s worth the download. Apple / Google Play

Here are ten common mistakes you want to avoid. We’re not going to judge you. Not Having a Backup Plan: Why Are You Doing It? Do you only care about backing up family photos and documents? Cheaping Out: Good Backup Systems Cost Money Storage media costs money. Maintaining cloud infrastructure costs money. Not Automating Your Backups: Skip Habits, Use Systems Habits are hard to create and maintain. Use the apps and tools provided by youronline backup provideron your setup, phone, and other devices....

Here are 10 of the best free comedies to watch online. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is streaming for free with ads onFreevee. Bring It On is streaming for free with ads onTubi. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek The 40-Year-Old Virgin is streaming for free with ads onTubi. As always, Chaplin mixes pathos with slapstick as the Tramp makes his way through life’s challenges. The sadness is always balanced by playfulness and joy....

Here are some of the features you may have missed. You’ll find these options under your Apple Music parameters. While you’re there you might choose between the same quality options for downloads. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Spatial Audio Apple Music features a growing library of music that takes advantage of spatial audio. The new classical app isbetter-suited to the classical music genre, where tracks are organized by composer first....

The right kind ofkeyboardfor everyone varies depending on what they actually need. Some peopleneed a numpad, while others would rather have a compact keyboard. This keyboard by ASUS, however, gives you the best of both worlds, sort of. ASUS

Take your gaming to the next level withSamsung’s T350 Series 27-Inch Gaming Monitor. The company’s penchant for quality was evident in the laptop’s stunning display and graphical abilities. The monitor offers a 4-millisecond response time, so there is virtually no input delay. Samsung There’s currently no expiration date on the sale but grab it now before that wonderful price goes away. Samsung’s T350 Series 27-Inch monitor features AMD FreeSync and a high-quality 1080p image to immerse you into the action of your favorite games....

Say hello to bad frame pacing. What Is Frame Pacing? Frame pacing refers to the regularity of the time intervals between each frame displayed on your screen. FROM Software In a perfect gaming world, each frame would be displayed at a consistent pace. Sadly, games don’t always live up to this ideal, and that’s where the issue lies. When the intervals between frames become irregular, you’re experiencing bad frame pacing....