One More Right-to-Repair Law Just Passed in the US

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has just signed the bill after it was passed by the state legislature in April. This bill is largely considered a big win for the right-to-repair movement. The free documentation requirement, in particular, will be very helpful to everyone, not just Minnesota residents. iFixit Apple, however, hasnot been very committedto easy and accessible repairs. This new law should help tighten Apple’s screws in this regard. Notably, the rules don’t apply to certain categories....

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Danny Gomez

The Line Between ChatGPT and Bing Chat Is Blurring

Now, both chatbots are becoming even more similar. Microsoft

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 9 words · Nichole Davis

Why You Should Be Using Google Lens: 7 Awesome Uses

We’ll show you a few cool reasons to use it. First and foremost, it’s available in theGoogle appforiPhone,iPad, andAndroid. Simply fire up the app and tap the colorful camera icon in the search bar. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Lens on the desktop is much more limited than the mobile app. It’s essentially only for doing reverse image searches, which we’ll touch on below. launch the Google app on yourAndroiddevice,iPhone, oriPad....

May 25, 2023 · 3 min · 596 words · Jason Oliver

Why You Should Buy an MMO or MOBA Mouse for Productivity

Quick Links Summary MMO or MOBA mice aren’t just for gamers. Why would an MMO or MOBAgaming mousebe of interest to a productivity powerhouse like yourself? Easy: they pack a bunch of features that could streamline your workflow. Logitech Let’s explore why this could be your next best productivity tool. What’s So Special About an MMO/MOBA Mouse? These mice have customizable sensitivity options, multiple programmable buttons, and ergonomic designs. The Logitech G600 was made for MMO players with its 20 programmable buttons, low latency inputs, and solid build quality....

May 25, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Mary Wyatt

Windows 11 Is Changing Some Emoji, Including Poop 💩

Windows 11 introduceda completely new emoji set, replacing the simpler icons with more gradients and expressions. Microsoft is now updating a few of them to match the emoji more closely from other platforms. Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23466 to the Dev Channel for Insider testers this week. Microsoft We know there are a few bugs in this release which will be resolved in future flights."...

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Richard Cunningham

You Can Now Check Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11

Some of you might remember that Windows actually used to have this feature. Now, the feature is coming back. Microsoft

May 25, 2023 · 1 min · 20 words · Jonathon Henderson

AMD's $269 Radeon RX 7600 Looks Like an Excellent Budget GPU

AMD recently launched its range ofRDNA 3 desktop GPUs, the Radeon RX 7000 series. It was praised for being relatively affordable compared to the RTX 4000 GPUs launched by NVIDIA. Now, they’re becoming even more affordable, with the launch of the Radeon RX 7600 graphics card. AMD Despite its low price tag, though, it’s an impressive card. The card also comes with 32MB of Infinity Cache and pulls up to 165W from your power supply....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Michael Simmons

Bluetooth LE Audio Is Coming to Windows 11

Thankfully, Microsoft is finally working on that. It also supports connecting to multiple devices at the same time, broadcast audio, and more. Microsoft worked on the feature in Windows 11 in collaboration with Samsung and Intel. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek We’re excited about this new feature and future possibilities as Bluetooth LE Audio expands to more devices." Bluetooth LE Audio can come in handy, and your earbuds might already support it....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Gabrielle Sullivan

FTP Is Dangerous, Here's Why You Should Use SFTP Instead

In this day and age, data security and privacy are crucial. FTP’s outdated and insecure nature leaves your information vulnerable to cyber threats. It’s time to embrace the more secure and encrypted alternative, SFTP, to protect yourself. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek If someone intercepts the transfer, they can easily pull up the information. The client initiates a connection to the server and can then download or upload files as needed....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 149 words · Jennifer Brown

Giveaway: TREBLAB Z2 Over-Ear Headphones

The giveaway is open to anyone in the United States and is 18 years or older. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 21 words · Timothy Underwood

Google Bard Can Now Reply With Images

TheGoogle Bard chatbotwas pretty terrible when it first launched, but Google has been trying to improve it. There’s a new feature now rolling out: searching for images. These might be public domain, free-use images, or they might not be.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 39 words · Ryan Castro

How to Protect Your Electronics From Power Outages

As such, surge suppressors are critical for rig protection. The exception to that rule is generally anything actively writing data. However, surges can cause extensive damage to multiple devices when the power comes back on. With a current surge, the level of electrical current delivered to your home exceeds the expected amount. You get the same elevate levels with a voltage surge, often with 2-3 times more voltage than expected....

May 24, 2023 · 2 min · 244 words · Michael Leblanc

Intel's New Tiny NUC PC Will Look Great on Your Desk

This new compact PC, though, is one you’ll want to show off. So what’s changing in this edition? You have to supply your own RAM and M.2 SSD. Intel Otherwise, it’s largely the same system on the inside. Source:Liliputing,NotebookCheck This tiny PC kit has a sleek metal shell, a 13th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, and a few ports. You have to supply your own RAM and M.2 SSD.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Kathleen Martinez