Apple's Self-Repair Program Is Even Worse Now

It had problems from the start, and it’s increasingly becoming worse. Unfortunately, the repair program is even less useful than it was at launch. The oldest model in that list, the M2 MacBook Air, was released on July 15, 2022. That was a whopping 10 months ago. Apple’s self-repair program also still doesn’t cover anything beyond the handful of Mac and iPhone models. Via:Adam Demasi (Mastodon) The iPhone 14 series is missing from the Self Service Repair Store

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Joseph Chen

Get the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for 20% Off Today

Perhaps the most solid option in Roku’sstreaming devicelineup is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. It’s a great deal on a great equipment, and you don’t want to miss it. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a cheap, and painless, way to stream all your favorite movies and shows in ultra-crisp 4K resolution.

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Nathan Serrano

Grab an Acer Swift X With an RTX 3050 Ti for Just $800 Today

The Acer Swift X has plenty of connectivity options, too. If you’re on the fence, check out theAcer Swift X reviewfrom our sister site, Review Geek. Dave McQuilling / Review Geek This version of the Acer Swift X has a Ryen 7 processor, RTX 3050 Ti graphics, 16GB RAM, and Windows 11.

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Madeline Smith

Plex's Lifetime Pass is Cheaper Than Ever Today

Plextouts itself as a streaming app for everyone, and it’s easy to see why. Now, it’s cheaper than ever to get in on the action. UPDATE: 5/27/23 Plex has extended the deal until the end of Monday, May 29. You can unlock all of Plex’s best features without a recurring subscription with a lifetime Plex Pass. Enter code POWERGEEK at checkout to get the discounted price. The sale ends after May 26....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Scott Benton

Save Hundreds on Laptops, Monitors, & More in Amazon's Big Gaming Sale

Feel fully immersed in your favorite game with theSamsung 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor. Razer, ASUS, DROP ASUS DROP ASUS

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 20 words · Thomas Williams

The Dolphin Emulator Just Got Better on Android

The latest round of updates is making the emulator better than ever on Android. Dolphin is making a few changes to its Android version, focused on making the overall user experience better. Mainly, the newly implemented changes address how the emulator behaves with controllers, and with newer Android versions. Dolphin Emulator Let’s start with the emulator’s handling of Android controllers. The new controller implementation uses JNI (Java Native Interface), giving Dolphin access to more features....

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Marc Richard

The Great Raspberry Pi Shortage Might Be Coming to an End

The chip shortage was catastrophic for the company. A $35 Raspberry Pi 4 can cost up to $100 coming from a scalper. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 27 words · Randy Wang

Webcam Too Dark? Grab the Logitech Litra Glow for 17% Off

Mostwebcamsdon’t work well in dimly lit environments… which are unfortunately common in working spaces. Logitech G Hub is also only available for Windows and Mac, not Linux or Chrome OS. Logitech This LED light can boost your video quality on work calls, video chats with friends and family, or livestreams.

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 50 words · Brenda Ashley

Does Your Xbox or PlayStation Need a Cooling Fan?

Modern consoles are designed with efficient cooling systems and can manage heat effectively under most circumstances. Instead of purchasing additional fans, maintaining a well-ventilated, clean console environment is more beneficial. They sound like a dream come true, right? Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Unfortunately, the reality may not live up to the hype. Some cooling fans are more effective than others. However, the majority of aftermarket cooling fans provide negligible benefits....

May 21, 2023 · 2 min · 403 words · Kimberly Tran

What Are Tracking Cookies, Really?

What sounds delicious and has raised numerous privacy concerns since it was introduced? Why, tracking cookies, of course. What Is a Tracking Cookie? Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek Cookies stay in your online window until they expire on their own. Related:Is Your Phone Listening to You? Third-party services hosted on those sites, however, can read cookies from other web pages. Are Tracking Cookies Spyware? Tracking cookies aren’t considered spyware or malware, though an argument could be made that they’re adware....

May 21, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Matthew Pena

How to Play Diablo 1 on a Modern PC for Retro Hack and Slash Fun

Better yet, you might play it with modern enhancements, previously unplayable characters, and more. Why Play Diablo Now? Within two years, it had sold two million copies. With all those options, why play the original version now? You could certainly skip it and dive right into Diablo IV after its June 6, 2023 release. Or perhaps only play Diablo III to feel like you’re getting up to speed to enjoy Diablo IV....

May 20, 2023 · 3 min · 600 words · Daniel King

How to Watch the Marvel Movies in the Correct Order on Disney+

Add them by order of their release datesas that’s the correct order in which to watch them. What’s more, multiple films get released every year, which further complicates things. However, it’s possible for you to figure out the correct order by noting one key detail. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Hannah Stryker / Review Geek Hannah Stryker / LifeSavvy How Many Marvel Movies Are There? The correct order in which to watch Marvel movies is in the order that they were released....

May 20, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Stephanie Rodriguez

Disney Is Pulling Its Own Shows and Movies From Disney+ and Hulu

This time, Disney is pulling some of it own productions from streaming platforms. The full list is below. There’s no stated reason for the removal. Turning Red / Disney Disney might be doing the same here. That’s pretty soon, though, with the shows disappearing on May 26.

May 19, 2023 · 1 min · 47 words · Lori Butler