The Samsung Galaxy A54 Is Now up for Pre-Order

If you were looking to buy one, you might pre-order it today. What’s perhaps more important about this phone is its long-term support. Samsung Samsung’s latest budget phone has a large 6.4-inch screen, 5G support, and several years of promised OS and security upgrades.

March 30, 2023 · 1 min · 44 words · Phyllis Fischer

Ubuntu 18.04 Support Is About to End, but Not for Everyone

Canonical is about to say goodbye to Ubuntu 18.04, unless you use Ubuntu Pro. Ubuntu 18.04 wasreleased in April 2018, replacing 16.04 as the new Long Term Support (LTS) release.

March 30, 2023 · 1 min · 30 words · Jason Young

Windows 11 Is Testing Updates to the Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store is the place to download apps, games, and other content for your Windows PC. A few improvements to the Store are now being tested withWindows Insiders. Microsoft is also updating the popup that appears when purchasing a game or app. Microsoft Source: Windows Insider Blog (1,2)

March 30, 2023 · 1 min · 49 words · Sarah May

6 Tricks That Won't Secure Your Wi-Fi (And 6 That Will)

Skip them and focus on these security-enhancing tips and tricks. Here are the tips and tricks you should avoid and an equal number you should be sure to use. And, worse yet, it just makes it inconvenient to use your own home web link. Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek Anybody paying attention won’t be fooled. So there’sno point in using MAC address filtering to secure your home web link. Disabling DHCP Assignment Your router has a function calledDynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP)....

March 29, 2023 · 2 min · 248 words · Jennifer Bolton DDS

Amazon Will Warn You About Frequently-Returned Products

Sure, you could return them, but it’s an annoying experience. Amazonis rolling out a label that will let buyers know if other people are returning a specific item frequently. It’s a surefire way to let you know whether you should think twice about buying something or not. The warning on an Amazon product listing Source:The Information Via:The Verge

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · Michael Moreno

Apple WWDC 2023: How to Watch and What to Expect

Here’s when it’s happening, how to watch it, and what Apple might reveal. When Is WWDC 2023? WWDC 2023will take place fromJune 5-9, 2023. Apple How Do I Watch WWDC Live? What Will Be at WWDC? The same report estimates the price will be around $3,000. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The most interesting Mac that could make an appearance at WWDC might be a new Mac Pro. The iPhone 14 series wasannounced in September 2022, and the iPhone 15 will probably follow that pattern again....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Michael West

How to Add ChatGPT to Your Apple Watch

you’re free to upgrade to the more advanced GPT-4 model within the app. ChatGPT has made typing text into a chat box cool again, but isn’t there a better way? Fortunately, an Apple Watch app called Petey makes it possible touse OpenAI’s chatbotright on your wrist. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek Download Petey either on your iPhone or by launching the App Store on your Apple Watch and locating it....

March 29, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · Ryan Anderson

How to Back Up Your Steam Deck With Clonezilla

you’ve got the option to perform the entire procedure in less than an hour. Next, you’ll need anexternal hard driveoran SSDthat matches or surpassesyour Steam Deck’s internal SSDsize. We used an old Samsung 850 EVO 512GB SSD which we put inside an external SSD enclosure. Finally, verify theSteam Deck’s batteryis at or near 100 percent since the process can take a while. Go to theClonezilla websiteand tap the “Download” button....

March 29, 2023 · 5 min · 860 words · John Allen

How to Make Desktop Icons Smaller on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Here’s how to do it on Windows 10 or Windows 11. On Windows 11, you’ve got the option to also press Ctrl+Shift+4 instead. it’s possible for you to also use this context menu tohide all desktop iconsentirely. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Keep scrolling to make desktop icons even smaller than the “Small Icon” size in the context menu. Scroll up and down on the mouse wheel while holding Ctrl to fine-tune your desktop icon size....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Robert Owens

Insta360 Is Making a Smartphone Stabilizer

If you need an actual stabilizer, this new option from Insta360 might be worth checking out. Insta360 is a brand that has long specialized in action cameras and other tools for content creation. But if you’d ratheruse your own phone, the Insta360 Flow is the latest announcement by the company. Insta360 It’s good for action shots and, really, any kind of shots. It can also be used in many unique scenarios....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Tina Lee

Learn How to Brush Your Teeth Better With the Quip App

Real rewards for you and a brighter, whiter, cleaner smile. The app keeps you up on your routines with push notification reminders, ensuring you brush twice a day. you’ve got the option to even score points for achievements like brushing 100 total times. Quip These points can then be turned into gift cards, free Quip products, and entries into sweepstakes. Even kids can get on board with the Kids Smart Electric Toothbrush....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Susan Pierce

Microsoft 365 vs. Office 2021: What's the Difference?

(Microsoft 365 was formerly known as “Office 365.") Here’s the difference. There’s no expiration date. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Microsoft 365, on the other hand, is the way Microsoft wants most people to buy Office. Each person with access to Office apps can install them on up to five devices. The Home & Student edition costs $149.99, while the Home & Business edition costs $249.99. Microsoft 365 includes access to Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on up to five devices, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and more....

March 29, 2023 · 3 min · 516 words · Joshua Robinson

Microsoft PowerPoint on the Web Has a New Video Feature

Microsoft is trying to change that with a new update. Before now, the web app was limited to embedding videos from other platforms, like YouTube. It comes only a few days after PowerPoint on the web receivedautomatic formatting for lists. Source:Microsoft 365 Insider Blog

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 44 words · Shane Callahan