Save Big on Online Privacy Protection, Samsung Tablets, & More

Check out all of these and more in this week’s edition of the How-To Geek Deals roundup. After that, Incogni’s service will go back to full price. It’s also rocking an additional mini LED display alongside its main 16-inch screen. Incogni, ASUS, Amazon This extra 14-inch touch panel is great for adding extra controls when gaming, streaming, or creating content. Here are some of our favorites from around the web....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Luis Adams

System76 Gazelle Laptop Has Linux and an RTX 3050

That’s a lot of power in a PC that is still (somewhat) portable. For graphics, System76 has trimmed back the GPU options to a single choice: the RTX 3050. The new System76 Gazellestarts at $1,299and will arrive on March 30. System76 System76

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Robert Sanchez

Take a Listen to Wikipedia's New "Sound Logo"

The organization has now picked a winner. The chosen sound logo was created by Thaddeus Osborne, who works as a nuclear engineer in Virginia. The sound includes turning pages in a book, keyboard clicks, and a synthesizer chime. Wikimedia will send Thaddeus to a professional recording studio to re-record the sound logo in the highest quality possible. There were 3,235 entries to the contest in total, with 10 sounds making it to a voting round....

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Jerry Shaffer

The Latest Nintendo Switch Is Golden and Zelda-Themed

The stakes are high for that game’s successor, Tears of the Kingdom. If you’re looking forward to it, there’s a special-edition Switch to match. It does mean that you’ll need to buy the game separately when it comes out on May 12th. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Source:Nintendo,Twitter Nintendo

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Eric Matthews

What's New in Fedora 38, Available Now

Its GNOME spin moves to GNOME 44. Fedora 38 also removes restrictions and whitelisting from its flatpak implementation. Fedora 38 was released on April 18, 2023. Dave McKay/How-To Geek Fedora Linux 38: Another Strong Release Fedora 38 is here. One of these isBudgie, and the other is a tiling window manager calledSway. Fedora isn’t aLinux distributionfor those who want to live on the cutting edge. Evidently, this is a popular viewpoint....

March 29, 2023 · 4 min · 660 words · Mr. Trevor Powell DDS

You Can Try Every Classic Mac OS Version in Your Web Browser

Infinite Mac doesn’t have every single version currently documented. It’s an impressive technical effort. If you wish to try out these vintage macOS versions, head over toInfinite Mac. Again, you don’t really need anything — just your surfing app. Mac OS versions from 1987

March 29, 2023 · 1 min · 44 words · Rachel Ibarra

Amazon's "Sidewalk" Network Is Coming to More Devices

Amazon is now opening up Sidewalk to more companies and devices. Amazon announced today that the Sidewalk connection is now open for testing by developers and rig makers. There have beenpartnerships with Tile and Level, but not much beyond that. Ring It’s also possible toturn Sidewalk off completely.

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Jeffrey Gordon

Apple Pay Later Is Here, but You Should Probably Stay Away

There’s now a feature for splitting any purchase across multiple payments: Apple Pay Later. Apple didn’t mention how late fees work. It’s hard enough to stay on top of finances, and adding more debt only makes it harder. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Apple

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 44 words · Angela Daniels

DirectX 11 vs. DirectX 12: Which Is Better for Gaming?

Quick Links Summary Usually, DirectX 12 will give you a better gaming experience. This can include better frame rates and advanced visual effects. But if you’re playing games on older hardware, you might find that DirectX 11 improves game stability. Josh Hendrickson / How-To Geek But just because DirectX 12 is newer, does that mean it’s always the best choice? What Is DirectX? The API suite includes Direct3D, DirectPlay, DirectSound, DirectDraw, and several others....

March 28, 2023 · 3 min · 552 words · Brian Hunter

How to Run a ChatGPT-like AI on Your Own PC

It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. You just need at least 8GB of RAM and about 30GB of free storage space. Chatbots are all the rage right now, and everyone wants a piece of the action. Google hasBard, Microsoft hasBing Chat, and OpenAI’sChatGPTis practically synonymous with AI at this point. But what if you don’t want to rely on a cloud service for your chatbot? We’ve got a ChatGPT-like AI you might download — an Alpaca....

March 28, 2023 · 4 min · 790 words · Anthony Ashley

How to Transfer Messages from Android to iPhone

This can only be done during the initial iPhone setup process. We’ll show you how to transfer your Android text messages to an iPhone. So, you must have an iPhone that has not been set up to use this method. Justin Duino / How-To Geek First, download theMove to iOS appon your Android equipment. verify to select “Messages” and tap “Continue.” When it’s all done transferring the messages, you’ll see a “Transfer Complete” screen....

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Kimberly Kennedy

Lenovo Just Revealed New Yoga and Slim Windows Laptops

Lenovo is once again updating its Slim andYogalineups with the latest CPUs and GPUs. Lenovo Lenovo

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 16 words · Lydia Shields

SIMO Solis Lite Hotspot Review: Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi Wingman

Do You Need A Mobile Hotspot rig? Related:What Is a Mobile Hotspot? But the benefits of a dedicated Wi-Fi machine don’t stop there. It measures 3.5 inches across and weighs just under 6 ounces. Setup and App Experience: All-Around Convenience Setting up the Solis Lite was surprisingly easy. First, you must download the Solis Wi-Fi app, available foriPhone/iPadandAndroid. The app experience is pretty straightforward. More on that in a bit....

March 28, 2023 · 2 min · 225 words · Christopher Arnold