The Xbox Controller Has a New Green Color, Still Works on PC

Now, you’re able to get one in a new super-green color. The joysticks are green, and the D-pad is black. If you like your Xbox stuff green, verify to get this controller from Microsoft’s store now. Microsoft The updated Xbox Wireless Control is now available in a Velocity Green color option, and still works great with PC.

March 9, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Olivia Russell

Windows 11 Is Adding More File Explorer Features

Two more features are on the way to help you find and use files more quickly. They are both limited toWindows Insiderstesters, and have two new features for File Explorer. The blog post explains, “Each access key will correspond with a letter in the display name. Microsoft It’s part of our effort to make File Explorer more accessible. Microsoft is also testing file recommendations in File Explorer, which appear at the top of the home page....

March 9, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · David Moore

Your Roku TV Is Getting a Major Update

Now there’s another major update rolling out. First, there are some improvements to live TV. If you have a Roku TV or streaming equipment, you should get it soon. Roku Roku

March 9, 2023 · 1 min · 31 words · Holly Mccullough DDS

1Password Password Manager Review: One Password to Rule Them All?

Quick Links 1Passwordis a well-known password manager with a solid reputation and a good track record. Is it the right pick for you, though? The short answer is that 1Password is one of thebest password managersout there, maybe even the best. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Let’s dive in. On mobile, it has apps forAndroid,iPhone, andiPad. The desktop and web clients are practically the same and serve as a kind of nerve center for 1Password....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 366 words · Jeffery Mendoza

6 Cool Things You Can Do With Bing Chat AI

Quick Links Microsoftrevealed an AI-powered Bing chatbotin February, dubbing it “the new Bing.” But what can you actually do with the new Bing, and where does it fall short? The new Bing chatbotis currently restricted to a waitlist. If you haven’t already been granted access, you’ll need tojoin the waitlistfirst. It can then process that information into several formats, including comparison tables. With that example, the only rows of the table are “Display” and “Ports....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Elijah Morrison

DuckDuckGo's New AI Search Is Taking a Different Approach

DuckDuckGo is entering the game with something a bit different. DuckDuckGohas many products, but it’s now delving into the realms of AI. It has announced the first of its takes on how it’ll use generative AI to improve its product. DuckDuckGo Unlike those two, though, DuckAssist is more limited in scope. In fact, it’s not a chatbot at all. It’s meant to complement the existing search experience. As of now, though, it’s a beta....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Mr. Jose Armstrong

Google One Now Includes a VPN on All Plans

Google has offered a basic VPN service with some of itsGoogle Oneplans for a while. Google finallyadded a PC clientin November 2022. That includes the entry-level 100 GB plan, which costs $1.99/mo.

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 32 words · Michael Jacobs

How to Join Any Minecraft Server on the Nintendo Switch

Quick Links The Nintendo Switch runsMinecraft Bedrock Edition, which has cross-play with other platforms. Due to platform restrictions, the Switch isn’t normally allowed to access any private servers. Realms are a great way to play with friends, but they cost money and come with many restrictions. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. To get around these restrictions, we will be using a service calledBedrockConnect. This is a proxy service, which means it tunnels your data pipe connection much like aVPNdoes....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · John Lynn

Microsoft Is Testing Your Most-Requested Windows 11 Feature

Apps still open from the bottom, so the animations need more work. So while this is promising, don’t get your hopes up yet.

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 23 words · Brett Daugherty

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If you’re looking for an efficient tax preparation provider,Liberty Taxcan help. Their services are convenient and affordable, and they’re currently offering an exclusive discount for How-To Geek readers. Theironline tax prep softwareis all-inclusive and easy to use. Liberty Tax They offer basic, deluxe, and premium options to suit your specific needs. Let Liberty Tax provide all of your tax-filing needs this year. Let Liberty Tax provide all of your tax-filing needs this year....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Joshua Lyons

Save Big on a 16-Inch MacBook, Touchscreen Keyboard, & More

Quick Links Hello and welcome back to another edition of the How-To Geek Deals roundup. On top of that, six items featured this week are down to their lowest prices ever. Let’s get to it! Apple, BQAA, Satechi Thus came theM1 Pro chip, the same one found in the 2021 edition of the16-inch MacBook Pro. “Now why would I need that,” you might ask? Best of all, you’ve got the option to grab one today for its lowest price ever....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Mark Herrera

The Date Is Set for Google I/O 2023

Google has announced that the I/O 2023 conference will be held on May 10. It’s being downscaled this year, with only one day for the festivities, May 10. Historically, Google has taken to I/O to unveil new Android versions.

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 39 words · Michael Parks

Why Does a Formatted Drive Have Less Space Than Advertised?

The difference between advertised and reported drive capacities is easy to explain. The Most Common Reason: Different Counting Methods! Drive manufacturers use a different way of calculating storage capacity than some operating systems. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek In the binary system, there are 1024 bytes in a binary kilobyte. As a result, 1 GB may be slightly less than 1 GB when displayed in Windows. When displayed on a Windows computer, this would be rounded down to a value slightly less than 1GB....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 149 words · Stephanie Diaz