Samsung's "The Premiere" Projects in 8K From Only a Few Inches Away

Samsung loves to show off crazy things at CES, and this year has been no different. The Samsung “The Premiere” 8K is aHow-To Geek Best of CES 2023 award winner! confirm to check out our full list of winners to learn more about exciting products coming in 2023. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The company is back with an updated version of the ultra-short throw projector with upgraded specs. The headlining upgrade is the aforementioned 8K resolution....

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Diana Watson

Samsung's Neo QLED QN95C Is an Upgrade to Write Home About

Samsung’s QN95C is one of this years most compelling displays. The Samsung QN95C 4K TV is aHow-To Geek Best of CES 2023 award winner! check that to check out our full list of winners to learn more about exciting products coming in 2023. Samsung Related:What Is Full-Array Local Dimming? Samsung has paired their mini-LED technology with AI-assistedhigh dynamic range (HDR)remastering software. Not requiring an extra box sitting on your television stand is always a welcome change....

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Kevin Ruiz

Satechi's Slim Thunderbolt 4 Hub Can Handle Two 4K Screens

There are countlessUSB key in-C hubsfor adding more ports to a computer, or docking a laptop in a desk setup, but most of them don’t supportThunderbolt. Now, accessory maker Satechi has revealed a slim Thunderbolt 4 dock you’ve got the option to take anywhere. Just in time for CES 2023, Satechi has revealed theThunderbolt 4 Slim Hub, a thinner version ofthe Thunderbolt dock the company already sells. Satechi It has three Thunderbolt 4 downstream ports, and support for up to six levels of daisy-chaining – meaning you’re able to plug in plenty of high-speed drives, monitors, and other accessories (as long as all the cables are up to the task)....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Stacey Barnes

The First "Powered by TiVo" Smart TVs Are Coming in 2023

The first TVs with the new software experience have nearly arrived. That last point means the TV manufacturer gets a cut of ad revenue. The software experience supposedly offers “easy content discovery” and personalized recommendations, as well as voice navigation. TiVo

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 41 words · John Ross

The SmartThings Station Is a Matter Hub and Wireless Charger

Matteris the hot new smart home connectivity standard, and CES 2023 is full of devices built for it. Related:What Is Matter, and How Will It Transform Smart Homes? So, what can it do? Samsung The SmartThings Station is also a wireless charging pad. The station can also alert you when charging is complete. Pricing isn’t confirmed yet, but US availability starts in early February. Source: Samsung (1,2)

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Ian Smith

The Withings U-Scan Has a Thankless Job

The Withings U-Scan is aHow-To Geek Best of CES 2023 award winner! verify to check out our full list of winners to learn more about exciting products coming in 2023. There are currently two distinct cartridges you’re free to use with the U-Scan. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The other, the U-Scan Cycle Sync, is designed for menstrual tracking. Besides specific gravity and pH, the U-Scan Cycle Sync is capable of monitoring your hormones....

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Alexis Carter

What Is CPU "Delidding" and Why Do Overclockers Do It?

Well, we have the perfect new hobby for you: “delidding” aCPUto make it go faster. Here’s what you better know about this risky processor modification. What Is CPU Delidding? Pawarun Chitchirachan/Shutterstock.com How Delidding Works Delidding a CPU involves physically removing the IHS from the die. Once the IHS is removed, the die is exposed and can be directly cooled in various ways. Related:What Is Overclocking? Joshua Sanderson Media/Shutterstock.com The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How Geeks Speed Up Their PCs...

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 327 words · Thomas Watts

Why I'm Switching Back to Cable TV

Streaming is great, but it’snot the home run it used to be. In fact, I made the decision to switch back to cable. My experience with most of these services has been very positive. Vantage_DS / Shutterstock.com The early days of streaming live TV was great. The channel packages were small and very affordable. Most services let you choose from add-on bundles to expand your channel list. It was pretty easy to get the channels you wanted without much extra “fluff” jammed in....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · Elizabeth Wolf

Windows 11 Backtracks on Suggested Actions, Other Changes

However, two features that were in testing have now been pulled. Thanks to all the Insiders who gave us feedback on these two experiences. For example, copying a date or time would show a button to create a calendar event. Microsoft Nothing too groundbreaking there. We’ll have to wait for more builds to find out. Source: Windows Blog (1,2) Microsoft

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 60 words · Joshua King

You Might Not Need a Number Pad on Your Keyboard

Quick Links Number pads are a holdover fromthe era of massive desktop calculators. You might be better off without one – at least, one permanently fixed to your keyboard. Why Does My Wrist Hurt? Marcus Mears III / How-To Geek However, they do usually come with a trade-off: ergonomics. That might be less of a problem if I used a mouse with my left hand. There areother choicesthat use mechanical key switches....

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Mark Martinez

5 Reasons You Should Switch to a Trackball Mouse

It might just turn out to be the change you need. Yes, there are many great conventionalergonomic mice, including rather novel vertical mice. However, all conventional mice involve some sort of wrist and arm motion, which can lead to strain. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek With a large trackball, it’s much easier to make precise mouse movements than with a traditional mouse. Your connection with the mouse pointer feels much more direct in comparison....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 283 words · Sarah Kane

7 NVIDIA GeForce Experience Features You Should Be Using

Quick Links NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience is packed with useful features for NVIDIA GPU users. Here are the features you should be using. Use GeForce Experience’s ShadowPlay For Instant Replay Gaming is a pretty fast-paced hobby. Great moments can happen in the blink of an eye, even in leisurely games. Press Alt+Z, click “Instant Replay,” then click “Turn On” to enable Instant Replay. you’re free to also press Alt+Shift+F10 to enable it instead....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 438 words · Tony Turner

Adobe Is Using Your Data to Train AI: How to Turn It Off

Here’s how to opt out. Related:What Is Adobe Creative Cloud, and Is It Worth It? Then scroll down to “Content analysis” and set the switch to “Off.” However, images you keep for your own private use should be safe. Via:Baldur Bjarnason (Mastodon)

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Nancy Henson