However, VPNs don’t make your browsing completely anonymous, and there are drawbacks to using them too. You’re being watched while on the internet. Let’s go over a few tips for anonymous browsing so you could avoid this surveillance. Farknot Architect/Shutterstock.com From this follows that if you were to use another IP address, you’re harder to track. Enter virtual private networks. Theway VPNs workis that they reroute your internet connection through a server they own....

The app should immediately close and you could try opening it again. This is particularly the case if the app in question is hogging resources like processing power and RAM. That’s where Activity Monitor comes in. This built-in utility allows you to spot problems and kill the cause in just a few clicks. That’s not the case for all apps, however, like those installed via the Mac App Store. Update these by launching the companion app and scanning for updates....

Quick Links 5G was going to be amazing. Do you remember the hype? 5G was supposed to be faster than many home internet connections and available basically everywhere. Suwin/Shutterstock.com The reality is that 5G often seems to be worse than 4G LTE. Here’s why:There are multiple types of 5G, including mmWave, mid-band, low-band 5G. All the hype about crazy 5G speeds and low latency was about mmWave (millimeter wave) 5G....

With selection plans, Video Verification allows SimpliSafe professionals to respond to suspected break-ins by contacting local police. This deal ends later today, December 15. SimpliSafe Protect your home with this 17-piece security system, including an indoor and outdoor camera, eight entry sensors, a glassbreak sensor, and keypad.

Today, Microsoft revealed an all-new look for the mobile version. Now the mobile apps are receiving another makeover, with a greater focus on colors. Unfortunately, it seems we can’t get a Skype redesign without something becoming worse. Microsoft In 2017, that was ‘Highlights,’ a clone of Snapchat/Instagram Stories that wasfinally removed in 2018. And the best part is, you do not need a subscription for any of it!" The update should start rolling out soon, if it hasn’t already....

There’s a good chance your home’s old transformer is to blame. Here’s what you should probably know (and what to do about the problem). What’s a Doorbell Transformer? A doorbell transformer is a key in of electrical transformer called a step-down transformer. Why Does Upgrading Your Transformer Fix Video Doorbell Problems? Video doorbells, however, change the equation. This HD video doorbell detects who is at your door and notifies you, plus it has built-in Alexa Greetings....

There’s no need to spend any money to watch these holiday favorites. Here are 10 of the best free Christmas movies you’ve got the option to stream right now. Factory TV,The Roku Channel, andTubi, and for free via local libraries onKanopy. Ellyy/Shutterstock.com Watch on PeacockWatch on RedboxWatch on Shout! The combination of aggressive yuletide cheer and pathological fixation makes this one of the most effective holiday horror movies. Christmas Evil is streaming for free with ads onDark Matter TV,The Roku Channel,Tubi, andVudu....

Pine64 is a technology company behind many Linux and ARM projects, such as the Linux-poweredPinePhone. Today the group revealed a new tablet with desktop Linux: the PineTab2. This isn’t Pine64’s first foray into the tablet market. Pine64 Unfortunately, the company struggled to keep it in stock among the various COVID-induced supply chain problems. Related:Are There Any Linux Phones? Pine64 went back to the drawing board, and created an updated model, dubbed the PineTab2....

Enjoy brilliant, immersive gaming and an enhanced workspace withSamsung’s Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor. Colors are more vivid and blacks are darker with 125% more color space and HDR 1000 support. Games will run as smoothly as ever with a 240hz refresh rate and support forNVIDIA G-SYNCandFreeSync Premium Pro. Samsung Fully immerse yourself in games and work with Samsung’s Odyssey G9 curved monitor. The 49-inch display offers a large QLED screen and a 240Hz refresh rate....

Now it’s getting even better with a new software update. TheFire TV Cubehas one input HDMI port, in addition to the typical output HDMI. Amazon

Now the M2 Air is finally at that $999 price point. That’s the lowest price yet, and the first time the laptop has dropped below $1,000. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The latest MacBook AIr has a speedy M2 chip, MagSafe charging, a large screen, and a super-thin design.

Here are some easy ways to give a digital gift and still hand over something they can unwrap. Why Wrap a Digital Gift? If that’s your situation, then it’s easy peasy. person at some point. Let’s take a look at some different ways you might do so. The same goes for many video games, retailers, and so on. Nintendo/How-To Geek No time to make a custom card? Look for cards, like this one, that already sport the theme of your gift....

That’s finally changing. Google Docs will then create a block and provide the correct color formatting for the selected language. you might also just jot down the @ symbol in a document, then “code blocks.” Google Gmail logins) yet, only Workspace accounts provided by a company or other organization. It’s not clear when, or if, everyone will be able to try it. Source:Google Workspace Updates