Frustrated with Sluggish Windows Performance? Audit Your Startup Programs Now

Why Audit Your Startup Programs? Do You Use the App or Service? That seems like an elementary question, but so many startup and helper apps sneak into the startup list. Do You Need the App to Load at Boot? Take the Steam app, for example. Is the Parent App Even Still Installed?

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 52 words · Andrew White MD

Have a Snow Blower? This Tool Will Keep You Out of the ER

Using this simple tool would prevent most of those visits. Ananalysis of snow blower injuries that lead to ER admission between 2003 and 2018shows a clear pattern. The simplest way to avoid that kind of injury? The spoiler is in the photo above. Use a snow blower cleanout tool like the one the snow blower operator is holding in their right hand. This kit includes not just a sturdy snow blower cleanout tool but a mounting bracket you can add to your existing snow blower....

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · Michael Richardson

How to Delete a BeReal Post

BeRealencourages you to capture and publish spontaneous posts. Sometimes, these posts don’t go well and you feel the need to bring them back. Luckily, it’s easy to delete a BeReal post on both your iPhone and Android phone. We’ll show you how. Can You Delete a BeReal Post? Related:When Does BeReal Go Off? If you’re on an iPhone, then next to your BeReal post, tap the three dots. Then, select “Options” from the bottom-right corner....

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Michael Moody

iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Review: Cleans Well but Lacks Some Advanced Features

While evaluating the Roomba Combo j7+, there were a few questions that kept coming up. I kept hanging on to those two main questions because the landscape for robot vacuums is expanding rapidly. Decent ones, like theRoborock Q5+, are getting cheaper as more premium robovacs come onto the market. - Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek The Roomba Combo j7+ retails for nearly $1,000, which makes it a premium product. It’s a competent suctioning and mopping assistant....

December 7, 2022 · 3 min · 500 words · Kenneth Smith

Microsoft Teams Wants to Replace Your Group Chats

Meanwhile,Skype is still kicking around. Microsoft

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 6 words · Brianna West

Save a Cool $20 on Apple's Latest AirPods Pro Earbuds Now

Never deal with tangled and frayed wires again withApple’s AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. The 2nd Generation of Apple’s AirPods Pro is outfitted with the proprietary H2 chip for enhanced audio performance. Apple delivers a premium audio experience with an improved driver for enhanced noise cancellation and crisper sound quality. Apple Apple increased user input withcontext-sensitive touch controls. For even more convenience, wirelessly charge the case with theMagSafe iPhone ChargerandApple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable....

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 91 words · Jerry Shelton

Save Big on an Android TV Projector, Portable SSD, and More

Let’s get to it! As a short-throw solution, it’s designed to work in small spaces. To learn more about the WEMAX Nova, check out ourfull article. WEMAX, Alienware, Samsung, Kasa, LG If you want one, it’s best to get it while you could. Simply plug in an old lamp, TV, toaster, etc. and instantly control it with your smartphone or voice commands through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. WEMAX it’s possible for you to monitor energy consumption and set on/off schedules, too....

December 7, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Jose Zamora

Slash 30% Off Acronis' Robust Backup and Cybersecurity Tool

Not only does their award-winning program provide comprehensive cybersecurity, but it’s also extremely convenient and user-friendly. This standalone option reduces the risks and complexities of managing multiple programs while significantly lowering out-of-pocket expenses. Components that are unselected won’t run in the background or cause any disruption. Acronis Their world-class back-up and recovery features provide added peace of mind and unlimited accessibility to your important digital information. Your internet browsing is also kept secure, thanks to flexible antivirus scans and online protection....

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 151 words · Louis Taylor

Uber's Las Vegas Robotaxies Still Need Chaperones (For Now)

If they can handle that, other cities should be a breeze. But the vehicle will still be operated by Motional’s autonomous driving system. Do you tip the safety driver? Motional Can you offer them a drink? There are plans to expand next to another sunny city where it rarely rains, Los Angeles.

December 7, 2022 · 1 min · 52 words · Laurie Reed

Why You Should Never Use "Buy Now Pay Later" At Checkout

They’re not worth the risk. The holiday shopping season is a busy time of year, especially when shopping for several people. While flexible payment options are helpful, these tools are risky and can spell trouble. How Buy Now Pay Later Plans Work The name says it all. You get everything you want without paying for it all at once. Think of BNPL as a short-term financing option, also known as “alternative financing....

December 7, 2022 · 2 min · 351 words · Joshua Key

5 Ubuntu Linux Features You Should Be Using

Quick Links Ubuntu Linux is feature rich and comes with a curated selection of preinstalled software. Dig just a little bit deeper though, and you’ll find some features you ought to be using. The Ubuntu Experience Ubuntuneeds no introduction. It’s the most popular Linux distribution for home users, hands down. It’s the distribution many Linux users cut their teeth on. Arch gives you a plain vanilla, minimalist, workingLinux Installation. it’s crucial that you roll out the software that you want, and only what you want....

December 6, 2022 · 5 min · 958 words · Nicole Martinez

Are Mechanical Hard Drives Really Obsolete?

However, that’s not nearly as fast as hard drives can go. Higher-end drives easily exceed 200 MB/s when it comes to sequentialread and write speeds. 10,000 RPM mechanical hard drives often have sustained transfer rates around the 250 MB/s mark. kckate16/Shutterstock.com Best of all, it doesn’t seem engineers and scientists have reached the limit of HDD technology either. Of course, we’re talking about the capacities of single-drive units that anyone can buy off the shelf....

December 6, 2022 · 1 min · 156 words · Brian Cox

GEEKOM Mini IT11 PC Review: Proof That Size Really Doesn't Matter

And yet it does, because we live in an age of space-saving tech. Design: Sleek and Compact It’s impossible to ignore the IT11’s design. This isn’t some generic, unremarkable desktop tower. Mark LoProto / How-To Geek A durable charcoal grey metal case lends to a clean aesthetic sure to mesh with most styles. Since the surface area is so limited, GEEKOM needed to surround the PC with ports. Considering the size, that will be far more noticeable than if it were a standard desktop....

December 6, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Christopher Osborn