Get Google's Latest Phone for Half the Price of an iPhone 14 (Or Even Cheaper)

This week, you might get the brand new mid-tierGoogle Pixel 6aat an even lower price than usual. You won’t find any wireless charging capabilities on this fella. Now listen up, because the deal details are very specific. Google The Google Pixel 6a is a mid-tier phone that includes Google’s custom Tensor chip, water resistance, and Pixel-first features enabled by Android 13.

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 61 words · Carlos Lewis

Gigabyte's New Monitor Is for Both of Your Desk PCs

Gigabyte has announced a range of new gaming monitors, including the G24F 2 and the G27F 2. Perhaps the one that might catch your eye the most, though, is the M27F A. It has a similar feature set to the G27F 2, except that we have KVM support. Gigabyte Other than that, this Gigabyte monitor is your fairly standard, high-refresh-rate gaming monitor. And if you have multiple systems, then you could definitely benefit from using the KVM option....

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 91 words · Kristine Hancock

How to Clean Your Trackball Mouse

It’s time to clean it. If you wish to actually disinfect your mouse, usean alcohol-free and bleach-free sanitizing wipe. The only significant difference between brands is how the mouse ball is secured into the body of the mouse. Let’s take a look at how to get it clean and operating smoothly. If your mouse is wired, unplug it. If it has removable batteries, initiate the compartment and remove them. The Logitech Wireless MX Ergo is a thumb-operated trackball mouse with an adjustable hinge, cross-platform support, and up to 70 days of battery life....

September 16, 2022 · 2 min · 254 words · William Valenzuela

How to Remap Any Key or Shortcut on Windows 11

Here’s how you might use PowerToys to remap your favorite (or least favorite!) Microsoft recommends that youdownload PowerToys directly from GitHub. You should grab the latest version — it’ll always be the one nearest to the top. Related:What Is GitHub, and What Is It Used For? verify that you grab the correct version for your PC. grab the “.exe” file once it has finished downloading and follow the prompts. ARM-based processors are gradually becoming more common in PC, so it is possible your have one....

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Walter Oliver

How to Tell If a Bash String Contains a Substring on Linux

There are many ways to do this. We show you some simple, reliable techniques. Why Is This Useful? fatmawati achmad zaenuri/Shutterstock.com Searching a string for a smaller substring is a common requirement. Linux users are blessed with any number ofutilities for manipulating text. Some are built into the Bash shell, others are provided as standalone utilities or applications. There’s a reason Unix-derived operating systems are richly served with string manipulation capabilities....

September 16, 2022 · 3 min · 500 words · Christine Kim

How to Use a Microsoft Template for Your Outlook Signature

Microsoft provides a Word document with 20 Outlook signature templates for you to choose from. To use the desktop Word method, open a document and go to the Home section. Select “More Templates” and search for “Email Signature Gallery” or similar. grab the template and click “Create” to use it. If you prefer the website method, use this direct link to theEmail Signature Gallery. Then, select “Download” or “Open in surfing app” per your preference....

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Shelia Washington

SpaceX High-Speed Starlink Tier Now Available for Residential Users

It’s internet from space, thanks to satellites. It offers decent speeds between 50 and 200 Mbps. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 24 words · Kelly David

Tech Support Scams Are Hijacking Microsoft Edge's Start Page

Tech support scams are (unfortunately) incredibly common, but this attack stands out for two reasons. Second, the attackers are cycling between many different sites to host the redirection and scam pages. Malwarebytes said, “in the span of 24 hours, we collected over 200 different hostnames.” Malwarebytes

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 46 words · Elizabeth Cantu

Uber Just Had a Security Breach (Update: Uber Responds)

It seems like these days, no one is safe from breaches and attacks. The investigation is still ongoing. Other companies/apps that have been breached in recent days includeSamsung,LastPass,DoorDash, andPlex. Uber is just the latest one to join this list.

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 39 words · Alvin Walters

We Love the Pixel Buds Pro, and It's on Sale Today

at a lower price. Still, this is an even better price on an already-great pair of earbuds. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The Pixel Buds Pro is Google’s pair of high-end earbuds, with long-lasting battery life, ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant.

September 16, 2022 · 1 min · 41 words · Daniel Spencer

"Did You See My Tweet?"

Quick Links “Did you see my Tweet?” It’s like when Agent Smith became a real boy in The Matrix Trilogy. When Worlds Collide I remember when my friend first asked me whether I had seen his Tweet. “How could you ask me a question like that? I’m your friend. Where do you get your balls big enough to ask me that?” I said, a tear falling from my eye. Then I hit him over the head with a wireless router....

September 15, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · Michele Gomez

16 NASA Inventions We Use Every Day

Thankfully Fossum and his colleague Sabrina Kemeny were persistent. They started the company Photobit and spearheaded the use of CMOS sensors in industrial and commercial applications. Theirwireless headsetsare a staple in offices everywhere. iHealth/Apple/Invisalign At NASA’s request, various modifications were made over the years, including the introduction of laptop fans. LED Innovations NASA didn’t invent the LED. Want a freeze-dried fact for the road? NASA/Photobit The latter, DHA, became crucial in producing improved baby formula and, later, fortifying milk....

September 15, 2022 · 2 min · 266 words · Jason Ford

1MORE SonoFlow Review: Great Sound for Days on End

This isn’t 1MORE’s first set of over-ears—that would be theTriple Driver Over-Ear headphones. Those headphones sounded great, but they were wired and didn’t offer anything in terms of noise canceling. With any company’s first attempt in a new product category, there’s plenty that can go wrong. Kris Wouk / How-To Geek Does 1MORE have a hit with the SonoFlow, or should the company stick to earbuds? Build and Comfort The exterior of the SonoFlow is plastic, but they feel fairly sturdy....

September 15, 2022 · 4 min · 740 words · Matthew Ross