With a few simple tips, you could verify you’re getting the best price in your area. The problem with hunting around for the best gas prices is you’re wasting gas in the process. That’s why it’s much better to find the best price before you roll driving. Kwangmoozaa/Shutterstock.com Related:Which Uses More Gas: Open Windows or AC? Google Maps The most convenient option fortracking gas prices is Google Maps. Nearby gas stations will populate on the map (sidebar on desktop)....

Now the update has been confirmed, but it’s not clear what will actually be new. Microsoft rolled out the first preview build of Windows 10 version 22H2 toWindows Insiderson Thursday. Microsoft says more details will be shared later this year – perhaps atOctober’s Ignite event.

They’re very different devices with very different philosophies, and they’re both great. Here’s a rundown of what you’re gonna wanna know. The CPU runs between 2.4 and 3.5 GHz, and the system has access to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Mr.Mikla/Shutterstock.com, Niphon Subsri/Shutterstock.com The mid and upper tiers use faster NVMe-based SSDs for improved read and write times. One area where Nintendo may have the advantage however is in the display on theSwitch OLED model....

Quick Links What Is the CHIPS Act? The entire CHIPS Act is over 1,000 pages long. Unsurprisingly, chip manufacturers are also excited. BigBlueStudio/Shutterstock.com Intel CEO Pat Gelsingercalled it"a critical step to support the entire U.S. semiconductor industry." Why Does the CHIPS Act Exist? That’s why it’s important to build more factories in more locations around the world. Intel There are other political factors involved with chip production. Many other crucial factories are in mainland China, which is stillin a trade war with the United States....

VMware is also improving Linux support on Apple Silicon Macs. As long as you have an updated Linux distribution, it should work well in VMware. VMware also doesn’t support macOS virtual machines yet, and newer builds of Ubuntu Linux are broken. VMware

The Blueman Bluetooth Manager Linux Mint 21 has ditched Blueberry Bluetooth manager for Blueman. Blueman’s primary purpose is to manage theBluetoothsettings for sharing data across various devices. It is an efficient manager that works well in all environments. LinuxMint.com you’ve got the option to even use it from the command line. It has improved connectivity and performs better, especially with audio devices. You’ll now see a preview of the image those files contain....

Quick Links Listening to bird calls is a great, relaxing way toenjoy nature. If your curiosity gets the best of you, hearing the calls may not be enough. We’ll show you how to identify the birds making those sweet sounds. Jukka Jantunen/Shutterstock.com There’s a good chance you take your phone with you when you’re out for a nature walk. Did you know it can be a surprisingly accurate bird identification tool?...

The 1MORE Evo earbuds are certainly aiming high, but did they actually make the shot? They certainly hit more marks than they miss. The 1MORE Evo are available in either black or white, and each finish is equally impressive. Kris Wouk / How-To Geek In my case, the tips that were preinstalled on the Evo earbuds fit perfectly. The 1MORE Evo aren’t impervious to weather, but they areIPX4 rated. Just don’t dunk them in your morning coffee or throw them into your washing machine....

Finally, people with AMD graphics can join the fun. However, it does noticeably degrade the quality of your voice. Alex from the Rock/Shutterstock.com

Quick Links A star-studded night sky is a beautiful sight to behold. Finding constellations is easy with the right app. When smartphones were first entering the mainstream, apps likeGoogle Sky Mapshowed off their potential. w.aoki/Shutterstock.com Those apps weren’t just a gimmick toshow off the accelerometer, though. There are still great apps that let you find constellations by simply pointing your phone at the sky. Related:How Does My Phone Know Which Way I’m Holding It?...

Now there’s another new feature that doesn’t seem to be popular: visual search. It is limited to Edge on Windows, for now. 99 times out of 100 I get no matches when using Visual Search on an image." See the popup circle when hovering over an image? There are alsoat leastafewcomplaints on social media.

Would you buy that over an EV? It sounds ridiculous, but that’s exactly what the Colorado-based e-bike brand Optibike just released. What’s the catch? Well, it’ll cost you around $19,000 to get one. And for those wondering, yes, that’s more range than some Tesla models. The latest R22 Everest kicks things up a notch, though. It’s pretty impressive. With e-bikes, the faster you go with the motors, the more battery it drains....

Quick Links This week’s bigGeForce NOWrelease is for real-time strategy (RTS) fans. Joining it are three more new titles and five Epic Game Store additions, all playable starting today. Today, the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is also adding official GeForce NOW support for bothSteamandEA Origin. Petroglyph Games, Lemon Sky Studios, Electronic Arts City builder Sweet Transit is launching this week in early access. Then a roguelike first person shooter from 2020, Genesis Alpha One, is available now, as well....