Quick Links Do I use Spotify, YouTube Music, or Apple Music? None of the above. That’s right, I still buy MP3s. Cameron Summerson / How-To Geek Considering how many online music stores remain around, I’m not alone. I can’t speak for others, but here’s why I haven’t made the switch to streaming. The software helped determine which model to pick over another. Companies were experimenting with different ways to interact with our music libraries, and it was fun....

Related System76 sells many desktops and laptops built to run Linux. The company has now revealed its new high-powered Linux desktop, the Thelio Mega. This isnota computer for standard productivity work or gaming. This model has a new I/O shield that should also make motherboard upgrades simple. You canorder the Thelio Megafrom System76 at a starting price of $5,999. System76 also sells some Linux laptops, like theGazelleandAdder. System76

Window AC units can require more power than some smart plugs are able to provide safely. The solution I found was theKasa Outdoor Smart Plug for $16. Before you buy a smart plug, there’s one thing you’re gonna wanna check. ensure your window AC unit has analog controls. This is important because the smart plug simply turns power on or off. Indoors, outdoors, this rugged IP64-rated weather resistant smart plug is great everywhere....

While this may seem like an unnecessary and inconvenient change, it serves an important purpose. With this data, the console could then load game resources through the system’srandom access memory (RAM). After the game finished installing, the disc mainly served to confirm that you still owned the game. Many console games of the era also started to receive “day-one” patches and frequent post-launch updates. This reliance on full game installations and downloads has since become the standard for all current gen consoles....

This comes in the form of an extra USB-C port for theBelkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Charging Pad with Qi2. Thus, the only charger I truly need to be traditionally 3-in-1 isthe one on my nightstand. A dedicated Apple Watch charging pad is otherwise wasted on me. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek The dedicated charging pads for the iPhone and AirPods also function as expected. Theres an LED light to indicate the AirPods are charging....

Now, Dish is consolidating Boost and revamping its mobile plans. Boost Unlimited now has three primary mobile plans. The pricing for all of Boost Mobiles plans factor in a $5/mo AutoPay discount. However, with some plans including taxes and some not including taxes, simplified probably isnt a good descriptor. You cansign up for Boost Mobilefrom the companys website or from one of the companys physical retail stores. Boost Mobile

Related Google has announced that you could now convert content in Google Docs to and from Markdown. of the complication barriers triggered by HTML. Only time will tell if this comes to fruition.

By fitting around your smartphone, it provides physical controls to use instead of fiddly touchscreen alternatives. The Backbone isn’t the only smartphone-cradle-controller of its kind, either. There are other great options, like theRazer Kishi V2, which is also on sale for Prime Day. Jason Montoya / How-To Geek Tim Brookes / How-To Geek This Backbone One is modeled after the DualSense’s button layout and even its colors, making it a great fit for PS Remote Play (and really any game if you like the PS-style layout)....

Related It’s the biggest shopping event of the year that isn’t named Black Friday. The battery will fully charge most devices once. Get yours while the deal is still available. Get the best of Google and Fitbit on your wrist. Enjoy a 24-hour battery life and legendary noise cancelation. Comfortable over-the-ear headphones with noise cancelation have many advantages, but many of thebest headphonescost over $300. Anker, Google, Eufy Don’t worrywe’re still going....

Rather than selling or trading your wearable, why not pass it on? Maybe youre obsessed with tracking workouts,monitoring your sleep quality, or taking phone calls on your wrist. Maybe you dont mind dropping a few hundred dollars on a Watch, but you wanted something functional. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek Sometimes seeing is believing, and often the small things add up. Knowing how far youve walked in a day with a step count is neat....

If you’re looking to upgrade your storage speed and capacity, this is the deal for you. Western Digital’s Black SN850x comes in three size variants: 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. The lower capacity models are marked down by about 30% each. What do you do with so much speedy storage? It is also compatible with Playstations, if you’re looking to upgrade your console’s storage. I’ll be putting mine to userunning virtual machines....

But the sales never really tempted me. This Prime Day, however, Amazon finally convinced me to start building my smart home. Instead, I went for theEcho Pop. At only $17.99, now is the perfect time to start building your smart home ecosystem. At only $17.99, now is the perfect time to start building your smart home ecosystem.

Related Summary Have you seen the price of wireless iPhone microphones? Why Use Your Apple Watch as a Mic? The Apple Watch Series 9 provides an incremental upgrade over its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 8. However, this doesnt make it a subpar wearable equipment by any means. Rather, it means that an already impressive unit has been improved slightly. Speaking of audio quality, theVoice Memos app on your Apple Watchrecordspassableaudio....