I Didn't Realize How Car Sick My Phone Made Me Until I Enabled This iOS 18 Feature

Standing in a boat unmistakably triggers my motion sickness, as does moving up and down in a plane. With excessive motion, the brain receives contradictory information from its motion sensors, throwing you off. I did this by swiping down from the top-right of the screen. Diego Thomazini /Shutterstock I was confused the first time I used Vehicle Motion Cues. I expected to only see the dots alongside the left and right edges as the car accelerated and decelerated....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Nathan Hurst

I've Been Using macOS Sequoia's Best Features for Years

The planned improvements hold a lot of promise and implement changes people have been wanting for years. Some of them even outperform what Apple is bringing to the table later this year. Apple’s first-mover advantage in mobile voice assistance may have been to its detriment. For hands-free use, it’s possible for you to build a simple workflow via the Shortcuts app. The area around the screen borders is thin, requiring precise control to trigger macOS’s new tiling function....

July 13, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Michael Rodriguez

If You're an Anime Fan, Don't Ignore Mainstream Streaming Services

Dedicated Anime Streaming Services Are Great, but… It’s common for server capacity problems at peak times, or for subtitles to be out of sync. They don’t have basic features such as being able to switch audio tracks. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | Erman Gunes /Shutterstock If you want to watch the movies that followed later, that’s only on Amazon Prime. EvenPlexsurprised me with its selection of anime as part of it’s streaming library....

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Lori Johnson

Kasa KS240 Smart Fan Controller Review: Simplifying Your HomeKit Setup

Summary TP-Link aims to do something different with its latestKasa KS240 Smart Fan Controller & Light Dimmerswitch. If youre uncomfortable with that, then have a licensed electrician come implement the switch. I was comfortable doing the installation so it only took me about 5 minutes to complete. Sergio Rodriguez / How-To Geek This switchdoesrequire a neutral wire to function, by the way. Once in the TP-Link Tapo app, the main thing I had to configure was the dimming functionality....

July 13, 2024 · 3 min · 534 words · Joseph Wilkinson

Meta Quest+ Has Made Me Much More Adventurous in VR

So it works a little like PlayStation Plus monthly games. Then there are a few additional perks, such as member exclusive discounts when you purchase certain games. Even when the PC versions of those games might (in some cases) be cheaper on Steam! Meta Some are little more than tech demos with some padding. No one knew the best way to control characters or approach this new dimension. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Robert Washington

Streaming and Digital Rentals Should Include Special Features

In which case a single-disc rental would obviosuly not include that content. you might only get those by buying the movie outright. These include making-of and other featurettes, or classic trailers. Extra features are exactly the sort of thing we like, and the content already exists. At Least Let Us Rent Special Features Too!

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Stephanie Thompson

Why I Never Use iPhone or iPad Apps on my Mac

Even some touch-based games work fine as long as they are designed for single-touch play. With iOS 18, Apple is offering something similar, with the ability tomirror your iPhone to your Mac.

July 13, 2024 · 1 min · 32 words · Nicole Quinn

AT&T Lost Your Phone Records to Hackers

AT&T has disclosed the incident to regulators and is working with law enforcement to rectify the situation. One suspect has already been apprehended for their alleged involvement. Basic call and text records from mid-2022 and early 2023 were exposed in this breach. The data leak extends to allMVNOsthat utilize AT&T’s web link. This includes Boost Infinite, Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Straight Talk, TracFone, and more. However, AT&T itself was not the target of this attack....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Jason Fletcher

Ditch Third-Party Recorders, I Use Steam to Record My Gameplay

That’s where Steam’s built-in recorder comes in. It lets you record gameplay for both Steam games and games that aren’t on Steam. How to Set Up Steam’s Recording Feature Steam’s gameplay recording feature is currently in beta. before you jump in using it, you will need to opt in and turn it on. To do this, connect your rig to the internet and fire up the Steam client. Then, hit the “Steam” option in the top-left corner and choose “configs....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Allison Sims

I Thought Sleep Tracking Was Pointless Until I Tried It

Summary How much REM sleep didyouget last night? Apple first introduced sleep tracking in watchOS 7, released in 2020. I only decided to give sleep tracking a shot because I needed some data. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek The plan was to then go back to sleeping sans Apple Watch. Its now been over a week, and Im hooked on tracking my sleep. Surprisingly, wearing an Apple Watch to bed isnt as uncomfortable as I thought it would be....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Mark Crawford

Now Is the Time to Buy a Laptop Portable Monitor

Related Arzopa is offering deep discounts on its portable monitors as an early Amazon Prime Day deal. So why wait and suffer with only one laptop monitor any longer? In short, single-monitor life is tough. So why suffer it when you’re on a laptop? Pick up aportable monitorand have dual monitors wherever you go. My top recommendation is theA1 GAMUT Portable Monitor.Our reviewexplains why it’s such a great choice! Grab this ultra-portable, ultra-useful monitor for just $129....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Kevin Bentley

PSA: Google Maps Can Tell You When to Leave to Arrive on Time

What’s traffic going to be like? Are any of the roads or public transit routes closed? You would be totally justified in not knowing about this featureGoogle Maps hasa lotgoing on. Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek What Does It Do? Traffic during rush hour is going to be much different than on a weekend afternoon, for example. A window will appear with tabs for “Leave” and “Arrive.” Set your time and date, then tap “Set....

July 12, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Mark Mercer

Sony Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds Review: Low Latency Gamer Audio

Summary The market is flooded with wireless earbuds, but few are designed with gamers in mind. Sony hopes to address that market gap with theirPulse Explorewireless earbuds. Out of the box, the Pulse Explore earbuds are already paired with the included USB-A wireless adapter. Bill Loguidice / How-To Geek On the PS5, you’ll be walked through setup. On a PC, it’s plug-and-play, so it’s automatically detected, with nothing more to do....

July 12, 2024 · 2 min · 278 words · Chelsea Allen