HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable Review: The $25 Cord Everyone Should Own

Plenty of cables claim to be tangle-free but this one lives up to the claim. This USB-C cable delivers quite a bit of value. The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable is something that every modern smartphone and laptop owner should have. The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable is something that every modern smartphone and laptop owner should have. It comes in both 3- and 6-foot lengths, and the silicone covering is a unique, but nice choice by Hyper....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Sarah Williams

I Took Google's New AI Music Tool for a Spin, Here's How It Went

Quick Links Summary The emergence of generative AI has opened new doors for creatives. What Is MusicFX? MusicFX was built on top ofMusicLM, which was released in 2023. It’s actually part of Google’s AI Test Kitchen, which also hasTextFX,ImageFX, andVideoFX. I’ll let you infer what the other tools can generate. There’s also a library for everything you’ve generated with all of these tools. It’s worth noting that MusicFX isn’t the first nor the only music AI tool....

June 23, 2024 · 2 min · 321 words · Joanne Davis

The Steam Deck is Finally Going to Get Me Through My Gaming Backlog

The Deck runs Linux, which eliminates most worries about Windows compatibility. This means I can more easily give each title my full, proper attention. This means installing mods in certain games is fairly easy as long as you knowhow to navigate Linux. Marcus Mears III / How-To Geek And then there are all the emulators that Steam Deck owners have access to. The Steam Deck’s seamless progress tracking and direct integration with Valve’s own software is what sold me....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Richard Herring

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 23 (#378)

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Mr. Anthony Hall

You Need This Shortcut on Your iPhone in Case It Gets Stolen

Summary Your iPhone has a lot of built-in protections in case it gets stolen. I created this shortcut to protect myself in case either of those things happen. But that’s not enough. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Flash Vector/ Shutterstock What if someone snatched your iPhone right after you unlocked it? This is exactly whyApple added Stolen unit Protection to devices, which you should also turn on. But the shortcut below will give you even more protection....

June 23, 2024 · 2 min · 305 words · Michael Mack

5 3D Printing Issues That Drive Me Crazy (And How To Fix Them)

Quick Links 3D printing has come along by leaps and bounds. The only way to fix this is to open up the printhead assembly and remove that pipe. Then heat it up with hot water and get the filament out. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek Some filaments might be more heat sensitive and suffer from creep because of it. If it happens no matter what, you may have to investigate your hot-end or recalibrate it....

June 22, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Jeffrey Hughes

How Much Money Do You Really Save With Ad-Supported Streaming Plans?

Now, all the big names in streaming on-demand are offering plans with ads inserted into their content. If you want to remove commercials, it’s going to cost you, but is it worth it? Which Streaming Services Have Ad-Supported Plans? Jason Montoya / How-To Geek However, many of the services that introduced cheaper ad-supported plans also raised prices for their ad-free offerings. What is the Price Difference, Really? Ad-supported plans can be as much as $10 cheaper than ad-free plans on some platforms....

June 22, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Lisa Santos

How to Overclock Your NVIDIA GPU Without Voiding Its Warranty

This allows you to automaticallyoverclocksyour NVIDIA GPU while ensuring that your GPUs thermal management system is not overburdened. It’s a safe, one-click overclock that doesnt affect your warranty. If you haven’t got it already,download the latest versionof the NVIDIA app. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Automatic overclock isnt limited to the NVIDIA App. Next, bring up the app and enter the System tab. Once there, tap the Performance tab and then fire up the Automatic Tuning toggle....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 286 words · John Mays

I Put Up with Messy Passwords Too Long, Here's What the Cleanup Looked Like

Summary Password managers built into browsers seem great until one of your devices doesn’t support it. I condensed everything into one third-party password manager instead, and here’s how it went. A bit back, I decided I was done with web app-based password managers. Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek While apassword managerbuilt into Google Chrome was very handy initially, all my logins became extremely fragmented. Then, I bought an iPad and had Apple Passwords to keep track of, too....

June 22, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Anthony Wilson

Kobo Clara Colour Review: A Comfortable, Colorful eReader That's Blissfully Uncomplicated

But I was most drawn to its compact, comfortable-to-hold body and long-lasting battery life. Price and Availability The Kobo Clara Colour is available to order now on Rakuten’s website. The eReader retails for $149.99. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek The Elipsa 2E’s 10.3-inch screen would feel massive next to this compact gear. At a mere 6 ounces, the Kobo Clara Colour felt featherlight, and I could take itanywhere. Its IPX8 waterproof rating means anywhere, including reading poolside or while in the bathtub....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 415 words · Patricia Monroe

Social Media Is Better When It Hides Your Likes

So why don’t all social media platforms stop you from seeing likes on public posts? I thought that it was a privacy nightmare back then. It’s basically a constant invasion of privacy. Lucas Gouveia / Justin Duino / How-To Geek Removing the pressure of likes would encourage you to post freely and more often. People would be encouraged to upload more unique posts, as nobody could see which posts did poorly....

June 22, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Stacy Flores

The Best Photo Scanners of 2024

This ensures your whole family and subsequent generations can all share their memories and history. By converting these old pictures, you’re able to preserve them and ensure they last forever. These photos will fade over time or become damaged. If you dont digitize them, they could be lost forever. There are a few types to consider first and foremost. A flatbed is the most common bang out and probably the style you first think of....

June 22, 2024 · 5 min · 918 words · Angela Morrison

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 22 (#377)

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Vincent Mcneil