These Linux Tools Increased My Command-Line Productivity: Here’s How

Quick Links Have you ever felt like youre not getting the most out of your Linux terminal? Well, youre not alone. Let’s take a look at my list of Linux power-ups. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek Each window takes up the full screen and can be divided into rectangular sections. you might enhance tmux by usingOh my tmux!and variousthemes. This opens a new session, creates a window, and starts a shell in that window....

June 14, 2024 · 2 min · 352 words · Bradley Jacobs

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 14 (#369)

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 14, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Amber Lowery

Video Apps and News Sites Have Games Now, But Why?

They’re not aloneeveryone’s baking games into their services now. you might play games on YouTube, Netflix, and even LinkedIn. We go to these sites for news and videos. Why are they serving up games? There was also a time when you received meaningful web traffic from a diverse set of search engines. Now, the web is dominated by Google. Most ad-supported websites use Google Ads. Most web traffic comes through Google Search....

June 14, 2024 · 3 min · 609 words · David Dennis

VITURE Pro XR Glasses Review: Personal Big Screen Extended Reality Entertainment

Extended reality glasses with a 135-inch display and a wide range of connectivity options. It’s a great first impression. I found using 1 was best for the shape of my upper nose area. Bill Loguidice / How-To Geek The image was well-centered versus the others that cut off the bottom of the display. Peak brightness is a blistering 4,000 nits, although only 1,000 nits is actually perceived. If a machine has a USB-C port that outputs video, it should just work....

June 14, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Lauren Lewis

6 Microsoft Excel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Where the methods are slightly different, I’ve added a note to explain this. The Issue However, merging cells causes issues when you attempt to perform actions with your data. First, if you attempt to sort your data, you’ll receive an warning pop-up. The Solution First, click “Merge and Center” to unmerge the cells. “Center Across Selection” only works across rows, and not down columns. There’s a really easy way to deal with these issues....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Tanner Hanson

8 Cool Things You Can Do With Home Assistant

Summary Home Assistant is more than just a hub for smart lights and plugs. It’s a comprehensive automation platform that you could use to create an intelligent home. Here are some of the most exciting possibilities unlocked by this free tool. What Is Home Assistant? Home Assistant isan open-source home automation platform. It offers an incredible amount of customization and control over devices in your home. To start, set up Home Assistant, and log into it....

June 13, 2024 · 3 min · 430 words · Robert Ortiz

8 iPadOS 18 Features That Will Change the Way You Use Your iPad

In its demo, Apple showcased a dedicated page for music and home-related controls. Suppose you use a specific tab from the sidebar often. Apple also spent a few seconds mentioning how the tab bar changes into the sidebar with a fluent animation. Apple The feature is accessible in a new “Math Notes” folder inthe Apple Notes app. Saved solutions are available from the sidebar like they usually are in the Notes app....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 306 words · Brittany Contreras

A Brief History of Windows Desktop Backgrounds

This realization inspired me to look back through time at some of the designs that have adorned our screens. The depiction of moving, wavy lines represents calmness and tranquility. The Future As of June 2023,Microsoft hasn’t yet officially announced Windows 12. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek However, Microsoft did leak a new interface that the company could be testing for Windows 12. wallpapers.com wallpapers.com WinClassic Wallpaper Hub Microsoft Microsoft The Verge...

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Jamie Giles

Eufy Security Indoor Camera S350 Review: Stellar Motion Detection

With its exceptional video quality and impressive AI motion detection, it crushes the competition. Experience Al-enhanced tracking for constant visibility of loved ones and pets. Eufy Security’s uniquealgorithm ensures precise control and optimal zoom. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek Price and Availability The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 sells for $130. Tell Me It Doesnt Look Like a Little Robot First impressions matter, right? Thats not the case, though the reality isnt too tough to bear....

June 13, 2024 · 3 min · 552 words · Phillip Stewart

I Don’t Like Spotify But I Just Can’t Quit

It’s time to air some grievances. For a long time, this wasn’t a problem at all. Two price hikes that close together don’t feel great. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The other problem is with what you actually get for the Premium price tag. You could argue that Spotify Premium doesn’t really have many bonus “features.” Instead, I feel more like I’m paying Spotify to stop holding basic music features hostage....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 402 words · Nicole Herring

The Galaxy Watch FE Is Just an Old Watch with a New Name

It gives customers a cheaper alternative to Samsung’s flagship smartwatches, but it’s an odd duck. This announcement left me dumbfounded. The Galaxy Watch FE’s hardware is identical to that of theGalaxy Watch 4. Samsung The Galaxy Watch FE launches with One UI 5, which arrived on the Galaxy Watch 4 last year. And, for those wondering, the Galaxy Watch FE doesn’t have a rotating bezel. This feels like a very old-school approach to smartwatches....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Nicholas Mckinney

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 13 (#368)

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 13, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Doris Green

10 Ways To Improve Call Quality on Your iPhone

Here are some ways you could fix the problem. What do you do? When you turn it back on, your iPhone effectively resets its connection with the cellular carrier. DenPhotos/Shutterstock.com If a temporary connection issue is affecting the call quality, this method could fix that. After waiting a few seconds, hit the button again to turn it off. This should fix any software-related issues or glitches that might cause the problem....

June 12, 2024 · 3 min · 496 words · Abigail Chase