Everybody’s excited about newly-announced functionality for the iPhone and the Mac. Thankfully, the Apple Watch got a decent amount of lovin' at WWDC 2024. In the past, we’ve criticized the Apple Watch forfailing to prioritize recoveryafter exercise. Hannah Stryker / Andrew Heinzman / How-To Geek The inability to pause Activity Rings was the most glaring example of this problem. Additionally, Apple Watch is adding the ability to customize daily Ring goals....

You have been warned! What Is a Flash Cartridge? It allows you to play ROMs that have been loaded from your setup onto a memory card. robtek/Shutterstock.com Like a regular cartridge, a flash cartridge sits inside your console and mimics that of a retail game. Cycling between ROMs involves using an interface or sometimes a switch. The Problems With Emulation The convenience of emulators comes at a cost. Tim Brookes / How-To Geek...

Summary I like to play games. I just don’t play them the way most people do. I don’t have a console, a TV, or a gaming handheld. Bertel King / How-To Geek I play real “gamer” games, sure, but I do so on my phone. To me, a keyboard and mouse feel better suited for work than for fun. I grew up a console gamer, though I haven’t had one in around a decade....

Apple released a beta of the new software to developers on the same day. They’re designed to allow developers to get their apps ready for the final release later in the year. Be aware thatiOS public betas are not ideal for everyone. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The final release of iOS 18 is likely to happen mid to late September. This year, it’ll be the release ofthe iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro....

KUXIU is proud to introduce the world’s first magnetic charging stand for iPad. The KUXIU X36 Pro MAX delivers 18W rapid charging via the Smart Connector on the back of your iPad. I tested the stand compatible with the 2024 11-inch iPad Pro (M4). Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek Its metal arms are stiff enough to stay put where positioned. Plus, its magnetic attachment makes it a piece of cake to grab my iPad and go when needed....

What Is MagSafe? Is MagSafe Worth the Money? MagSafe is Apple’s proprietary wireless charging protocol based on the Qi (pronounced chee) industry specification. Lucas Gouveia / Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek Genuine MagSafe products are marked with a Made for MagSafe badge on the packaging. This indicates that the accessory has undergone rigorous testing and meets Apples standards for compatibility and safety. Avoid MagSafe compatible chargers. Apple However, iOS limits Qi charging speed to 7....

Netflix is now testing an updated TV app with a new layout and easier access to content information. Its a bit more like YouTubes current design, which starts playing a video when you scroll over it. Netflix toldThe Verge, We often see members doing gymnastics with their eyes as theyre scanning the home experience. Netflix / The Verge We really wanted members to have an easier time figuring out if a title is right for them....

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....

Quick Links Summary Struggling to pick out the parts for your next PC? I know how exhausting comparing specs can be. Just because something looks great on paper, doesn’t mean it’s great in practice. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |aslysun/ Shutterstock Teraflops are confusing, andCPU clock speedsdon’t tell the whole story, either. Don’t even get me started onRAM speed and timings. I own an olderRyzen 7 2700X, which supposedly has amaximum boost clockof 4....

Let’s find out which model is best for you. Want the Best Specifications? Both models featureSuper Retina XDR screenswith Dynamic Island and ProMotion technology. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek Like the iPhone 14 Pro series, the 15 Pro also supports always-on display. Those are Apple’s numbers, but they’re also fairly typical of real-world usage. Another thing worth noting is that the $999 iPhone 15 Pro ships with 128GB of storage....

Unleash the power of music with JBL Xtreme 4. Experience unparalleled sound quality, robust durability, and seamless connectivity in this ultimate portable speaker. It comes in a few different color options. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek Both of the speakers are in the same class, retailing for $20 apart and close in size. But I much preferred the Bose speaker to JBLs offering. For me, this makes Boses rig more versatile in the different circumstances it may be used....

If you don’t have a Kindle or a Kobo, don’t worry! Both subscription services have apps that you’re free to access through your smartphone. The scene is set, and the contestants are ready, but who will prevail? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek Kobo Pluscomes in at $9.99 per month. And the price isn’t the only way Kobo comes out on top. The beauty of Kobo Plus is actually its customization potential....

This leads to a dip in image quality, but one that most people won’t notice. For example, many gaming laptops have a USB-C port that natively supports DisplayPort. Right now it feels like I’ll have to pay $60 for something I technically should not need. Lucas Gouveia / Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek | Sony Something which most PC VR headsets don’t have. Eye tracking has numerous benefits in VR, including acting as an extra input throw in (e....