Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 30 (#354)

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....

May 30, 2024 · 2 min · 335 words · Jorge Rogers

TP-Link’s New Travel Router Is a Do-It-All Hotspot

TP-Link has now released a travel router with some impressive connectivity options and a compact design. There are also two Ethernet ports, and a physical switch for changing the Wi-Fi mode. TP-Link also included support for VPN connections, including OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, and PPTP. TP-Link

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 45 words · Benjamin Collins

Why I Still Think Ubuntu Is the Best Linux Distro in 2024

Summary Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution, and there is no denying that! However, being popular doesnt necessarily mean being the best. The Best Linux DistroWhat Does That Mean? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Peter Kotoff/ Shutterstock The idea behind Linux distros is to offer an optimized pre-packaged experience for a specific workflow. As such, the best distro for Sam might not be the best for Daniel, and vice versa....

May 30, 2024 · 3 min · 521 words · Marcus Wilson

A Ticketmaster Breach May Have Exposed 560 Million Customers

Concertgoers regularly complain about Ticketmaster’s hidden fees and alleged monopolistic behavior. We usually learn of a data breach after it’s been formally announced by the affected company. ShinyHunters wants to sell the data for $500,000a bargain, all things considered. And, interestingly, this stunt may be more about notoriety than money. BreachForums, which is partially operated by ShinyHunters, was shut down by the FBI just two weeks ago. Now, it’s been revived with a listing that could potentially affect half a billion people....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Sydney Potter

After 60 Years the 4-Pin Molex Connector Is Finally (Almost) Dead

So it’s time to prepare the eulogy. This seems to be the1962 patentfor the original. Putting together a system using Molex connectors is a breeze, downright pleasant even. daniiD/ Shutterstock Held together by pure friction, some of these connectors felt like they’d fused together. Not idea for noise or fan longevity. Olga Popova / Shutterstock.com

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Patrick Bush

AI Search Engines Can't Succeed Without Trust, And I Have None

However, can we really trust this technology as it stands? Could we, in principle, ever trust it? Established search outfits, notably Bing and Google, have added these technologies to their existing search engines. Sydney Louw Butler / How-To Geek / MidJourney We know how the information was produced, and we know who was responsible. Of course, none of these systems are foolproof, but someone is always responsible. So far, generative AI systems are prone to behaving in ways that even their creators can’t predict....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · Joseph Hernandez

Discord Is Changing Its Focus

Now, the company says it is changing its focus. We believe Discord can play a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. For whatever reason, the company is now backtracking from those wider ambitions. Itsa great option for smaller group chats, and it remains popular with software development and AI communities. For now, the company is mostly focusing on performance and usability improvements. This includes expanding more of Discords capabilities to more devices for cross-platform experiences....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Betty Lee

Extend the Life of Your Power Bank With These 8 Tips

A quality power bank should provide about three to five years of reliable service with proper care. Here are some ways to really stretch out the lifespan of your power bank. Word of mouth is valuable, tooask friends and family for brand recommendations based on their own experiences. Asus These companies have a reputation for using durable parts and implementing solid safety measures. Most power banks can use a 5V/2A or 9V/2A charger for faster charging....

May 29, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Jeremy Garza

Here's How to Find Good Games in the Age of Game Score "Gradeflation"

This is the same sort of thing that’s happened with ratings of all kinds. This skewing of scores seems to have kicked in with games as well. Now that’s a 70. Lucas Gouveia / Jason Montoya / How-To Geek Getting an 80% score in the old days meant it was a genre-leading game. Now an 80 just means “good”. Effectively, the real scale only runs from 70 to 100. Cianna Garrison / How-To Geek...

May 29, 2024 · 2 min · 306 words · Brittany Jones

How Thin a TV Is Doesn't Matter, But These 3 Things Do

Summary The better technology gets, the harder it becomes to market. Which is why TV manufacturers often focus on flashy features that don’t actually mean much in practice. However, how much does the thinness of a TV actually matter? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek If you ask me, not very much at all! The Big TV Thinness Lie I recently, finally, took the plunge and purchased anOLED TV. So the only thing they really achieved was making a more fragile TV....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Emily Brown

Keep Your iPhone Looking Fresh by Cycling Your Wallpaper Automatically

Switch your wallpaper on a whim and jazz up your iPhone with some gorgeous images for a fresh look. If you’ve got the option to’t be bothered to manage wallpapers, Apple has a solution. With Apples Shortcuts app, it’s possible for you to. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek No longer will you have an excuse for changing your wallpaper, like… once every three years. If the script returns an error saying the wallpaper couldnt be applied, point it to a different lockscreen....

May 29, 2024 · 2 min · 359 words · Adriana Lewis

Nomad Tracking Card Review: An AirTag for Your Wallet

The small, coin-sized accessory fits almost everywhere except my wallet. TheNomad Tracking Cardfixes that problem, and only takes up the space of two credit cards. Setting up and using the Tracking Card is all done within Apples Find My app. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Once you name the product and get it linked to your account, you’re off to the races. If you own and use an AirTag, you’ll already be familiar with the interface....

May 29, 2024 · 2 min · 363 words · Melissa Bryant

Sony Bravia Theater U Review: A Neck Speaker That I Didn’t Hate

Summary Sony isnt afraid to get weird and its newBravia Theater Uis a perfect example. The Bluetooth speaker is essentially a soundbar with Dolby Atmos support that you wear around your neck. The idea doesnt need to be rational, but at $300 it needs to work well. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek So I got to work determining if this is the new personal audio gadget people need. Experience true surround sound audio with Sonys 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer technology....

May 29, 2024 · 3 min · 532 words · Miranda Long