You Can Still Enjoy Steam Remote Play, Even if Your TV Doesn't Have Steam Link

Here’s how to use Steam Remote Play almost anywhere. tap the Steam Remote Play toggle on the PC you plan to stream games from to use the feature. Justavoid those no-name streaming Android boxes. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |UladzimirZuyeu/Shutterstock you could find full Android setup instructions inour guide to handheld Steam streaming. you’re free to also enjoy Steam Link on your Fire TV stick or Fire TV. Google TV streaming stickfrom Walmart is even cheaper at $20....

July 11, 2024 · 2 min · 307 words · Jody Miller

Your Google Photos Can Now Be Easily Moved to iCloud

A similar tool that transfersiCloud contents to Google Photoswas launched in 2021. Transferred photos and videosare notdeleted from your iCloud or Google Photos account. Otherwise, you may end up with duplicate files when the transfer is resumed. I suggest playing it safe.) Note that the available storage on your phone or computer has no impact on photo or video transfer. iCloud and Google Photos communicate with each other through the cloud during this process....

July 11, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Marcus Heath

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Ring, Z Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch Ultra, and More

Combined, the Fold 6 no longer feels like an awkward combination of a smartphone and a tablet. At 5.6mm thick, the phone is only .5mm thicker thanApple’s new M4 iPad Pros. This difference is so minute that I had the same feeling of disbelief seeing how thin the unit was. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The hinge system has also been improved with more durable materials and an official solid particle protection rating....

July 10, 2024 · 5 min · 973 words · Gabriela Flores

Here Are 7 Ways I Keep My Streaming Bills Under Control

With this in mind, its wise to find ways to keep your subscription spending under control. In fact, Ive noticed a pretty significant overlap between some of the paid services and their free counterparts. Dont want to sit through ads? Rest assured, there are some ways to watch free movies and shows with no advertising. That brings me to what I consider to be one of the best-kept secrets in streaming....

July 10, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Carolyn Johnson

How I Got All the Water Out of My iPhone Speakers

Fortunately, theres one trusted method you’re able to use to dislodge moisture from your iPhone. Thats where tone generatorSoniccomes in handy. Download the app from the App Store, then turn your volume up to maximum. Hold your phone upright so that the speakers are facing the floor to let gravity do its thing. Use the time presets in the top right corner to choose 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Sonic is a free app, supported by adverts....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · James Phelps

It Doesn't Cost Much to Start Twitch Streaming (You Might Already Have What You Need)

What Do you better Start Streaming? If you’re already a gamer, chances are your current setup might just need a few tweaks. A crucial but often overlooked element is your internet connection. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Frame Stock Footage/ Shutterstock A stable, high-speed connection is as vital for smooth online gameplay as it is for your video feed. Uninterrupted, high-quality streams depend on consistent upload speeds. Most importantly, and this may seem like a given, its imperative that you play games you enjoy....

July 10, 2024 · 3 min · 434 words · Maria Craig

Microsoft Overhauls Game Pass With Higher Prices and New “Standard” Plan

Game Pass allows you to play many different Xbox and PC games for one monthly subscription. Sony charges $80/year for online multiplayer withPlayStation Plus Essential, and most PC games have free online multiplayer. Microsoft is also introducing a new subscription tier, Game Pass Standard. Microsoft Game Pass Standard will be available for $14.99/month in the US in the coming months. That will be $5 less than Ultimate when it arrives....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Kimberly Smith

Perplexity Just Stole ChatGPT's Best Feature and Is Doing a Better Job

The new voice-to-voice chat functionality is currently available to all Android userswith both free and paid accounts. Here’s how it works and why I’m excited. First, let’s look at how you pull up the voice interface. As you might see, you also have the option to choose between four different voice styles. Mike and Mary have a British accent, while Alex and Kate sound more American. All the voices seem to have a personality and can emote while talking....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Andrew Gill

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Has a Much Better External Screen

Samsung just revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at the companys Unpacked event. Its the companys new book-style folding phone, with an improved aspect ratio and some under-the-hood hardware improvements. Samsung says the updated screen size provides a more natural bar-jot down viewing experience. Justin Duino / How-To Geek The frame and hinge housing is also built with Armor Aluminum, but not the volume and side buttons. Theres also theGalaxy Z Flip 6to consider....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Angel Oneal

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 Gets the Upgrade We Wanted

That’s set to change with the new Galaxy Z Flip 6, which is now available for pre-order. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 was revealed at Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 9th, 2024. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 features an all-new wide camera, more memory, and an industry-leading processor. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Camera quality was our biggest complaint when reviewing theGalaxy Z Flip 5. So, Samsung replaced the old 12MP shooter with a beefy 50MP camera....

July 10, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Robert Murray

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Look A Lot Like AirPods

Theres now a new model at an affordable price: meet the Galaxy Buds 3. The earbuds have active noise cancellation (ANC), an 11mm dynamic driver, and three microphones. Samsung says the Buds 3 can automatically adjust noise and sound levels with adaptive EQ and adaptive ANC. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Samsung is also promising enhanced call quality on the Buds 3, with a new Super-Wideband feature. Samsung didnt entirely copy Apple, thoughthe top case has a translucent design with the earbuds visible....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Tim Gordon

These Features Are Now Rolling out to All Windows 11 PCs

Related The most notable changes in Windows 11 KB5040442 are tucked within the Start menu and taskbar. File management is another major focus of this release. Interestingly, Microsoft isn’t going overboard with AI in Windows 11 KB5040442. And, notably, the updated Copilot behavior is currently limited tonewWindows 11 and Copilot+ PCs. As for bugfixes, Microsoft addressed a GPU idling bug and an audio quality issue in the Snipping Tool. The taskbar bug that affected Windows N edition users after the previous KB5039302 release has been fixed too....

July 10, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Amanda Barrett

Will 8K Gaming Ever Make It to the PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Is Modern 8K Gaming Even Possible? The PS5’s proprietary AMD RDNA 2-based GPU struggles with native 8K gaming due to the sheer computational demands. The Series X supports 8K video playback and has the potential for 8K upscaling in games. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Like the PS5, the Xbox Series X cant handle native 8K gaming without significant sacrifices. The most immediate barrier to gamers enjoying the prospective visual bliss is the availability and adoption of 8K displays....

July 10, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Dr. James Osborne