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Dogs have shared a history with humans since we first domesticated the animals nearly 30,000 years ago. And now, a bone fragment from a 10,000 year old domesticated dog may confirm the theory that early humans migrated to America through the Northwest Pacific coastal route with a little help from man’s best friend. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kIysyl

With board games becoming increasingly popular, it makes sense that so many of them have made the journey to smartphone app stores. Now, with these digitized versions, you’ll be able to download your favorite board games and play them anywhere you go without having to deal with tiles, cards, tokens, or finding a big enough gaming table to play on. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3sxDFeQ

Windows 10 has a lot of built-in advertising. This isn’t just about the free upgrade offer: Even if you purchase a new PC that comes with a Windows 10 license or spend $200 for a copy of Windows 10 Professional, you’ll see ads in your operating system. You can, however, disable a lot of it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2FahyHO

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet is arguable the best Chrome OS device currently on the market. But Asus plans to debut a new Chromebook that might improve on that near-perfect design. The Detachable CM3 Tablet can stand vertically or horizontally, thanks to an ingenious kickstand. And with a detachable keyboard, it becomes a full-blown laptop. Add in the solid aluminum unibody and storable stylus, and there’s a lot to like. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2O6D4lo

LastPass is a veteran in the password management industry. It’s dependable and easy to use. But LastPass’s free plan doesn’t support cross-device sync. If you’re looking for a free LastPass alternative, Bitwarden might be the best option. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3rdnhzK

Roku is one of the simplest operating systems for smart TVs; the straightforward design ensures that accessing all your favorite streaming services like Netflix and Hulu is as simple as possible. But with a Roku-powered TV, that goes a bit deeper, simplifying things like configuring display settings and switching input channels. We’ve sought the best Roku TVs so you don’t have to do that digging yourself. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2NJUJ2w

Who knew that the Raspberry Pi Pico would find itself in such strange situations just a month after release? Developer David Given has successfully ported a UNIX clone called FUZIX to the Pi Pico. Now old-school UNIX hackers can get their hands dirty with a $4 microcontroller. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3uCTOkY

Microsoft Edge is a great web browser when it comes to speed and features. But website notification pop-ups can spoil your browsing experience and clutter your notifications. Here’s how to stop annoying website notification pop-ups in Microsoft Edge. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3r21n2v

Smart TVs were supposed to save us from streaming sticks and set-top boxes. But because of slow hardware and unpredictable update schedules, the all-in-one smart TV solution is often more frustrating than it is useful. Here’s why your smart TV, which may have Roku or Amazon Fire TV software built-in, still needs a streaming stick. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2ZU7Xwg

Forget the mall, Target is opening mini Apple Stores inside its retail locations. These dedicated kiosks are twice the size of Target’s current “Apple section” and are run by staff with special training from Apple. Target plans to open mini Apple Stores at 17 locations before the end of February, with more to come throughout 2021. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/37NnXEi

HBO Max might not be the oldest streaming platform on the block, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking. Some of the most famous horror movies of all time can be streamed alongside recent fright-filled hits. Here are 10 of the best horror movies streaming on HBO Max. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2ZRcvTS

The File System Access API is a new browser feature that lets websites and apps directly interact with your device’s filesystem. There is now partial support for the API in recent Chrome and Opera versions. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3aSVAqo

Last January, Arcade1Up announced a host of new Legacy cabinets that feature new stylings, faux coin slots, and a larger batch of games on each machine. Now the company is ready to unveil and take pre-orders for a Mortal Kombat machine. Like the other Legacy cabinets, it looks more like an arcade machine than previous entries and includes 12 games. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/37KlpXJ

If you use your Xbox Series X or S controller with multiple devices, you might be surprised to learn that it’s possible to quickly switch between a console and a secondary device without having to re-pair every time. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3sp0Sjc

If you’re one of the many programmers who debug using console.log, or something similar, you’re missing out on a lot of features that debuggers can offer. If you’re often getting stuck tracking down logic bugs, you may want to try using this feature of your IDE. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3aNE86v

Hyundai did its homework. The Korean automaker officially unveiled the IONIQ 5, a revolutionary electric vehicle and the first product under its IONIQ sub-brand. The IONIQ 5 has an advanced AR heads-up display, can travel nearly 300 miles on a charge, and can power refrigerators, microwaves, camping gear, and other appliances from a power adapter. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kiwrZl

Odds are, you’ve probably got some old film negatives or slides sitting around somewhere that you’ve been meaning to digitize for quite some time now. And with a slide to digital image converter at your side, you can quickly check this chore off your to-do list and get all of your newly-digitized images uploaded and shared on social media in no time. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2NXz5I0

ES6’s finalisation in 2015 brought new ways to define JavaScript variables. The let keyword creates a block-scoped variable while const specifies an immutable value. Here’s the lowdown on how these modern variable types differ from the classic var. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3qZyV12

These days, there are more similarities between iOS and Android than differences, and which you go with really does come down to personal preference. But one advantage Apple devices do enjoy is a longer update lifespan. Android has always lagged, but for Samsung devices, that’s getting a little better. The company is now promising select devices made since 2019 will get four years of security updates. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kbawmT

This week rounds out February 2021’s Netflix releases, and the streaming service actually did save some of the best for last. From a new series about rehabilitating dog behavior to one being hailed as the new Gilmore Girls, this week’s offerings certainly don’t disappoint. Here’s everything coming to Netflix the week of Feb. 22, 2021: Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3kdg4wX

Raspberry Pi computers are a go-to solution for home theaters, NAS devices, and other personal projects . But the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s latest products and partnerships have left DIY-ers scratching their heads. Why would the Pi Foundation release a pre-assembled computer kit, or partner with Microsoft to bring new software to Raspbian OS? The answer is simple—Raspberry Pi exists to help kids and adults learn about computing. It isn’t just a tool for hobbyists and geeks. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3qK3kAy

Fish and birds are harder to take care of than you might think: There are subtleties to their care that aren’t obvious if you’ve only had cats and dogs as pets before. But just like with its flower and bonsai tree sets, these new sets are semi-aspirational additions to your house that no amount of neglect can kill. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3btgqvG

Like any computer, laptops are dust and grime magnets. But a dirty laptop isn’t just a cosmetic nightmare—it can also cause poor performance and overheating. So, how can you clean your laptop properly? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2ZB73Ez

Decided to move away from LastPass? It’s time to say your final goodbyes by deleting your account. This makes sure that none of your passwords will be stored on LastPass’ servers. Here’s how to delete your LastPass account. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2Nq2CKl

Your direct messages on Instagram don’t have to look so plain. Like every other Instagram feature, you can add special effects to your messages before sending them. Here’s how to access and apply these effects. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3dxrvys

Are you having trouble with your Wi-Fi connection? Try using 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz. Sure, 5 GHz Wi-Fi is newer, faster, and less congested—but it has a weakness. 2.4 GHz is better at covering large areas and penetrating through solid objects. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3dy8Xhs

LastPass offers a free version of its password manager, but it’s limited to only one device type at a time. If you’re looking to switch password managers, Bitwarden offers a free, open-source service with no limits. Here’s how to transfer your LastPass passwords to Bitwarden. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3k4QnPk

Google Assistant has so many features that it can be a little overwhelming to understand all that it can do. “Snapshot” is a feature that you may have never heard of, but it might be something you’ll want to start using. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3duQ4Mw

Smart home products can range from super fun to incredibly useful. The problem is, a lot of them require drilling holes or wiring cables to work—probably not something you can do if you’re renting your current home. But no need to fear, as there are plenty of ways to make your home smarter that won’t tick off your landlord. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kbsZzB

You probably need to change your screen brightness regularly. When it’s bright outside, you want to turn it up so you can see. When you’re in a dark room, you’ll want it dim so it doesn’t hurt your eyes. Decreasing your screen brightness will also help you save power and increase your laptop’s battery life. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2OOyicx

You’ve probably heard about how you should always safely “eject” a USB drive before unplugging it. On Windows, it’s a very simple process, but what about on a Chromebook? Should you still do it? How does it work? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2Nc91sC

Much of the time, opening the Command Prompt as a regular user is all you need. Sometimes, though, you’ll need to open the Command Prompt as an administrator so that you can run commands that require administrative privileges. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3pFMMsh

Is your email account filling up? Don’t pay a monthly subscription fee just to store a bunch of newsletters, promotional emails, and other junk you’ll never look at again. Here’s how to quickly purge your email of the worst offenders. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2OGKkVk

Google Assistant can do many things, but it can’t intelligently adjust its volume. If you ask a question, it will blurt out the answer, sometimes louder than you want. Avoid those awkward moments by turning off speech output on Android smartphones. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3jWTqc4

A “burner phone” is a cheap, prepaid mobile phone that you can destroy or discard when you no longer need it. In popular media, criminals often use burner phones to evade detection by authorities. You might use a burner phone for privacy reasons, as a last resort, or during an emergency. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3qp0bpD

Google changed the way custom searches work in Google Chrome. Now, you can no longer type your custom search keyword and press Space to quickly search. There’s an alternative, though—and a way to get the old custom search behavior back. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3u6LQ3g

There are thousands of weather apps on every platform that can quickly share your location’s upcoming forecast. If you check the weather first thing in the morning, you can use the Google Clock app to hear the forecast with your alarm. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3divX3M

Dependency injection is a software engineering technique where objects are passed instances of the other objects they depend on. Instead of reaching to fetch outside dependencies themselves, objects should directly receive everything they need to function. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3bdhdAM

Whatever wireless Xbox controller you have—whether it’s a controller for an Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Xbox One—more battery life is always good. Here are our top tips for extending your controller’s battery life, both in the long and short term. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3qmTpRc

If you grew up on the Redwall series, the books about mice, adventures, and the Sword of Martin, then we have good news for you. Netflix will adapt the series of books into a feature film and a tv series. The company seems bullish on the prospect of sticking with the story; it purchased the rights to all 22 books. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3qnVlJh

If you drive to the same place every day (say, to or from work), you’d probably like to know how long it will take you to get there before you leave. Thanks to the Shortcuts on iPhone, it’s easy to make a dedicated shortcut that speaks the live commute time to your home, office, or another destination. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/37jiULL

Once you upgrade your desktop to two or more monitors, it’s tough to go back to one—but lugging them along with your laptop is less than practical. Enter the USB-powered portable display, a second monitor you can easily take with you. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3pj0Pnn

Fitbit and NASA are partnering up to test using Fitbit to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among NASA employees and astronauts. One-thousand NASA employees will wear Fitbit Charge 4 devices and use a check-in system to log symptoms and temperatures to catch infection cases before they can spread. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2OCSUEK

It’s never been easier to set up your own website—and you’ve never had more options. Here’s what you need to know to get that website up and running. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3tULzR0

Have you ever seen the short, randomly placed two-letter acronym “RN” in a text from a friend? Here’s what it means and how you can use it across a variety of internet conversations. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ql58zz

There’s been an interesting little mini-drama surrounding the PS5, which has easily-replaceable plastic body panels. Sony’s threatened to sue companies that make alternate replacements. dbrand, a company whose bread and butter is user customization, is calling Sony’s bluff. It’s now selling matte black panel replacements for the PS5’s white shell. They’re available for $49. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/37bFPbW

If you’re curious about photography, you might have wondered if a tripod is necessary for shooting landscapes. They’re often included on gear lists, but are they really essential? Well, the answer is somewhere between a no (with a but) and a yes (with lots of ifs). Let’s dig in. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3piSlN0

There’s a good chance you’ll see a “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Are Available” pop-up on your iPhone sometime soon—if you haven’t already seen it. Apple and Google launched this feature last year, so why are you being prompted now? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2NreQln

Satellite View is a feature that has been in Google Maps since the service was first released. It can be handy to see a real-world top-down view of any location. We’ll show you how to start in this view by default on Android and iPhone. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2OxmQCa

GitLab’s Container Registry provides a convenient place to store your Docker images. Over time, the Container Registry can eat up your disk space as more layers are added. Here’s how to free up storage by removing redundant material. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3jHwpK6