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In what the company calls a new world record, Xiaomi just shared how it can now fully charge a smartphone in under 8 minutes. These days manufacturers are trying to differentiate their phones by offering tons of cameras or insane charging speeds, and this could be the fastest we’ve seen yet. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3fCougP

Amazon’s Ring doorbell is normally reliable, but nothing is perfect. If your Ring doorbell isn’t working properly, try resetting it to factory-default settings. This is also essential if you’re getting rid of your Ring doorbell. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fC1y1l

AirTags are small Bluetooth trackers that can help you find your stuff, but they also work as triggers for automations. Using Apple’s Shortcuts app, you can use AirTags to trigger all sorts of events when you tap them against your iPhone or Apple Watch. Here are some ideas for putting them to use. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3p2Xhag

Fans of the iconic Dungeons & Dragons RPG might be shocked to learn that the game translates shockingly well to Monopoly form. Don’t believe me? Roll an insight check and see yourself with your own copy of MONOPOLY: Dungeons & Dragons! Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3uyaGbh

Photoshop has a quick export feature that, by default, saves a PNG file. It’s pretty handy but, if you use Photoshop a lot, there are a couple of ways that you can make it better. Let’s dig in. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3p5cyHv

Has anyone ever sent you a short “IDC” in response to something you were really excited about? Here’s what it means and why you might find it a little rude. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2SJALa7

Would you trust a Nintendo Switch to handle your home security? A new Spy Alarm app uses your Joy-Con’s IR sensor to create a laser tripwire, alerting you when an intruder crosses its invisible path. For $10, the Spy Alarm is … well, it’s for kids, and it’s cheaper than a real-world SpyX motion alarm toy. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3fxI25Z

Does your Kindle have ads on the lock screen or home screen? Well, you can remove them—but it will cost you $20. We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fvA79e

In May, Wyze announced that component shortages could lead to sporadic price changes across its catalog. The company has since increased the price of its Video Doorbell, Wyze Cam, and more recently, its Wyze Home Monitoring kit. Now it seems that Wyze has quietly raised the price of its Thermostat, Bulb Color, and several other items. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/34t4YwX

It looks like Twitter is getting ready to launch its rumored subscription service. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong discovered and tested a $3 per month “Twitter Blue” in-app purchase on Twitter’s App Store page, revealing exclusive features like an undo Tweet button, a reader mode for long threads, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3fswIrI

If you’ve ever made a couple of minor mistakes and saved an Excel workbook, you’ll know that it sometimes takes a long time to undo that error. We’ll show you how to view and restore previous versions of Microsoft Excel workbooks. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fvj3QF

Need a gaming phone that doesn’t look so dorky? The new RedMagic 6R takes some of the best features from the RedMagic 6 Pro, like a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and shoulder triggers, and pulls them into a clean, casual, and affordable package. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3fuCbyl

Along with its new gaming and “lifestyle” laptops, Acer is debuting the Aspire Vero, a 15-inch laptop with keycaps and a chassis made from 50% post-consumer plastic. More impressively, Acer says that the Aspire Vero is easy to open up for repairs and has upgradeable storage and memory. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3vu3eiU

git can be configured to push and pull from many locations at once, enabling you to store your code on two different platforms while only maintaining one local copy. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3oT5VYQ

Recently, Wyze announced it would raise the price of some of its devices due to component shortages. But the company didn’t say which gadgets would see the price hike beyond the v3 Cam and the Doorbell. Now we know one more—Wyze Home Monitoring. And it’s a big jump in price—with a workaround. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2SyVn56

Fitbit has finally released two-factor authentication (2FA) for users to secure their accounts. Unfortunately, the option isn’t available to everyone yet, not to mention it only supports SMS authentication, but it’s better than nothing. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3oWDQjs

The Google app on your iPhone or iPad has a feature that can read articles out loud. It’s easy to use and can be helpful during times when you just don’t want to read. Here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fLgIQx

Here’s an old PC myth that just won’t die: Did you know that your Windows PC only uses 80% of its available network bandwidth by default? You can speed up all your downloads by changing a setting in the Registry or Group Policy! Well, no. That’s not how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3vpQiKL

Until today, malicious hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in the latest macOS, allowing access to the microphone, webcam, recording the screen, or even taking screenshots on infected Macs. All of this happens without the user knowing or granting permission. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3oNUQIx

Every Android device allows you to take screenshots, but what do you do after you take one? Many Android smartphones and tablets now immediately give you some options after taking a screenshot. It’s easy to make quick edits before sharing a screenshot. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fKRDFt

On May 24, 2021, Apple released iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 for the iPhone and iPad. These updates include the launch of Apple Card Family, podcast subscriptions, and more. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s new. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3oNsoGE

After announcing WWDC 2021 in March, Apple has now revealed the full schedule for its online-only keynote. The main conference, where Apple will announce new software, starts July 7th at 10AM PT (1PM ET). Smaller developer-focused conferences will occur the following days, ending July 11th. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3oSQDTR

Running power to your Raspberry Pi networking setup can become a messy and expensive task, especially if you’re using multiple Pis or want to install your Pi in a remote area. The solution? Run networking and power from a single Ethernet cable. Now with 802.3at support, the upgraded PoE+ HAT lets you do just that. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3oPR4OH

A wireless router is an essential piece of technology. A new router upgrades your wireless network with faster speeds, a stronger signal, better security, and extended range. Here are the top routers you should consider in 2021. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3hOjHKJ

The collaboration comes out of a new project from Snapchat called “Connected Lenses.” As the name suggests, Connected Lenses will enable people to “gather together” virtually for fun or interesting experiences and games. The first Connected Lens lets you play with LEGO building bricks. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2SeXYkp

Discord lets you host a virtual group listening party by streaming your favorite tracks to your friends using Spotify Premium and the “Listen Along” feature. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3oHybNS

Have you ever been sent a sentence referring to “smth” and wondered what that’s supposed to mean? We’ll explain this internet abbreviation to you and tell you how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3bK0FRJ

During Google’s I/O 2021 event, Samsung announced that it is joining forces with Google to merge the companies’ smartwatch operating systems into a new version of Wear OS. But while Samsung is abandoning Tizen on its wearables, the company will keep using Tizen on its smart TVs. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2QN7GKA

If your Kindle is running slow, freezing, or otherwise giving you trouble, your first step should be to restart it. Here’s how—and how to fully reset your kindle if rebooting it doesn’t work. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2SlMpb1

Being tagged in a Facebook post isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. When this happens, there’s a good chance that the post will show up in your friends’ news feeds—possibly even before you’ve seen it. You don’t have to ditch Facebook to stop this. Take control by changing this one setting. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3oDdouS

The first details have arrived for Kia’s new electric crossover, called the Kia EV6, and it is super exciting! The vehicle is Kia’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle, and boasts four powertrain models and an AR heads up display. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3hF8rQS

Google’s second-generation Nest Hub smart display has the ability to track your sleep using Soli radar technology. It doesn’t watch you with cameras, and you don’t need to wear anything on your body. We’ll show you how to set it up. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fAXPjf

Keeping your PC cool is critical, whether it’s a high-powered gaming machine or just an office PC. There are a lot of PC types in between these two extremes, and many require robust cooling under heavy load. So should you stick with an air-cooling fan or go with an expensive liquid-cooling system? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3fyghcp

Bang & Olufsen is known for high-end audio equipment, and its new Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is no exception. Its latest offering features an aluminum design, IP67 dust and waterproof ratings and is built for your next adventure—for only $199. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2Sg7h3p

Forgetting to sign out of Gmail on an unknown computer can be a huge privacy risk. Luckily, it’s easy to sign out—from a device that you no longer have access to. Here are four ways to sign out of Gmail. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3f4SCB4

Regex, short for regular expression, is often used in programming languages for matching patterns in strings, find and replace, input validation, and reformatting text. Learning how to properly use Regex can make working with text much easier. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3ov8nV2

The time has come for us to say our final goodbyes to Internet Explorer, everyone’s favorite browser for 25 memorable years. Microsoft announced that it is pulling support for the browser in June 2022, leaving Microsoft Edge in its stead. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2S9UDD2

Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best video editing programs around—emphasis on “one of.” While Premiere is the industry standard, that doesn’t mean other programs have nothing to offer. There are plenty of great alternatives out there that match, or even surpass, Premiere in pricing, features, and design. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3yrLLJF

Google just wrapped up the first day of its I/O event, leaving us with tons of new products, software, and experimental AI to learn about. Here’s everything you need to know about the Android 12 beta, Samsung’s new commitment to Wear OS, an AI tool that identifies skin conditions, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3eZb0eU

Google Search is one of the first steps in preparing for a camping trip or writing an essay. But more often than not, one Google Search will lead to another, and another … and another. Now, Google wants to use an algorithm called MUM to provide deep, expert information for complicated searches, saving you from searching multiple queries on a single subject. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3yjH1Wt

Apple Arcade lets you play a wide variety of games for a flat monthly fee. Fortunately, Apple makes it easy to opt out of the service if you’re not really using it or you want to take a break for a few months. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3u2SmGZ

Popular CDN and DNS service provider Cloudflare wants to put an end to CAPTCHAs, claiming that humanity wastes 500 hours staring at the annoying “prove you’re not a robot” tests every day. And while the company’s proposed replacement isn’t exactly perfect, it’s a step in the right direction that could lay the groundwork for future authentication standards. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3u02Dnj

Those looking to sell their home might want to pay particular attention to the bathroom. According to a new analysis from Zillow, bathroom color can have an effect on price. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3hukD6Z

If you want a smartwatch but have a hard time justifying the price, the Wyze Watch is where it’s at. At just $20, it’s the perfect smartwatch for anyone who isn’t sure if they want a smartwatch. It offers a ton of utility for the cost, though it clearly falls short when compared to other smartwatches. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3hx2Ewx

One of the best aspects of tech is how it enables people to accomplish tasks they may be incapable of otherwise. In intriguing new research, scientists developed a brain implant that let a man paralyzed from the neck down compose written text with just his thoughts. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3ePkHfB

If you buy a lot of SD cards and charging cables on Amazon, you might own some counterfeit items. Amazon’s third-party seller network has long been a safe haven for counterfeiters who pass off fake clothing, appliances, and computers for the real thing. But now, Amazon is fighting back. The company says that it seized and destroyed over 2 million fake products just last year. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3oketHQ

A point-and-shoot (or compact) camera is a small, easy-to-use camera with a built-in lens. They offer a step-up in quality from smartphone cameras while normally being more affordable and less cumbersome than a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ygibXx

If you’re like me and watched literally every UFO show on Netflix this past year, or the X-Files on repeat, then you’ll love this interactive map of UFO sightings in the United States. Whether you saw something weird in the night sky while walking the dog, or are just curious, it’s worth a look. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3buwvSy

Ready for a taste of space? Christie’s auction house is selling bottle of Pétrus 2000 wine that spent 14 months in the International Space Station. Proceeds from the sale, which could total over $1 million, will go toward agricultural experiments in space. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3uRoqPy

Social media can be a force for good, but only if you use it responsibly. Sharing too much information or the wrong things can leave you exposed to harassment, real-world attacks, and other consequences you’d rather avoid. Here are some things you should never post. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3yozfLc

As someone who slept through many a California earthquake, I can’t oversell the importance of heavy duty alarm clocks. If you tend to sleep through alarms—and everything else—you’ll want to grab one of these alarm clocks and reclaim your day. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3fdxOGA