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Pre-Orders for The New Wyze Scale S Start at Just $15

Last year’s Wyze Scale was the best $20 you could spend on a health or fitness accessory. But Wyze is now opening pre-orders for the Scale S, an even thinner smart scale that packs in new features and costs just $15 before shipping. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kWr1Fb

The First Jeep Grand Cherokee Plug-in Hybrid Arrives Packed With Features

The all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee is finally official in several trim levels, including a new 4xe plug-in hybrid model (PHEV) promising a 25-mile electric range. Jeep’s new hybrid electric Cherokee pairs a turbocharged engine with dual electric motors to deliver more power than the standard V6, and it’ll be available early next year. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3zXuiID

Wyze Teams Up With dbrand to Camouflage Its Outdoor Cam

Today Wyze announced an all-new Wyze Cam Outdoor starter bundle with a neat Forest Camo skin in partnership with dbrand. Yes, this means you’ll soon be able to cameraflage your Cam Outdoor, which makes a lot of sense. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3mjEK8O

How to Automate SSH Logins If You Must Use a Password

SSH does not have an easy way to send passwords over standard input, making it hard to automate. While it’s not ideal for security, you can automate SSH password authentication in bash scripts using the sshpass utility. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/3Fgs3US

Why the 2021 iPad Mini Is One of Apple’s Best Tablets Yet

Apple’s smallest iPad got a big update in 2021. If you’ve been holding out for a better iPad mini, the 2021 revision announced alongside the iPhone 13 is a tantalizing prospect. Here’s what we love about the new iPad mini. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3F35Lpn

Google Wants to Help You Find Trustworthy Sources Online

Google just had its Search On event, and the company announced some significant changes that’ll alter the way you find information on the internet. Specifically, Google is looking to help you evaluate the sources from which you receive information. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2XYO5KH

How to Disable Website Tinting in Safari

The interface changes introduced with Safari 15 make the tab bar match the header’s color of the site you’re browsing. Apple calls it website tinting, which you can disable if it distracts you while browsing or switching between tabs. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3mc1wiM

Every Channel You'll Lose if YouTube TV and NBC Keep Fighting

Earlier this week, we learned that YouTube TV and NBC are fighting over contract negotiations, resulting in the service potentially losing several important channels at the end of the month. And while local NBC and USA are two of the big names you’ll lose, it’s much more than that. Upwards of 20+ channels, depending on where you live. Here’s an extensive list of all the channels NBC will remove from YouTube TV if the two can’t play nice. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3zWMz8W

How to Sideload APKs on a Chromebook Without Developer Mode

If you’ve ever tried installing apps on your Chromebook from unofficial app stores, you know you’ve got to enter developer mode, which requires a factory reset. Here’s how you can get around that requirement using the Linux subsystem. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3kSV6pf

What Does “5G UC” Mean on an iPhone?

If you use a modern iPhone on T-Mobile’s cellular network, there’s a good chance you’ll see the “5G UC” icon on the status bar instead of “5G.” Here’s what it tells you about your cellular connection. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2Y85aC4

How to Enable Dark Mode on Instagram

Almost every other app is getting dark mode, so why should Instagram be left out? Instagram does offer dark mode and we’ll show you how to enable it on Android, iPhone, and web. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3zQACll

IKEA Gives Its Sonos Lamp Speaker a Much Needed Redesign

If you’re a fan of the IKEA Symfonisk lamp speaker, made in collaboration with Sonos, we have good news. Matching leaks from earlier this month, today, the two announced a new and improved design for the second-gen Sonos Symfonisk table lamp speaker. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3EZ48ca

Amazon Launches a Smart Thermostat With a $60 Price Tag

Amazon kicked off its event with a surprising product— its own Amazon Smart Thermostat. Most shocking is the price. It’ll sell for only $60, which is quite a bit cheaper than most other smart thermostats on the market. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/39IzrJR

Why Parents Should Be Using Google Family Link

If you have kids that use phones and tablets, you probably worry about their usage. Google’s Family Link service is incredibly useful for parents. We’ll show you why you should be using it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ol4btf

How to Caramelize Onions and Make French Onion Soup

Caramelizing onions is easier than you think. Learn how to transform those sharp little slices into a sweet ingredient perfect for French onion soup and many other recipes. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3m8oEOV

How to Convert Images into a PDF File on iPhone

Do you have photos on your iPhone or iPad that you’d like to convert to a PDF file? You can use Apple’s free Shortcuts app to make a PDF file out of your images. We’ll show you how to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3uhMj3g

Facebook Delays Instagram Kids App Following Bombshell Leak

Of all the anxiety-inducing products that Facebook has announced over the past year, Instagram Kids has received the most pushback. Families just aren’t comfortable letting kids 13 and younger on social media, despite Facebook’s bizarre insistence that Instagram is good for kids. Now, as Facebook deals with a bombshell leak, it’s putting Instagram Kids on the back burner. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3icj2C8

How to Customize the Lock Screen on Windows 11

When your Windows 11 PC is locked, you’ll see a lock screen with a clock, date, and a special background image. Here’s how you can change the lock screen photo, remove the tips, and customize other elements on the screen. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3EYRoCo

Why Your Honey Comes in a Bottle Shaped Like a Bear

Whenever you think of honey, you probably see a container shaped like a bear. If you’ve used one of these adorable nectar dispensers before, you know they’re not exactly ergonomic, so who came up with the idea? Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3kLEdwF

YouTube TV Might Lose Channels and Get Cheaper

Just like traditional cable services, YouTube TV needs to have deals in place to air content. Currently, Google-owned YouTube TV and NBC are having trouble reaching an agreement, which means all NBC channels could leave the service, which will force Google to lower the price. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3o8TVnG

Engineers Made Flying Microchips Inspired By Nature

Collections of millimeter-sized electronics may one day float through the air, collecting data on the air, the environment, and the human population. At least, that’s the idea behind microfliers, a new breed of gadget designed to achieve passive flight by riding the breeze like a windblown seed pod. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3zHdNR2

How to Find Public Restrooms Near You with Google Maps

Have you ever had a situation where you needed a restroom, but you weren’t sure where the closest one was located? If so, thanks to Google Maps, you won’t be in the same situation again. You can find public restrooms with Maps, and we’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ucACL4

How to Split Screen on a Chromebook

Multitasking is essential for being productive on a computer. Being able to see more than one app at a time has tons of uses. We’ll show you how to split the screen with apps on your Chromebook. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3kP5Jtn

What Does “OP” Mean Online, and How Do You Use It?

If you’ve been on a message board, Reddit, or any social network lately, you might notice people talking about someone called “the OP.” If you’re not sure who that is, read on. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3o88XKe

UK Court Confirms That AI Has No Rights, Cannot Own Patents

Please be sensitive to any artificial intelligence you encounter today. A UK appeals court just ruled that AI systems cannot submit or hold patents, as software is not human and therefore lacks human rights. Several courtrooms around the world have come to the same conclusion, despite the efforts of a very enthusiastic inventor. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3lY0RkR

These Apps Will Help You Keep All of Your New Houseplants Alive

If you’ve started collecting houseplants this year, you’re not alone. And while it’s easy to buy plants (and stare at them fondly from your couch), it can be tough to take care of them properly if you don’t have a green thumb. If you’re unsure of how to keep your plants alive, let these informative apps help you out. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3ELYA4V

How to Download, Install, and Run Photoshop Actions

Photoshop actions are extremely useful tools. They’re especially helpful if you’ve learned a bit of the program, but not enough to take on complicated edits yet. Actions can also seriously streamline your editing workflow and save you time. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2XHYOJb

How to Empty the Trash in Gmail

There are two ways to remove emails from Gmail: “Archive” and “Delete.” When you delete an email, it gets sent to the “Trash,” which is where it stays for 30 days. You can also empty it sooner to immediately free up space. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2WcZExf

How to Enable Separation Alert Notifications on iPhone

Apple’s “Find My” feature has made finding your iPhone a simple process. Now thanks to Separation Alerts, introduced alongside other new features in iOS 15, you may never leave your iPad or any other prized possessions behind again. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3kGoFtX

You Don’t Need to Mess with Wires to Install a Smart Switch

Swapping out old light bulbs for smart bulbs is easy, but light switches can be more difficult. You don’t actually need to know anything about wiring to get a smart switch in your home. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2XJv1zQ

How to Try the New Safari Tab Bar on iPad

In iPadOS 15, Apple left the new Safari tab bar design turned off by default, but it’s already installed when you upgrade to iPadOS 15 or later. If you’d like to experiment with the new “compact” tab bar design, it’s easy to enable in Settings. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3u7U7od

Watch iFixit Go Live With Its iPhone 13 Teardown

Apple claims that it redesigned the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro’s internals to accommodate larger batteries and new hardware. But what’s really under the hood, and are these iPhones more repairable than previous models? Find out during iFixit’s teardown livestream. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3EZRyd1

You Can Now Play Google Stadia Games on Xbox

Microsoft is rolling out an all-new Xbox Dashboard, and more importantly, it’s finally bringing the Chromium version of its Edge browser to Xbox. This browser is a near-perfect port of Edge browser that you use on PC or Mac, and as such, it lets you use Google Stadia or Discord on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3u8lCOi

The Best Robot Vacuums of 2021: Let It Clean for You!

Robot vacuums are convenient home appliances that keep your floors clean. They pick up dirt, hair, and other debris while navigating around your home. Check out our recommended list of robot vacuums to find one that’s right for your home. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3kBRuaY

What Is “Shared with You” on iPhone and iPad?

What was that new podcast your friend told you about? Starting in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple’s Shared with You feature makes it easy to find music, photos, and other media shared by friends and family. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/2ZkdSxm

An EU Proposal Would Make UCB-C Mandatory, What Does That Mean for iPhone?

Today the EU Commission proposed a new law requiring USB-C as the standard for all “smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles.” The most famous USB-C holdout is the iPhone, but this proposal doesn’t spell the end of the Lighting cable yet. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3ENQY1C

How to Restart a Windows 11 PC

At some point, you’ll need to restart your Windows 11 PC to troubleshoot an issue, install an update, complete an installation, or otherwise. While you’ll often see a “restart” option when updating, here are several other ways to restart your PC manually. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/39xUb7c

Neat Reveals Its First Microphone After Turtle Beach Buyout

Quirky microphone brand Neat was purchased by Turtle Beach back in January. And while the company hasn’t gotten any less quirky, its newest microphone is a bit … strange. Meet the Skyline, an “elegant” and affordable USB condenser microphone that’s shaped like a skyscraper. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3i3sebX

Don’t Buy the Apple Watch Series 3

The Apple Watch Series 3 may seem like an easy and affordable entryway into the world of the Apple Watch, but we’d recommend buying another model unless you’re looking for an exercise in frustration and disappointment. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3i3bQIG

Will Your Credit Score Be Based on Your Web History?

Wouldn’t it be great if your internet browsing history was part of your credit score? That’s what a team of researchers at the International Monetary Fund have proposed. In the future, reading How-To Geek might help (or perhaps hurt) your credit score! Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3udZFO4

The Microsoft Surface Tablet Lineup Gets a Revamp With New Pro 8, X, and Go Models

It might be hard to remember, what with desktop, laptop, and phone options now, but the Surface lineup started as a humble 2-in-1 tablet category. But Microsoft hasn’t forgotten, as it unveiled new Surface Pro 8, Pro X, and Go 3 tablets this morning. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kwTqSd

The Best Gaming Headsets of 2021 for PC and Consoles

The best gaming headset needs to be affordable, comfortable, sound sharp, and have a microphone that won’t make your voice chat companions wince. Our top picks manage to do it all with some extra features on top. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3o59Djs

What Is Pixel Density, and How Does It Affect Image Quality?

If you’re buying a computer monitor or smartphone, you might see the term “pixel density” used in the marketing materials. Measured in pixels-per-inch (PPI), pixel density is closely related to perceived image quality so understanding this measurement can help you make a better choice. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3CCxGKY

The 5 Best Mechanical Keyboard for Macs in 2021

Mechanical keyboards are loved for the satisfying typing experience they offer, but they’re also usually made with Windows machines in mind. Sure, they can work on macOS as an afterthought, but you don’t want that. You want a keyboard made for your computer, and in that case, these are the best. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/2XDMPfx

HomePod Mini Is About to Become an Apple TV’s Best Friend

If you use Apple HomeKit as your go-to smart home service, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 bring with them plenty of new features that’ll make your smart home better, including the ability to use a HomePod Mini as a speaker for Apple TV. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3CAzW55

Microsoft Surface Event: What to Expect on September 22nd

Microsoft is hosting its annual Surface event on Wednesday, September 22. It’s the company’s first opportunity to show off Windows 11 on all-new hardware, and judging by what’s leaked, we expect some exciting new products. Here’s what to look out for during the 2021 Surface event. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3EGjORt

How to Adjust Sound Quality on a Samsung Galaxy Phone

Sound quality might not be something you think about a lot when it comes to your smartphone, but it’s important. Samsung Galaxy phones come with a handy equalizer for simple audio adjustments. We’ll show you how it works and improve the quality of the music you listen to. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3lGE7Wf

This David Bowie-Edition Stylophone Lets You Channel the 'Space Oddity' Sound

Even if you’ve never heard of an electronic instrument called the Stylophone, you’ve probably heard a song or two that uses it. Think David Bowie’s iconic 1969 song Space Oddity. Now, you can own a Bowie-edition version of the cool synthesizer. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3hRbHbb

What Is Laravel, And How Do You Get Started with It?

Laravel is a web framework for making custom applications. It runs on PHP, and is entirely free and open source. We’ll discuss what makes this framework a good choice, and why you might want to base your app on it. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT › https://bit.ly/39lC6cr

What Is AQI on Google Nest?

Google Nest Hubs are handy little weather stations. You can easily see the current temperature and look into the forecast. They can also show you information about the air quality (AQI). In some places, that’s important to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3nNn5Zt