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How to Set Up Voicemail on iPhone

When you get your first iPhone, setting up voicemail is essential. You want to make sure that if you miss a call, your caller can leave a message. Here’s how you can set up voicemail and check your messages on iPhone. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3vrHO94

Warning: You Can’t Trust “Reset This PC” on Windows (For Now)

If you reset Windows 10 or 11, your data might not be completely deleted from the PC, which is certainly less than ideal if you’re selling or giving the Windows computer to someone else. Generally, you don’t want the recipient to access your data, but that’s exactly what’s happening. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3hHJAe9

Lutron's Latest Honeycomb Smart Shades Keep More Light Out

Motorized smart window blinds and shades are an excellent way to add finishing touches to any home. And while Lutron’s Serena smart shade lineup is already great, the company just debuted its latest Honeycomb smart shades designed to block more light than ever before. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3hpTlgU

Why Is a Mac Called a Mac?

The Apple Macintosh, or “Mac,” is a computer platform that’s been around since 1984. Have you ever thought about why it’s called “Mac” or “Macintosh” in particular? We’ll dig into the history behind the name. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3IxwLP2

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X13s Lasts an Absurd 28 Hours on a Charge

Lenovo when absolutely crazy at MWC 2022 with all sorts of laptops, but one that really stood out from the crowd is the ThinkPad X13s, which lasts around 28 hours on a single charge and runs the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chip. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3K1361g

Chrome to Ditch Data-Saving Mode on Mobile

Now that mobile data is relatively cheap, very few people use the data-saving apps that were so popular throughout the 2010s. That’s why Google will kill off Chrome’s Lite Mode, previously called Data Saver mode, on March 29th. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3JV9lDA

Video Game Soundtracks Are Great Background Music for Focus

It can be hard to focus in a world with so many distractions. The right kind of music can make all the difference, and video game soundtracks often make for perfect background audio to help you focus, even if you don’t play games. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3sreTA0

Why Mining Crypto Will Murder Your Laptop

Laptops and mining crypto don’t mix. Even a gaming laptop doesn’t have the hardware to go all-out 24/7. Using your laptop as a mining rig is a good way to damage the hardware—and it won’t be able to mine well. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3J74Zc0

When Will Microsoft Stop Supporting Windows 10?

Now that Windows 11 is here, you might be wondering how long you can keep using Windows 10 safely with continued security updates from Microsoft. We have the answer. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/34sncSJ

How to Save GIFs on iPhone

Do you fancy a GIF on a website or in a message someone sent you? You can save that and any other GIFs to your iPhone’s Camera Roll, giving you quick access to them for viewing and sharing. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3Lkcr5u

How to Change the Background in Microsoft PowerPoint

In your Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, you can change your slides’ background to a picture, solid color fill, gradient fill, texture fill, and even pattern fill. You can apply a custom background to all or select slides in your presentation. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3rzUKax

How to Make an NFT

You can’t escape the NFT craze right now: everybody is talking about these digital assets, or even going so far as putting out their own. As a result, you may find yourself curious about how to get in on the action. Here’s how to make your own. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/332A9C3

Why Is Windows Called Windows?

You’ve probably heard the name a million times: “Microsoft Windows.” But how did the operating system get that way, and why isn’t it named after something else—like doors or ceilings? We’ll explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3HygFUR

Google One VPN Arrives on iPhone, But Where's the Windows App?

Back in 2020, Google launched a free VPN service for all Google One customers on a 2TB+ cloud storage plan. It’s a killer bonus, especially if you (like me) sprang for a top-shelf Google One membership after Google Photos killed its free unlimited storage offering. Now, the Google One VPN works on iPhone … but what about Windows? Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3GpJRfy

How to Lock an Object’s Position in Microsoft PowerPoint

Have you ever accidentally moved an item in your slide and then had to spend time putting it where it was? In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can lock an object in position. This prevents those mistaken moves and wasted time. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3B9s4YX

The 8 Best Blackout Curtains for Deep, Dark, Restful Sleep

One of the best ways to get better sleep is to make sure your room is completely dark at night. How do you get your space dark? By hanging these handy blackout curtains. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3B2rxrB

What Does FUD Mean?

There’s a good chance you’ve seen the acronym “FUD” to describe someone saying negative about something in technology—such as cryptocurrency or NFTs. Here’s what it means and where you can find it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3GCB4Hm

How to Download PDFs Instead of Previewing Them in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge

When you click a PDF link in most browsers, the browser opens the PDF preview in a web browser window. To download a PDF and not preview it, you need to change a setting in your browser. This works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3HyeVuL

How to Turn On Light Mode in Discord

Not a big fan of Discord’s default dark interface? Activate the light theme to make the app use light-colored options. You can enable Discord’s light mode on desktop, the web, and mobile phones. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3HuzBnB

How to Reorder Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint

Animations can take an ordinary presentation and turn it into a dynamic one. So, as you add more animations to a slide, it’s important to sequence them correctly. Here’s how to reorder animations in Microsoft PowerPoint. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/333qgEm

9 Great Books That Became Bad Movies (and Why You Should Still Read Them)

There are a lot of fantastic book-to-movie adaptations out there, but our list doesn’t showcase any of them. Here you’ll find a roundup of the very good books behind some very bad movies. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3gquSYb

Consider a Retro PC Build for a Fun Nostalgic Project

Though projects like DOSBox and a surge in remasters can help satisfy your nostalgia for games from your childhood, many titles remain unplayable on modern systems. A fun and affordable solution is to build your own retro system using original hardware. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/34Aie6m

Play Hit Viral Game ‘Vampire Survivors’ for Free

Vampire Survivors is the latest Steam Early Access hit. This casual yet addictive bullet-hell game has you taking out monsters and collecting upgrades, and you can try it for free in your browser. Want the full version? It’s only $3 on Steam. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3rrjOAc

How to Make Negative Numbers Red in Google Sheets

When you use Google Sheets to track financials, you’ll likely run into numbers below zero. To make those negative numbers stand out, you can have them automatically appear in red, which is much clearer than a minus sign or parentheses. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3J8PJeZ

How to Add Titles to Slides in Microsoft PowerPoint

You may not think much about using slide titles for your presentations. But for accessibility and the use of other features, slide titles are important. Here, we’ll show you how to add titles to slides in Microsoft PowerPoint. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/34vh386

10 Facebook Marketplace Scams to Watch Out For

Facebook Marketplace is useful for buying or selling used or unwanted items. But like any online marketplace, the service is rife with scammers who are looking to take advantage of both parties. Let’s learn how they work and how to recognize them. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3AVAu66

How to Download Free eBooks with Amazon Prime

There are a lot of benefits that come with an Amazon Prime membership. Most people are familiar with the two-day shipping and Prime Video streaming, but there’s more. Did you know you also have access to a catalog of free eBooks? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3AXX6CZ

What Is Camera ISO, and Why Does it Matter?

Wondering what the ISO setting is for on your camera or smartphone camera app? Let’s break down what exactly ISO is and why it’s important to understand if you want to take more control of your photography. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3IZRVVP

Motorola Made Some Weird Changes to One of Its Most Popular Phones

When you buy the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, you expect it to pack new features that its predecessor lacked. You may also find yourself paying more money for those improvements. But Motorola is turning this common wisdom on its head with the latest iteration of its Moto G Stylus smartphone. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3sif0MG

How to Play Your Music Collection From the Linux Command Line

Need a way to play your collection of MP3, OGG, and FLAC music files right from the Linux command line? Here’s how to do it with a competent, lightweight terminal-based player. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3J1Lgui

Why Do You Have So Many Unread Emails?

Email is more like physical mail than we might like. You probably get tons of unwanted emails, but unlike physical mail that can literally fill your mailbox until you dispose of it, you can let unread emails pile up forever. Don’t let that happen to you. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3L5fL4y

How to Stream the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

After nearly being delayed, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are finally about to begin. If you can’t wait to watch some epic figure skating, triple corks, or intense ice hockey, you’ll be able to catch all the excitement on NBC Universal channels. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3Gl0sB5

The Most Reliable HDDs for Your Plex Server, Based on Backblaze Stats

Very few HDDs are made to handle the continuous usage, heat, and vibration of a Plex server. And that’s a huge problem. Replacing a failed drive takes time and money, especially if you don’t have redundancies in place. Thankfully, a new report from Backblaze reveals which popular HDDs perform the best in a real testing environment; its cloud data center. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3GoDPvs

There Are a Lot of Sensors in Your Phone, Here’s What They Do

It’s pretty cool that we have mini-computers in our pockets at all times. There’s a lot that goes into making smartphones work as well as they do. Let’s take a look at the many sensors inside your phone. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3HpnAjk

How to Cancel Your Netflix Subscription

If you’re looking to save some money, don’t enjoy the price hikes, or no longer enjoy the shows and movies offered by the streaming service, it’s time to cancel your Netflix subscription. Thankfully, it’s easy to do, even if you subscribe through T-Mobile. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ohG65q

Save $20 on YouTube TV with Its New Referral Program

Alright, it’s time to sell YouTube TV subscriptions to your friends and family members! YouTube TV just opened a referral program that nets you a $20 credit every time you get someone to sign up. And to make your sales endeavors easier, everyone who joins YouTube TV through your referral link saves $10 on their first month. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3L50hh1

Dynalink's Next Android TV Box Features Google's Upgraded G10 Remote

The follow-up to Dynalink’s affordable 4K Android TV box will feature the beloved Google G10 “Reference” remote, according to an image on the company’s website. This simple, 22-key remote was designed by Google and is a serious upgrade over the remotes that are included with most Android TV and Google TV products (including the Chromecast). Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3IUSLDh

What Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Means for You

Microsoft has announced its intention to purchase Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, ushering in the largest single acquisition in video gaming history. So what could the deal ultimately mean for people who enjoy games? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ISLUKx

How to Scan for Nearby AirTags Using an Android Phone

How do you know whether a stalker has slipped an AirTag into your possessions? If you have an iPhone, you’ll quickly get an alert that an AirTag is following you. If you’re an Android user, the AirTag will just start beeping three days after it begins tracking you. Here’s how to scan for AirTags. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3geRyKR