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How to Delete Your Instagram Account on an iPhone

If you don’t want to continue with Instagram’s services anymore, it’s easy to delete your account on your iPhone. You can then optionally delete the Instagram app to free up your phone’s storage. We’ll show you how to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3vXkUom

How Heavy Should Your Gaming Mouse Be?

The weight of your gaming mouse could affect your accuracy and how fast you turn in a game. Let’s talk about how and when it influences your gameplay and what to do if your mouse is too heavy or light. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3s1TZXE

The Chromecast with Google TV Hasn't Received an Update Since December

Immediately after it launched, the Chromecast with Google TV garnered critical acclaim for its low price, snappy performance, and unique features. But it feels like Google has forgotten about its streaming stick. Despite outdated software and mounting performance issues, the Chromecast hasn’t received an update in nearly six months, and customers have noticed. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3vumDCJ

How to Unlink PayPal From Discord

PayPal is one of Discord’s supported payment methods. If you don’t wish to use PayPal to pay for Discord purchases like Nitro, it’s easy to unlink both your accounts. We’ll show you how to do that using two different ways. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3vqX3hZ

What is a Smart Grill and Should You Buy One?

Everything’s smart these days, including cooking appliances. And although we don’t really see the point in a smart microwave, the benefits of a smart grill are quite clear. Those long cook times are suddenly a lot more tolerable when you have a computer monitoring your food and sending alerts to your phone. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3kqWy0Z

How to Pair an Amazon Fire TV Stick Remote

Pairing a primary or a secondary remote with your Amazon Fire TV Stick is extremely easy. You basically hold down a button on your remote and your remote connects to your Stick. We’ll show you how to do just that. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/37RIN8Q

The Best Desktop Macs of 2022

If you don’t need the portability of a laptop, picking a desktop Mac over an Apple MacBook could save you money and net you much more screen real estate. But which should you pick up? Here are some recommendations. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3E30vRU

How to Change the Default Phone App on Android

With everything that phones can do, it’s easy to forget they are phones at the core. On Android, you have the choice to swap your phone (dialer) apps with something else from the Play Store. We’ll show you how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3vTq0Sv

Get a Taste of Nothing's First Phone with This Android Launcher

Those who are patiently waiting for Nothing’s first smartphone can now test the Nothing Launcher. As promised, this launcher features some of the unique design language (mainly fonts and widgets) of the upcoming “Nothing OS.” Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3vq91Zh

Dell's Controversial New XPS Laptop Finally Goes on Sale

Dell revealed its unique new XPS 13 Plus laptop earlier this year at CES, and now the company confirmed it’s finally available for purchase. So, if you want a sleek laptop without a trackpad, this is for you. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3vp8sP8

Sharing YouTube TV with Your Family Will Soon Become Tolerable

The good news: YouTube TV is getting a long-awaited feature that’ll make sharing the service with your family much more tolerable. The bad news: that feature should also become available for Chromecast with Google TV users at the same time, and it probably won’t. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/39oWDQF

Nanoleaf Announces a Super Fancy Light for Secretlab's Super Fancy Desk

Nanoleaf fans better prepare to pony up, because the brand’s latest product is specially made for a Secretlabs desk. The new MAGRGB light strip adds colorful, customizable lighting to the MAGNUS Metal Desk, a $550 monster that pairs with oodles of magnetic accessories. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3OMeuRO

How to Enable Secure Private DNS on Android

Almost everything you do on the internet starts with a DNS query, so having secure communication with a DNS provider is essential. This is where Android’s Private DNS feature comes into play. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3w7sTj5

Apple's Repair Program Will Help The Company Double Down On Its Worst Practices

After half a year of silence, Apple has finally launched its Self Service Repair program. It’s a huge step for the company—customers can now buy authentic Apple parts and access official repair manuals. But Self Service Repair isn’t ideal for customers, and it gives Apple an excuse to double down on its worst practices. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/39nrptd

Subaru Just Revealed the Pricing for Its Solterra EV

Subaru initially teased the Solterra, its first all-electric SUV, about a year ago. And now that the company has announced pricing for the EV, we happily move another step closer to finally being able to purchase one. The highly-anticipated 2023 Solterra starts at $44,995. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3MByvZe

VW's New Electric Microbus "Documentary" Is All About Good Vibes

We’ve seen hints and teasers of Volkswagen’s new Microbus for nearly five years, but the company finally made it official in March. The VW ID. Buzz electric bus will hit the streets later this year. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3rSDgWE

How to Insert and Animate 3D Models in Microsoft PowerPoint

If you’re looking for a unique way to spruce up your slideshow, check out the 3D model feature in Microsoft PowerPoint. You can insert a 3D image then resize it, rotate it, and even animate it with a nifty effect. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3OJJ3Hy

How to Make Name Tags in Microsoft Word

If you’re holding an event where you want participants to wear name tags, you can make them easily in Microsoft Word. We’ll show you two ways to create name tags using Word’s label feature and a free template. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3unpcWF

Spring Cleaning Day 20: Living Room Floors and Keeping Things Tidy

We’re wrapping up the Spring Cleaning Challenge today, so let’s finish out with the living room floors and share a few tips on how to keep the tidiness and momentum going! Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3KqSj0N

Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard Review: A Bit Too Big

Exceedingly thin and designed with Mac users in mind, the Satechi Slim X3 Backlit Keyboard is fit for typists who want to use a full-sized, low-profile board. But as you’ll come to see, a slim form factor and full functionality is a hard balance to strike. Let’s take a closer look at the Slim X3. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3DQyM7C

How to Add a Document Summary in Google Docs

Summarizing your document can be helpful to your readers. You can give a brief overview and call out important points. You don’t have to include this in your content because you can add a document summary in Google Docs. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3NRMo78

How to Use Less Gas and Increase Your Car's Mileage

With gas prices skyrocketing and changing by the day, many people are considering switching to an EV or hybrid vehicle. However, that’s not an option for many, so your next best bet is to try and use less gas and increase fuel mileage. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/36Xc69R

How to Print Double-Sided in Microsoft Word

You may have to print a two-sided booklet or simply want to save paper by printing on both sides. You can print double-sided in Microsoft Word on Windows and Mac whether you have a duplex printer or not. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ukzPJC

The 5 Most Bizarre Phones of All Time

Modern phones have mostly converged into basic shapes with common materials. It hasn’t always been this way, though. There have been some truly strange design and function decisions over the years. Let’s take a look at some of the weirdest. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3v2j6tL

What Is ANC, and How Does It Improve My Headphones?

Headphones and earbuds used to be pretty simple. They had just one task—playing music. But a relatively new feature called ANC or “active noise cancelation” has turned everything on its head. It’s now impossible to shop for headphones without running into this feature, which claims to cut background noise in any environment. And let me tell you, ANC is awesome. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3KxBNMN

What Is Shadowsocks, and How Does It Work?

If you’re looking to escape internet censorship, one interesting option is something called Shadowsocks. Not only is its name intriguing, it also promises to get you past any blocks safely. Let’s see what this protocol can and cannot do. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3DPEFlC

Prime Members Are About to Pay Even More for Amazon Music

Amazon Music Unlimited’s pricing just got a lot less compelling, at least for Prime members. Starting May 5th, Prime subscribers will pay $9 a month (up from $8) or $89 a year (up from $79) for Music Unlimited. That means Prime subscribers only get a dollar discount on Music Unlimited, as non-Prime users still pay $10 for the same service. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3LMs5Gl

Spring Cleaning Day 18: Clean Your Living Room Walls and Switches

We’re continuing our tour of the living room today and as a busy well-lived in space, the walls and wall switches are sure to be a bit dirty. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3udgkTm

Twitter Is Working on an Edit Button, and Not Because of Elon Musk

Like it or not, Twitter is finally getting an edit button. The company confirms that it began working on an edit button in 2021, and that it will test the feature with paid Twitter Blue users in the coming months. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/35Icice

Lexus to Debut It's First EV This Month With a Controversial Steering Wheel

We already knew the Lexus RZ450e, its first electric vehicle for the United States, was coming in 2022 and now it’s almost here. Lexus released two teaser images this week and confirmed the car would get officially unveiled on April 20th. However, some people are already complaining about it. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/37g17YK

Krispy Kreme's Spring 'Egg' Doughnuts Are So Cute

Spring has sprung, and a popular doughnut purveyor wants to help you celebrate the warmer weather and the upcoming Easter holiday. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/37n59yF

Wi-Fi 7: What Is It, and How Fast Will It Be?

Although Wi-Fi 6E still feels bleeding edge at the start of 2022, a demonstration of the upcoming Wi-Fi 7 standard showcased transfer speeds might make Ethernet cables obsolete. Let’s take a look at the proposed spec and what it promises. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3KcxOVH

How Many HDMI Ports Do You Need On a TV?

Shopping for a new TV and want to get the most for your money? Here’s how to decide how many HDMI ports you need. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/38tTxdH

The Best Kindle Paperwhite Cases For Any Situation

Whether you listened to us or you picked it up on your own, you’re rocking the best ebook reader out there—the Kindle Paperwhite. Now how about protecting it with a cool and useful case? We’ve rounded up the best. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3uREcLn

This Scary New Android Malware Pulls Off a Funny Little Scam

Cybersecurity researchers from Lab52 have discovered a nasty new Android malware called “Process Manager.” It can record your audio, track locations, send or read texts, and even access your storage to use the camera or see pictures. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3x4kvCH

Android Auto Bug Is Causing Assistant to Speak the Wrong Language

Using the Google Assistant with Android Auto is a great way to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, but that’s only when it works as expected. Recently, a new bug is causing the Google Assistant to speak aloud in the wrong language, frustrating users. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3Ke1WzS

Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of April 4, 2022

This week, Love Is Blind fans are in for a treat. While it’s not a new season of the hit reality show, there is another series coming. Yes, it’s also hosted by the Lacheys. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/36UzBAb

Video Games Turn 60: How Spacewar Launched a Revolution

Sixty years ago this month—in April 1962—a group of hobbyists at MIT released the pioneering computer game Spacewar! on the DEC PDP-1, which set the stage for the video game revolution. Here’s a look at its origins and its impact. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3NWZ8cO

How to Fix a Google Drive “Refused to Connect” Error

Google Drive sometimes displays a “drive.google.com refused to connect” error, which is usually the result of an account permission conflict. You can get around that problem using a few different methods, which we’ll walk you through. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3K9op0Q

Persistent AR Explained: Why It’s the Key to the Metaverse

Augmented reality (AR) layers digital imagery and sounds over the real world, blending the virtual with the real. Persistent augmented reality extends the existence of AR content beyond when you’re using them, giving them a permanent place in the world. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3NJSjer

11 Great Raspberry Pi Pico Projects

2021 saw the launch of the Raspberry Pi Pico, and while it may not pack the same punch as other small computers, the tiny $4 microcontroller still has enough power for an extensive range of applications that are both fun and useful. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/38eix8u

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

If you see TIA at the end of a message, they’re probably not referring to a woman named Tia—it’s a way to subtly encourage you to help them out. Here’s what TIA means and how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3KcbMm0

How to Stop Firefox’s Download Menu From Popping Up

Starting with Firefox 97, whenever you download a file, the download menu opens automatically. If you find this annoying, it’s easy to turn off with a visit to Firefox’s hidden options. Here’s how to do it on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3NGaQID

What Is Apple’s Ceramic Shield?

Apple’s Ceramic Shield technology was introduced with the iPhone 12, promising more resistant glass to protect against bumps and drops. But what exactly does “Ceramic Shield” mean and how is it different from the glass used in other smartphones? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/36Jl1eV

How to Mirror Your iPhone or iPad’s Screen on Your Windows PC

With AirPlay, you can mirror your iPhone or iPad’s screen on your Mac or your Apple TV. But what if you have a Windows PC? There is a app available on the Microsoft store that lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad on any Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. It is completely free — it just displays a watermark every once in a while. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3x6DOeC

Stop Dropping Your Smartphone on Your Face

You’re lying down, holding your smartphone over your head, and it slips, tumbling onto your face. Ouch. Those dense slabs of glass and metal can hurt! Here’s what you can do about it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3J2CKe4

The Electric Truck Problem No One Is Talking About

Electric cars and trucks are all the rage right now. Everyone wants a piece of the action, and almost every major auto manufacturer in the U.S. is building EVs. Americans are also super excited about electric trucks, but there’s just one big problem—actually buying one. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3DzEQRW

This Month in Tech History: April

The history of technology in April contains the foundations of companies and services that still dominate the industry’s landscape. From the beginnings of Apple and Microsoft to the launch of Gmail and the iTunes Store, this month stands out as the time to start a world-changing enterprise. Read on for all the details. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3NIoV8a

How to File Your 2021 Taxes Online for Free in 2022

The IRS is now accepting tax returns for 2021 with a deadline of April 18, 2022. There are some big changes to the free tax-filing tools we’ve previously recommended this year, but you can still file your taxes for free. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3LAhLkM

Gmail Was the Best April Fools’ Day Joke of All Time

Google is one of many companies that love to join in on the April Fools’ Day fun every year. However, its best April Fools’ Day announcement wasn’t actually a joke at all. It was a little thing called Gmail. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3KcxJRy