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Robot vacuums sound great in theory. Your floors are cleaned daily by a robotic assistant so that when you wake up or get home from work you have one less thing to do. Unfortunately, the theory doesn’t always translate well in practice. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3nuOii0

It’s no secret that AWS’s pricing is high, and data in particular comes at a premium. The compute may be cheap, with services like Lambda functions and EC2 instances, but if you’re transferring out a lot of data, you’re gonna be paying for it. Here’s how to reduce that bill. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3I5jiyE

Apple makes some of the most long-lived mobile devices out there — iPhones and iPads basically just keep on ticking. Nothing is perfect, though, and sometimes things do go wrong. Here’s how you can enter Recovery Mode to fix your device. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3QYCGS2

Do your formatting requirements call for a specific amount of space between your document’s content and the page’s border? If you use Google Docs, it’s easy to change your document‘s margins and set them to your liking. We’ll show you two ways to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3bGP7li

If you’ve ever wanted to use your Nest Hub Max as a Bluetooth speaker—well, that’s always been an option! But you had to set everything up in the Google Home app on your phone. Now, Google is rolling out a much simpler Bluetooth experience for Nest Hub Max. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3R2gqXc

Indenting paragraphs in Google Docs requires access to the ruler, which you’ll only find in the full web version. The ruler is not present in the mobile apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3u7uxAX

The day you’ve waited for is finally here; GPUs are now reasonably priced, in stock, and on sale. Buying a graphics card today guarantees you the best price of the last three years—yeah, you can finally afford to buy a GPU again. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3QReMYF

Microsoft Word’s dark mode applies a dark theme to your entire user interface. If you’d like to keep your page’s color white while still using dark mode, or if you’d like to bring Word back to light mode, there are ways to do that. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3a5uE9h

Range anxiety and slow charging could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to new EV battery technology coming in 2023. The Chinese battery maker and one of the largest EV battery suppliers in the world, CATL, recently unveiled its new battery cells capable of 620 miles per charge. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3R0ym4w

Hyundai just gave the world an early look at its upcoming electric sedan, the IONIQ 6, which will make its full debut later in July. The unique and futuristic good looks were inspired by the Hyundai Prophecy concept EV from 2020 that had aerodynamics in mind. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3P8q7lx

Some Android phones don’t have a lot of storage, so you might run out of room for apps. If your device has an SD card slot, you can use that to expand the storage and have more room for apps. However, SD card support is more limited than it used to be. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3noFoTb

Whether you need to update drivers, check hardware compatibility, or you’re just curious, it’s way easier to check your motherboard model number with these simple tricks than to crack open your case to check the board itself. Here’s how to check your motherboard model number from the comfort of your keyboard. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3AaEUYt

T-Mobile has positioned itself as a better alternative to other carriers over the past few years, but it also plays many of the same tricks as other networks, including selling user data. The network is now targeting advertisements based on app usage data, but there’s a way to opt out. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3uc4usq

If you’re using an Apple display with your MacBook or desktop Mac, things are generally flawless. However, non-Apple displays can exhibit weird behavior such as flickering, and it’s not always obvious how to fix it. There are some things you can try, though. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3nuUpml

Roku streaming devices and TVs have offered free movies, TV shows, and “live” channels for a while now through the pre-installed Roku Channel. Starting today, the Roku Channel now has local news stations. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3y0YhRd

There’s nothing more relaxing than the sound of nature, especially when you’re stuck at a desk all day. And that’s what makes Earth.fm so interesting—it’s a website that lets you stream the “natural soundscapes” of several locations across the globe. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3R4izlB

iMessage on Android—the white whale of many smartphone users. We’ve shown you how to use iMessage on Android and Windows, but there’s a pretty big barrier to entry. Let’s find the cheapest way to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3OFs4FA

Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its massive 55-inch curved gaming monitor called the Odyssey Ark. And while we haven’t heard much about it since, new reports suggest Samsung’s wild new monitor will arrive later this summer. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3njGWxJ

Containerization has transformed how new applications are developed and deployed. However many organizations retain a back catalog of older systems that necessitate a different approach. This disconnect between new and old doesn’t have to be perpetuated: you can package older systems as containers too, making it easier to continue evolving them with more modern development methods. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3xYlX8H

It seems that Apple was holding out during its June WWDC conference. As reported in Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple will launch a “deluge” of ambitious new products in late 2022 and early 2023. These new products include a mixed reality headset, new “core” devices,’ and revamped versions of the Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, and HomePod. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3QOLcD5

AWS Lambda Functions are a serverless computing model that lets you run code without servers. These are commonly written with languages like JavaScript and Python, but AWS now supports many different runtimes, including .NET for C#. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3aESUyQ

I have been using AirTags to track my keys, bags, and suitcases since the Bluetooth tracker’s announcement in 2021. While they work in most cases, they don’t fit in most wallets. The Chipolo CARD Spot fixes that limitation without losing too many of the AirTag’s features. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3ME7uUU

Legislators within the European Union say they’ve reached an agreement on the “common charger” mandate that was proposed last year. By the end of 2024, all battery-powered portable devices sold in the EU must have a USB-C port or rely entirely on wireless charging. And yes, this applies to Apple’s iPhone. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3GZxIjb

Ford began delivering F-150 Lightning trucks near the end of May, and the first customers are in for a small surprise. As reported by a user on the Lightning Owners forum, F-150 Lightnings come with a free Tesla charging adapter, likely to highlight the truck’s bi-directional charging capabilities (something that Tesla lacks). Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3Mxj3gd

Electric trucks are fast and have insane amounts of torque, which means they have some excellent tow ratings. If you’re interested in any of the exciting electric trucks available or coming soon and plan on doing “truck stuff,” you’ll want to know how much an electric truck can tow and how far. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3xq98ot

Modern electric vehicles (EVs) will last quite a while on their stock battery pack, but eventually they’ll degrade and need to be replaced. The prospect of a replacement might make you hesitant about buying an EV, so what will a replacement actually run you, and how can you avoid needing one? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3zkemDA

Apple’s HomeKit and the companion Home app have long felt like a neglected project. With the release of iOS 16, the Home app is getting a facelift and a new lease on life complete with a promise of Matter support. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3mi7WgD

Google showed off the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro for the first time last month at Google I/O. Even though the phones are still months away, people are already selling them. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3mmgIdI

This week is a good one for Netflix fans. Not only dos a hit series return for another season, but an anticipated adaptation also hits streaming. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://bit.ly/3NSmSxK

During the age of the dial-up BBS, a special style of digital illustration emerged that utilized 256 text characters and 16 colors to create a vivid array of artworks. Here’s a look at why ANSI art emerged and how it still serves as a unique hallmark of early online culture. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3xchij9

Whether you’ve changed your phone number or you’d like to use a different number in your account, Amazon makes changing phone numbers in your account as easy as changing your password. We’ll show you how to do this from your desktop and your mobile phone. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3tEhbfp

Many people wonder whether it’s a good idea to connect two surge protectors, either to provide additional protection or to gain access to more power outlets. The simple answer is no, and for good reason. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3mji5Ka

Experts often recommend Ethernet as a quick fix to your Internet speed woes or latency issues at home. But what is it, and how can you use it? Here’s a quick primer on what you need to know about Ethernet. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3PZlMlH

If someone’s ever sent you “FS” in response to your messages, you should consider it a good sign. Here’s what this initialism means and how to use it in your texts. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3GOXDdx

By logging out of Facebook on your iPhone, you can use other accounts with the app as well as secure your account data by not making it available to anyone who uses your phone. We’ll explain to you the entire Facebook sign-out process. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3tfn8ii

Are you really anonymous on the internet? Despite your best efforts, artificial intelligence and the ever-present surveillance systems around you could reveal your identity and activities to anyone who has access to that “anonymized” data in a practice known as “de-anonymization”. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3atUnIt

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

Font plays a very important role in how we perceive written text. It can be the difference between plain and formal or fun and casual. If you’ve changed the font in your email client, you probably shouldn’t. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3xhU4t4

Have you ever wanted to start a quick video meeting while reviewing a document? You can start or join a Google Meet directly from Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Then, present your document or simply join and keep working. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3MaSpty

While Apple’s Self Service Repair program is far from practical, the tools that are rented out through this program are pretty interesting. They’re huge and expensive, but they accomplish simple tasks that really don’t require special equipment. So, iFixit spent a few thousand dollars to buy and tear down Apple’s Self Service Repair tools. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3mcMyt7

Lenovo makes some of the best laptops, so my expectations were pretty high with the latest Yoga 9i model. I’m ecstatic to say that this laptop exceeded those expectations so much that I’m tempted to replace my current laptop with this model. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3NPFi2a

Netflix is packed with so many movies, from studio releases to the service’s original productions, that it can be daunting to figure out what to watch. Get started with 10 of the best movies you can stream on Netflix. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3Nib8ot

Did you find a random USB stick, perhaps at your school or in a parking lot? You may be tempted to plug it into your PC, but you could leave yourself open to attack or, worse still, permanently damage your machine. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3NgsJ05

Using just the built-in features in iPhone’s Photos and YouTube app, you can make your videos play in a loop for as long as you want. This eliminates the need to manually re-play your videos, and we’ll show you how to do that. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3x4etRd

The iPhone keyboard is one of the most popular keyboards on the planet, but it’s not without its quirks. Strangely, the period key is buried in the secondary layout. There’s a much faster way to use it, though. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3tbM1vt

A chief concern about electric vehicles (EVs)—right up there with range anxiety and cost—is cold weather. We know the cold takes a toll on EV battery life, but why? Let’s look at what happens to an EV’s battery in cold weather, and the steps you can take to mitigate adverse effects. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3x0JW6B

If you’re looking to broaden your gaming horizons, you might be tempted to invest in a virtual reality headset. But VR isn’t simply an extension of the games you may already enjoy, it’s a whole new medium that comes with its own pros and cons. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3m5Jr67

Surfshark has grown in popularity following its acquisition by NordVPN and then with its announcement of the Nexus VPN standard. Product announcements aside, though, how good is Surfshark really, and are there noticeable traces of the takeover by NordVPN? I’ll take a look in this full review. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3GPcqVt

DeFi promises to eliminate the need for banks almost entirely. Known as yield farmers, holders of a cryptocurrency can earn yields by serving the same role that banks traditionally did. Here’s how it works. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://bit.ly/3x4BrHE

Gamers get hyped! Microsoft just revealed a long-awaited (and highly demanded) achievement feature for its Xbox consoles in its June 2022 update, and we’re certain gamers of all varieties, especially achievement hunters, will be incredibly excited about it! Read This Article on Review Geek › https://bit.ly/3zaj5ro