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Should You Use an Amazon Echo Dot as an eero Wi-Fi Extender?

In late 2022, Amazon rolled out eero Built-In for select Echo Dot smart speakers. This feature lets your Echo pull double-duty as an eero Wi-Fi extender, increasing the wireless coverage in your home without the need for an additional mesh router. But is this feature actually worth using? Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/144100/should-you-use-an-amazon-echo-dot-as-an-eero-wi-fi-extender/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Enjoy the Big Game With the Best TVs for the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl has something for everyone. Whether you can’t wait to watch the game, the commercials, or the Halftime Show, your viewing experience is only as good as your TV. Thankfully, there are plenty of great models to help you enjoy the Super Bowl right from your couch, and we can help you find the best ones. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/143540/enjoy-the-big-game-with-the-best-tvs-for-the-super-bowl/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Everything You Need to Know About VPN Services

Internet privacy is a hot topic, and for good reason. It’s not acceptable for anyone to peek through your windows at home, so it shouldn’t be okay to peek at your browsing history and collect your data. A great Virtual Private Network (VPN) service can make sure your personal data stays private. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/142974/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vpn-services/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This Viral Sushi Making Kit Will Get You The Coolest Lunch Ever

When it comes to meal prepping your lunch, you probably cycle through a few sandwiches and wraps, maybe some soup, and a few salads. But you could bring sushi; no, it won’t cost you a fortune in takeout fees. Read This Article on LifeSavvy › https://www.lifesavvy.com/159933/this-viral-sushi-making-kit-will-get-you-the-coolest-lunch-ever/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sweat to Your Favorite Songs With These Bose Sport Earbuds for $20 Off

The crystal clear audio of a Bose speaker can join you at the gym with this pair of Bose Sport Earbuds. On sale until January 30 for $129 ($20 off), these comfortable and small true wireless Bluetooth earbuds capture Bose’s signature quality to help energize your next workout. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/868194/sweat-to-your-favorite-songs-with-these-bose-sport-earbuds-for-20-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mozilla’s Pocket App Just Got a Big Update

The Pocket app by Mozilla is incredibly useful, allowing you to quickly save web articles for late. Now it’s getting much better and more comfortable to use, with the addition of two big features. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/867834/mozilla%e2%80%99s-pocket-app-just-got-a-big-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

6 Ways to Save Time With Automator on Mac

If you spend a lot of time doing things like splitting PDFs, converting images, or creating ZIP files, there’s a way to speed up each process. Using Automator on Mac, you can set up automations that save you time. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/858330/ways-to-save-time-with-automator-on-mac/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

3 Ways to Insert Hyperlinks in Microsoft Excel

For quick access to a cell, document, or webpage, you can insert hyperlinks in your Excel spreadsheet. Just paste in a hyperlink, give it a readable label, and click to follow the link. Here are a few ways to insert hyperlinks in Excel. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/855985/3-ways-to-insert-hyperlinks-in-microsoft-excel/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Drown Out Nightly Noise With These Sleep Earbuds for $129.99 ($50 Off)

We’re all just trying to get a good night’s sleep, but too often, external factors get in the way. Barking dogs, bustling cities, snoring partners, and so much more are a detriment to dozing off. Soundcore Sleep A10 Earbuds can act as a barrier between your ears and the never-ending stream of noise, and for only $129.99 ($50 off) until January 29, you could finally get that deep sleep you’ve been struggling with every night. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/867238/drown-out-nightly-noise-with-these-sleep-earbuds-for-129.99-50-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Don’t Reset Your Hue Bridge to Fix Problems, Use One of These Apps

Every now and then, you might run into a problem with your Hue smart lighting system that seems unsolvable, a veritable ghost in the machine. Before you reset your individual bulbs or even your entire system, try one of these apps. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/863989/dont-reset-your-hue-bridge-to-fix-problems-use-one-of-these-apps/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Games Are $70 Now, But You Don’t Actually Have to Pay That

Both Sony and Microsoft now sell first-party games for $70, and many triple-A third-party developers are likely to follow suit. This isn’t welcome news for gamers during tough economic times, but do you actually have to pay that much for games? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/856168/games-are-70-dollars-now-but-you-dont-have-to-pay-that/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Watch UFC 283 Teixeira vs Hill Live Online

Two top championships will be decided at UFC 283, broadcast live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 21, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Here’s how and where to stream it live. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/866340/how-to-watch-ufc-283-teixeira-vs-hill-live-online/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Linux rm Command: Everything You Need to Know

The Linux rm command deletes files and directories. To use this tool safely, you need to be certain what’s going to happen when you hit “Enter.” Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/858815/linux-rm-command/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why You Should Stop Using GPS Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation on phones and dedicated GPS devices has made it much easier to travel. However, the reliance on GPS navigation comes at a cost—you never actually learn how to get anywhere. That’s a problem. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/840178/why-you-should-stop-using-gps-navigation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

11 Little-Known Excel Functions That Are Very Useful

Microsoft Excel offers hundreds of functions. So, there’s bound to be at least a handful you don’t know exist. These unique functions have specific purposes that you’ll be thrilled to learn about and use. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/854749/little-known-excel-functions-that-are-actually-useful/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The New MacBook Pro Has Wi-Fi 6E and up to 96 GB RAM

Apple introduced a new lineup of 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops in 2021, marking the first MacBook redesign since the switch to Apple’s own chips. Now they are getting an upgrade. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/865839/the-new-macbook-pro-has-wi-fi-6e-and-up-to-96-gb-ram/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Best Camera Bags of 2023

While there is no one perfect camera bag that will work for every photographer, there is one out there that’ll work for you. We’ll cover some of the best camera bags you can get your hands on here. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/800357/best-camera-bag/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Best Video Game Board Games

There may have been a time when digital video games were at odds with the analog nature of tabletop games. But now, the two hobbies can very much live in harmony thanks to the growing number of board games based on popular video games. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/141261/the-best-video-game-board-games/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Choose an AIO Cooler

If you’re shopping parts for a gaming PC, you might be considering an aftermarket water cooling solution. There are plenty of options out there, but which one should you choose, and what factors should you take into account? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/858042/how-to-choose-an-aio-cooler/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple Acknowledges iPhone 14 Pro Display Bug, Promises Fix

Just before Christmas, iPhone 14 Pro users began posting pictures online of their devices flashing colored lines flashing across the display while powering on. The issue seems to have started just after the update to iOS 16.2, although some posts predate the OS upgrade. Now Apple is promising a fix. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/142334/apple-acknowledges-iphone-14-pro-display-bug-promises-fix/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reserve a Galaxy S23 Before Unpacked and Get Up to $100

Samsung is gauging interest for its next generation of flagship Galaxy devices with no-commitment reservations going live ahead of the Unpacked event on February 1. If you’re interested in either the new Galaxy S23 or Galaxy Book 3, you can take advantage of this special Samsung Unpacked Reserve gift card offer and earn up to $100 in store credit. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/865182/reserve-a-galaxy-s23-before-unpacked-and-get-up-to-100/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Android 13 Update Is Coming to Your PC

Microsoft has confirmed that the Android 13 update is officially coming to Windows 11. A headline feature when Windows 11 first arrived was Android app support, which has slowly become a reality. Now, the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is getting upgraded to Android 13. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/142331/the-android-13-update-is-coming-to-your-pc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Snag This Portable Corsair Mechanical Keyboard for $60 Off

Your tastes change as you get older, so why not use a keyboard that can evolve with you? On sale for $119.99 ($60 off) until January 15, CORSAIR’s K70 Pro Mini Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is a customizable gaming accessory that’s responsive and clicky, and serves as a good companion when desk space is limited. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/864708/snag-this-portable-corsair-mechanical-keyboard-for-60-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Take $100 off Apple’s Latest Travel-Friendly iPad Mini

Grab your newest travel companion, Apple’s latest iPad Mini, for only $549.99 ($100 off) with this limited-time sale. Set to expire on January 15, the discount brings the Wi-Fi-ready, highly portable tablet back to its Black Friday 2022 pricing. The small tablet is a versatile device sure to serve a number of purposes for your household. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/864377/take-100-off-apples-latest-travel-friendly-ipad-mini/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Choose a Mechanical Keyboard

So you’ve finally decided to get one of those mechanical keyboards everyone’s talking about. However, you might be overwhelmed by the choice of keyboards currently out there. And it can be very easy to get your purchase wrong. So how do you choose one? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/858061/how-to-choose-a-mechanical-keyboard/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Do You Need a 144Hz, 240Hz, or 300Hz Refresh Rate Display?

If you’re looking for a new monitor you might be tempted to buy something with the highest refresh rate you can afford. But there are a few things you should consider before going all-out on 240Hz, 360Hz, and beyond. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/863865/do-you-need-a-144hz-240hz-or-300hz-refresh-rate-display/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Connect to FTP Servers in Windows (Without Extra Software)

If you need to access an FTP server, you can install dedicated FTP clients with lots of features –but you don’t necessarily have to. Windows itself offers several ways for connecting to an FTP server, allowing you to download and upload files in a pinch. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/272176/how-to-connect-to-ftp-servers-in-windows-without-extra-software/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What is Vaporware? The Greatest Technology You Never Saw

With the Consumer Electronics Show in full swing, you’re probably seeing a lot of stories about great new gadgets companies are developing to improve your life. However, many of those products and concepts never make it into your home or even onto store shelves. We call it “vaporware.” Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/141571/what-is-vaoprware-the-greatest-technology-you-never-saw/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ASUS’ Awesome ExpertBook B9 Now Has an OLED Model

We previously saw ASUS announce the ExpertBook B9. Back then, the company claimed it was the world’s thinnest 14-inch laptop, and now that model is getting even better with an OLED screen and other improvements. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/858031/asus-awesome-expertbook-b9-now-has-an-oled-model/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Future of Qi Wireless Charging Arrives Later This Year

Next-generation Qi wireless charging arrives later this year, according to the Wireless Power Consortium. The new standard, called Qi2, builds on Apple’s MagSafe platform to ensure a “perfect alignment” between devices and charges. This improves wireless charging efficiency, which should translate to a boost in speed. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/141362/the-future-of-qi-wireless-charging-arrives-later-this-year/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Assign a Static IP Address in Windows 10 or 11

Sometimes, it’s better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/19249/how-to-assign-a-static-ip-address-in-xp-vista-or-windows-7/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

9 Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Protected in 2023

As new technology emerges, cybersecurity protocols also evolve. However, there are some basic tips you should carry with you everywhere to stay better protected against cyber attacks. Here are some general rules to follow to stay safe in 2023. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/778547/cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Is a Power Virus, and How Can It Destroy Your PC?

There are many different types of computer viruses, but a power virus can be especially malicious. Ironically, this sort of code also has a valid use in hardware design and resilience testing. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/852027/what-is-a-power-virus-and-how-can-it-destroy-your-pc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger