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ASUS’s New Compact Keyboard Keeps the Number Pad

The right kind of keyboard for everyone varies depending on what they actually need. Some people need a numpad, while others would rather have a compact keyboard. This keyboard by ASUS, however, gives you the best of both worlds, sort of. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/896004/asuss-new-compact-keyboard-keeps-the-number-pad/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Grab This Samsung 27-Inch Monitor for Just $129 on Sale

Take your gaming to the next level with Samsung’s T350 Series 27-Inch Gaming Monitor. The black-framed monitor is currently available on sale for $129.99 ($90 off), allowing you to increase gaming immersion without spending a ton out of the door. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/895782/grab-this-samsung-27-inch-monitor-for-just-129-on-sale/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Chipolo One Review: It's Awesome On Paper

The Chipolo One delivers awesome out-of-range tracking features for locating some of your most important items with the help of a clean and simple companion app. But rather subpar Bluetooth performance and spotty notifications are roadblocks you may find yourself hindered by when using the device. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/151256/chipolo-one-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT: How to Use the AI Chatbot for Free

AI tools have been making waves. First, it was AI image generators, then came ChatGPT with the ability to generate human-like text conversations. The potential for this technology is incredible, and you can use it right now. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/871065/chatgpt-how-to-use-the-ai-chatbot-for-free/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Maybe It Is Time to Ditch Passwords

At first, the idea of ditching passwords seems like both an inconvenience and a threat to your online security. However, if you step back and take a look at how you really log in these days it begins to make a lot of sense. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/153983/maybe-it-is-time-to-ditch-passwords/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Emulate the PS3 on a Steam Deck With RPCS3

Want to go back to the late aughts/early 2010s and relive the PS3 glory days on your Steam Deck? You can do it with the help of RPCS3, a PS3 emulator that can run all your PS3 favorites. Our guide will show you how to install RPCS3 via EmuDeck and how to get the emulator up and running. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/888763/how-to-emulate-the-ps3-on-a-steam-deck-with-rpcs3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hummer EV Teardown Reveals Ridiculously Large Battery

The GMC Hummer is a big and tough yet inefficient machine. Naturally, GM took a similar route with the massive new Hummer EV. And while I’ve talked plenty about its sheer size and weight, a recent teardown video on YouTube gives us a good look at its huge battery. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/154575/hummer-ev-teardown-reveals-ridiculously-large-battery/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Samsung’s T7 SSD Is Cheaper Than Ever, Plus More Memorial Day Deals

Lots of handy products often go on sale for Memorial Day weekend, and electronic devices and accessories are no exception. This week, you’ll be able to find deals on all kinds of gadgets, from the Dell XPS 13 laptop to wireless, noise-cancelling headphones from Sony, a Roborock robot vacuum and mop combo, and much more. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/894515/save-big-on-samsungs-t7-2tb-portable-ssd-plus-other-memorial-day-sales/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Windows Copilot Brings Bing Chat & ChatGPT to Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft started rolling out a shortcut to the Bing Chat AI in the Windows taskbar in February, but it was clear that deeper integration was in the works. Now we have our first look at a true AI assistant for Windows, called Windows Copilot. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/894603/windows-copilot-brings-bing-chat-chatgpt-to-windows-11-pcs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This LEGO 'Pac-Man' Arcade Set Looks Astonishingly Realistic

As if its Atari 2600 and NES sets weren’t impressive enough, LEGO is back into retro gaming with the new Pac-Man Arcade. Launching on June 4th, this set mimics the functionality of an arcade machine using a hand crank and a series of gears. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/154226/this-lego-pac-man-arcade-set-looks-astonishingly-realistic/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Does “5G UW” Mean on My iPhone or Android Phone?

5G comes in various flavors. As a result, you may notice different 5G icons on your phone. 5G UW is one of these icons. Here’s what it signifies and everything you need to know about it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/892436/what-does-5g-uw-mean-on-my-iphone-or-android-phone/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Are Tracking Cookies, Really?

What sounds delicious and has raised numerous privacy concerns since it was introduced? Why, tracking cookies, of course. Everyone’s heard of them by now, but what exactly are tracking cookies, and how do they work? Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/884818/what-are-tracking-cookies-really/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Play Diablo 1 on a Modern PC for Retro Hack and Slash Fun

With the arrival of Diablo IV just around the corner, there is no better time to blow the dust off the first Diablo game to experience the original story. Better yet, you can play it with modern enhancements, previously unplayable characters, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/893567/how-to-play-diablo-1-on-a-modern-pc-for-retro-hack-and-slash-fun/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Disney Is Pulling Its Own Shows and Movies From Disney+ and Hulu

Disney+ and Hulu are the best places to watch Disney-owned content but like several other streaming services, some movies and shows don’t stick around. This time, Disney is pulling some of it own productions from streaming platforms. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/893896/disney-is-pulling-its-own-shows-and-movies-from-disney-and-hulu/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Get UPDF, a Powerful PDF Editor with OCR for 54% Off

From remote workers to in-office personnel, employees in numerous fields work with PDF documents on a regular basis. While many rely on the barebones options that came with their PC or Mac, an overall lack of features, complexity, and expensive upgrades can leave users with much to be desired. UPDF provides consumers with a compelling alternative for reading, annotating, and editing PDF documents while boasting user-friendly features and affordable pricing that’s even cheaper at 54% off for a limited time. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/855085/get-updf-a-powerful-pdf-editor-with-ocr-for-56-off/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AirPods Pro Controls, Features, and Gestures Explained

Apple’s premium in-ear buds are loaded with features. Whether you have first or second-generation AirPods Pro, you can control what you’re listening to, use gestures, and more. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/885365/airpods-pro-controls-features-and-gestures-explained/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon Goes Affordable With Its New Echo Speakers and Earbuds

In a surprise move, Amazon is refreshing its Echo lineup with three affordable new products—the Echo Pop, Echo Buds (2023 Model), and Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen). It’s an interesting change of pace, especially when you consider the bevy of premium devices that Amazon debuted last fall. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/153837/amazon-goes-affordable-with-its-new-echo-speakers-and-earbuds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Eve Launches Its Second-Gen Portable Smart Lamp

One of Eve’s most overlooked products, the portable Flare smart lamp, is getting a small upgrade. The second-gen Eve Flare features Thread compatibility to increase its responsiveness over HomeKit. Additionally, Eve is launching a smart Shutter Switch in select European countries. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/153735/eve-launches-its-second-gen-portable-smart-lamp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gboard’s Split Keyboard is Coming to Tablets

There are very few things that are as annoying as trying to type something on a tablet. If you’re holding it with both of your hands, it can be hard to reach the keyboard keys with your thumbs. Luckily, the Gboard keyboard has a solution, which is now rolling out to Android tablets. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/892521/gboards-split-keyboard-is-coming-to-tablets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

10 Firefox Features You Should Be Using

Firefox has been around for nearly 20 years, and with new features arriving on a regular basis, it can be hard to keep track of everything Firefox can do. Here are ten features in Firefox you should use that you might not know about. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/891045/10-firefox-features-you-should-be-using/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to Check a Camera’s Shutter Count (and Why You Should Care)

You wouldn’t buy a used car without checking how many miles were on it, and you shouldn’t buy a used camera without knowing how many clicks are on the shutter. Read on as we explain why the shutter count of a camera matters and how to check it. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/218244/how-to-check-a-cameras-shutter-count-and-why-you-should-care/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Pixel 7a Offers a Unique Solution to Noisy Vibrations

Turning off your ringer can save you from a lot of embarrassment, especially at work. But your phone’s vibration is also pretty loud, especially when you set it on a table. Thankfully, Google’s new Pixel 7a smartphone offers a unique (and exclusive) solution to his problem. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/153505/the-pixel-7a-offers-a-unique-solution-to-noisy-vibrations/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Latest Windows 11 Update Is Wreaking Havoc on Widgets

While many Windows 11 fans are simply happy to have widgets back, especially third-party options, the latest update is reportedly causing more harm than good, and widgets are a mess. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/153384/latest-windows-11-update-is-wreaking-havoc-on-widgets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Google Pixel 7a Budget Phone Is Here, and It Looks Great

Google’s Pixel smartphones have a loyal following. While flagship models garner media attention and make for fantastic purchases, it’s usually the mid-range “A” series that gets the most sales. Google is yet again seeking to replicate that winning formula with the launch of the Pixel 7a. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/891047/the-google-pixel-7a-budget-phone-is-here-and-it-looks-great/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

You Can Finally Use Final Cut Pro on Your iPad

This week, Apple announced that it is bringing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad, allowing creators to unleash their creativity in new ways anywhere they go. The apps are designed to offer powerful features that take full advantage of the iPad’s touch interface. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/152786/you-can-finally-use-final-cut-pro-on-your-ipad/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon’s Online Store Is Adding a TikTok-Like Video Feed

TikTok is the biggest social media phenomenon in the 2020s so far, and everyone is seeking to imitate its winning formula. The latest to do so is Amazon, out of all websites. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/890906/amazons-online-store-is-adding-a-tiktok-like-video-feed/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Western Digital Confirms Hackers Stole Customer Data

Back in March, Western Digital revealed it had been hacked, and many of the company’s online services were down for two weeks as “proactive measures.” Now we know more about what hackers stole from WD customers. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/890911/western-digital-confirms-hackers-stole-customer-data/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Best Kindle Oasis Cases For Bookworms

If you’re lucky enough to have a Kindle Oasis, you want to do everything you can to keep it safe. Sure, this eReader is waterproof, but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. If you want to protect your device from accidental bumps and drops, a Kindle Oasis case is the way to go. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/151675/the-best-kindle-oasis-cases-for-bookworms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

USB-C Solves the Biggest Problem With Laptops

If you’ve been a regular laptop user for a few years, you’ve probably suffered a common problem. The constant twists, turns, and dings your power cable endures have likely left it frayed or snapped. Then you have to tape it up, crack out the soldering gun, or pay big for a replacement. Read This Article on Review Geek › https://www.reviewgeek.com/152426/usb-c-solves-the-biggest-problem-with-laptops/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What Is a Colorway?

“Colorways” are all the rage these days. A colorway is just a color scheme. The term comes from sneaker culture and can be found everywhere from tech products to software applications like Mozilla Firefox. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/890021/what-is-a-colorway/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Plex Will Use ChatGPT to Make Your Music Playlists

ChatGPT really took the world by storm, and now seemingly everyone is rushing to add generative AI features. The latest service to go AI is none other than Plex — more specifically, its music player, Plexamp. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/890508/plex-will-use-chatgpt-to-make-your-music-playlists/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What to Do When Your Android Phone Won’t Turn On

You turn on your Android phone or tablet by pressing its power button — simple. If that button won’t work, your device isn’t necessarily broken — there are ways to bring it back to life. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/216880/what-to-do-when-your-android-phone-or-tablet-wont-turn-on/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

T-Mobile Just Had Another Security Breach

It hasn’t even been a long time since T-Mobile had its last big breach, and we’re already seeing the second one in 2023. T-Mobile had yet another breach, and even though it affects far fewer customers than the last one, it’s still bad. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/889918/t-mobile-just-had-another-security-breach/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WordTsar Is Reviving the ’80s WordStar Writing Experience

WordStar was one of the earliest popular word processing applications, and it was wildly popular until WordPefect and Microsoft Word took hold. A new project is now aiming to bring back the old WordStar experience with modern enhancements. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/889746/wordtsar-is-reviving-the-%e2%80%9980s-wordperfect-writing-experience/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Here’s Why You Should Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Your bank, email provider, and maybe even your favorite gaming platform have prompted you to set up two-factor authentication. If you’re a little unclear on what it is or why you’d want to start using it, read on to learn how two-factor authentication can keep everything from your bank account to your game collection more secure. Read This Article on How-To Geek › https://www.howtogeek.com/117047/why-you-should-use-two-factor-authentication-2fa/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger