The How-To Geek Comic

Latest iPhone 15 Leak Teases the Island for All

Cory Gunther — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:29:14 -0400

When Apple launches its all-new iPhone 15 later this year, likely in September, it could be a lot different than previous generations. While we’ve heard several rumors about a lightweight alloy frame and more, the latest leak all but confirms Apple will ditch the notch for good.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Xbox Is Saying Goodbye to Games with Gold

Andrew Heinzman — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:12:21 -0400

After two decades of hard work, Xbox Live is entering retirement. The Xbox Live Gold plan will be replaced by Game Pass Core on September 14th. This new subscription includes 25 free games and costs just $10 a month (or $60 for an annual plan), though it abandons the Games with Gold format that so many Xbox users love.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Why McDonald's Straws Make Drinks Taste Better

Stacey Koziel — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:16 -0400

Have you ever had a craving for a fountain drink from McDonald’s? While you can always stop at the nearest gas station for a can or bottle of the same thing, it’s just not…the same thing. It might sound a little crazy, but there’s actually some science behind why McDonald’s makes drinks that taste better, and why you crave them over soda from a bottle.

Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Tesla Finally Builds Its First Cybertruck After Years of Delays

Cory Gunther — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:30:03 -0400

It’s been nearly four years in the making and a long time coming, but the first Tesla Cybertruck is finally real, coming soon, and rolled off the production line. Over the weekend, Tesla announced it had built “the first Cybertruck” at Giga Texas.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Nothing Phone 2 Arrives at an Attractive Price

Andrew Heinzman — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:22:52 -0400

If you’re looking for a unique new phone, you’re in luck. The Nothing Phone 2 is now available for $600, a price that puts it head-to-head with devices like the Google Pixel 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and more notably, a “Glyph” lighting system.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Roborock Q Revo Review: An Autonomous Champion

Michael Bizzaco — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:13 -0400

The Roborock Q Revo is an exceptional robot vacuum with insane cleaning capabilities and a docking station that puts all other charging docks to shame. And while the price is high, if you can afford it, my right hand to the LiDAR overlords, the Q Revo is one of the best robot vacs I’ve ever tested.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of July 17, 2023

Shea Simmons — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:30:54 -0400

This week, your Netflix queue might seem a bit lighter. That’s because the streaming service isn’t turning out quite as much content this week. But don’t mistake quantity for quality. There’s still some incredible things hitting streaming.

Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

What Will Gaming Be Like on the Apple Vision Pro?

Dave McQuilling — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:45:02 -0400

At WWDC 2023, Apple finally gave the world its first official glimpse of the “Vision Pro,” a high-end headset designed to shake up the mixed-reality market. The Vision Pro ticks many “Apple Product” boxes: it’s expensive, highly polished, and packed with high-end tech. But how is it for gaming?

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

You Can Install and Use Windows 11 Without a Product Key

Tim Brookes — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:30:00 -0400

Long gone are the days of requiring a valid product key to install Windows, but what happens if you never activate Microsoft’s latest desktop OS with a license? Here’s what you need to know about installing and running Windows 11 without paying a dime.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

SunVilla Debuts a Solar-Powered Tool Shed For All Your Gear

Cory Gunther — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:34:28 -0400

The popular California-based patio furniture brand SunVilla is partnering with Suntek Technology to deliver more solar-powered options for homeowners. SunVilla recently debuted its new smart yard ambitions and a solar storage shed for tools and gear with a built-in battery.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

GPU Fans Not Spinning: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Sydney Butler — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400

GPUs tend to get hot processing millions of pixels for you, so cooling fans going quiet can be understandably concerning! If you notice your GPU’s fans aren’t spinning, here’s how to assess whether there’s a real problem or not and then how to fix the problem.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Gaming Laptops: How Far Are They Behind Desktops?

Sydney Butler — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400

You probably know that choosing a gaming laptop over a gaming desktop PC means getting less performance, but how big is that gap exactly? The answer is probably not as large as you think. In fact, it may not matter!

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Automatically Cancel Your Amazon Prime Trial Before It Renews

Andrew Heinzman — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:24:30 -0400

If you don’t use any of Amazon’s services, you probably don’t need a Prime membership. However, you may occasionally redeem a 30-day free trial to take advantage of Prime Day or enjoy a new show on Prime Video. Here’s how to ensure that you aren’t hit with a renewal fee.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Best Chromebooks of 2023

Joe Fedewa — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Today’s Chromebooks rival Windows PCs and Macs in functionality and quality. These “glorified web browsers” running Chrome OS are capable of everything you need for school or work, editing photos, and can even run Android and Linux apps.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How Screen Savers Literally Save Your Screen

Joe Fedewa — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Winding pipes, dizzying 3D mazes, a haunted house, colorful flurries—screen savers used to be fun. They also used to serve a very important purpose, and may still today. That purpose was described in the name itself all this time.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Has the Time for 32GB of RAM Finally Come?

Sydney Butler — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

We’ve finally established that 640K of memory isn’t quite enough for anyone, but the correct amount of RAM remains a hot debate topic. RAM isn’t cheap, but the time may finally be here to move on to 32GB of memory.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

10 Games You Won’t Believe Your M1 or M2 Mac Can Run

Sydney Butler — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:30:00 -0400

Even the humble base-model M1 Macbook Air packs more punch than the previous generation of consoles, yet it may still come as a surprise to realize that the M1 and M2 Apple computers can play some intense games.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The First OnePlus Folding Phone Could Arrive Next Month

Cory Gunther — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:34:19 -0400

Back in February OnePlus started teasing that its new folding phone would arrive later this fall. Since then, aside from a slew of leaked images and teasers, we haven’t heard much about the device. Thankfully, the wait is almost over.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

4 Reasons You Should Still Keep an Optical Drive Around

Sydney Butler — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Modern desktop and laptop computers usually ship without an optical drive, and you might think they’re obsolete now. The truth is that everyone should have an optical drive tucked away somewhere because there’s a good chance you’ll need it.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save 45% On Roborock’s Vacuum Lineup in Big Prime Day Sale

Sponsored — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:35:00 -0400

Prime Day 2023 has finally arrived, and it’s time to cash in on the best deals of the year. If you’re in the market for an intuitive, time-saving robot vacuum, you won’t want to miss the amazing discounts Roborock has to offer. You can save hundreds on their top-tier robot and manual vacuums during this annual sale.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 DuckDuckGo Features You Should Be Using

Gaurav Shukla — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400

DuckDuckGo is primarily known for its focus on privacy. But the search engine (and now browser) offers several helpful features, many of which aren’t even available on Google or Bing. So if you are new to DuckDuckGo, here are five features to improve your search experience.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Tesla's Latest Update Has a Feature Owners Will Love

Cory Gunther — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:24:21 -0400

One of Tesla’s many strengths is that it’s constantly releasing software updates with vehicle improvements, and the latest update rolling out this week has one of the most popular user-requested features. Soon, you’ll be able to control the windshield wipers from the steering wheel.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The Best Gaming Controllers of 2023

Tim Brookes — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Pro Tip: The best controllers aren’t always the ones that come with your console. Whether you need a new controller for your Windows PC, Xbox, Playstation 5, or even your smartphone, you’ve got options.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Intel NUC PC, a Popular Plex Solution, Is Entering Retirement

Andrew Heinzman — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:00:30 -0400

The Intel NUC is many things—a tiny PC, a hobbyist’s plaything, or even a Plex media server. Unfortunately, we must add “retiree” to this list. As reported by ServeTheHome (and subsequently confirmed by Intel), the NUC brand is now discontinued.

Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Stop Using Your Phone as a Flashlight

Jason Fitzpatrick — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Smartphones come with a fairly powerful built-in flashlight that is so convenient and easy to use. But you should stop relying on it (and putting your phone in peril) right now.

Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

6 Tricks That Won’t Secure Your Wi-Fi (And 6 That Will)

Jason Fitzpatrick — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Like anything related to computer and network security, quite a few oft-repeated Wi-Fi security tricks don’t help at all. Here are the tips and tricks you should avoid and an equal number you should be sure to use.