Virtual reality technology is at a critical point, full of potential that has not yet been fully realized. While it may seem like first-person experiences are the future of VR, there’s a whole untapped market that could help VR dominate the industry. Unfortunately, VR headsets often disappoint thanks to low-power chipsets that can’t even compete with modern consoles. However, the minute you play a game likeDemeowith PC-level graphics viaOculus Link, you’ll start to see how much potential a headset like the Meta Quest 3 has....

Quick Links Many people say they would switch to Linux if it didn’t mean having to give up on a specific app. In my case, it’s the opposite. There are quite a few Linux-only apps that I love, and more are popping up now than at any time in recent memory. Whenever I use anything other than Linux, these are the apps that I miss. 1Apostrophe Apostrophe is my favorite writing app on any platform....

Quick Links I recently got a new storage server and decided to give TrueNAS Scale a try after four years of not touching it. In the end, Unraid still won the day. Here’s why. TrueNAS Scale Has Come a Long Way From the Days of FreeNAS TrueNAS (which used to be FreeNAS) has come quite a long way in recent years. Originally based on FreeBSD, TrueNAS Scale,the latest version of the operating system, offers a lot more modern features than it used to be....

Quick Links I’ve been using password managers for a decade or so, with Bitwarden being my go-to password manager since 2021. I love it, and I don’t plan to switch anytime soon. Here’s why. Only I Have Access to My Passwords I had originally used LastPass, but afterthe company’s announcementthat it would remove cross-device syncing from its free tier, followed byreportsabout the LastPass mobile app hiding fishy trackers up its sleeve, I started perusingalternatives....

Quick Links Installing the Google Play Store on Amazon Fire Tablets has become an extremely popular thing to do. It still works really well, and it’s relatively easy to do. However, you may run into some issues along the way. We’ll help you identify some common causes of the Play Store not working on a Fire Tablet. You Downloaded the Incorrect Files for Your Fire Tablet Model Installing the Play Store on a Fire Tablet is not difficult in a technical sense, but it can be finicky....

Summary The Xbox 360 Marketplace may be closed for good, but that doesn’t mean you should pack up your console just yet. With a nearly 20-year history and massive game library, there’s invariably plenty of catching up to do, and you may be surprised at how fresh many of those games still feel. Games Are Still Cheap (And There Are Lots of Them) The good news for anyone like me who’s spent the last few decades collecting video games is that quite a few of those games have become valuable....

Quick Links With the Pixel 9’s release, it’s easy to feel the pressure to upgrade to the latest and greatest. But while the new model has some flashy upgrades, I’m still hanging on to my Pixel 6. It might not be the newest kid on the block anymore, but it continues to offer fantastic value and performance, even in 2024. Price vs. Performance Since I already own my Pixel 6, I don’t see a reason to spend money on a Pixel 9 when my Pixel 6 works perfectly fine....

Summary Since I started using Linux over a decade ago, I’ve been a Mint fan. Over the years I’ve tried using other distros—and tried some really weird stuff, often in service of How-to Geek—but Linux Mint has always remained my daily driver and I’ve never seriously considered getting rid of it. Here’s why I like it. Linux Mint Is Easy to Use I grew up using Windows, and I always really liked it....

Quick Links Have you ever noticed how whenever you try to install an app on your Android phone from outside of the Google Play Store, you have to jump through a few hoops before it actually allows you to install it? There’s a reason for this. Google puts restrictions on sideloading, and those restrictions have been in place ever since Android was first conceived. Lately, however, those restrictions have increased manifold....

Microsoft added Miracast support to Windows back in 2013, allowing you to project your PC’s screen to a display, TV, projector, or other display using a wireless network connection (instead of cables). That feature still isn’t popular, though, and now the company is updating it to be more noticeable and useful. Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23516 in the Dev Channel forWindows Insiders, and it includes some updates for the Cast feature....

Summary TheXREAL One AR Glassesdeliver a 147-inch virtual display in a go-anywhere form factor. While the field of view, out-of-box connectivity, and user interface are somewhat limited, the excellent portable big-screen video quality makes up for it. XREAL One AR Glasses The XREAL One AR Glasses provide a 147-inch virtual screen, high refresh rate, spatial sound, and three degrees of freedom. Price and Availability The XREAL One AR Glasses are available from Amazon or direct from XREAL....

There are constantly new, more powerful handheld gaming PCs hitting the market, which means that you’re probably going to have an old one around at some point, or that the used market will be flooded with last-gen handhelds. Which got me thinking about what I’m going to do with my current handheld PC once I decide to upgrade to something better. At the top of my list, I considered how well it could work as a home server, and if you look at how these little handhelds are designed, it makes perfect sense....

Quick Links Are you having problem with muffled and unclear sound quality or dropped calls on your iPhone? This could be due to a network glitch, a dirty earpiece or microphone, or a malfunctioning accessory. Here are some ways you can fix the problem. Toggle Airplane Mode on and Off You’re on the move, trying to call your friend or a family member, but for some odd reason the call doesn’t go through....