Quick Links Most people probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how far from their computer monitor they should sit. But if you’re not sitting the right distance away, you could be making your life more difficult–and I’m not going to tell you to sit farther away. The Problem With Sitting Too Far Away Common knowledge would tell you that it’s not good to sit too close to glowing screens....
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Quick Links Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a handy tool. But it’s all too easy to use them for the wrong task, misconfigure them, or otherwise make common VPN mistakes. Here’s how to avoid them and get the most out of your VPN service. Assuming a VPN Ensures Anonymity One of the most important VPN misconceptions to get out of the way immediately is that using a VPN makes you anonymous online....
Here at How-To Geek, we often talk about the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow. However, when you’re creating a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, the double-click shortcut can be just as useful. In this guide, I’ll share 11 of my favorite double-click Excel tricks. 1Duplicate a Formula After typing a formula into a cell and pressing Enter, you might be tempted to click and drag the cell’s fill handle to copy it down a column....
Quick Links For the last few years, just about every major gaming platform has offered some form of “wrapup” that takes your gaming data and gives you insight into how you’ve enjoyed your hobby that year. I’ve seen all of mine, and I’m surprised. In some cases, things might even need to change. Here’s what I learned. 5I Have Too Many Gaming Platforms Setting aside that it’s partly for my job and the need to have access to games and software, so I can write about it, I’ve always had enoughFOMOto irrationally want all the platforms....
Netflix’s recommendation algorithm tries its best, but it often suggests the same old movies that you’ve scrolled past countless times. There must be something good to watch, right? That’s why I’ve rounded up this list of excellent movies, all of which I’ve watched and are available to stream on Netflix now. Whether you fancy a comedy, a heartfelt animation, or a classic thriller, there’s something for everyone. 2023 Runtime 2 hours 14 minutes...
Quick Links Windows optimization tips often center on making your PC run faster, but what if you want to log in faster and with fewer hassles? These simple tweaks can help. Log In Automatically The fastest login tweak of all issetting Windows to automatically log you in when you boot up your computer. Naturally, this is a security tradeoff as you’re granting anyone with physical access to your computer to Windows, the file system, and all the files....
Quick Links Summary There are a lot of Wi-Fi security tips that sound great on paper, but don’t secure your Wi-Fi network against intrusion. Skip them and focus on these security-enhancing tips and tricks. 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....
Summary Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security and keeps your account protected even if your password is compromised. While it’s advisable to enable two-factor authentication on all accounts that support it, here are some accounts that shouldalwayshave this extra layer of protection. 1Your Email Email accounts serve as recovery or verification methods for our online accounts. If your email is compromised, hackers can reset the passwords of linked accounts and gain access to them....
Quick Links Got an old monitor lying around collecting dust, or found a super cheap one on Facebook Marketplace? It’s time to put it to good use. There are many ways you can repurpose an old monitor and turn it into one of your favorite tech gizmos in the house. Thanks to mini PCs, Raspberry Pis, and smart TV sticks, there are plenty of ways to breathe new life into the aging display....
Quick Links For the better part of a century, we believed there were nine planets in our solar system, with Pluto being the farthest from the sun. Since the discovery of more Pluto-sized dwarf planets, that outlook has changed. Fortunately, there’s far more to Pluto than its unique history among the other planets. Our solar system has gotten a little bit more crowded, both closer to home and out beyond Pluto’s neck of the woods....
Summary TheseSoundcore Aerofit Proopen-ear headphones from Anker leave your ears unplugged for awareness without heavily sacrificing audio quality. So, if you were considering bone-conducting headphones, these are probably a better option that have a similar desired effect. Music will sound better from these, which could provide more motivation during intense workouts. Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro AeroFit Pro open-ear headphones utilize a non-intrusive design to eliminate discomfort and allow you to enjoy a breathable listening experience....
Summary Anker’s Soundcore audio device lineup has grown into a trusted name that’s topped some of the “best of” lists. The newest addition to its “Boom” lineup of portable boombox-style speakers is theSoundcore Boom 2, which boasts a 2.1 channel subwoofer and dual tweeters that deliver loud stereo sound with crystal-clear clarity. From on-ear headphones like theSoundcore Space Q45 headphonesto true wireless earbuds like theSpace A40, Soundcore by Anker has repeatedly impressed How-To Geek reviewers with the sound quality achieved at competitive price points....
