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About Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman is the former Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. Chris has personally written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times---and that's just here at How-To Geek.

With over a decade of writing experience in the field of technology, Chris has written for a variety of publications including The New York Times, Reader's Digest, IDG's PCWorld, Digital Trends, and MakeUseOf. Beyond the web, his work has appeared in the print edition of The New York Times (September 9, 2019) and in PCWorld's print magazines, specifically in the August 2013 and July 2013 editions, where his story was on the cover. He also wrote the USA's most-saved article of 2021, according to Pocket.

Chris was a PCWorld columnist for two years. He founded PCWorld's "World Beyond Windows" column, which covered the latest developments in open-source operating systems like Linux and Chrome OS. Beyond the column, he wrote about everything from Windows to tech travel tips.

The news he's broken has been covered by outlets like the BBC, The Verge, Slate, Gizmodo, Engadget, TechCrunch, Digital Trends, ZDNet, The Next Web, and Techmeme. Instructional tutorials he's written have been linked to by organizations like The New York Times, Wirecutter, Lifehacker, the BBC, CNET, Ars Technica, and John Gruber's Daring Fireball. His roundups of new features in Windows 10 updates have been called "the most detailed, useful Windows version previews of anyone on the web" and covered by prominent Windows journalists like Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley on TWiT's Windows Weekly. His work has even appeared on the front page of Reddit.

Articles he's written have been used as a source for everything from books like Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff, media theory professor at the City University of New York's Queens College and CNN contributor, to university textbooks and even late-night TV shows like Comedy Central's @midnight with Chris Hardwick.

Starting in 2015, Chris attended the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for five years running.  At CES 2018, he broke the news about Kodak's "KashMiner" Bitcoin mining scheme with a viral tweet. A wave of negative publicity ensued, with coverage on BuzzFeed News, CNBC, the BBC, and TechCrunch. The company's project was later reportedly shut down by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition to his extensive writing experience, Chris has been interviewed as a technology expert on TV news and radio shows. He gave advice on dark web scans on Miami's NBC 6, discussed Windows XP's demise on WGN-TV's Midday News in Chicago, and shared his CES experiences on WJR-AM's Guy Gordon Show in Detroit.

Chris also ran MakeUseOf's email newsletter for two years. Nearly 400,000 subscribers received the newsletter complete with a handwritten tip every day.

Latest Articles

How to Disable Xbox Achievement Notifications on Windows 10

Don't want to see Xbox achievement notifications while playing PC games? Here's how to hide them on Windows 10.

How to Kick People Off Your Netflix Account

Want to stop sharing your Netflix account with other people? Here's how to kick everyone out. This will sign you out of that TV you signed into at an Airbnb three years ago, too.

How to Block "Scam Likely" Calls on T-Mobile (and Metro)

Want to block all those "Scam Likely" calls you get on T-Mobile? Here's how.

How to Fix a Slow Context Menu in Windows 10's File Explorer

Are your PC's context menus slow? Here's how you can pin down the problem and fix it.

How to Switch From Google Play Music to YouTube Music

Google Play Music is going away in October. It's time to switch to YouTube Music or your data will be deleted at the end of 2020. Here's how to make the switch today.

✨ You Can Use Emoji in File Names on Windows 10

Did you know you could use emoji in file names on Windows 10? Here's how.

Want to Stream Something in 2020? Watch It While You Can!

In 2020, movies and TV shows are vanishing (and appearing!) on streaming services faster than ever. Watch them while you can. Harry Potter will vanish from HBO Max soon, and that's just the latest example.

All the Ways Your Location Can Be Tracked on an iPhone

Want to ensure your iPhone's location can't be tracked? Check these settings.

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How to Stop Safari From Launching Apps on iPhone and iPad

Want to stop Safari from automatically opening apps on your iPhone or iPad? We've got some tricks for that.

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How to Disable Google Meet in Gmail on iPhone, Android, and iPad

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How to Remember Important Messages in Slack

Slack can be noisy. Here are a variety of ways to save important messages for later so you don't forget them.

How to Make Your PC Automatically Turn On on a Schedule

Want to automatically turn on your PC on a schedule? Here's how. You can make Windows sign in and launch programs automatically, too.

How to See How Much Money Has Been Sent to a Bitcoin Address

Here's how to track how much money is being sent to the criminals that attacked Twitter---or to anyone else with a Bitcoin address.

How to Download NVIDIA Drivers Without GeForce Experience

Want to get NVIDIA drivers without the GeForce Experience software? You can, but NVIDIA buries them on its website. Here's how.

How to Claim Your Cash From Apple's iPhone-Slowdown Lawsuit

Remember when Apple was silently slowing down iPhones because they had an old battery? You can now claim "around $25" from a lawsuit settlement if your iPhone was affected.

How to Quickly Switch to Windowed Mode in Almost Any PC Game

Use this keyboard shortcut to quickly toggle windowed mode in many PC games.

Can You Move Windows 10's Notification Pop-ups?

Windows 10 normally shows notifications at the bottom-right corner of your screen. Microsoft makes it difficult, but there are some ways to move these notifications.

Don't Worry: Windows 10's Control Panel Is Safe (For Now)

Is Microsoft about to remove the Control Panel from Windows 10? No. Microsoft couldn't remove the Control Panel even if it wanted to.

How to Skip the Recycle Bin for Deleting Files on Windows 10

Want to permanently delete a file without emptying the Recycle Bin? Here's how to skip the bin when deleting files on Windows 10.

Windows 10 Security PSA: Enable Automatic Store Updates

Watch out: Microsoft just released an important Windows 10 security update through the Microsoft Store instead of Windows Update.

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