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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.

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How to Disable Suggestion Banners in Settings on Windows 10

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Your Smartphone Has a Special Security Chip. Here's How It Works

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Windows Registry Demystified: What You Can Do With It

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What is WiGig, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?

Wi-Fi 6 is on the way, but it isn't the fastest wireless technology you can get.
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How to Change the Subject Line of a Reply in Gmail

Gmail lets you change the subject of a reply or forwarded email, but the option is a little hidden.
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Why Do Websites Make You Log In So Much?

You've probably noticed that websites make you log in over and over, especially on your smartphone.
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How to Remove Old Boarding Passes From Apple Wallet

Digital boarding passes are great at the airport, letting you skip the long lines at the check-in and go straight through security.
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Microsoft Is Killing Skype Classic on November 1, and Here's Why People Are Upset

After some delays, Microsoft is finally going to kill Skype Classic on November 1.
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Don't Click "Check for Updates" Unless You Want Unstable Windows 10 Updates

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iPhone & iPad
How to Change Your Default Card in Apple Pay on iPhone

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Don't Upgrade to the Latest Operating Systems on Day One

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Modern Windows 10 apps have permissions you can control, just like modern iPhone, iPad, and Android apps.
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How to Reset or Clear Data Usage in Windows 10

Windows 10 tracks how much data you use, which can help you stay under data caps, whether you're on mobile data or your home internet connection.
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How to Autofill Your Credit Card Number (Securely)

Online shopping is great, but typing in your credit card number on every new website can get annoying fast.
Google Maps
How to Use Google Maps Music Controls for Spotify, Apple Music, or Google Play Music

Google Maps now offers built-in music playback controls you can use while navigating.
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How People Can See When You Open Emails (and How to Stop Them)

Practically every email message you receive from a company has a tracker in it.
Windows 10
How to See Power Usage in Windows 10's Task Manager

Windows 10's Task Manager now shows you the power usage of each process on your system.

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