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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
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Why Does Microsoft Charge $100 for Encryption When Everyone Else Gives It Away?

Every other platform---Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, and Linux---offers full disk encryption.
Features
How to Create an Encrypted Disk Image to Securely Store Sensitive Files on a Mac

You don't need third-party utilities like VeraCrypt to create a secure, encrypted container for your sensitive files on your Mac.
Windows 10
How to Disable Notifications Everywhere

Some notifications are helpful, but notification overload is a real problem.
Cloud & Internet
How to Buy Bitcoin the Easy Way

Rise or fall, people just can't stop talking about Bitcoin.
iPhone & iPad
How to Disable Notifications on Your iPhone or iPad

iPhone and iPad apps have to get your permission to send notifications, but it's still easy to end up with a noisy phone that won't stop buzzing.
Features
What is Firmware or Microcode, and How Can I Update My Hardware?

Firmware is a type of software that runs on a hardware device, performing low-level tasks.
Features
How-To Geek Is Always Looking for New Writers

Think you have the perfect combination of geek knowledge and writing skills? We're always looking for a few experienced writers to join our team.
Windows 10
Everything You Can Do With Windows 10's New Bash Shell

Windows 10's Anniversary Update added support for Linux environments to Windows 10 back in 2016.
Windows 10
How to Install Custom Themes and Visual Styles in Windows

Windows has had support for themes, also known as "visual styles", since Windows XP.
Windows 10
Windows on ARM Doesn't Make Any Sense (Yet)

Microsoft is launching new "Always Connected PCs" that pair Windows with smartphone-class ARM processors.
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How Bad Are the AMD Ryzen and Epyc CPU Flaws?

AMD has now confirmed that the "AMD Flaws" revealed by CTS-Labs are real.
Windows 10
Windows Spectre Patches Are Here, But You Might Want to Wait

To fully protect your PC against Spectre, you need updated Intel CPU microcode.
Cloud & Internet
What's the Difference Between Cloud File Syncing and Cloud Backup?

Not all cloud file storage services are the same.
Cloud & Internet
How to View (and Monitor) Your Credit Report For Free

If you keep a regular eye on your credit report, you'll notice when identity thieves open accounts in your name and when errors are listed that might cause you problems in the future.
windows 7
Microsoft Blocks All Windows 7 Security Updates Unless You Have Antivirus

Microsoft is now withholding security updates from Windows 7 users who don't have an antivirus installed.
Android
What is the HEIF (or HEIC) Image Format?

The High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) is used by Apple's iPhone and is also coming to Google's Android P.
Windows 10
How to Change Your User Account in Windows 10's Ubuntu Bash Shell

When you first install Ubuntu or another Linux distribution on Windows 10, you're asked to create a UNIX username and password.
Gaming
How to Fix "The Driver Being Installed Is Not Validated For This Computer" on Intel Computers

Intel's graphics drivers will refuse to install on some computers, even if they use Intel graphics chips.
Cloud & Internet
Can You Really Make Money Mining Bitcoin With Your Gaming PC?

People mining cryptocurrency have driven up the price of GPUs.
Cloud & Internet
Troubleshoot Browsing Issues by Reloading the DNS Client Cache on Windows

Have you ever gotten DNS errors while trying to browse the web, but another computer on the same network is working just fine? There's a good chance you need to clear the computer's DNS cache to fix it.

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