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How to Print to PDF on Windows 10
With the Print to PDF feature, it's easier than ever to make a virtual "hard copy" of a document in Windows 10!
Wi-Fi 7: What Is It, and How Fast Will It Be?
Wired Ethernet might become a thing of the past---even for professionals.
How to Disable the Startup Sound (or "Chime") on a Mac
Your Mac doesn't have to make noise when it boots.
How to Check Your RAM Amount, Type, and Speed on Windows 11
Essential info for when you need to upgrade your PC's memory.
10 Hidden Mac Features You Should Be Using
These handy features should be obvious, but many people never realize they exist.
How to Listen to Apple Music on a Windows PC
Want to enjoy your Apple Music subscription on a Windows PC? There are two great ways to do it, and we show you how. One doesn't even require a download!
CMR vs. SMR Hard Drives: What's the Difference?
There's a performance penalty with some drives that you need to be aware of.
When You Buy NFT Art, You're Buying a Link to a File
Surprise! Images were never the point of the NFT spec, and they can change--or break--at any time.
How to Turn Off Animations and Make Windows 10 Seem Faster
Do the animations and fades on Windows 10 frustrate you? You can shut 'em down with one quick change in Settings.
How to Move Windows 11's Taskbar to the Top of the Screen
Give your taskbar a bird's-eye view of your desktop domain.
Why Is My Phone Charger Hot, and Should I Worry?
Normal heat or fire hazard? We'll help you figure it out.
A Twitter Alternative: How Does Mastodon Work?
It's like Twitter, but decentralized, open source, and largely free of ad network surveillance.
How to Disable the Home Screen Search Button on iPhone
It's handy, but you might tap it by accident.
A Farewell Tour of Benj's Best HTG Computer History Articles
Departing writer Benj Edwards takes a look back at his favorite and most popular How-To Geek features.
Where Did the Term "Computer User" Come From?
It has nothing to do with drugs or addiction, its the origins might surprise you.
Why Was Atari Called Atari?
Explore the board game secrets behind the famous brand name, with memories from Bushnell and Dabney themselves.
How to Safely Pack and Ship Fragile Electronics
Stop the cycle of shipping destruction by packing a bulky or fragile item properly.