Justin Pot
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About Justin Pot
Justin Pot is the News Editor for How-To Geek. He lives in Hillsboro, Oregon and runs the Hillsboro Signal, which offers local citizen journalism. Follow Justin on Twitter and Facebook, if you want. You don't have to.
Latest Articles
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If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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You're considering a mesh Wi-Fi network, because you're sick of that one spot in your house not getting any reception.
What Is coreauthd, and Why Is It Running on my Mac?
You're looking through Activity Monitor to see what's running on your Mac, when you notice something unfamilar: coreauthd.
The Amazon vs. Google Feud, Explained (and How It Affects You)
Users shouldn't have to know about tech company feuds.
How to Run Sudo Commands Using Touch ID on macOS
Typing passwords is for suckers, which is why the best part of the latest MacBook Pro is Touch ID.
There's No Great Reason to Buy an Amazon Fire TV Anymore
Amazon has a history of using hardware platforms to make people buy stuff.
Four Alternatives to YouTube Kids (That Aren't Full of Creepy Fake Videos)
So you don't want your kids on YouTube.
How to Get the Simple, Lightweight YouTube Go App in Any Country
YouTube is great, but only if you have a consistent data connection and unlimited bandwidth.
Huge macOS Bug Allows Root Login Without a Password. Here's the Fix
A newly-discovered vulnerability in macOS High Sierra allows anyone with access to your laptop to quickly create a root account without entering a password, bypassing any security protocols you have set up.
Which Roku Should I Buy? Express vs. Stick vs. Stick+ vs. Ultra
So you've decided you want a Roku, but there are so many choices.
How to Test Your Roku's Internet Connection
You've got big plans for tonight, and they all revolve around Netflix.
Why Firefox Had to Kill Your Favorite Extension
Firefox 57, or Quantum, is here, and it's a huge improvement.
How to Build Your Own VPN with the $20 macOS Server
VPNs can be useful tools for keeping you secure online.
How to Search Every Streaming Site at Once With Roku Search
It's one of the great annoyances of the streaming media age: figuring out which shows and movies are on which services.
How to Manage All Your Mac's Saved Passwords With Keychain Access
Your Mac stores all kinds of passwords.
Four macOS Server Features That Are Now Built In to High Sierra
Apple's server software isn't what it used to be.