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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

Why Your Kodi Box Isn't Working, and What to Use Instead

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

How Secure Are Mesh Wi-Fi Networks?

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.

How to Migrate a Time Machine Backup to Another Drive

Maybe your Time Machine drive is full.

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.

Mac
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.

A Short History of the Blue Screen of Death

It's iconic, but Microsoft wishes it wasn't.

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 Watch Local Video Files on Your Roku

The Roku is a streaming box.

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.

Mac
How to Build Your Own VPN with the $20 macOS Server

VPNs can be useful tools for keeping you secure online.

How to Disable Custom Ads and Tracking on Your Roku

In 2017, TV watches you.

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.

Mac
Four macOS Server Features That Are Now Built In to High Sierra

Apple's server software isn't what it used to be.

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