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October 30, 2021 |
Did You Know? Best known for his role as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid movie series, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita spent most of his early childhood in the hospital stricken with spinal tuberculosis, wrapped in a full-body cast for long periods of time, and was told that he would never be able to walk. He was released at age 11 after extensive spinal surgery and physical rehabilitation. |
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You Should Use Samsung’s Bixby, But Only For Routines |
Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant gets a lot of hate—some of which is fair—but it’s not as completely useless as some people may think. The “Bixby Routines” feature on Galaxy phones is surprisingly good. You should use it. Read More » |
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How to Switch Tabs in a Full-Screen Chrome Browser |
Putting Chrome in full-screen mode is a great way to maximize screen space, but that hides the tabs. Annoyingly, moving the mouse to the top of the screen doesn’t show them, either. There are other ways to switch tabs. Read More » |
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How to Wrap Text Around Images in Google Slides |
When a slide contains both text and images, you may want to wrap the text around those images to improve the readability and overall aesthetics of the slide. Here’s what you need to do. Read More » |
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The Best MacBooks for Holiday 2021 |
Is it time for a new MacBook, but not sure which model is right for you? Do you need power, affordability, or something in between? We have some recommendations for the best MacBooks you can purchase today. Read More » |
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How to Hide the MacBook Notch in an App |
The 2021 MacBook Pro has a notch, and some apps may encounter a problem where menu bar items are hidden behind the void. Fortunately, Apple included a toggle for ensuring menu bar items appear below the notch instead. Read More » |
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How to Watch UFC 267 Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Live Online |
Held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 30, 2021, UFC 267 features a light heavyweight championship bout between title-holder Jan Blachowicz and challenger Glover Teixeira as its main event. Here’s how to stream it live at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. Read More » |
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Can You Use FaceTime on Windows? |
Apple’s FaceTime video calling is incredibly popular, and it now works on Windows (partially). FaceTime lets people with iPhones, iPads, and Macs make easy video calls to one another. You can’t make Facetime calls from Windows, but you can join them. Read More » |
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How to Use a Screen Saver in Windows 11 |
Screen savers are technically obsolete in Windows 11 these days, but you still need them to lock your PC automatically after a certain length of time. They’re also a fun way to personalize your PC, but Windows 11 hides them away by default. Here’s how to set one up. Read More » |
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How-To Geek Is Hiring a Full-Time Windows Writer |
We are currently hiring a full-time Windows expert to write and update our Windows content. This is a full-time remote job with benefits including health insurance, a 401k, and paid vacation. Want to throw your hat in the ring? Read on to find out more! Read More » |
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LIFESAVVY The Fascinating Histories Behind Your Favorite Halloween Traditions |
If you live in the U.S. (and a growing number of other countries), October doesn’t feel complete without pumpkin carving, costumes, and Halloween candy. But these traditions we take for granted now all have deep roots, which might surprise you. Read More » |
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LIFESAVVY How Much of Your Favorite Halloween Candy Would It Take to Kill You? |
As a kid at some point, you or one of your friends probably wondered how much candy you’d have to eat to, well you know, die. Curiosity got the better of us, so we decided to do a little digging to crack that morbid little mystery. Read More » |
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REVIEW GEEK Smart Homes Are Boring Now (And That's A Good Thing) |
I’ve been writing about smart homes for years and purchasing smart home devices even longer. And you know what conclusion I’ve come to all these years later? Smart homes are pretty boring now. Seriously incredibly boring. But that’s a good thing for everyone. Read More » |
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How to Turn Off “For All of You” Recommendations on Apple TV |
The Apple TV app uses the watch history of movies and shows to personalize recommendations under the “For You” or “For All of You” section. You can turn it off and stop seeing those automated suggestions on Apple TV. Here’s how. Read More » |
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Apple Reveals Why the Mac Doesn’t Have a Touchscreen |
With the iPhone and iPad, you could argue that Apple is responsible for the current popularity of touchscreens. It seems odd that the company wouldn’t want to bring its touchscreen technology to Macs, but it turns out Apple has a perfectly logical reason to keep Mac computers touch-free. Read More » |
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How to Share Your Screen in Microsoft Teams |
Microsoft Teams makes it easy to share your desktop or mobile device’s screen in your online meetings. You can even choose between sharing your device’s entire screen or just a specific app window. Here’s how. Read More » |
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How to Disable the Touchscreen in Windows 11 |
The touchscreen feature, available on certain Windows 11 PCs, is certainly a great feature, but it’s also a great way of collecting a large number of fingerprints on your screen. Tired of cleaning your screen? Disable touchscreen. Read More » |
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How to Send a FaceTime Link |
Apple lets you invite others to a FaceTime call through link sharing, and that link can be used on other devices beyond iPhones and iPads. Here’s how you can generate and share one with all your friends. Read More » |
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