How to Play Roblox on a Chromebook
Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, but it’s currently limited to a handful of platforms. Chrome OS isn’t on the “supported” list, but thanks to the Google Play Store, Roblox is a few...
How to Use the yes Command on Linux
The yes command seems too simple to be of any practical use, but in this tutorial, we’ll show you its application and how to benefit from its pent-up positivity in Linux and macOS.
How to Not Have 100 Browser Tabs Open
The 100-tab habit is widespread; it’s nothing to be ashamed of. But a cluttered browser can lower productivity and reduce computer speeds. Maybe it’s time to break that habit with a few simple tips....
How to Mount and Unmount Storage Devices from the Linux Terminal
File systems in Linux and Unix-like operating systems like macOS can be mounted, unmounted, and remounted using the terminal. This is a powerful and versatile tool—here’s everything you need to know....
How To Get the Most Out of Your Chromebook’s RAM
Chrome OS manages RAM differently than Windows or Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t optimize your workflow to make the most of your system’s potentially limited RAM. Here are some tips to help m...
Does Looking at Your Phone Make You Dizzy? Disable Animations
Are your phone’s buttery-smooth animations causing motion sickness, eyestrain, or even slow app performance? Those animations are just for looks, and you can disable a lot of them on both iPhone and Android....
How to Share Access to Your Wyze Devices
Sometimes you may want to give a friend or family member access to your Wyze videos. Or you may desire individual control of do not disturb settings. Rather than share your account, you should share access to your Wyze device...
How to Cancel Your HBO Now Account
If you, like many people, picked up an HBO Now account to watch Game of Thrones, your first thought after finishing the series last night might have been “How do I cancel?”
The State of VR Headsets in 2019: What Should You Buy?
In the last three years, virtual reality hasn’t exactly set the world on fire. Even so, 2019 is shaping up to be VR’s best year ever, with new headsets that might have cracked the code on what gamers need....
Do Video Streaming Services Care If You Share Your Account?
Do you feel like a rogue bandit every time you log in to a friend’s streaming account? If you do, you probably shouldn’t feel that way. Streaming services don’t care about account sharing....
How to Build Your Own Futuristic Smart Mirror
A smart mirror can show your calendar, weather, and news like something out of a sci-fi movie. Powered by a Raspberry Pi, you can build your own with some simple tools and hardware.
What Is a Throwaway Reddit Account, and How Do I Create One?
On Reddit, every post and comment you leave is tied to your user account. That’s usually fine, but what if you want to post anonymously? That’s what a throwaway account is for.
Tired of Robocalls? Stop Answering Your Phone
The robocall problem keeps getting worse. Nearly half of all calls come from automated systems, and that number is increasing. Tired of answering your phone and talking to robots, scammers, or scammer robots? Just stop answer...
How to See New Emails on Top of Gmail Conversation Threads
Gmail’s conversation view was groundbreaking when it appeared 15 years ago, but it always shows new messages on the bottom of the thread instead of the top. That’s annoying to some long-time email users. Here̵...
Only New CPUs Can Truly Fix ZombieLoad and Spectre
Current CPUs have design flaws. Spectre exposed them, but attacks like Foreshadow and now ZombieLoad exploit similar weaknesses. These “speculative execution” flaws can only truly be fixed by buying a new CPU wit...
Microsoft Just Updated MS Paint With New Features
After announcing MS Paint’s “deprecation” back in 2017, Microsoft has gone in the other direction. Not only is Microsoft Paint sticking around in Windows 10—Microsoft just updated it with new keyboard ...
How to Check What Graphics Card (GPU) Is in Your PC
All computers have graphics hardware that handles everything from drawing your desktop and decoding videos to rendering demanding PC games. Most modern PCs have graphics processing units (GPUs) made by Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD....
How to Zip or Unzip Files From the Linux Terminal
ZIP files are a universal archive commonly used on Windows, macOS, and even Linux systems. You can create a zip archive or unzip files from one with some common Linux terminal commands.
How Your Echo’s “Alexa Guard” Can Protect Your Home
Amazon just rolled out Alexa Guard to all Echo users. Your Echo can now listen for breaking glass, alert you to smoke alarms, and randomly turn your lights on and off. But it’s not a full security system....
Still on Windows XP? Update Manually or Get Wormed
Microsoft just patched a remote code execution hole in Windows XP with a critical update—over five years after it left mainstream support. However, Windows Update won’t automatically install it. You’ll have ...
How to Watch Netflix in 4K on Your Windows PC
Netflix offers a variety of TV shows and movies in 4K. You can watch these on your PC, but you’ll need the right hardware, internet connection, software, and Netflix subscription. It’s not as easy as streaming Net...
How to Make Your Mac Keyboard’s Eject Key Useful Again
Your Mac’s Magic Keyboard has an Eject key, but it doesn’t need one because modern Macs don’t have any drives to eject. You can repurpose that key to make it do something more useful, and we’re going t...
How to Burn an ISO File to a USB Drive in Linux
Linux users traditionally burned ISO files to DVD or CD, but many computers don’t have disc drives anymore. Creating a bootable USB drive is a better solution—it’ll work on most computers and will boot, run,...
Why Android Users Need Windows 10’s “Your Phone” App
Windows 10’s Your Phone app links your phone and PC. It works best for Android users, letting you text from your PC and wirelessly transfer photos back and forth. Notification sync and screen mirroring features are on t...
How to Edit Text Files Graphically on Linux With gedit
Linux users normally edit configuration files with terminal-based tools like nano and vim . If you want to edit a file graphically—even a system file—the gedit text editor makes it painless and easy....
