Windows Isn’t a Service; It’s an Operating System
Microsoft just put out a blog post about Windows 10’s quality, and it’s very defensive. Microsoft doesn’t explain what happened with the October 2018 Update at all, nor does it promise to change the develop...
How Does 3D Printing Work?
Picture a robot-controlled hot glue gun that uses plastic instead of glue, and you have the basics of a 3D printer. Strands of plastic are fed into a print head, which is heated up to melt the material. The print head moves a...
Fix: My Webcam Doesn’t Work on Windows 10
Your webcam may not work on Windows 10 for several reasons. The usual troubleshooting steps apply, but Windows 10 has a new system-wide option that completely disables your webcam in all applications.
How to Create a Professional Résumé in Microsoft Word
Pressing the send button when sending your résumé to a potential employer can be a nerve-racking experience. We’re here to show you how to create a résumé using Microsoft Word and provide a few tips on getting you throu...
What Is A Solid-State Battery and Will They Solve Our Battery Life Problems?
Mobile technology is increasing in power exponentially, but battery tech isn’t keeping up. We’re reaching the physical limits of what conventional lithium-ion and lithium-polymer designs can do. The solution might...
What is a “Dark Web Scan” and Should You Use One?
Experian and many other companies are pushing “dark web scans.” They promise to search the dark web for your personal information to see if criminals are selling it. Don’t waste your money....
What is 4×4 MIMO, and Does My Smartphone Need It?
MIMO stands for “multiple input, multiple output.” A 4×4 MIMO device has four antennas for four simultaneous data streams, while a 2×2 MIMO has two. The iPhone XR is 2×2 MIMO, while the iPhone XS an...
HTG Explains: What Are All Those Advanced Power Settings in Windows?
Windows has many “advanced power settings” you can adjust. These options let you choose between performance and battery life, control what Windows does when you have a critical battery level, and tweak what press...
Already a Spotify Fan? Here are 6 New Features You Might Have Missed
Spotify has had a big year: they hit more than 80 million paid subscribers, launched a much-improved new free plan, and even IPO-ed. If you’ve been a Premium subscriber for a while, you might not have noticed a lot of the o...
How to Make Sure Your Gadgets Will Automatically Change Time for Daylight Savings
For some reason, we as humans have this twice-a-year ritual where we change all of the clocks around us. Fortunately, with most of our clocks connected to the Internet, the hassle of having to change the time manually is a th...
What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows
Microsoft only supports each version of Windows for so long. For example, Windows 7 is currently in “extended support” until January 14, 2020, after which Microsoft will no longer support it. Here’s what tha...
Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
Microsoft starts killing Skype Classic today, but two versions of Skype remain. Windows 10 includes a “Store App” version of Skype, which has fewer features than Skype for desktop, available for download from Mic...
Mobile CPUs Are Now as Fast as Most Desktop PCs
Apple says its new iPad Pros are faster than 92% of all laptops, tablets, and convertible PCs sold in the last year. And yes, that includes PCs with Intel Core i7 processors! Mobile CPUs are becoming as fast as desktop PC CPU...
How to Set Your Smarthome Up for a Spooky Halloween
When most people think of Smarthomes, they think of voice-controlled lights and video doorbells. But the gadgets you may already have can be used to take your Halloween decorations to the next level.
The Best macOS Dock Replacement Apps
Modding the default functionality of your OS with third-party apps is fun. We’ve covered how to set up custom hotkeys for everything imaginable, how to turn your trackpad into a power user’s dream, and even how to...
I Called Out a Counterfeit Item on Amazon. Then They Banned Me.
Two years ago, I got scammed by a counterfeiter on Amazon. I left a review on the product warning others about my experience. Eventually, Amazon deleted my review and banned me from leaving reviews for “violating Commun...
Why Do New Games Take Up So Much Hard Drive Space?
Red Dead Redemption 2: 105 GB of storage space required. Shadow of War: 98 GB. Final Fantasy 15: almost 150 GB. Why the hell are these games taking up so much room on your hard drive?
How to Use LastPass for More Than Just Managing Passwords
LastPass is more than just a password manager. It’s an encrypted vault where you can store secure notes, secret bookmarks, and even entire files. It can also save your address and credit card numbers and fill those into...
