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How to Move Windows 11’s Taskbar to the Top of the Screen

As of October 2021, Windows 11 doesn’t let you move your taskbar to the top of the screen with an official setting (unlike Windows 10). But we’ve figured out a way to make it happen by editing the Registry—and you can do it…

Benj Edwards Oct 8th, 2021

How to Lock Your Windows 11 PC When You Walk Away

Using a Windows 11 feature called Dynamic Lock, you can make your PC automatically lock and secure itself when you physically step away out of Bluetooth range. All it takes is a linked Android smartphone and a few changes in …

Benj Edwards Oct 7th, 2021

How-To Geek’s Best Gifts for Cutting the Cord for Holiday 2021

Moving away from traditional cable is all the rage now. It’s a great time to start giving people subscriptions to excellent streaming services or products that make accessing them easy. We’ve got the best ones right here….

Jason Coles Oct 7th, 2021

What’s New in Ubuntu 21.10 ‘Impish Indri’

Ubuntu 21.10 “Impish Indri” was released on October 14, 2021. It features GNOME 40, a new kernel, and updated applications. But with only nine months of support, is it worth upgrading?

Dave McKay Oct 7th, 2021

What Is Dithering in Computer Graphics?

You might have come across the word “dithering” when using a graphics or image editing tool. Despite the funny name, dithering plays an important role in ensuring images appear correctly onscreen and in designing retro gaming…

Tim Brookes Oct 6th, 2021

How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC

Windows 11 has strict system requirements, but there are ways around them. For example, it requires at least an 8th-generation Intel, AMD Zen 2, or Qualcomm 7 or 8 Series CPU—but you can install Windows 11 on PCs with older…

Chris Hoffman Oct 6th, 2021

The Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2023

Finding the perfect Bluetooth speaker can be overwhelming due to the staggering amount of options on the market. Cut the laborious part out of your shopping experience and let our top picks guide you through the process….

Kris Wouk Oct 6th, 2021

Nintendo Switch OLED: Is Screen Burn-in a Problem?

The Nintendo Switch OLED has a lot to offer, but there’s one thing to keep in mind if you’re going for an OLED display: permanent image retention, or burn-in. So is Nintendo’s handheld susceptible? Let’s take a look….

Tim Brookes Oct 6th, 2021

How to Get the Old Context Menus Back in Windows 11

Windows 11 ships with a simplified right-click context menu for File Explorer (and the desktop) that is different from the Windows 10 context menu. If you’d like to use the classic Windows 10 right-click menu instead, you ca…

Benj Edwards Oct 6th, 2021

How-To Geek’s Best Tech Gifts for Gamers for Holiday 2021

The holidays are coming, so it’s an excellent time to plan gifts for the people you know who game. Gamers usually buy the games themselves, so we’ve got a few gift ideas that they’re not likely to have thought of….

Jason Coles Oct 5th, 2021

The 7 Windows 11 Features Every PC User Should Try

New to Windows 11? Beyond the fresh look and feel, here’s a handful of our favorite Windows 11 features—including a new store, settings app, wallpapers, and more—that every PC user should check out….

Benj Edwards Oct 5th, 2021

How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11

Windows 11 is now available. If you’ve decided you want to upgrade from Windows 10, here’s how you can get the free upgrade—even if Windows Update doesn’t offer it. This works if Windows 11 doesn’t officially support your …

Chris Hoffman Oct 4th, 2021

The Best Gaming Mice of 2023

The best gaming mouse has a specific job to do. It needs to perform under high-pressure gaming situations, both consistently and reliably. These mice are built for gaming and have the features to prove it….

Tyler Colp Oct 4th, 2021

Why Doesn’t the Xbox Series X Have VR?

The PlayStation VR is the only virtual reality solution for console gamers today and, with the PSVR 2 for the PlayStation 5 rumored to be just around the corner, there’s still no answer from the Xbox camp. Why are the Xbox Se…

Sydney Butler Oct 4th, 2021

How to Get Rid of Teams on Windows 11

If Microsoft Teams is getting on your nerves in Windows 11—popping up when you log in, always running in the background, or launching when you click the “Chat” taskbar icon—here’s how to get rid of it….

Benj Edwards Oct 4th, 2021

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Should You Upgrade to Windows 11?

Microsoft released Windows 11 back in October 2021. Unlike the big Windows 10 upgrade offer that felt impossible to avoid, Microsoft has been much more selective about which PCs get Windows 11 this time around. So is Windows…

Chris Hoffman Oct 4th, 2021

What Does “JIC” Mean, and How Do You Use It?

No, “JIC” isn’t the sound you make when you’re having a hiccup. It’s a versatile internet acronym that’s useful to have in your vocabulary. Here’s what it means.

Vann Vicente Oct 3rd, 2021

How to Boot Straight to the Desktop on Windows 10

Windows 10 has a couple of screens that prevent you from going directly to the desktop when you boot. First, you need to dismiss the lock screen and then log in. We’ll show you how to streamline the process….

Joe Fedewa Oct 2nd, 2021

6 iOS 15 Privacy Features You Should Use on Your iPhone

With the release of iOS and iPadOS 15 in September 2021, Apple placed a renewed focus on privacy with some big strides forward for iPhone and iPad users. Let’s run through what’s new and how you can take advantage of the new …

Tim Brookes Oct 2nd, 2021

The Best PS5 SSDs of 2023

The Sony PlayStation 5 supports an additional SSD to expand your game and app storage. The installation process is simple, but determining which SSDs will work can be complicated.

Tyler Colp Oct 1st, 2021

What Is Jelly Scrolling?

Some LCD screens exhibit a distracting yet normal phenomenon known as “jelly scrolling” when used in certain orientations. So what does this mean, and what causes it?

Tim Brookes Oct 1st, 2021

How to Switch From Insider to Stable Builds of Windows 11

If you’re in the Windows Insider Program for Windows 11 and you’d like to switch from the Beta or Release Preview channels to a stable build on the next upgrade, you can make the switch in Settings. Here’s how….

Benj Edwards Oct 1st, 2021

How to Play PC VR Games on an Oculus Quest 2

The Oculus Quest can work as a standalone headset, but you can also connect it to a PC for a full PC VR experience. The process is relatively easy, works with a wired connection or wirelessly, and gives you full access to Ste…

Sydney Butler Oct 1st, 2021

How to Roll Back the Kernel in Linux

If your Linux PC suddenly has issues after an update to your system, it’s possible a Linux kernel update is at fault. Fortunately, rolling back or switching to another kernel is relatively easy to do on Debian, Arch, and Fed…

Jordan Gloor Sep 30th, 2021

Why the 2021 iPad Mini Is One of Apple’s Best Tablets Yet

Apple’s smallest iPad got a big update in 2021. If you’ve been holding out for a better iPad mini, the 2021 revision announced alongside the iPhone 13 is a tantalizing prospect. Here’s what we love about the new iPad mini….

Tim Brookes Sep 30th, 2021

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