eMMC vs. SSD: Not All Solid-State Storage is Equal
Not all solid-state storage is as fast as an SSD. “eMMC” is the kind of flash storage you’ll find in cheap tablets and laptops. It’s slower and cheaper than a traditional SSD you’d find in more e...
How to Diagnose and Fix an Overheating Laptop
One of the most common issues with aging laptops is overheating, something many people aren’t sure how to fix. We’ll help you figure out what’s causing the heat and how to keep your notebook functioning at a lower tempe...
Are My Smarthome Devices Secure?
People often worry about keeping their computers, smartphones, and tablets secure from hackers and malware. But what about your smarthome devices? They can be just as susceptible as any other device on your network, even if i...
Six Ways the Amazon Echo Makes the Perfect Kitchen Companion
One of the best places to have an Amazon Echo in your house is in the kitchen, since a lot of people spend a good chunk of time in that area eating breakfast, preparing dinner, doing dishes, and more. Here are some great ways...
Five Ways to Customize Android that iOS Still Can’t Match
Android is very customizable–many of its features are just defaults, and can be swapped out for third-party alternatives without any rooting required. When it comes to iOS, well…not so much....
What Is “Systemless Root” on Android, and Why Is It Better?
Gaining root access on Android devices isn’t a new concept, but the way it is done has changed with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new “systemless” root method can be a bit confusing at first, so we’re h...
How to “Clean” a Flash Drive, SD Card, or Internal Drive to Fix Partition and Capacity Problems
If your USB flash drive, SD card, or another drive isn’t working quite right, “cleaning” the drive and removing its partitions is one possible solution. This can fix problems with a drive that can’t be...
How to Optimize Your Android Phone’s Battery Life with Greenify
At this point, smartphones are prolific. We use them for calls, text messages, social networking, photos, quick searches, streaming music, watching videos…the list goes on. But each thing you do drains your battery life...
Want Fast Charging? Don’t Use Your Car’s USB Ports
If you have a relatively new car, it probably has a USB port in the dashboard, glove box, or center console. So naturally, you should just use them to charge your devices, right? Not so fast: if you want speedy charging, thos...
How to Uninstall and Block Updates and Drivers on Windows 10
Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs all updates. This includes security updates, feature updates, and driver updates provided through Windows Update. This is generally a good thing, but if a driver or update cause...
How to Maximize Battery Life on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
<img src="http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/image98.png" />So you got yourself a shiny new Apple device, but you're so addicted that the battery is running out way too soon—what you need is a couple of tips to keep your battery running for as long as possible, and we've got them here.
Why Some Scenes In Your Favorite Action Movies Look Jerky
If you’ve watched recent action movies, you may have noticed a slightly disorienting jerkiness to the video. No, it’s not because of shaky cam and excessive jump cuts. Many modern (and some older) movies have an...
How to Rip Blu-Ray Discs With MakeMKV and Handbrake
To this day, there are very few ways to watch your Blu-Ray collection on your computer without shelling out cash for the privilege, even if you already own a Blu-Ray drive and bought your movies. Instead, it’s simpler...
