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How to Schedule an Uber Ride for the Future

If you’re planning on being somewhere at a specific time and need to arrange transportation to get there, Uber allows you to schedule rides in advance so that you don’t have to do it when the time actually comes….

Craig Lloyd Sep 25th, 2017

What’s New in macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Available Now

The next version of macOS is out now, with improvements to Safari, Mail, Photos, and a lot under the hood. Here are the best features you’ll see in macOS 10.13 “High Sierra”.

Justin Pot Sep 25th, 2017

iOS 11’s Control Center Doesn’t Truly Disable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth: Here’s What to Do Instead

That shiny new Control Center in iOS 11 doesn’t actually let you disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth anymore. You can toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off from the Control Center, but the hardware radios will still be running and they’ll t…

Chris Hoffman Sep 20th, 2017

How to Temporarily Disable Touch ID and Require a Passcode in iOS 11

iOS 11 has a new feature that allows you to discreetly disable the Touch ID unlock functionality, requiring the PIN code for access to the device. Here’s why that’s important (and how to use the new locking feature)….

Jason Fitzpatrick Sep 20th, 2017

Is MoviePass, the $9.95 Movie Theater Subscription, Worth It?

MoviePass offers an unprecedented deal for moviegoers: $9.99 a month lets you see a movie in theaters every single day. Yes, you read that right. You can watch around thirty movies in theaters every month for ten bucks. Sin…

Eric Ravenscraft Sep 19th, 2017

What Does CCleaner Do, and Should You Use It?

These days, it seems like every Windows user has heard about CCleaner. It’s widely recommended, online and offline—but this week, it acted as a piggyback for malware. The real question we should be asking is: do you really…

Whitson Gordon Sep 19th, 2017

CCleaner Was Hacked: What You Need to Know

CCleaner, the incredibly popular PC maintenance utility, has been hacked to include malware. Here’s how to tell if you were affected, and what you should do.

Whitson Gordon Sep 18th, 2017

Lease vs Finance vs Buy: How Should You Pay for the iPhone 8 or X?

Another year, another new iPhone, and it’s time to wade through the mess of confusing financing plans, early upgrades, and pay-to-own schemes. All the different prices, plans, and carriers supporting the iPhone are enough …

Whitson Gordon Sep 15th, 2017

How Much Better Is the iPhone X’s Camera?

While the iPhone X’s design is its biggest talking point, the thing that really caught my eye watching the announcement was the new camera.

Harry Guinness Sep 15th, 2017

Does Wireless Charging Work with a Case?

With wireless charging making its way into the new iPhones, there are undoubtedly a lot of questions floating around about how this technology works in practical application. The biggest question I’ve heard so far is: will it…

Cameron Summerson Sep 15th, 2017

How Does Wireless Charging Work?

Wireless charging is set to become more popular with the adoption of Qi wireless charging in Apple’s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. It’s also found on some Android phones, like Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, an…

Chris Hoffman Sep 15th, 2017

Is It Worth Upgrading to the Apple Watch Series 3?

It only seems like yesterday when Apple first announced the Apple Watch, but we’re now on the third generation (officially named Apple Watch Series 3). The big question, though, is whether or not you should upgrade your curr…

Craig Lloyd Sep 12th, 2017

Is It Worth Upgrading to the Apple TV 4K?

The fourth-generation Apple TV was a big step up from previous generations, but now that 4K is becoming more popular, Apple is joining the party with its new Apple TV 4K. However, should you upgrade your current fourth-gen Ap…

Craig Lloyd Sep 12th, 2017

Is It Worth Upgrading to the iPhone 8 or iPhone X?

As summer turns to autumn, the leaves turn brown and the new iPhone is announced. At How-To Geek, we don’t get outside much, so we’re obviously more interested in the new iPhones than whatever trees are doing. Apple intro…

Harry Guinness Sep 12th, 2017

How to Stop Identity Thieves from Opening Accounts in Your Name

Everybody is getting hacked left and right. Anthem lost 80 million records in 2015. The US government got hacked and lost personal data for millions, all the way down to fingerprint data. Now Equifax, a credit bureau, got hac…

Lowell Heddings Sep 7th, 2017

The Cheapest Ways to Stream NFL Football (Without Cable)

Football season is almost upon us. That means one thing: expensive cable or satellite TV packages. Okay, it also means beer commercials and overpriced stadium tickets and quarterbacks trying to sell you car insurance. But in …

Michael Crider Sep 7th, 2017

Nest Thermostat E vs. Nest Thermostat: What’s the Difference?

Nest has unveiled it’s latest addition to its smart thermostat lineup, known as the Nest Thermostat E. The original Nest Thermostat is still available and will continue to sell alongside the new model, but what does the Nest …

Craig Lloyd Sep 1st, 2017

Former Galaxy Note 7 Owners Can Get a Great Deal On a Note 8

The Galaxy Note 7 (no, I’m not going to call it the “Note7” no matter how many times the brand managers email me) was something of a disaster for Samsung. Those fans who put down the better part of a thousand bucks for the fl…

Michael Crider Sep 1st, 2017

Seven Ways to Open the Windows Task Manager

Bringing up Task Manager is not much of a task itself, but it’s always fun knowing different ways of doing things. And some of them might even come in handy if you can’t open Task Manager the way you’re used to….

Walter Glenn Jun 15th, 2017

Is Downloading Retro Video Game ROMs Ever Legal?

There’s nothing quite like reliving your childhood with your favorite retro games, but are emulators and ROMs legal? The internet will give you a lot of answers, but we talked to a lawyer to get a more definitive answer….

Justin Pot Mar 16th, 2017

How to Disable All of Windows 10’s Built-in Advertising

Windows 10 has a lot of built-in advertising. This isn’t just about the free upgrade offer: Even if you purchase a new PC that comes with a Windows 10 license or spend $200 for a copy of Windows 10 Professional, you’ll see a…

Chris Hoffman Mar 9th, 2017

What Are the Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause Break Keys on My Keyboard?

Glance at your keyboard and chances are you’ll see a few keys you never use near the top-right corner: Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause / Break. Have you ever wondered what those keys are for?

Chris Hoffman Sep 26th, 2016

What Is NoScript, and Should You Use It to Disable JavaScript?

NoScript was considered, by many Firefox users, a must-have extension, and it’s now available for the new Firefox Quantum. But what is NoScript, why do so many people swear by it, and should you use it?…

Chris Hoffman Sep 23rd, 2016

Should You Change Your Passwords Regularly?

“Change your passwords regularly” is a common piece of password advice, but it isn’t necessarily good advice. You shouldn’t bother changing most passwords regularly — it encourages you to use weaker passwords and wastes your…

Chris Hoffman Sep 22nd, 2016

How to Buy a Laptop for Linux

If you’re buying a new laptop for Linux, you shouldn’t just buy the Windows laptop you like and hope for the best—you should plan your purchase to ensure it will work well with Linux. Thankfully, Linux hardware compatibilit…

Chris Hoffman Mar 25th, 2014

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Is MoviePass, the $9.95 Movie Theater Subscription, Worth It?

CCleaner Was Hacked: What You Need to Know

How Does Wireless Charging Work?

How to Stop Identity Thieves from Opening Accounts in Your Name

Nest Thermostat E vs. Nest Thermostat: What’s the Difference?

Former Galaxy Note 7 Owners Can Get a Great Deal On a Note 8

Seven Ways to Open the Windows Task Manager

Is Downloading Retro Video Game ROMs Ever Legal?

What Is NoScript, and Should You Use It to Disable JavaScript?

Should You Change Your Passwords Regularly?

How to Buy a Laptop for Linux

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