https://www.howtogeek.com We explain technology. Learn more with our articles, reviews, tips, and the best answers to your most pressing tech questions. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:00:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 https://www.howtogeek.com/after-over-a-decade-i-bought-a-physical-gaming-magazineand-its-magical/It's ironic that the very job I do—writing for online publications—killed technology magazines over the last ten years or so. Circulation started to drop when you could get pretty much the same content, instantly, and for free as long as you can put up with a little advertising to pay the bills—thanks for that, by the way!

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]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:00:39 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/forget-minimalism-i-keep-all-my-tray-icons-showing/ https://www.howtogeek.com/need-the-fastest-usb-port-on-your-computer-heres-how-to-identify-it/USB ports don’t all offer the same speed. Using a slower port can cause delays in file transfers, slower charging, and poor performance for high-speed devices. So, how can you identify the fastest one? You can figure this out by checking the port symbol or color, or performing a quick speed test.

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]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:31:11 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/sentinelpro-the-google-analytics-alternative-youve-been-looking-for/ https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-make-windows-11-meeting-ready-automatically/If you join meetings on your Windows 11 PC, you can make your system prepare for the upcoming meetings by itself. Thanks to a custom script, your computer can automatically adjust the brightness, enable do-not-disturb mode, close distracting apps, and launch your meeting apps.

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:00:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-make-windows-11-meeting-ready-automatically/ https://www.howtogeek.com/why-the-mac-mini-is-the-perfect-tiny-pc-smart-home-hub/As someone who uses a MacBook Pro all day, every day; I didn’t realize how much use I’d get out of a cheap used Mac mini. As I build up my smart home ecosystem, I’ve taken to using Apple’s “tiny PC” as a local hub.

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:30:15 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/why-the-mac-mini-is-the-perfect-tiny-pc-smart-home-hub/ https://www.howtogeek.com/baseus-open-ear-and-true-wireless-earbuds/Open-ear earbuds have taken the world by storm, and Baseus has thrown its hat in the ring with a new range of buds covering the entry-level, midrange, and high-end of the market.

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:17 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/baseus-open-ear-and-true-wireless-earbuds/ https://www.howtogeek.com/packet-linux-app-makes-android-file-sharing-a-breeze/Sharing files between Linux and Android has often been a complicated process involving unreliable Linux utilities or complex network setups. A new application, Packet, aims to solve this by providing a simple, wireless file transfer solution. Let's find out how!

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:17 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/packet-linux-app-makes-android-file-sharing-a-breeze/ https://www.howtogeek.com/liquid-glass-isnt-the-first-big-apple-design-makeover-here-are-my-other-favorites/Apple is introducing a bold new look to all of its operating systems this fall. But this isn’t the first time the company has introduced drastic changes that have reshaped the way its software looks and feels. In fact, the company has a bit of a thing for it.

]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/liquid-glass-isnt-the-first-big-apple-design-makeover-here-are-my-other-favorites/ https://www.howtogeek.com/cheapest-new-sedan-in-america-surprising-value/In a market where car prices continue to climb, finding a brand-new sedan that’s truly affordable can feel impossible. But one model stands out as the most budget-friendly new sedan in America, and it still delivers more value than you’d expect at its price point.

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