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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 37m

Microsoft Is Cracking Down on Local Accounts, Here's What They're Likely to Go After Next

Microsoft is shutting down Windows 11 setup bypass tricks, and more loopholes could be next, leaving Home and Pro users with fewer options.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 12h

Why Are CRT TV Screens So Hard to Photograph?

Discover the surprising reason behind CRT screens' elusive nature in photos and videos.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 13h

How to Turn Off Annoying AI Features on Your Google Pixel Phone

Get rid of unwanted AI features from your Pixel.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 14h

Can You Really Hear the Difference Between Lossless and Lossy Compressed Audio?

Ditching lossless audio might be no loss at all.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 15h

Keycap Shape Matters More To Your Keyboard Than You Think

A good keyboard starts with the shape of your keycaps.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 16h

You're Using This Powerful Tech Constantly and Didn't Know It

Extracting text from pictures has never been easier.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 16h

8 Smartphone Habits You Should Probably Stop Doing

Some of these "pro tips" belong in a museum.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 17h

TVs Might Be Getting Too Bright Now

Don't walk towards the light!

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 17h

The Best VPNs for Android in 2025

Browse privately on your Android phone with the help of a VPN.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 18h

The End of Steam on Chromebooks Is a Tragedy

The clock is ticking for Steam on Chromebooks...

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 19h

5 Pocket Alternatives That Can Replace the Now-Defunct "Read It Later" Service

Save and read articles later with these apps.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 20h

The Last New Car You Can Buy in America for Under $20,000

This budget-friendly car proves affordability isn’t dead, offering solid value, efficiency, and modern features under $20,000.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 20h

Everything You Need to Know About Data Validation in Microsoft Excel

Set rules to control data inputs in Excel.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 20h

Video Game Soundtracks Have a Smartphone Problem

I just want to download MP3s to my phone. Why is that so hard?

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 21h

7 Uses for the random Module in Python

Bring controlled unpredictability to your Python code.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 21h

The Ford Mustang: America’s Last Great Muscle Car Left Standing

Where most muscle cars have disappeared, the Mustang marches on.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 22h

YouTube TV Needs to Steal Amazon Prime's New Multiview Feature

All services should take note of Amazon's new multiview layout.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 22h

Ubuntu's Big Update, the New Start Menu, Synology's Backtrack, and More: News Roundup

All the tech news you may have missed this week.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 22h

The 10 Best Action Movies to Stream on Netflix Right Now

Get lost in exotic locales, cool fight scenes, and explosions this movie night.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 23h

Trust Me, Get a Subwoofer for Your PC

It makes the difference between hearing and feeling audio.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 23h

Terminal vs. Command Line vs. Shell vs. Console: Are They Really Different?

Yes, they are different, but it's not obvious how.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 1d

I'm Glad This BlackBerry Lookalike Exists, but I Wouldn't Use It

Titan, you say? No kidding.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 1d

I've Reviewed Phones With Physical Keyboards—You Probably Don't Want One

They best keys are the ones that aren't there.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 1d

New to Watch on Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and More This Weekend

We've got your weekend plans right here.

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How-To Geek @howtogeek.bsky.social · 1d

Search Engine Keeps Changing to Yahoo? Here's What to Do

Stop browser hijackers from changing your homepage.

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