Wednesday, March 6, 2019

How (and Why) to Run Portable Versions of Windows

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How to Find and Back Up Your Steam Screenshots

Steam has a built-in screenshot function, which uses the F12 key by default to capture a picture of the game you’re playing. It’s a bit complicated to access though since Steam splits them up by game and hides them behind a bunch of folders.   Read More »


How to Validate and Remove Fonts on a Mac

The humble font isn’t as humble as you might think, especially on a Mac. Fonts are more like plug-ins than you’d imagine, and because they’re loaded by macOS and the apps that run on it, a bad font can have some unexpected consequences.   Read More »


How (and Why) to Run Portable Versions of Windows

If you frequently travel but don’t want to lug a laptop, or regularly work with computers missing applications you need you should consider portable Windows. With portable Windows, you have less to carry, and all your preferences come with you.   Read More »


If You Plan on Installing a Ton of Smarthome Devices, Skip Wi-Fi

A lot of smarthome devices connect via Wi-Fi, which is fine if you only have a handful of them installed. However, if you plan on decking out every room in your home with smarthome gear, be wary of Wi-Fi.   Read More »


ASTC 3.0 Explained: Broadcast TV Is Coming to Your Phone

A new era of free TV is on the horizon, and it promises to bring 4K TV to your phone over-the-air. The FCC began the transition to this new format, called ATSC 3.0, on March 5th, 2018.   Read More »


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The 6 Best Action Cams for Under $200

Action cams like the GoPro are super popular and versatile. But you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a good action cam. In fact, you can buy one for less than $200.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

LG gram 17 Review: The Lightest 17-inch Laptop Around

Ultralight laptops are nothing new, but it’s unheard of to find a 17-inch laptop this light. If you want a spacious screen and a laptop that’s effortless to lug around it’s tough to beat the LG gram 17.   Read More »




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Deal Alert: Grab an Anker PowerWave Wireless Charger for $17

If the wireless charging craze is starting to get your attention, then now’s the time to take the leap. You can buy a great wireless charger for the price of a USB-C cable with the $17 Anker PowerWave.   Read More »


DEAL OF THE DAY

Deal Alert: Grab a First-Gen Echo Show for Just $100 from Woot

Alexa doesn’t have a face, but I imagine it would be something like the Echo Show if she did. A digital face that can not just tell you stuff, but show you too. And you can grab one for $100 today.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Use VLOOKUP on a Range of Values
How to Share Things from OneDrive
How to Control Your Roku Device with Amazon Alexa
Fitbit’s New Versa Lite is the Smartwatch for Everyone
The 6 Best Action Cams for Under $200
Deal Alert: Grab an Anker PowerWave Wireless Charger for $17
Deal Alert: Grab a First-Gen Echo Show for Just $100 from Woot
Deal Alert: 12″ MacBook for $400 Off from B&H
LG gram 17 Review: The Lightest 17-inch Laptop Around
August’s New ‘View’ Doorbell Camera Installs with No Wires
The Best Nightlight Projectors for Children
Deal Alert: Save up to 45% on Anker Batteries and Chargers
Gamer Alert: The PlayStation Classic Is Down to Just $40




Geek Trivia

Which Famous Silver Screen Duo Had An Adversarial Off-Screen Relationship?
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R2-D2 and C-3PO →
Doc and Marty →
Kirk and Spock →


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