How-To Geek - Stop Changing Your Email Font

June 4, 2022

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The first speeding ticket issued in the United States (handed to the offender in the paper form we’re used to today), was issued to Harry Myers in 1904 for driving a blistering 12 miles per hour down West Third Street in Dayton, Ohio.

Font plays a very important role in how we perceive written text. It can be the difference between plain and formal or fun and casual. If you’ve changed the font in your email client, you probably shouldn’t. Read More »

Are you really anonymous on the internet? Despite your best efforts, artificial intelligence and the ever-present surveillance systems around you could reveal your identity and activities to anyone who has access to that “anonymized” data in a practice known as “de-anonymization”. Read More »

Sometimes, you just need a power strip that works. But it can also be harder to find one than you think. If you have bigger plugs, you might cover outlets if your strip isn’t set up appropriately. And what about electronics that can use USB cables to be powered? Suddenly what feels like a quick and easy purchase has gotten a lot more complicated.

Thankfully, there is Superdanny’s power strip. With sideways-facing outlets, four USB-A slots, and a plug that’ll stay flush against the wall, it’s hard to beat in terms of usefulness and simplicity.

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Do you know those cool, flashy, and colorful lights on gaming gear? Those are RGB lights! Even though most people think they’re just for show, RGB lighting can be way more beneficial than you think. Here’s why. Read More »

If you are thinking of upgrading from a traditional watch to a smartwatch, there are quite a few options. But which is the right choice for you? To help, we have handpicked the best smartwatches you can buy. Read More »

HBO Max might not be the oldest streaming platform on the block, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking. Some of the most famous horror movies of all time can be streamed alongside recent fright-filled hits. Here are 10 of the best horror movies streaming on HBO Max. Read More »

Once upon a time, when laptops were a far bulkier affair, Ethernet ports were standard. Ever more slender laptop designs eschew the Ethernet port these days, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without — here’s how you can get one on any modern laptop. Read More »

Windows makes the world go round, so why not master everything it has to offer? Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition will teach you everything you need to know, from installing a fresh version of Windows 10 on your computer, to customizing your desktop, to using universal apps, to protecting your PC from security threats, and so much more.
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Windows 11 comes with an advanced setting, called hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling, which can boost gaming and video performance using your PC’s GPU. We’ll show you how to enable the feature and thereby potentially get a performance increase. Read More »

Google Fi is a wireless network operated by Google that originally focused on low data usage, but recently expanded into unlimited plans. Now the carrier has a new “W+” feature to help expand network coverage. Read More »

Have you ever made a Facebook post hoping it would your friends and followers would share it, only to find out they don’t even see a share button? That can happen if you don’t set the correct audience on a post. Read More »

Good earbuds are one of life’s little pleasures, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of your favorite bands (and podcasts and movies) wherever you go. But if quality audio and features like active noise cancellation (ANC) are often only found in pricey buds, what does $20 get you? Read More »

Ergonomic mice have a bad reputation, mainly because trackballs and other ergonomic options look ridiculous and come with a steep learning curve. But vertical mice promise to deliver ergonomics and prevent wrist injury without throwing you out of your comfort zone. And yeah, this claim is mostly true. Read More »

Some web browsers (like Chrome and Edge) can translate web pages, but the feature always requires external services like Google Translate or Bing Translate. Now Firefox can translate pages on your computer without telling Google, Microsoft, or any other translation company what you’re looking at. Read More »

The scp command makes copying files between Linux computers easy and secure. It uses SSH security, but best of all, it is simple. If you can use cp, you can use scp. Read More »

Currencies with no other commodity backing them are known as fiat currency. The euro, pound, yen, and other major currencies are all considered fiat currencies. Read More »