How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

July 16, 2022

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Island gigantism (also called insular gigantism) is a biological phenomenon wherein the size of an animal on an island increases significantly compared to its relatives on the mainland. The primary theory for this phenomenon is that smaller animals can more easily travel to islands, and by escaping the larger mainland predators who cannot easily follow them, they also escape the evolutionary pressure to remain small and agile.

As the overall cost of owning an electric car declines, the question of how much you’ll be spending at the charging station remains for many. Is it comparable to a tank of gas? The answer depends on several factors, including where and how you charge. Read More »

Android has a less-than-stellar reputation for privacy. But Google has been working to change that narrative, with each new release introducing more privacy-focused tools to help you safeguard your personal information. Some, though, aren’t enabled by default. Read More »

It’s the weekend, so it’s time to sit back and relax—but it might be hard to do that if you don’t have a great place to set your laptop. Enter the LapGear Sidekick Lap Desk.

The Sidekick is a simple enough product that lets you actually use your laptop on your lap, and there’s also a phone slot that works well in seeing your notifications without being in the way. Pick this up, and maybe you’ll even want to work from your couch next week.

Keeping track of your budget, whether for yourself or your entire household, is key to money management. If you already use Microsoft Excel, you can create a budget easily using a template or making one from scratch. Read More »

Sometimes you read about new features for applications you use daily, like Gmail, but forget to try them out. Before you know it, those features are no longer new, and fresher features get your attention. Here are several desktop Gmail features you might have missed. Read More »

Vinyl is making a resurgence, and while it doesn’t put a dent in streaming numbers, records are outselling CDs. If you’re building a vinyl collection, you’ll need a great turntable, and these are some of the best. Read More »

If you’re switching to a Mac from Windows, you might be wondering: What is the equivalent of Notepad on a Mac? The answer is TextEdit, and it’s much better than Notepad. Here’s why. Read More »

When you select “Sleep” in your Windows PC’s power options, what happens, exactly? We’ll explore what it means—and whether your PC has pleasant dreams. Read More »

A fresh Docker installation defaults to public interactions with Docker Hub. Logging in lets you access your private content and benefit from less restrictive Docker API rate limits. Read More »

This second edition covers the updated Industrial Demilitarized Zone (IDMZ) architecture and shows you how to implement, verify, and monitor a holistic security program for your ICS environment. In this book, you'll learn threat hunting principles, tools, and techniques to help you identify malicious activity successfully. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of industrial cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response activities, as well as threat hunting. download your free copy now before they're all gone.

You’ve probably heard the term “static content” thrown around—it applies to certain types of websites and files, and depending on the type of website you’re running, it can have a huge effect on how you’re able to host that site. Read More »

ESPN+ is Disney’s sport-focused streaming service, commonly used in the bundle alongside Disney+ and Hulu. However, if you pay for ESPN+ by itself outside of the Disney+ bundle, your monthly bill is about to go up. Read More »

Google Chrome is a very popular web browser, but people have one common complaint—it uses a lot of RAM. It’s hard to fix the problem completely, but there are some things you can do to reduce Chrome’s memory usage. Read More »

If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home, you likely have several questions. Many potential buyers will wonder if solar is worth it or will solar panels eventually pay for themselves. The answer to both questions is yes. However, there are many variables, especially regarding your specific house. Read More »

Some Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs, like Microsoft’s Surface Go 3, come with “Windows 10 in S Mode” or “Windows 11 in S Mode.” PCs in S Mode can only install applications from the Microsoft Store. But you’re free to leave S Mode, if you like. Read More »

When you have a workbook with many sheets, it can feel tedious to scroll between them. In Google Sheets, you can hide your sheet tabs to see only those you need. Then, unhide them when the time comes to view them again. Read More »

Using Microsoft Excel macros, you can run a prerecorded set of steps to automate many of your repetitive tasks. You’ll have to turn on the feature before you can use it. We’ll show you how to activate macros on a per-spreadsheet basis as well as for all spreadsheets in Excel. Read More »

We made it! Our final edition of How-To Geek Deals for Prime Day is here. To close out the week, we’re featuring a range of sales on some of our team’s favorite gadgets of 2022, all from brands like Samsung, Fitbit, Amazon, and a couple others. Read More »

Don’t need a specific worksheet in your spreadsheet anymore? If so, Microsoft Excel offers two easy ways to delete sheets from your workbook. We’ll show you how to use them, as well as what to do if you can’t delete your sheets. Read More »