How-To Geek - Why Was Atari Called Atari?

August 22, 2022

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The pattern of your tongue surface is as unique as your finger prints (but thankfully, fingerprinting caught on before tongueprinting, so none of us have to lick a stamp pad).

With powerful branding and design, Atari became a household name in video games and computers during the 1970s and early ’80s. We’ll explain how its founders came up with the name and what it means. Read More »

Although Arch Linux is great, its installation is a show-stopper for many people. But now there’s a straightforward GUI-based installer for Arch. And you already know how to use it. Read More »

A portable speaker is a great and useful purchase, but you may not want to pay a lot for something that might easily get damaged. Thankfully, the Anker Soundcore 2 is only $40, so you don’t have to worry if it takes a tumble.

It’s our favorite budget portable speaker for plenty of reasons, as well. Not only is it durable and rated for IPX7 water resistance, but it has a long battery life and provides a good bass. For such a low price, this speaker can’t be beat.

Microsoft Edge 104 was released in August 2022 with a feature that may annoy some users. A new sidebar on the right side of the screen includes shortcuts to a handful of other Microsoft products. Let’s turn it off. Read More »

When looking at what a VPN can do for you, you may have come across something called a VPN browser extension. These are handy little doodads that can help keep you safe while browsing, but they come with some drawbacks you should be aware of. Let’s go over what VPN browser extensions are and whether you should use one. Read More »

When you run an internet speed test, the results can sometimes include a measurement for jitter. Why does it matter, and can it impact your internet performance? Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

With access to the Warner Media library, HBO Max features some of the biggest action movies around, from classics to recent blockbusters. Here are 10 great action movies to stream on HBO Max. Read More »

Microsoft just can’t stop itself from adding new “browser features” to Edge. Once a streamlined tool for browsing the web, Edge now even includes built-in loans. The latest feature is a sidebar designed to push Microsoft’s online services, including Bejeweled-style Match 3 games. Read More »

While mirrorless cameras have advanced plenty since their introduction and dominate the market, there are still plenty of amazing DSLR cameras you shouldn’t overlook. We’ll go over some of the best options here. Read More »

Whether you're just starting a career in cybersecurity or you're a seasoned pro, Kali Linux provides one of the most popular ways to penetrate test Linux distributions. In The Ultimate Kali Linux Book - Second Edition, you'll learn how to discover target systems on a network, identify security flaws, exploit security weaknesses, gain access to networks, and more. Download your free copy to get started. This offer ends on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Not everybody has the luxury of accessing any website they want to. It could be that your job’s network admin doesn’t want you to go to YouTube or even that your government doesn’t want you to watch news it doesn’t approve of. Whatever the case may be, there are ways to access blocked sites. Read More »

You may have heard the term APU used alongside GPU and CPU to describe a certain type of chip inside a desktop, laptop, portable device, or console. So what benefits does an APU provide, and why are they used in the first place? Read More »

Most people use terrible passwords. If you’re one of them, you should change all your important passwords to something a lot more secure — and believe it or not, that includes Facebook. Read More »

Reality shows, comedies, documentaries about fugitive tech pioneers, yes, Netflix has it all this week. You just need to make your to-watch list. Read More »

These days, smartphones, laptops, earbuds, and tablets have one thing in common: the USB-C charge port. You’ll need a power strip that can charge them all and keep you juiced up throughout the day. Read More »

Have you finally gotten your hands on an Xbox Series X or S? There’s a lot packed into this Microsoft gaming console, so let’s take a look at the features that will help you make the most of all your new console has to offer. Read More »

Android has been around since 2008. You may not have been using it that long, but you’ve probably installed a decent number of apps in your time. Ever wonder which was the first? We’ll show you where to look. Read More »

If you want to put your smaller screen on a bigger one, you can mirror your iPhone to your Roku TV. Rather than simply sending videos, music, or photos to the Roku over AirPlay, mirroring displays your mobile screen. Read More »

You’ve just closed an Office document and accidentally clicked Don’t Save. Or maybe Word crashed or your laptop lost power before you remembered to save what you were working on. We’ve all felt that pain, but all is not necessarily lost. By default, Office applications automatically save temporary backup copies of your documents as you work and there’s a good chance you can recover them. Read More »