How-To Geek - Have You Played the Wikipedia Game?

October 22, 2022

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U.S. consumers overwhelmingly prefer mint-flavored toothpaste, but around the world, you’ll find a wide variety of flavors—in China, floral and tea flavors are common, and in India, fennel and clove flavors are popular.

Wikipedia is one of the best resources for information ever created, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun, too. There are many variations of “the Wikipedia game” and “the Wiki game” that turn the online encyclopedia into a competition. Read More »

If you’ve considered signing up to a decentralized VPN network, you may have wondered whether or not they’re safe. If the dVPNs themselves are to be believed they’re actually safer than regular VPNs, is that true? Read More »

Need an air purifier for a small space? Bissell’s MYair Purifier will get the job done and will look great doing it. This small but powerful purifier pulls in air from all directions, and according to the company, filters 99.7% of particles out of up to 88 square feet of space.

Also, when the MYair is in Sleep Mode, it’s very quiet, making it a great air filter for bedrooms. It is significantly louder on other modes, but generally, leave it on Sleep Mode and remember to replace the filter every four months, and you’re golden.

If your PC never leaves your home and you don’t really need a password, automatically logging in will save you the trouble of typing in your password every single time you turn on or restart your PC. Here’s everything you need to know to enable auto login. Read More »

Who wants to pay good money for electricity they’re not even getting any benefit from? Here are some common energy vampires to look for around your home. Read More »

Buying a Wi-Fi router doesn’t have to break the bank, especially if you don’t need one that supplies several hundred Mbps speeds. Budget routers are a great alternative that packs lots of features without a hit to the wallet. Read More »

There are plenty of streaming music services to choose from, but they’re not all created equal. Audio quality is one area where they can differ greatly. So which one sounds the best? Let’s find out. Read More »

The lightweight championship is on the line at UFC 280, broadcast from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. Here’s how and where to stream it live. Read More »

Frustrated that your phone screen doesn’t register your finger consistently? Here’s why and what you can do about it. Read More »

Even if you're well-versed in the Python programming language, there's even more you can learn from Mastering Python - Second Edition. This free guide will teach you how to improve upon the skills you already know by making your code more efficient, maintainable, and reusable as your projects evolve. Get started by downloading your free copy today. This offer ends on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Kerbal Space Program might be one of the most fun simulation games of all time, as it tasks you with running your own space program, constructing rockets and space stations. The sequel now has a launch date. Read More »

Many cleaner-type apps have been available for Windows over the years, but nowadays, Windows can take care of most cache cleanup and other functions without external software. However, that isn’t stopping Microsoft from working on a “PC Manager” app that fills the role. Read More »

Samsung Galaxy watches might be the best smartwatches for Android phones. However, they’re unquestionably Samsung, which may not be your cup of tea. There are a few ways you can make your Samsung watch feel more like a Pixel Watch. Read More »

Electric vehicles have often been touted as a way to make personal transport viable while decreasing carbon emissions. An eco-friendly technological miracle that will allow us to continue our lifestyles without any guilt. But in reality, they may not be the solution to our climate woes. Read More »

Obsessively turning off household lights to save money is a habit most of us have, but it turns out it’s not really the money-saving power move we think it is. Here’s why you can stop. Read More »