How-To Geek - You Should Buy a Big Ass Mousepad

December 12, 2022

Did You Know?

The man who invented the Pringles Can, Fredric Baur, was cremated and had part of his ashes buried in one.

Happy Monday! The European Union has officially set a deadline for all (new) phones, tablets, cameras, and other portable devices to use USB Type-C for charging. The decision most notably affects Apple, though the company hasn’t confirmed yet if iPhones in other regions will still use the old Lightning port.

Meanwhile, Android 13 is starting to roll out on smart TVs, following its release on smartphones and tablets earlier this year, and LG just revealed the first 240 Hz OLED screen.

– Corbin

Mousepads come in all sorts of colors, patterns, shapes, and, of course, sizes. A typical mousepad is a small circle or rectangle that sits next to your keyboard. If that’s all you’ve known, it’s time to go big. Read More »

If you're a pop culture geek who is looking for a unique way to accessorize or are looking for a fantastic gift for another pop culture fan, then you'll definitely want to check out these officially licensed smartwatch bands from MobyFox, which offers a variety of options from franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, DC Comics, NASA, Game of Thrones, and more.
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The Git rebase command combines two source code branches into one. The Git merge command does that too. We explain what rebase does, how it’s used, and when to use merge instead. Read More »

We tend not to feel very organized when first arising in the morning, but a smart alarm clock like the Lenovo can help a little with that, though it doesn’t make coffee. With Alexa built-in, you can set alarms and timers, play music, answer simple questions, and even give commands to other Alexa-enabled devices in your home.

The display can be adjusted to show the weather conditions in your area, or be used as a noise meter in case you want to confirm that something’s too loud. And the fabric material is a bit more user-friendly than traditional plastic alarm clocks.

If there’s one aspect where tech has been constantly pushing the envelope, it might be displays. LG’s latest OLED gaming monitor pushes things even further, coming with a 240Hz refresh rate. Read More »

Paramount+ is the streaming service owned by the newly-merged CBS and Paramount, with a sizable library of new and classic movies and TV shows. The service has now brought back its best deal: a year of service for 50% off. Read More »

Enjoy booming crystal-clear theater-quality audio in the comfort of your living room with Samsung’s HW-Q700B Sound Bar. The 3.1.2-channel audio system delivers a rich movie-night experience now for only $397.99 ($300 off). Read More »

Android 13 has been available in a handful of phones from makers like Google, OnePlus, and Samsung for some time now, but being Android, it’ll naturally make its way to lots of other devices as well. It’s next stop? It’ll soon arrive on your smart TV as well. Read More »

When cold weather arrives, you’re bound to see ads all over social media for those snow-melting mats. It’s a pretty alluring pitch—you put the mats out, and you never have to shovel your sidewalk or steps again. But do they work, and are they worth it? Read More »

For the past few years, the European Union and its 27 member states have been debating a rule that would require phones, tablets, and other devices to have a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Now the rule has a due date for device makers. Read More »

More than any other streaming service, Netflix has gone all-in on original Christmas content, including some hidden gems. Combine those with a few classic Christmas titles, and Netflix has plenty of good holiday movies worth watching. Here are the 10 best. Read More »

Don’t risk it: You need a surge protector to save your electronics from power surges. The right surge protector can take a beating and will protect your gadgets even after it fails. We’ll help you pick the best ones for your situation. Read More »

Electric snow blowers are still a little bit pricier than their gasoline counterparts so you might be curious how much they cost to operate over time (and if you’ll realize some savings there). Let’s take a look. Read More »

Whenever I’m watching a movie at home with a friend or girlfriend, I stare in astonishment as they get up and walk out of the room to grab a snack or go to the restroom. Read More »

It is very important for riders of all ages to find a good helmet and wear it every time they ride. There is no US government or other standard specifically for electric scooters or other e-mobility devices, but the Consumer Product Safety Commission believes that a helmet provides sufficient protection for e-scooter riding. Scooter injuries are evident, but not yet well-studied. Most are from falls, not crashes with cars. Read More »

With the rising costs of streaming services, we’re constantly looking for cheaper options. Netflix aimed to right some of its price increases with a reduced-cost Basic with ads plan, but it’s possible the streaming conglomerate was a little too overzealous with how many ads it runs. Read More »

Want Christmas content? Want action movies? Netflix has it all for you this week. The streaming service is dropping a variety of new movies and series, and it’s arguably one of its more diverse set of releases this month. Read More »

Website addresses that end in “.onion” aren’t like normal domain names, and you can’t access them with a normal web browser. Addresses that end with “.onion” point to Tor hidden services on the “deep web”. Read More »

Macs are well-known for being easy to use, but they also have a lot of great features hiding just below the surface that many people never notice. Whether you’re a Mac newbie or a Mac veteran, here are ten great features that you should be using. Read More »

If you live in a snowy climate, you know all too well there is a type and depth of snow that isn’t worth firing up the snow blower for and is irritating to shovel. And that’s the perfect snow to blast with your leaf blower. Read More »