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February 27, 2023

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The dark colors used for Victorian era clothing wasn’t just a style choice, but a practical decision—dark colors did a much better job of hiding the soot and dirt spewed out by factory chimneys.

Happy Monday! Today is the official start date for Mobile World Congress 2023, and there’s a lot of news already. Lenovo revealed a budget-friendly 14-inch Chromebook, new sub-$1000 ThinkPad E-series Windows laptops, and a Surface-like Windows tablet. There are also updated versions of Lenovo’s more premium Z series and X series ThinkPads, with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSDs.

Meanwhile, Nokia just revealed a new logo, replacing the iconic design that has been in use since 1966.

– Corbin

Gigabit internet has become a gold standard regarding broadband adoption and determining whether or not your location has “good” internet access. But it’s overhyped, you probably don’t need it, and you can save hundreds of dollars a year by downgrading. Read More »

With all of the recent data breaches, it’s no wonder why millions of people and businesses worldwide trust the Dashlane Password Manager. Their strong encryption, dark web monitoring, and award-winning UX are just some of the features that have kept them from being breached. For a limited time, Dashlane is offering their new premium plans for $2.50 (50% off) per month exclusively to How-To Geek readers who use the code geek50 at checkout. This code is only valid until March 7th, 2023, so be sure to take advantage of this generous offer today.

Worried about using Chrome on your laptop for fear that your battery will drain too fast? Enable Energy Saver mode to increase power efficiency. Here’s how. Read More »

With temperatures jumping all over the place this season, it can be hard to keep your home feeling quaint and comfortable. Instead of constantly fiddling with a manual thermostat, why not get a smart one that can do it for you? Today only, Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is down to $59.99 ($20 off), the best price we’ve seen so far this year. Read More »

Properly sitting at your desk alleviates aches and pains—but you can’t sit correctly if your feet are dangling! A footrest can help with this, but with height differences, the right kind of footrest will be different for everyone. Kensington’s adjustable footrest, however, will be perfect for most people.

For $59, you’ll get a footrest that’s easy to adjust with your hands or feet, memory foam to keep you comfortable, and a non-skid bottom so it doesn’t slip out of place. Grab this, and your body will thank you.

Razer sells everything from gaming keyboards to laptops, but the company also has some full-sized speakers. The company revealed an advanced head-tracking soundbar earlier this year at CES, and now you can buy it. Read More »

Millions of apps have been released for the iPhone and Android devices over the years. In the early days of smartphones, there were some apps and games that were particularly popular and important. Let’s check in on some of them. Read More »

Google Chrome is notorious for being a thirsty browser that can hog your memory, Memory Saver mode aims to solve that problem. Here’s how it works and how to fine-tune or disable it completely. Read More »

Most desktop web browsers can change the size of text and other elements on pages, but mobile browsers are mostly just built for pinch-to-zoom, which isn’t exactly the same thing. That’s finally changing for Chrome on Android. Read More »

You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a monitor to get something functional, you just need to shop smart. Decide which features are most important to you, and don’t spend money on things that aren’t essential. Read More »

Nokia has shifted a lot over the decades. You might know it for its Android phones, or the Windows phones before that, or the legendary feature phones before that. But one thing has remained the same: the logo. Now, it’s changing. Read More »

Even entry-level and mid-range phones have great cameras now, and you probably have hundreds if not thousands of photos taken with your phone over the years. While we all love sharing these photos digitally, why not print them as well? Read More »

A powerful desktop PC or laptop often has to trade high performance for noisy cooling and bulky size. If you can’t stand how loud your computer is, don’t have room for it in your office, or want to switch to the living room TV without moving it, these tools will let you use your PC from any room. Read More »

Lenovo makes some of the best laptops around, but many of the company’s top options are pretty expensive. If you’re looking for the best bang-for-your-buck, the new E-Series ThinkPads might be the answer. Read More »

Laptops and tablets each have their place, but some products bring the best of both worlds together. The new IdeaPad Duet 3i from Lenovo is the company’s latest attempt at that. Read More »

Cleaning the refrigerator might be one of the worst tasks when it comes to kitchen cleaning. From taking all the food out to getting all those spilled bits off the shelving, it’s a pain. Somewhat shockingly, though, the answer is already in your pantry: vinegar and vanilla. Read More »

We often need a boost to overcome life’s hurdles. Consider the ENGWE EP-2 Pro Foldable Ebike the cyclist’s version of that. The 7-speed 960W bike keeps you moving even when you’re close to hitting the proverbial wall, but it’s not without minor flaws during its rocky assembly. Read More »

While it might be February at the beginning of the week, March is nearly here. That means Netflix is dropping a ton of new original content as well as some classic films. Read More »

When it comes to house cleaning, everyone has their own tip or trick they swear by. But some old-school cleaning hacks sound too good to be true. So do any of them actually work? Read More »

For people looking for a good, all-around laptop, Lenovo’s ThinkPad series generally does the job very well. Lenovo has revealed a bunch of new laptops, including the new, second-generation ThinkPad Z13 and Z16. Read More »

Lenovo’s ThinkPads are some of the best laptops around, with the X series sitting near the top of the lineup. Lenovo has now revealed two new models for 2023: the ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and X13 Yoga Gen 4. Read More »

There might already be tough competition for the best Chromebooks, but more options are always appreciated. Lenovo revealed the IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14″ today as a laptop that won’t break the bank. Read More »

The Windows 11 taskbar has been the subject of much discussion. It’s a drastic change from Windows 10, and lacks many older features. Still, there’s a lot it can do, and you should know about the best tips and tricks. Read More »