How-To Geek - 10 Old Tech Gadgets You Forgot Existed

April 30, 2023

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Motorola provided communications and data transmission equipment for most NASA space missions, including the moon landing; When Armstrong said “One small step…”, it was broadcast home using Motorola equipment.

The world is filled with gadgets—and it has been for a long time. Some tech gadgets have stood the test of time, but others have long been forgotten. Some things that were commonplace only a decade ago are relics today. Read More »

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Is it time to sell or give away your old Mac? Or do you just want a fresh start to clean up your machine? Here’s how to securely delete all of your files, then install a fresh version of macOS. Read More »

Since 2021 Apple has offered Dolby Atmos sound with spatial audio on its devices, giving you a more enhanced auditory experience. But there’s a catch: you must be signed up for Apple Music to use it. Read More »

If you don’t have a lot of space, storing headsets and keeping them out of the way can be tough. You can get mounts that stick to the wall, which may damage them. Why not get something that sticks directly to your PC tower, instead?

The NZXT Puck is your solution. This will magnetically attach to your tower (making use of space most would ignore) and serves as a simple way to put up your headset, as well as any extra cables. It’s that simple!

The iPhone range now includes more sizes and price points than ever before. This might make it challenging to know which model to pick and what exactly the differences are. Read More »

Microsoft Designer first arrived last year as a tool for creating greeting cards, presentation templates, and other designs with the help of AI. It’s now available for everyone, and you might see it in the Edge browser. Read More »

On Windows 10, you can print a document to PDF from any application, thanks to the built-in Print to PDF feature. You no longer have to use the old XPS Printer or install a third-party application. Read More »

Your bank, email provider, and maybe even your favorite gaming platform have prompted you to set up two-factor authentication. If you’re a little unclear on what it is or why you’d want to start using it, read on to learn how two-factor authentication can keep everything from your bank account to your game collection more secure. Read More »

Unplugging things to save on your electric bill is a great idea, but there are a few things you should always leave plugged in to avoid flooding, mold, and other risks to your health and home’s structure. Read More »

PDFs were designed to be a universal, easy-to-read document format, and they serve that purpose well. If you have a collection of images–say, documents you scanned into your computer as JPEGs–you can combine them into a PDF document for easy sharing. Read More »

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