How-To Geek - 8 Ways to Organize Your Desk Cables

May 23, 2023

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No matter how fresh you’d like your breath, don’t brush right after a meal; acids in food and drink temporarily soften the tooth enamel for approximately an hour after eating.

Happy Tuesday! Adobe just announced generative AI features are coming to Photoshop, allowing you to add, remove, and modify parts of your images using AI image generation. There’s also a new Proton family plan for sharing secure VPN, email, and storage access, Amazon has a new 11-inch Fire tablet, and Microsoft has shared more details about the Edge browser redesign.

Finally, a few great deals are still available, like an HP gaming PC with an RTX 2060 for $800, and the powerful Acer Swift X laptop for $800.

– Corbin

An organized workspace boosts productivity, focus, and creativity. However, tangled cables often disrupt tidiness. You can transform this chaotic cord maze into a neat, orderly system with strategic cable management methods. Here are some easy ways to keep things neat. Read More »

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The “new Edge” integrating AI features has been rolling out to users for some time, but while the AI sidebar is there, the redesign that was promised with it was nowhere to be seen. Now, Microsoft is going into more detail about this redesign. Read More »

Many email servers refuse to accept email attachments over a certain size. While attachment sizes haven’t kept up with the times, there are other easy ways to send someone large files over email. Read More »

A lot of people associate Memorial Day and the summertime with barbeques. However, it’s not always easy to get out there and grill, especially if you don’t have a yard or have another reason you can’t cook outdoors.

Thankfully, you can pick up an indoor grill, like this electric indoor grill from Hamilton Beach. At $43, you get an easy-to-clean indoor grill that can fit enough food to serve up to six. Even if you have an outdoor grill, this is an attractive alternative.

Amazon has sold its Android-based Fire tablets in several sizes over the years, including the super-cheap Fire 7, the more premium Fire HD 8, and the Fire HD 10. Now, Amazon is launching its biggest tablet to date. Read More »

Plex touts itself as a streaming app for everyone, and it’s easy to see why. Contrary to services like Netflix, Plex is completely free, with a subscription geared not towards unlocking more content, but giving you actual features. Now, it’s cheaper than ever to get in on the action. Read More »

When buying a laptop, you’ll mainly have to choose between ones that use plastic or metal for the laptop’s chassis. Both of these options have their perks, but is one clearly better? Let’s take a closer look at them both. Read More »

Adobe has already dipped into the world of generative AI, with the introduction of Adobe Firefly in March. The company is now bringing generative AI to Photoshop to help you fix and remix your images. Read More »

With so much great content available, finding the best shows on Netflix can be a daunting prospect. Here are 10 great TV shows, including Netflix originals and acquired series, that are worth your time and attention to stream. Read More »

Solar lights are incredibly convenient whether you want to light up your porch, garage, or yard. They are easy to install and don’t need a power outlet. Here are our handpicked recommendations for the best outdoor solar lights. Read More »

When you need to do a lot of multitasking, a laptop can occasionally feel a bit cramped. Setting up a dedicated desk space with additional monitors can help, and now there’s a new adapter just for the job. Read More »

Feeling nostalgic? Install Windows 98 and play classic PC games on modern platforms, complete with DirectX and 3dfx Voodoo support. Here’s how to get started. Read More »

People like to upgrade their gadgets regularly, but that doesn’t seem to include video doorbells. Once installed, they basically just do their thing. But does a Ring or Nest smart doorbell have a shelf life? Read More »

Proton, known for the popular privacy-focused ProtonMail and Proton VPN services, will be launching an industry first today in the form of its Family plan. This plan will offer all the company’s major services—Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Drive, and Proton Calendar—in one single package for up to six people for just $19.99 per month if you sign up for two years. Read More »

For the majority of Americans, a morning cup of coffee is the perfect jump-start to the day. Some of us even enjoy an energy drink in the afternoon. But can caffeine make you sleepy? Read More »

Whether you’re a rookie in the kitchen or you’ve been cooking for years, no one is immune to making cooking mistakes. However, some of those mistakes are more common than others, and it only takes one wrong move to essentially “ruin” a whole dish. Read More »

Jeep’s Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid vehicle brings electric energy to its line of SUVs, but the big question is whether its microscopic 25 miles of all-electric range is enough to satisfy those looking for gasoline alternatives. Ultimately, it makes for a solid hybrid option, but not a great EV. Read More »

Thanks to the Dolphin Emulator, you can play your GameCube and Wii games on all kinds of devices, including PCs, gaming handhelds, and, of course, Android devices. The latest round of updates is making the emulator better than ever on Android. Read More »

It’s often said that prebuilt PCs, while way easier than custom-built PCs, are more expensive. Even I have argued that. But that doesn’t mean that all of them are expensive. If you don’t want to spend more than $1,000, and you don’t feel like building, you should check out this discounted HP unit. Read More »

Many of the best laptops use typical integrated graphics, but more GPU power is sometimes needed for games or more demanding applications. The Acer Swift X with RTX 3050 Ti graphics is now on sale for just $800, a 27% discount from the original MSRP. Read More »

If you’re sitting at a desk all day, you shouldn’t cheap out on your chair. With gaming chairs becoming increasingly popular, I wondered if the budget-friendly E-Win Champion Series CPG Gaming Chair cut too many corners or if it was ergonomic enough for long-term comfort. I’d say it’s somewhere in the middle. Read More »

From remote workers to in-office personnel, employees in numerous fields work with PDF documents on a regular basis. While many rely on the barebones options that came with their PC or Mac, an overall lack of features, complexity, and expensive upgrades can leave users with much to be desired. UPDF provides consumers with a compelling alternative for reading, annotating, and editing PDF documents while boasting user-friendly features and affordable pricing that's even cheaper at 54% off for a limited time. Read More »

An M4A file is an audio file—not to be mistaken with an audiophile—which is an appreciator of music and acoustics of all kinds. Like many other types of audio files, ones with the M4A extension can be opened with multiple programs that you can easily download or may already be on your computer. Read More »

It’s no secret that gaming gear and technology can be pricey, especially laptops and monitors. With these special gaming-themed sales from Amazon, you’ll be able to save large chunks of cash on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Gaming Laptop, Samsung’s 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor, the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset, and much more. Read More »