How-To Geek - ⏭️🔌 Bypass Charging, Explained

If there's a debate in your household on the proper way to hang rolls of toilet paper, you can settle it in this fashion. In the drawings enclosed with the 1891 patent for the first toilet paper roll with perforated sheets, the roll is illustrated with the toilet paper hanging over the roll (towards the user) and not dangling down under in the rear of the roll.

Happy Friday! Windows 11 will soon let you remove more preinstalled apps, and earbuds with advanced solid state drivers are on the horizon. Also, 8BitDo just released a tiny gamepad that isn't just for games.

You've undoubtedly heard that leaving your devices permanently plugged in is terrible for your device's battery. That's easier said than done during your day-to-day, though. Do you overcharge now for extra juice later when you know you'll need it? Or try to sporadically charge throughout the day? Do you even have time for that? Bypass charging solves these issues, as it prevents overcharging, regardless of how long you keep your device plugged in. Here's how bypass charging works, and how to check if a device you own supports it.

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Earlier this year, xMEMS unveiled solid-state drivers that replace voice coils, magnets, and diaphragms with an all-silicon driver design, allowing for better clarity and accuracy all from a tiny bit of power. Now, Creative has announced it will implement xMEMS’ drivers into its wireless earbuds by the end of 2023. See what’s on the horizon.

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Did you get a “Location accuracy is low” warning on your Android phone? Then it’s time to calibrate your phone’s compass. Here’s how to do that, and why it’s important.

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Looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that's as rugged as your adventures? You'll want to consider the JBL Xtreme 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. With an IPX7 waterproof rating and 15 hours of battery life, the dual passive radiators of the JBL Xtreme 2 will keep the tunes coming no matter where life takes you! Get yours today at 53% off!

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Turning off the "Find My iPhone" feature may sound like a recipe for disaster. But there are some situations where turning it off makes total sense. Here’s how to turn it off, and why you may want to.

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If you’ve ever backed up an optical disc like a CD or DVD, chances are, the back up was an ISO file. But what exactly is an ISO file? And how do you use one, anyway?

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The Linux top command displays information about your device’s running processes and the resources it’s using. But it also supports even more information, such as basic graphs. Here’s how to use the top command and learn everything you ever wanted to know about your device, all from the top of Terminal.

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The versatility of Terminal truly knows no bounds in Linux and other Unix-like OSes. Specifically when you need to mount, unmount, and remount your file systems. Here are the commands you need to know.

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AirTags are handy for keeping track of high value items like your luggage or automobile. But are they proper for tracking your dog or cat? Before you stick an AirTag to your pet's collar, you'll want to see what we have to say about it. The answer isn't as straightforward as you may think.

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Steam Remote Play makes streaming your Steam library from your gaming PC to supported devices like the Steam Deck and even your mobile phone super convenient. But playing via Steam Remote Play has never looked as good as playing your games locally installed. That’s beginning to change, as Steam Remote Play now supports streaming at 4K. Here’s how to get in on the action!

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The 8BitDo Micro is an inexpensive keychain-sized controller perfect for playing classic games on the Switch and Android devices, sans the analog stick. But it also features a bizarre “keyboard mode” that could actually help to improve your workflow. Do we have your attention now? You'll want to check this out.

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Not a fan of every app and utility that comes preinstalled with Windows 11? You’ll soon get to be pickier about what's preinstalled. Here’s what you need to know.

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Tenkeyless (TKL) mechanical keyboards are just that: mechanical keyboards without a bulky numeric pad on the far right. Although ideal for gaming, it’s also perfect for the digital nomad that wants a small-form keyboard that lets you stay productive. Here are a few of our favorite TKL mechanical keyboards of 2023.

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Speaking of digital nomads, if you roam while working, you need a way to power your most important devices in a pinch. That’s where the Mophie Powerstation XL’s 20,000 mAh external battery can help. But how does it hold up while traveling? We traveled the world with it, and here’s what we found.

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