How-To Geek - What Is a System on a Chip (SoC)?

November 22, 2021

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Actor Michael Keaton’s birth name is actually Michael Douglas, but because of the already famous actor Michael Douglas and the daytime host Mike Douglas, he adopted the stage name Michael Keaton to satisfy the Screen Actors Guild rules and distinguish himself.

With so much talk about Apple’s M1 and smartphone chips these days, you might hear about the “system on a chip” (SoC) designs used in them. But what are SoCs, and how do they differ from CPUs and microprocessors? We’ll explain. Read More »

Another massive data breach has occurred, and this time it’s hitting GoDaddy customers. In total, 1.2 million accounts were affected by the attack, leaving a lot of people concerned about the safety of their private information. Read More »

Many Android phones have plenty of memory these days, but not everyone wants to shell out the cash for them. Even if you do, you may wonder what apps are eating up RAM. We’ll show you how to find out. Read More »

If you’re a big fan of TikTok and you want to watch it on your big-screen television, you can do it now on an Android TV device, as well as Samsung and LG smart TVs in the United States. Sure, the videos are still vertical, but at least they’re bigger on a TV screen. Read More »

Excel provides various methods for counting cells including using the Find feature or a filter. But with functions, you can count exactly what you need. From filled cells to blanks, from numbers to text, here’s how to count cells in Excel. Read More »

Security cameras help keep your home safe by scaring off intruders and monitoring what’s going on around you. They can continuously capture video, have two-way audio, and send instant motion alerts to your phone. Here are our picks for the best security cameras. Read More »

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When you head to the Spotify album view, the play button used to have a little shuffle symbol that would let you play the album in random order by default. However, that has been removed, apparently at the request of Adele. Read More »

After last year’s condensed pandemic-era version, the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be back to full strength, including floats, balloons, and musical performances. Here’s how to stream the parade on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET / PT. Read More »

Online, privacy and security go hand-in-hand. They’re often used interchangeably, but that isn’t quite right. While privacy and anonymity might lend themselves to better security, they aren’t the same as security—they’re one aspect of it. Read More »

If there are still a few more people on your list who need Christmas presents, Black Friday sales are a great opportunity to wrap up your shopping. The deals are starting sooner than you think this year. Read More »

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to spruce up your Thanksgiving turkey? From adding some much-needed moisture to making a flavorful boozy baste, here’s why adding beer to your turkey takes things to another level. Read More »

Get ready to get merry with Netflix’s drops this week. The holiday spirit is in full effect as we move through Thanksgiving and into Christmas. Read More »

Most web browsers have a built-in “Reader Mode” that converts web pages into a more reader-friendly view. Strangely, Google Chrome does not have this feature—unless you know how to find it. We’ll show you where it is. Read More »

Every Google account comes with 15GB of free storage in Google Drive. Start taking advantage of this cloud storage by uploading files and folders, either from your desktop or mobile device. We’ll show you how. Read More »

Using Memoji as your Apple ID profile image is fun and gives you an option to prevent your real face from appearing everywhere. This change to your profile picture syncs across devices where you’re using your Apple ID. Read More »

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