How-To Geek - Here's Why You Should Be Using Signal

March 4, 2022

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Signal is a secure encrypted messaging app. Think of it as a more private alternative to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype, iMessage, and SMS. Here’s why you should seriously consider switching to Signal. Read More »

Unlike Signal, Telegram chats aren’t end-to-end encrypted. You only get server-side encryption by default. But if you want full encryption, you need to enter a separate Secret Chat mode. Here’s how to start an encrypted Secret Chat in Telegram. Read More »

Google recently rolled out a change to its dark mode in search on desktop, and now the company is rolling out a darker dark mode on its Android app, too. Read More »

There are clear environmental benefits to driving an electric vehicle (EV). But will it leave you stranded between charging stations? Here we’ll look at how an EV’s battery range compares to a tank of gasoline. Read More »

CFexpress cards promise faster read and write speeds than any other format. But they’re not all created equal. We break down some of the best CFexpress cards and card readers for your money. Read More »

The news came out recently that Samsung was throttling the performance of various apps on its devices. The company has addressed user concerns and said that a fix is on the way, though we’re not sure when. Read More »

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Telegram and Signal are widely popular privacy-focused messaging apps. However, the two apps have some big differences: While all messages sent via Signal are always end-to-end encrypted by default, Telegram messages aren’t. End-to-end encryption is an optional feature in Telegram. Read More »

I’ve been a Spotify user for years, but I recently heard Napster might be better for artists. Shocked that Napster still existed, I gave the infamous product a try. Here’s what I learned. Read More »

As of October 2021, Windows 11 doesn’t let you move your taskbar to the top of the screen with an official setting (unlike Windows 10). But we’ve figured out a way to make it happen by editing the Registry—and you can do it with just a few clicks. Here’s how. Read More »

LifeSavvy is hiring! We’re looking for writers but not just any writers. We want folks with a passion for consumer products and lots of hands-on experience to guide their writing. Read More »

Ever find yourself waiting in line at the McDonald’s drive-thru, wondering whatever happened to the Arch Deluxe or your fave Snack Wrap? While McNuggets and Double Cheeseburgers will (most likely) forever have a place in the lineup, there are several former menu items that McDonald’s has never brought back. Read More »

From its humble beginnings as a three-season TV series, Star Trek has grown into a vast multimedia sci-fi franchise. The Star Trek feature films encompass actors and characters from multiple Trek iterations. Here’s how to stream every Star Trek movie. Read More »

It’s easy to make a PDF file but editing one requires special tools. If you’re looking to add or remove text, insert images, or make any other changes to your PDF files, here are your editing options. Read More »

Apple has always raised the bar for computer platforms with its accessibility features, as shown by a feature that came with macOS 10.15 Catalina—controlling your Mac with head gestures and facial expressions. Here’s how to set it up. Read More »

Every so often, an app gets on Google Play that manages to trick users into downloading malware. That’s exactly what happened with a recent app that installed a remote access trojan that swiped passwords, text messages, and other personal data. Read More »

If you want to change the user name associated with your Windows user account, you can — but there are different ways to change it depending on what kind of account you have. Here’s how you do it. Read More »