Author Archives: Chris Hoffman

How to Use Face ID on Your iPhone While Wearing a Mask

Soon, your iPhone will be better at detecting face coverings. When Face ID notices you’re wearing a mask, it will quickly prompt you for your PIN or passcode. You won’t have to stand there and wait for Face ID to try and fail to detect your… Continue reading

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How to Unsubscribe From Automated Text Messages

If you have a smartphone, you’re probably getting text message alerts. Security codes from your bank, coupons from restaurants, messages from political campaigns—the list goes on and on. Here’s how to stop getting unwanted automated t… Continue reading

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How to Reduce Microphone Background Noise on a PC

Whether you’re video conferencing with colleagues, chatting with friends, or recording content for public consumption, audio recording quality is always important. Here’s how to get a crisp, clear, audio recording and minimize background no… Continue reading

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How to Stop Windows 10 From Reopening Your Previous Applications After Restarting Your PC

When you shut down or sign out, Windows 10 remembers which applications you had open. It automatically launches them the next time you start your PC. You can disable this if you’d like to sign into a clean desktop.Read This Article on How-To Geek… Continue reading

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How to Switch From Wunderlist to Microsoft To Do

Microsoft is shutting down Wunderlist on May 6, 2020. If you’re still using this once-popular task management application, it’s time to switch. Microsoft purchased Wunderlist, and the Wunderlist team is now working on Microsoft To Do. But t… Continue reading

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The 10 Best Registry Hacks for Windows 10

Windows 10’s registry is packed with useful hidden settings you can’t find anywhere else in Windows. From classic registry hacks that worked on Windows 7 to all-new hacks for Windows 10, here are our favorites.Read This Article on How-To Ge… Continue reading

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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Your Nintendo Account

Nintendo lets you activate two-step verification, a form of two-factor authentication, for your Nintendo Account. Whenever you sign in to your account—from a Nintendo Switch, on the web, or via a mobile app—you’ll need to enter a code… Continue reading

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How to Enable Dark Mode on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

LUbuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa” ships with a built-in dark theme. You can activate the dark version of Ubuntu’s standard Yaru theme and get a dark GNOME desktop in just a few clicks. Here’s how.Read This Article on How-To Geek &… Continue reading

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Wi-Fi 6E: What Is It, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?

Wi-Fi 6 hardware is finally arriving on the market, and you’ll be seeing more and more of it released throughout 2020. But people are already talking about something new: Wi-Fi 6E, which promises to reduce Wi-Fi congestion further.Read This Artic… Continue reading

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What Is Microsoft 365?

If you’re familiar with Office 365, you already know what Microsoft 365 is. It’s a subscription plan that costs $100 per year of up to six people or $70 per year for one person. Microsoft hasn’t raised the price.Read This Article on H… Continue reading

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