How to See Who Is Stalking Your Facebook Profile

Quick Links Summary We all want more views on our Facebook posts, but only from the right people. If you’re worried that someone might be stalking you on Facebook—or you just want to know who’s checking you out—there is a sneaky way to find out. It isn’t perfect, though. You Can’t See Who Has Viewed Your Facebook Profile You can’t check who has viewed your Facebook profile, as Meta doesn’t release a profile visitor list....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Joseph Martin

How to Use Datree to Avoid Kubernetes Misconfigurations

Quick Links Kubernetes is a complex system with many moving parts. Correct configuration rules are essential for your service to operate reliably. Errors can occur when you write Kubernetes manifests by hand without a comprehensive review process. Datreeis a rule-based tool that automatically finds problems in your manifests. you may use it to uncover policy violations without leaving your terminal, enabling a consistent approach to Kubernetes configuration. In this article, you’ll learn how to use Datree’s CLI to perform on-demand manifest scans....

June 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1326 words · Carrie Maynard

How to Use Dolby Atmos Sound With Apple Music

Quick Links Summary To listen to Dolby Atmos audio, on your iPhone go to Settings > Music > Dolby Atmos, and choose “Automatic” or “Always On.” Or, on a Mac go to Music > Preferences > Playback, and change the Dolby Atmos option to “Always On” or “Automatic.” Since 2021 Apple has offered Dolby Atmos sound with spatial audio on its devices, giving you a more enhanced auditory experience. But there’s a catch: you must be signed up for Apple Music to use it....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Lindsey Jones

How to Use Microsoft Word's Hidden Transcription Feature

Did you know Microsoft Word has a voice transcription feature that lets you upload audio files? you may upload and transcribe unlimited minutes of audio—great for transcribing interviews, meeting minutes, or anything else. It works incredibly well, too. Here’s how to use it. Word’s Transcribe feature is hidden because it’s not in the version of Microsoft Word you’re probably using. As of April 2023, transcription is only available in Microsoft Word for web—the version of Word you access in a web browser like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Jenny Castro

How Video Games Made Me Better at Typing

I’ve been a gamer my entire life, but it wasn’t until recently that I stumbled into the world of typing games. Even though I write for a living, I’d never really considered using video games as a way to improve my typing. However, I quickly discovered that typing games sharpen your skills in a way that’s surprisingly effective and hard to replicate elsewhere. Typing Practice That Doesn’t Feel Like Work Traditionally, learning to type isn’t the most exciting task....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Ricky Peterson

HTG Deals: Save Big On Portable Storage, Mesh Wi-Fi, and More

Quick Links We’re already halfway through January (I know, it’s gone far too fast), and the deals are picking up. This week’s lineup features big savings on portable storage from Western Digital and Samsung, Wi-Fi mesh systems from TP-Link, and more. Let’s dive in! WD My Passport Portable SSD For $89.99 ($110 Off) While external hard drives are great for storing massive amounts of data at an affordable price, there’s no denying that portable SSDs are faster and more stable....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · David Williams

I Assumed Samsung Bixby Was Terrible—Now I Love It

Quick Links I’ve owned a Samsung phone for a year now and never bothered to give Bixby a try. Bixby is the butt of jokes, and I knew it wouldn’t be any good. Well, what I knew was wrong. Bixby Is Great at Managing My Smart Home I have a Samsung phone, fridge, and (most recently) a TV. All three prompt me to connect them to each other using Samsung SmartThings....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Elizabeth Mcgee

I Was at the 2017 Switch Hands-On Event, Here's What to Expect From the Switch 2 Event

Summary TheSwitch 2 is officialand Nintendo is holding a series of live demo events in New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas. I had the privilege of attending the Nintendo Switch Experience in NYC back in 2017 so here’s what I expect to see at the upcoming Switch 2 outing. Nintendo Photo Ops If you’ve ever been to the Nintendo store in New York City or a Nintendo booth at a gaming convention, you might have already had a taste of the immersive experiences that the company crafts for these events....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 776 words · Chase Alvarado

If Your PC Won't Run Windows 11, Here Are 5 Great Linux Operating Systems to Try Instead

Summary If you’re still using Windows 10 (or, perish the thought, Windows 7), it’s nearly time to upgrade. Windows 10 will stop receiving updates next year, leaving you vulnerable to online threats. But,what if your PC won’t run Windows 11? One of these Linux operating systems might be the answer. The Best Linux for Windows Gamers: SteamOS SteamOSis the gamers’Linux distributionof choice (if your computer can run it). It’s got the backing of Valve, one of the biggest game developers and publishers in the world, and they’ve built their own compatibility layer (called Proton) specifically for running Windows games on Linux....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Laura White

Immutable Linux Distro HeliumOS Just Released an Update

If you’ve been following the growing popularity of “atomic desktops” or immutable Linux distros, you might want to check out the latest release from HeliumOS. It’s a user-friendly distro based on the enterprise-focused AlmaLinux, and this is its second full release—despite the 10 in its name. The developer of HeliumOS, Isaac Beverly, announced on July 28 that HeliumOS 10 had moved from alpha and beta into a full release. It features KDE Plasma as its desktop environment, and it replaces its first full release, HeliumOS 9....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Nathan Potter

Is It Safe to Buy a Router Used?

Summary If you’re like me, you’ll turn to the second-hand market to save money when buying tech goodies like Wi-Fi routers. While new routers can cost a pretty penny, buying those same models used could net you significant savings. But could buying a used router actually pose a hacking risk? Used Routers Generally Do Not Present a Security Risk This article focuses onusedrouters, notoldrouters. An old, outdated router with obsolete security standards canexpose your network to vulnerabilities....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Jennifer Valdez

Love GNOME? These 5 Linux Distros Use It as Their Default Desktops

Are you a GNOME user wondering if your current Linux distro is the best way to experience the popular desktop environment? Do you want to test other distros but don’t know where to start? Well, here are the top five Linux distros using GNOME that deserve your attention! TheGNOME desktop environmenthas earned a reputation for its clean and polished design paired with a unique and intuitive workflow. But depending on the underlying distro, the overall user experience of GNOME can change drastically....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · John Morales

MAME Update Brings Speed Boost and More Retro Games

MAME 0.274 has finally been released. It includes a new 64-bit ARMv8 recompiler that boosts performance and speed for macOS, Linux, and Android devices running RISC-based CPUs. Unlike other updates, which mainly focused onemulating more classic computersorgames, this update’s headline improvement is performance. The MAME 0.274 release also includes performance improvements for x86-64 systems, although how much better it runs can depend on the specific hardware and the system being emulated....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jeremiah Williams