June is a great time to be a geek. Not only are there new movies and TV shows to enjoy, but there are also plenty of how-to articles to help you get the most out of your technology. Here are five of the best this month.
- How to Watch TV Without Cable: A Comprehensive Guide If you’re tired of paying for cable, you’re not alone. According to The New York Times, over 50 million Americans cut the cord in 2010, choosing instead to watch their favorite shows online or through streaming services like Hulu or Netflix. This guide from Lifehacker will show you how to watch TV without cable, including tips on which channels you can get without a contract and how to watch live sports without cable.
- How To Stream Movies and TV Shows Online Without Losing Quality If you’re looking for ways to cut down on your cable bill, streaming movies and TV shows online may be a good option for you. Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu offer high-quality viewing that’s convenient and affordable. This guide from PCWorld will teach you everything you need to know about streaming movies and TV shows online without sacrificing quality.
- How To Use Your iPhone as an HDTV Remote: A Step-By-Step Guide If watching television on your iPhone is more your style, this guide from Lifehacker will show you how it can be done. By following these simple steps, you can use your iPhone as an HDTV remote control, changing channels, adjusting volume and more. Plus, if your phone is lost or stolen, no worries – this guide includes instructions on how to set up parental controls so that kids can’t access inappropriate content on their own devices.
- 5 Best Free Movie Streaming Sites: Watch Any Movie For Free! Movie lovers rejoice! This month’s roundup of the best free movie streaming sites includes some of the most popular options out there (Netflix Instant Queue, Amazon ..
June has been a busy month here at How-To Geek where we covered topics like cleaning keyboards, what to do when your e-mail has been compromised, creating high resolution Windows 7 icons, and more. Join us as we look back at the most popular articles from this past month.
Note: Articles are listed as #10 through #1.
What You Said: How Do You Keep Notes?
Note taking applications have grown increasingly sophisticated. Historically, when people took notes on a computer they simply used the word processor or text editor installed on it and left it at that—mostly because there were few widely available alternatives. While many people still use simple txt files for their note taking needs an entire ecosystem of note taking apps exists now—thanks, in large part, to the rise of widespread internet access and easy synchronization.
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How to Clean Your Dirty Smartphone (Without Breaking Something)
We have already shown you how to clean your keyboard without breaking it, but did you know your smartphone can be just as dirty and covered with bacteria? Here is how to properly clean your smartphone.
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Computer Case Desk Build Stashes CPU in Plain Sight
If you’re looking to declutter your workspace and give it a futuristic vibe that shows off your computing hardware, you’ll be hard pressed to top this custom built desk-as-computer-case setup.
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How To Plan, Organize, and Map Out Your Home Network
Whether you’re setting up a new home network or overhauling the one you’ve got, planning and mapping out your devices and intended uses can save you a lot of headaches.
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Learn How to Make HDR Images in Photoshop or GIMP With a Simple Trick
HDR tone mapping is everywhere these days; it’s sort of like Auto-Tuning equivalent of photography. Want to create High Dynamic Range images without the “HDR” look? Open up Photoshop or GIMP, and get ready to hack some images!
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Stupid Geek Tricks: 6 Ways to Open Windows Task Manager
Bringing up Windows Task Manager is not much of a task itself, but when a virus disables Ctrl+Alt+Del and takes it hostage, how else are you going to open task manager? Or maybe you’re just looking for some diversity in your life, so here are 6 different ways to open Windows Task Manager.
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How To Make High Resolution Windows 7 Icons Out of Any Image
We’ve featured a lot of nicely designed icons for Windows, but have you ever wondered how to customize your own? Load up a web browser and your favorite image editor, because here’s an easy way to do it.
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How To Recover After Your Email Password Is Compromised
Your friends are reporting spam and pleas for money originating from your email account and some of your logins aren’t working; you’ve been compromised. Read on to see what to do right now and how to protect yourself in the future.
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Always Have an Answer on Hand with the IT Service Desk Wheel of Responses
Ever have one of those days when you just did not know what to say when someone called you for help with their computer? Then say goodbye to the headache and frustration! With the IT Service Desk Wheel of Responses you will always have an answer on hand and ready for those awkward moments.
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How to Clean Your Filthy Keyboard in the Dishwasher (Without Ruining it)
We’ve already shown you some great ways to get your keyboard clean. For geeks that aren’t faint of heart, check out how to make your keyboard dishwasher safe and clean it with half the work and in half the time.
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