What is Sketchup (and How Do I Use It)?

Sketchup (formerly Google Sketchup) is 3D modeling software that’s easy to use and has an extensive database of user-created models available for download. You can use it to sketch (or import) models to assist with all kinds of projects—furniture building, video game creation, 3D printing, interior design, and whatever else you can think of.

Hilton – Becoming More Data Centric for a Better Customer Experience

We’ve just published our most recent customer video! This video gives a look at how Hilton is becoming a more data centric organization to better serve its customers. Hilton is an American multinational hospitality company, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Currently, its portfolio includes 5,500 hotels across 110 countries. Hilton has 14 brands […]

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Samsung Will Open Bixby Up to Developers, Even As It Plans to Let You Disable It

Samsung is opening up its Bixby voice assistant to third-party developers.

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Firefox Plans To Recommend Extensions as You Browse. Is That a Good Idea?

An upcoming Firefox feature will highlight extensions as you browse the web, pointing out tools that might protect your privacy or otherwise enhance the site.

Retro Review: The Logitech G13 Is Still the Best World of Warcraft Accessory

Back around 2010 I bought the Logitech G13 so I could play World of Warcraft’s newest expansion Cataclysm more efficie…

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How To Customize Mac Trackpad Gestures with BetterTouchTool

BetterTouchTool lets you bind any gesture you can think of to any action you can think of. It’s like AutoHotKey on Windows, but in addition to keyboard shortcuts, you can also greate gesture shortcuts for your trackpad. BetterTouchTool has a simple configuration interface so that you can get started with customized gesture shortcuts right away.

Is Your iPhone 8 Crashing Constantly? You Might Need This Free Repair

Is your iPhone 8 restarting unexpectedly, freezing, or not turning on? You might have a faulty logic board, and if so Apple will replace it for free.

What’s the Difference Between Streaming on YouTube and Twitch?

Twitch has been the undisputed king of online video streaming for a long time. YouTube has now started to catch up, with their live system becoming fully realized and working quite well. So what’s the difference between streaming with Twitch and YouTube?

How to Open Windows Store Apps on Startup in Windows 10

Many apps on Windows 10 are now Windows Store apps without traditional .exe files. While these apps work a bit differently, you can still make any of them launch at startup with the conventional Startup folder.

The Best Dash Cams For Every Budget

A dashboard camera is a great way to add a little security to your car.

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When You Shouldn’t Use Photoshop

Here at How-To Geek, we’re big fans of Photoshop, but there are times when it’s not the right app for the job. Here’s how to tell when you should consider an alternative.

What is the HDR10+ Standard?

There’s a new standard in the HDR format wars, and you’ll find it on Samsung and Panasonic’s new TVs. HDR10+ is an open standard designed to take on Dolby Vision, which HDR10 couldn’t quite match.

Honey Bee Bearding

When adverse conditions, like high temperatures and humidity, make staying in the hive dangerous, honey bees will engage in a behavior known as “bearding” where they gather just outside the hive in a large draped clump that resembles a beard.

Game over! Uncle Xi has an eye on online play time

Chinese government wants parents to stop their kids from spending more than an hour a day on their electronics for non-educational purposes.

Geek Trivia: Which Keyboard Layout Is Faster Than The QWERTY Configuration?

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The Best Kitchen Gadgets For Slicing, Dicing, And Simplified Food Prep

Slicing and dicing fruits and vegetables is a key part of preparing a fresh home-cooked meal.

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Sony Won’t Allow Fortnite Cross-play Because ‘PlayStation Is the Best Place to Play’

Sony is the only place you can play Fortnite but can’t bring your progress from other consoles.

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The Best Keychain Flashlights (To Replace Your Overworked Phone Flashlight)

The flashlight on your smartphone is sufficient in a pinch, but if you’re looking for something that fits in your pocket and can throw some se…

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Why is Chrome Telling Me to “Update or Remove Incompatible Applications?”

Many Windows applications, such as antivirus software, inject code into Chrome to modify its behavior. This results in more frequent browser crashes, so Google is taking a stand by blocking these techniques.

Eiffel Tower Colors

The Eiffel Tower isn’t painted a uniform color but painted in three graduated shades from top to bottom in order to better emphasize the shape of the structure and help it stand out against the skyline.

Facebook develops quicker, faster way to translate languages

The breakthrough, which will be presented at Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing or EMNLP, could prove to be important for Facebook.

Geek Trivia: What Was Sun Microsystems’ Java Software Platform First Designed For?

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The Best Kindle Paperwhite Cases For Any Situation

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How Much Should You Expect to Spend on Smarthome Devices?

Equipping your home with all sorts of smarthome products can get expensive quickly, depending on what you want. Here’s how much you can expect to spend on devices when you’re just starting out.

Lunar Synchronous Rotation

The orbit of the Moon around the Earth and the rotation of the Moon on its axis are both approximately 27 days. As a result, the Moon appears to us as if it is fixed in place despite actually rotating.

The Best Laptop Sleeves For Any Situation

We don’t know about you, but our laptop is a critical part of our work and personal life.

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What Does “Game Mode” On My TV Or Monitor Mean?

If you’ve ever dug around the nooks and crannies of your TV or monitor’s picture adjustment menu, you might have come across something called “game mode.” What does that mean? Let’s break it down.

Maximum Pac-Man Score

The maximum achievable score in the arcade classic Pac-Man is 3,333,360 points. The current speed record for the score is held by David Race who achieved it in 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 49 seconds.

Free Download: 160 Soothing Notification Sounds That Make Your Phone Less Annoying

Notifications are annoying, but your notification sounds don’t have to be. iRingPro is a huge collection of soothing sounds you can download for free right now and use on your phone.

How to Make Your Venmo Transactions Private

Did you know your Venmo transactions are public by default? Everyone on the Internet can see your name, the recipient’s name, the message you send, and any comments. They can even jump in and comment on your transactions.