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Valve will finally bring the Steam Deck to Australia as it continues to expand the availability of its popular handheld gaming PC. The company announced that both the LCD and the OLED versions of the Steam Deck will be available to purchase in Australia starting this November. “We are excited to announce that Steam Deck is coming to Australia in November 2024,” it confirmed. There will be no pre-orders available, and Valve said the device would ship “immediately” once it is launched....

We all know that defective or damaged lithium-ion batteries are a fire hazard. Yet we still use closets and drawers as the resting ground for old phones and other retired gadgets. I decided to break this habit after finding a swollen phone in my dresser, and I suggest that you do the same. Devices with swollen batteries should not be used or charged. If you have a defective battery on hand, please read ourswollen battery disposal guide....

Quick Links If you’re a big-time movie geek, you likely already have a Letterboxd account. The movie-rating website has become a phenomenon so big that it’s pushed its way to the higher echelons of pop culture. WhenScream VIreferences Letterboxd, there’s more to this site than just being a place where you rate the movies you’ve seen. But where does the website go from here? Letterboxd already has a lock on movie lovers by wanting to post their opinions....

Summary There’s nothing quite like playing retro games on the original hardware they were designed for, but if you try to hook up your NES to a modern 4K TV, the results might be too ugly to handle. That’s where specialized retro upscalers come into the picture. What Is a Retro Upscaler? A retro upscaler is a device designed to take the output of a retro gaming system, and then upscale and convert it to look acceptable on modern display devices....

Quick Links Summary A yellow iPhone battery means your iPhone is in Low Power Mode. To turn Low Power Mode off, go to Settings > Battery and toggle off “Low Power Mode.” The mode will also shut off automatically once your iPhone rises above 80% battery charge. Wondering why your iPhone battery icon is yellow? Don’t fret—a yellow battery icon isn’t anything to be concerned about. Here, we dive into what the icon means and how you’re able to fix it....

Quick Links Summary Old Wi-Fi routers are vulnerable to security exploits and lack the quality-of-life upgrades found in modern routers. Even if you don’t need the bandwidth improvement, upgrading is beneficial. If your home internet is pretty slow, you might think it doesn’t matter if you have a dusty old router without the latest bells and whistles. Here’s why you should give serious consideration to upgrading. First, Let’s Define Old and Slow Talking about a router being old or new, or an internet connection being slow or fast requires us to define how we’re using those terms within the context of this article....

Quick Links So you’ve got your hands on a PS5, and it’s out of the box and powered on. You’re in for a good time, but there are pitfalls you should know about before you get lost in your next favorite game. Putting Your Console Upside Down The PS5’s unique and futuristic design might confuse newcomers to the PlayStation brand. It’s sleek, curvy, and (love it or hate it) quite unlike any console that’s come before it....

Sometimes it feels like there are more movies onHuluthan there are grains of sand on a beach. OK, not really, but as we enter the final weeks of summer, a couple of sandy selections, and a few other good picks, stood out to me as some great movies on the streaming service to settle in with this week. So if you’re not outside enjoying the warm weather while it lasts, or taking a break inside with some air conditioning, consider these hand-picked flicks on Hulu right now....

Streaming is undoubtedly the most convenient way to watch TV shows and movies, but sadly its greatest flaw remains image quality. While steaming content can look pretty decent under ideal circumstances, the nature of streaming technology itself means that ideal circumstances are rarely what you get. There are a few clues to look out for that show you’re not getting the best quality you could, and in some cases you’re able to even do something about it....

Quick Links Incognito mode isn’t as private as you might assume. While it prevents your browser from saving your history and cookies, that’s only a tiny part of the tracking it blocks. You’re still vulnerable to numerous privacy and security risks. Here are some common threats you should watch out for. 6Your Internet Activity Isn’t Fully Private From Your ISP Private browsing doesn’t hide your activity from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)....

Did you know that many Chromebooks support the Google Play Store? The Play Store started rolling out to Chromebooks back in 2016, and all modern models have full support for Google’s app store. With access to the Play Store, your Chromebook can actually be a solid productivity powerhouse. From graphic design to project management, video editing, and more, your Chromebook has potential as a go-to for getting work done both at home and on-the-go....

Are you prepping to head out on vacation with the family? If so, did you know that your Raspberry Pi is actually the perfect travel companion? The mini computer can actually do quite a few things that might surprise you. From acting as a full-blown media server to a blog that you may write offline and have automatically sync up when connected to the internet, your Raspberry Pi is the perfect travel companion for your upcoming vacation and trips....

Quick Links Being work-from-home tech geeks, we at How-to Geek have made tweaks to our workstations over the years to work comfortably and maximize our productivity. Here are some top tips that you might consider when working from home. Tenkeyless Keyboards for Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain can be a common repetitive stress injury for people whose jobs mean they sit at a desk and constantly reach for their keyboard and mouse—a phenomenon known as “mouse shoulder....