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October 25, 2018

We've been playing with the new Google Home Hub here at HTG HQ, and this thing is super impressive. A smart display is definitely the missing piece that ties your smarthome together, and this thing is much better than the Echo Show.

Instead of having to yell commands at Alexa, Google, or Siri, and hear irrelevant nonsense like "Would you like me to order 97 pairs of pants?" when you want Alexa to turn on the TV or look at your doorbell camera, you can simply tap the screen, and the controls are right there. It's fantastic.

In other news, it looks like Microsoft might delay the Windows 10 October update… until November. It's just the Microsoft thing to do.

- Lowell Heddings

Did You Know?

Heinrich Hertz’s research proved the existence of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, but he believed that his harnessing of “wireless waves” had no practical application and said: “It’s of no use whatsoever […] this is just an experiment that proves Maestro Maxwell was right—we just have these mysterious electromagnetic waves that we cannot see with the naked eye. But they are there.

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Today's Featured Articles

The Next Version of Windows 10 Will Finally Fix Start Menu File Search

Today, Windows 10’s Start menu only searches for files in your libraries and on your desktop. In the next version of Windows, it will search everywhere on your PC. This uses the existing Windows search index.   Read More »


Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Is Probably Delayed Until November (And Here's Why)

Microsoft stopped offering Windows 10’s October 2018 Update on October 6, as it was deleting some people’s files. Now, another ugly data loss bug has reared its head, and it won’t be fixed until November.   Read More »


Beware Counterfeits When Purchasing Windows 10 From Amazon

Cheap Windows 10 keys aren’t just found on sketchy key-reselling websites. In fact, they’re often the top result when you shop for Windows 10 or Windows 7 keys on Amazon.com, so watch out!   Read More »


How to Clear Your Google Search History the Easy Way

Google stores a history of all the searches you’ve made while signed in, tying it to your Google account. You can now quickly erase this history from Google’s search results rather than heading to the Google Account dashboard.   Read More »


Cheap Windows 10 Keys: Do They Work?

Microsoft charges $200 for a Windows 10 Professional product key. But, with a quick search online, you can find websites promising Windows 10 Pro keys for $12 or even less. That’s a huge savings—but don’t fall for it.   Read More »


REVIEW GEEK

The 5 Best Gaming Laptops For Budgets Big And Small

A decade or two ago, geeks would tell you, “gaming or laptop—pick one.” But that’s not true anymore. There are some fantastic portable gaming machines out there, some that don’t even weigh half a ton. Here are the best.   Read More »






FYI / Useful Tips and Headlines


Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Is Probably Delayed Until November (And Here's Why)
Microsoft stopped offering Windows 10’s October 2018 Update on October 6, as it was deleting some people’s files. Now, another ugly data loss bug has reared its head, and it won’t be fixed until November.   Read More »


Beware Counterfeits When Purchasing Windows 10 From Amazon
Cheap Windows 10 keys aren’t just found on sketchy key-reselling websites. In fact, they’re often the top result when you shop for Windows 10 or Windows 7 keys on Amazon.com, so watch out!   Read More »


How to Clear Your Google Search History the Easy Way
Google stores a history of all the searches you’ve made while signed in, tying it to your Google account. You can now quickly erase this history from Google’s search results rather than heading to the Google Account dashboard.   Read More »


Indie Farming Game Stardew Valley Stakes A Claim On iOS Today
Stardew Valley, the one-man passion project and spiritual successor to 16-bit farming simulators like Harvest Moon, is now available on iOS. The game became a surprise hit on the PC and has since spread to every major console.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Put Your iPhone or iPad into DFU Mode
How to Convert a WMA File to MP3
How to Set Up and Use Photos on Your Mac
How to Use the Windows 10 Calculator
How to Transfer Your Stardew Valley Saves Between PC, Mac, iPhone, and iPad
How to Draw and Manipulate Arrows in Microsoft PowerPoint
What Is a REG File (And How Do I Open One)?
The Best Smart Plugs for Your Google Home
The 5 Best Gaming Laptops For Budgets Big And Small
The Five Best Yoga Mats for Beginners to Advanced Yogis
The Best Google Wi-Fi Mounts For Your Walls, Ceiling, And Outlets




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Today's Tech Term

Customer Bounty

A Customer Bounty is a payment made by a merchant or advertiser to an affiliate for each new customer sent to the merchant in question, a specific webpage, an offer, etc.



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