Author name: Glenn

Should you shut down your PC every night? Here’s what it actually does to your computer – howtogeek.com
The easy, upfront answer is that you don’t need to shut down your computer every night. A modern computer isn’t just a single-task, isolated machine in your house. It’s a connected device that still has stuff to do when you’re not using it. In fact, it’s better if your computer performs updates and maintenance while you’re asleep.

4 “junk drawer” electronics that are actually worth keeping around – howtogeek.com
Most people have a drawer somewhere in their house filled with cables, adapters, and small gadgets they haven’t touched in months. Don’t let the spring cleaning mood take you from your PC and convince you to throw it all out during a cleanup.

The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners — after 10 years of using Linux – howtogeek.com
When someone new to Linux asks which distro they should start with, the usual recommendations are Ubuntu or Linux Mint.

4 “smart” home gadgets that don’t need Wi-Fi or an app – howtogeek.com
I have a home filled with devices connected to my router, but I’m not fully convinced that these have made my home smarter.

I turned my old Android phone into a security camera and ditched my Ring subscription – makeuseof.com
I’ve had an old Android phone sitting in a drawer for over a year, and every time I saw it, I felt a small pang of guilt about all that unused hardware. Meanwhile, when I was adding smart security cameras to my house.

Before you give away your old phone, remove these 4 things or regret it later – howtogeek.com
Giving your old phone to a friend or family member is a great way to get some extra life out of a device you no longer need. But before you hand it over, consider more than deleting your photos and removing a few apps.