Airbnb vs. Hotel: Why Hotel Rooms Are Better Than Airbnbs

Did You Know?: “E” as a failing grade was phased out in American schools around the 1930s and replaced with “F” so that students wouldn’t confuse “E” with Excellent. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() March 6, 2023 Did You Know? “E” as a failing grade was phased out in American schools around the 1930s and replaced with “F” so that students wouldn’t confuse “E” with Excellent. 🖥️ A Tiny PC and a Big Monitor Happy Monday! [Samsung just released a TV-like gaming monitor](, with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a massive screen, and some smart features. [MSI also announced a compact PC]( that will ship with Intel Core i7 processors. In the software world, [Microsoft is testing an automatic AI upscaler for web videos](, and [Notepad++ now works better on Windows 11](. – Corbin TODAY'S TOP STORY [Airbnb vs. Hotel: Why Hotel Rooms Are Better Than Airbnbs]( [Airbnb vs. Hotel: Why Hotel Rooms Are Better Than Airbnbs]( If you haven’t traveled in a while, I have some news for you: In my experience, the hotel experience is now better than the Airbnb experience. In most situations, you’re going to pay less overall, have fewer chores to complete, and get more professional service. [Read More »]( [Where Is the Alt Key on a Mac?]( [Where Is the Alt Key on a Mac?]( Using a Mac keyboard in a Windows environment, or looking for Mac equivalents of Windows shortcuts? Here’s a quick guide to using Apple’s version of the Alt key and the shortcuts that depend on it. [Read More »]( [MSI’s Newest Tiny PC Has up to an Intel Core i7]( [MSI’s Newest Tiny PC Has up to an Intel Core i7]( There’s no shortage of small PCs, with options made for compact gaming setups, office workplaces, and everything inbetween. MSI has now introduced another option aimed at productivity work. [Read More »]( STUFF WE LIKE [Stop Buying New Batteries!]( [Stop Buying New Batteries!]( Are you still buying new batteries every time they run out of juice? You’re throwing money in the trash. Instead, pick up an [Energizer Battery Charger]( for under $20 and reuse your AA or AAA batteries time and time again. Just pop two to four batteries in at once and plug the charger into a wall socket. You’re keeping cash in your pocket and e-waste out of landfills. [Buy at Amazon]( $14.99 $29.98 Save 50% [Microsoft Edge Now Has AI Upscaling for Web Videos]( [Microsoft Edge Now Has AI Upscaling for Web Videos]( Microsoft Edge added a “Clarity Boost” feature last year, which boosts the video quality of games streamed from the cloud. Now a similar feature is coming to regular web video, as long as your PC is up to the task. [Read More »]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [10 Reasons DVD Movies Are Still Worth Collecting]( [10 Reasons DVD Movies Are Still Worth Collecting]( Netflix paid $500M to get Seinfeld for five years, but for seventy bucks, you can have it for the rest of your life! It turns out the humble DVD may be a hidden gem in this age of fickle streaming. [Read More »]( [Learn to Code While Playing Rocket League? Yes, Really]( [Learn to Code While Playing Rocket League? Yes, Really]( Yes, you read that headline correctly. You can not only learn to code by building a bot that plays Rocket League, but you can also win $2000 if you enter the Skillquest tournament. [Read More »]( [Check Out Google’s Showcase of Cutting-Edge Web Apps]( [Check Out Google’s Showcase of Cutting-Edge Web Apps]( Web apps are becoming better and better, as web browsers continue to add new features and APIs. Google now has a site showing off some of the best examples of modern web apps. [Read More »]( [How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 11]( [How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 11]( Knowing how to perform a clean install of Windows 11 is useful in a number of situations, not least for avoiding potential errors and conflicts when upgrading from an older version of the OS. It can even breathe new life into a PC plagued by crashes or manufacturer bloatware. [Read More »]( [You Can Now Buy Samsung’s TV-Like 144 Hz Gaming Monitor]( [You Can Now Buy Samsung’s TV-Like 144 Hz Gaming Monitor]( Samsung showed off its new Odyssey Neo G7 43″ monitor back in January, complete with some impressive gaming features and TV-like software. Now you can actually buy it. [Read More »]( [Notepad++ Now Works Better on Windows 11]( [Notepad++ Now Works Better on Windows 11]( Notepad++ is a popular text editor for Windows, built to handle everything from editing source code to browsing book-sized text files. The latest update has a helpful addition for Windows 11 PCs. [Read More »]( [The Best Power Supply Units (PSUs) in 2023]( [The Best Power Supply Units (PSUs) in 2023]( The power supply unit (PSU) is integral to every PC build. A quality PSU gives your PC enough power to run while keeping it safe from electrical power-related issues. Getting the correct one for your build is integral. 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