How-To Geek

How-To Geek is a technology news website that provides practical guides, tutorials, and tips on various topics related to technology. The site covers a wide range of subjects including software, hardware, internet, mobile devices and more. The articles are written in an easy to understand language with step by step instructions and screenshots where necessary.

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • How-To Geek appears to have a neutral stance in their reporting as they provide information without expressing personal opinions or preferences.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no major contradictions found in the articles provided.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles may contain misleading information or deceptive practices, such as suggesting Siri is a point of anguish for Apple users when it is a known issue and not an unusual occurrence.

Recent Articles

  • macOS Sequoia Public Beta: Compatibility, Installation, and New Features

    macOS Sequoia Public Beta: Compatibility, Installation, and New Features

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 macOS Sequoia, Apple's latest operating system, is now available in public beta for compatible Mac models. This update introduces new features like iPhone Mirroring and an AI-infused Siri, as well as system-wide AI writing tools. To install the public beta, enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program and follow the installation process carefully. macOS Sequoia is expected to officially release this fall.
  • Apple's New AI System, Apple Intelligence: Siri Gains Advanced Capabilities and Raises Privacy Concerns

    Apple's New AI System, Apple Intelligence: Siri Gains Advanced Capabilities and Raises Privacy Concerns

    Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 Apple's new AI system, Apple Intelligence, set to debut in spring 2025 with Siri integration. Siri will use photo library data for tasks like extracting ID info. Expected features include ChatGPT integration and a new Siri interface. Raises privacy concerns.
  • Steam Summer Sale 2024: Historic Discounts on Forza Horizon 4 and Other Award-Winning Games

    Steam Summer Sale 2024: Historic Discounts on Forza Horizon 4 and Other Award-Winning Games

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 The Steam Summer Sale 2024 offers historic discounts on award-winning games like Forza Horizon 4, Civilization 6, Battlefield 5, and more. Microsoft's open-world racing game Forza Horizon 4 is delisted from Steam due to licensing agreements expiring. Seek diverse sources for unbiased reporting.
  • FreeDOS: The Last Active Development of MS-DOS Turns 30, Preserving Computer History and Legacy Applications

    FreeDOS: The Last Active Development of MS-DOS Turns 30, Preserving Computer History and Legacy Applications

    Broke On: Friday, 16 September 1994 Microsoft discontinued MS-DOS sales in 1994, leading Jim Hall and his team to create FreeDOS, an open-source MS-DOS recreation. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, FreeDOS is the last active development of a MS-DOS compatible operating system. It enables users to run legacy applications like Microsoft Word, Fallout, DOOM and SimCity on modern systems.
  • Proton Expands Offerings with End-to-End Encrypted Photo and Video Backup for iOS Users

    Proton Expands Offerings with End-to-End Encrypted Photo and Video Backup for iOS Users

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Proton Drive, a Swiss tech company specializing in encrypted services, introduces end-to-end encrypted photo and video backup for iOS users. The new feature aims to provide secure alternatives to popular cloud storage solutions like Google Drive. With automatic backups and an intuitive gallery, Proton ensures user memories are protected while maintaining privacy. Free plans include 5GB storage; paid plans offer up to 3TB with access to Proton Mail and VPN.
  • Ecovacs' Winbot W2 Omni: A New Window-Cleaning Robot that Simplifies Home Maintenance for $600

    Ecovacs' Winbot W2 Omni: A New Window-Cleaning Robot that Simplifies Home Maintenance for $600

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Ecovacs' new Winbot W2 Omni window-cleaning robot, available for $600, effectively cleans windows without streaks and has gained attention for its ability to handle various window types. The battery-operated device uses two water spraying nozzles and retails at $599.99.

  • Meta Launches Standalone AI Image Generator 'Imagine'

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Meta has launched a standalone AI image generator called 'Imagine with Meta AI'. The tool was trained on 1.1 billion publicly visible Facebook and Instagram images. Meta plans to add watermarks to the generated content for increased transparency and traceability. The Meta Imagine service is currently region-locked and may not be available in all countries.

  • Apple Watch Series 9 Introduces Double-Tap Gesture in watchOS 10.1 Update

    Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Apple Watch Series 9 introduces a new 'double-tap' gesture feature in the watchOS 10.1 update. The double-tap gesture allows users to control their Apple Watch without touching the screen or the Digital Crown. The watchOS 10.1 update also introduced a new watch face called 'Metropolitan'.