March 28, 2022

Today’s top story might be one of the most important things you’ll read in the Review Geek letter for a long time to come. We’re not here to frighten you, hype up minor events, or anything like that. But you need to know that a cyberwar is already underway. And you need to secure your accounts right now.

Hit up the top story for all the details; I laid it all out in easy-to-read sections.

Other highlights:

• These cool kits let you scan film (as in pictures before smartphones) with your smartphone.
• Suzanne lost herself in a little game called Donut County, and it might be just the mood lifter we all need.
• This vintage-style Mustang EV looks fantastic. Too bad it costs as much as a giant house.
• …and more!

-Josh

Right now, more than ever, you need to secure all your online accounts. It’s long past time to embrace two-factor authentication, stop reusing passwords, and make your online presence hacker-resistant. Because sooner or later, the brewing cyberwar will come for you. Read More »

Preparation can be the difference between completing a task in a few seconds and not completing it at all. But how do you prepare for random events that pop up throughout the day? You get yourself a device that can do almost anything. You get yourself a multitool. Read More »

When it comes to protecting your online information, you can never be too safe. While using strong passwords and software-based two-factor authentication (2FA) certainly make for a great start, you can further bolster your online security by using a hardware security key. Plus, they’re easy to use on both personal and business devices and accounts. Read More »

A new Easter Egg was just discovered in Windows 1.0, an operating system that’s 37 years old. Discovered by tinkerer Lucas Brooks, the Easer Egg would have been impossible to uncover at the time of Windows 1.0’s release due to the way it was encrypted. Read More »

Conventional film scanners cost a few hundred dollars (at least) and require a computer to run software. But for those who’d rather do everything on the fly, Lomography just debuted two affordable kits that let you scan film with your phone or camera. Read More »

The only thing we love more than Bluetooth speakers is a portable weather-resistant Bluetooth speaker we can take with us anywhere we go! This mini model from JBL has a huge sound, punchy bass, a hearty IP67 rating (against dust and water intrusion), a built-in carabiner, and up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge. It comes in seven fantastic colors and has large buttons that are easy enough for anyone to press. The speaker is perfect for camping, road trips, college dorms, and even for relaxing poolside since it can handle a few splashes.

Get it at Amazon →

Throughout the next two years, Nintendo will slowly add 48 new courses to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But these courses only unlock when you buy the Booster Course Pass DLC or subscribe to Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Thankfully, there’s a way to try the courses for free. Read More »

In a perfect world, you’d be able to test drive pressure washers to see if they suit your needs. But life isn’t that easy. That’s why we’ve taken the time to find the best pressure washers across several budgets and use cases. Read More »

Have you ever dreamed about stealing someone’s chair and tossing it into a hole, never to be seen again? What about their lunch, or perhaps their car or house? I know I have, and thanks to Donut County, I was finally able to live out my lifelong dream. Read More »

If you’ve ever spent hours digging through all your various LEGO bricks of all different shapes and sizes, or worse, stepped on one, this LEGO-sorting vacuum invention is for you. Read More »

Vintage classic cars can get expensive, but this modernized all-electric vintage Mustang by the London-based company Charge Cars is on an entirely different level. Why buy a house when you can buy a Mustang EV? No, really. Read More »

Digging through crates is fun and all, but it can be difficult to find a good, playable record for a reasonable price. Thankfully, there are subscription boxes that make record collecting more affordable and easy. Read More »

You’re probably aware you can track your walks, runs, and bike rides on an Apple Watch, but the smartwatch can monitor many more activities. This can help you hit your Move and Exercise goals, which should help motivate you to increase your overall fitness. Read More »

This year is looking to be an exciting one for travelers. If you’ve been putting off your first solo trip or a long-anticipated family vacation, this might be the year it finally happens! However, as inflation is likely wreaking havoc on your budget, these tips and tricks can help you keep those travel costs down. Read More »

It’s on your computer keyboard and your smartphone screen: QWERTY, the first six letters of the top row of the standard keyboard layout. But no one knows how it originated, and the puzzle has been frustrating historians for over a century. Will we ever figure it out? Read More »