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A new phone, a new chip and 5G doesn't mean a triumphant return for HTC. The last HTC phone I reviewed for Android Central was the U12+ , such a broken embarrassment of a handset that I fully expected it be... well, the last HTC phone I ever reviewed. Between hemorrhaging cash and talent, and being dwarfed by its competition, HTC seemed to be done as a major player in smartphones. But this week, something funny happened. HTC decided to launch a new phone. Well, two phones, in fact but today I'm going to focus on the higher-specced of the pair, because that's the one attracting the attention of nostalgic Android fans. Externally, the new HTC U20 5G is a pretty generic looking 2020 smartphone, with its hole-punch display and quad cameras. But what makes this phone more modern is its spec sheet: A Snapdragon 765G processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, 5G connectivity and a capacious 5,000mAh battery. For a phone brand that was largely considered dead and buried, th

Chromebooks have keyboards that slightly simplified compared to Macs and Windows laptops. The function row at the top doesn't have the F1-12 numbers etched in, nor a dedicated Function key to enable them. At first glance, you'll also notice there isn't a Caps Lock key, forcing you to HOLD DOWN THE SHIFT KEY THE WHOLE TIME. If you need to be able to SHOUT FREELY ON YOUR FACEBOOK or need to swap layouts, here's how to get your Chromebook keyboard set up the way you want it. How to remap a Chrome OS function key (and get Caps Lock back) Open Settings from either the app drawer or the main menu (clicking on the time). Scroll down to the Device section and tap Keyboard . Tap the drop-down menu to the right of Launcher. Tap Caps Lock in the drop-down options. Repeat steps 3-4 as desired. To enable F1-12 function keys rather than the standard Chrome OS shortcuts in the top row of the keyboard, tap Treat top row as function keys . There are five functi

If you're like me, you're probably ordering a lot more food delivery these days thanks to spending a lot more time at home. In many parts of the country, restaurants are still pretty limited in how many they can serve. Most are still depending on curbside pickup and delivery. So if you're looking at food delivery services, you could probably stand to save a buck. Right now at Best Buy you can get a $100 DoorDash digital food delivery card on sale for $90. That's only a 10% savings compared to a 20% savings we saw a month ago, but it's still an extra $10 you can spend on actual food instead of the cost of getting that food. This is a gift code, not a gift card. You don't get anything physical for this purchase, but on the other hand you also get to benefit from it immediately. Redeem the code pretty much as soon as you buy it and you'll get $50 in your DoorDash account. You can also send the code to someone else as a gift. Maybe Dad could use some food d

Tonight's Merseyside derby marks the competitive return of both Everton and Liverpool in a game that is set to be fiercely contested. Don't miss a kick by following our Everton vs Liverpool live stream guide below. Jurgen Klopp's league-leading Liverpool side makes the short journey to Everton's Goodison Park. Should Liverpool win, they'll need just one more victory from their remaining eight games. The Reds have been in terrific form in the 2019/20 campaign, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League to 22 points. Before the unscheduled break in play, Liverpool had won all but two of their Premier League games, though they did exit the Champions League following a defeat to Atletico Madrid. On the blue side of town, victories had been harder to come by pre-break with The Toffees registering just one win so far this calendar year. Carlo Ancelotti's team currently sits in 12th in the Premier League table. They also have some injury concerns wit

Michael Fisher stops by for a chat about the amazing series of videos on his Mr. Mobile YouTube channel: 'When Phones Were Fun'. He, Daniel, and Andrew also discuss why many developers give preference to Apple's App Store over Google Play, despite Apple's onerous and inconsistent rules. They share thoughts on Sony's Xperia 1 ii, the camera in Huawei's P40 Pro Plus, Jelly 2, Google Pixel Buds, and more. Overall, this episode is packed floor-to-ceiling with phone geekery! Listen now Subscribe in Pocket Casts: Audio Subscribe in Spotify: Audio Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Links: Despite onerous and inconsistent App Store rules, developers still go to Apple first over Google Play | Android Central Sony's Galaxy S20+ challenger will cost $1,200 in the U.S. Google Pixel Buds review, 2 months later: Still my favorite true wireless earbuds | Android Central Huawei P40 Pro Plus: A Nokia Lumia For 2020

There's no overstating how instrumental WordPress is for making businesses successful online. But if you're pivoting to the platform, you can't expect for it to work its magic without injecting the right plugins to your site. Plugins are responsible for expanding the functionality of your page, and if your goal is to streamline project management and transactions, there's no plugin more powerful than  WordPress Portal .  A project management software and accounting tool all packed into a single plugin, WordPress Portal installs quickly and creates a new directory to your front-end website https://ift.tt/37QaQkS ,  allowing you and your team to have access to an easy-to-use interface that makes running your business more efficient. You can assign five user roles — Admin, Project Manager, Accountant, Contractor, Client — and appoint tasks with set due dates, open discussions, upload files, and set milestones.  Here's a sneak peek: Accounting will be a cakewalk

The Galaxy Note 10+ packs power, precision, and productivity into a large but manageable size. While its shiny new gradient backs beg to be shown off, this is an expensive phone with a glass back and front, so having a case is a non-negotiable requirement here. Cases are readily available from some of our favorite brands, so rest assured you can protect your new powerhouse in style. Ruggedly handsome Ringke Fusion-X Staff pick This durable clear case has some robust bumper protection and a couple of fun color options, including a translucent camo option that looks fierce. From $9 at Amazon $10 at eBay Thin but grippy Spigen Liquid Air Armor This is the better version of the Spigen Rugged Armor: a slimmer case that's easier to hang onto thanks to its diamond texture back. Take this upgrade! $11 at Amazon $12 at eBay Texas tough Armadillotek Vanguard Series With a dust flap to protect that USB-C port and a sturdy kickstand, this Texan-born case can go the distanc

Sonos nails the fundamentals with its latest soundbar. But it'll cost you. It's been almost two years since I reviewed the Sonos Beam , a soundbar from a company that represented just as much about the company's future as it did about its then-present. The speaker maker had been trying to balance the needs of its existing user base, which valued the connected nature of its speaker ecosystem, with a growing number of cost-conscious consumers who just wanted a decent soundbar to connect to the living room TV that was taking on more importance. Plus, it wanted to work with the quickly-proliferating smart assistant audience, many of whom were choosing Sonos products like the Sonos One because it was the best-sounding Alexa speaker you could buy for $200. The Beam, with its $399 starting price, low-profile form factor, beamforming speakers, and support for HDMI's ARC standard, tried to be all things to most people, and it succeeded wildly. When I sent my review unit