🚙 Easily Add CarPlay or Android Auto to Your Car — Why You Need a Portable Power Station

                                                                                                                                              Also: Don't Overlook These Facetime Features, and More! [How-To Geek Logo](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/3ZuQLT0j1rbfs9vYY3KVVmffSQI=379) June 24, 2024 Did You Know In decades of service, the SR-71 "Blackbird" long-range aircraft was never hit by an enemy missile, thanks not only to its stealthy profile but also its speed. When targeted by a missile, the standard operating procedure was to accelerate and leave it behind. 🦖 The Chrome Dino Happy Monday! Microsoft’s new Surface devices are [far more repairable](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-11-laptop-7-ifixit-teardown%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/6oeb-aAzq2vC2KsX6fFeBCxZ-qs=379), and the [Windows 11 Photos app](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwindows-photos-app-update%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/vV2x4Q7zp7dN26_fGerEaPeRbp8=379) is getting some improvements. Also, Google is selling a [LEGO-like brick set](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fchrome-dinosaur-lego-like-set%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/2_yri4ukQyVlAnymcXyx7P687yc=379) of the Chrome Dino. TODAY'S TOP STORY [Adding Android Auto or CarPlay to Your Car Is Easier Than You Think](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fadding-android-auto-or-carplay-to-your-car-is-easier-than-you-think%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/1M2RR0g6qsS1bFFF9PZxeGSQ09A=379) [Portable Android Auto head unit.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fadding-android-auto-or-carplay-to-your-car-is-easier-than-you-think%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/Qp55PdKCVPsrJJJQFj6widl-GQU=379) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been around for a while, but not all of us drive vehicles with the technology built in. Here's the easiest way to get it in your car—no wiring required. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fadding-android-auto-or-carplay-to-your-car-is-easier-than-you-think%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/3/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/ddeCm2xhhjqeXrCB7VjJb9hbIKc=379) %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071559%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/o27vjzlHeDgbnTQEG9j5vPyU5hs=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071559%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/qSIdW7QAyOhXwuYF4-AI2sMrKCQ=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071560%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/ovgPh7E8sUJW9zGoof9AJal7OaE=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071562%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/9EwWZXa40eXYdryhg3GSCBjgRes=379 [Everyone Should Have a Portable Power Station, Here's Why](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwhy-everyone-should-have-a-portable-power-station%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/KdNiMQsqKVMKk75Fug59AAF7kwQ=379) [A portable power station on a wooden table with a bonfire in the background.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwhy-everyone-should-have-a-portable-power-station%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/jkxGfHdNUwKL0Ju2L45yJQH1Sss=379) Having a portable power station is pretty essential these days. They make a great backup power source for our phones, smartwatches, and laptops, but those aren't the only reasons you need one. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwhy-everyone-should-have-a-portable-power-station%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/3/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/tiiGyt9WOf05VOyWFaWML9NQDSo=379) SPONSORED [Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook ($47.99 Value)](%2F%2Fhowtogeek.tradepub.com%2Fc%2FpubRD.mpl%3Fsecure=1%26sr=pp%26_t=pp:%26qf=w_pacc31%26ch=HTGDA/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/QAWzXHkDADpieNTmBqatyo6FEtY=379) [Cybersecurity Architect] This all-encompassing guide will teach you essential skills to master Cybersecurity. CSAs will face practical examples and become effective in handling security solutions. Expires 6/26/2024. [Download Now »](%2F%2Fhowtogeek.tradepub.com%2Fc%2FpubRD.mpl%3Fsecure=1%26sr=pp%26_t=pp:%26qf=w_pacc31%26ch=HTGDA/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/LuifB3IQcxs3Cp6rqK50yZgY-44=379) %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071564%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/8m4pT2ccY8kAw2wAbPKJvzFjK1E=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071564%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=default%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/46dAnN9ZGINxmu2zjuJK3ozs7fc=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071565%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/nHRtBtMsPU-7QVRzBffM-l-8hYE=379 %2F%2Fsli.howtogeek.com%2Fclick%3Fs=1071567%26li=how-to-geek-general-6%26brand=HTG%26sh2=d4748e765fd4e7f28c4f36850781d8b641cd39312285ecd144489b6a1ae07e59%26p=HTG-202406241530%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d%26stpe=static%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/R3O8ySb_KmyRpEwd9G5Ji8ny0C8=379 [14 Great FaceTime Features Most People Overlook](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fgreat-facetime-features-most-people-overlook%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/23kcQG1NwsQpgsVm-nUq26OjyQA=379) [An iPad and an iPhone showing a FaceTime video call, with some icons flying around.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fgreat-facetime-features-most-people-overlook%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/2/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/GlS0aGVsTJBFgDbQ2THo0Ezoumw=379) FaceTime lets you easily make audio and video calls, but are you aware of its other features, such as hidden chat or sharing your screen to assist others remotely? Here are the best underused FaceTime features. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fgreat-facetime-features-most-people-overlook%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/3/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/z9fAeWt1WE4V3lXi0PSa9h7Imq0=379) ICYMI And Other Great Stories - [Gaming Chairs Look Cool, But an Office Chair Is Actually Worth Buying](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fgaming-chairs-may-look-cool-but-an-office-chair-is-actually-worth-your-money%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/jyWqMgAXfg9CkIUTesAQ_DEN1MY=379) - [My Favorite Way to Watch MLB Is on the Vision Pro](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fthe-mlb-app-on-vision-pro-is-my-favorite-way-to-watch-baseball%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/iAnR-Ev6w1ystbe3JUYzSSm6SLM=379) - [Is KDE A Better Desktop Environment Than GNOME?](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwhy-kde-is-a-better-linux-desktop-environment-than-gnome%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/-z9bHGLY1YFwV2oPYWJRrguo_Ww=379) [2024-06-24-(computer-years)] %2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fpocketnow%3Fsub_confirmation=1/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/Au0p_kQBmz_qfbGfqC1jFC464Jo=379 %2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhowtogeek%2F/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/fXeE7PO9md40V3fNA5zTAgwcaUs=379 %2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhowtogeekofficial%2F/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/CdxTXSIirM6jb4Y_8SDieedsGOQ=379 %2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fhowtogeek/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/l7gSV9Z064AdNwBLHvpdKF2NOO4=379 %2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F@howtogeekofficial/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/zJRRw2qI4vx4oXHiVVfeNzKDZCM=379 %2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fhowtogeek%2F/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/d9frOF400lY2dMzn9ro1rzP1Z9Y=379 You are subscribed to How-To Geek newsletters as {EMAIL} [Click here](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fregister%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/BfdG5dMIaAw8HBwHeH8bc-iLNH8=379) to create your account for access to unlimited articles and new features. [Manage Newsletter Preferences](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2Fmanage%2FdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29tOmh0Zw%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/Abp-zKbHpGX7Lfw9E1pqQTmEfyU=379) | [Unsubscribe](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2Funsubscribe%2FdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29tOmh0Zw%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/Db_vZv0p6KXwQffBclvZe3YC5gI=379) | [Privacy Policy](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fpage%2Fprivacy-policy%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/8uTGQRQT8oDtgc22EmDTNYMCepk=379) | [Terms of Use](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fpage%2Fterms-of-use%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/I3h9UEgj5pqmygEacYKzcZ_7Vc8=379) | [Careers](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fcareers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/EwaYVufDFg6XBDr_dj-iBiD8Vh4=379) | [Contact](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fcontact%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202406241530%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=8010030bea35d8591f3773f7d2e8a0341ae18d86419f6491cd5e79afa285899d/1/010001904bdc14c8-0e5f2843-0b81-43ae-bee2-31d23600c5f5-000000/ra7Hk9JbBVSaA1E5AGL4_Znysiw=379) Valnet Inc, 1111 Brickell Avenue Suite 1675, Miami, FL 33131, USA               Â