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5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (July 31-August 2)

How-To Geek - 12 hours 24 min ago

Typically, at the end of every month, streamers will remove a select group of shows and movies from their respective services. However, these departing programs will be replaced with new and returning shows to fill the void. Our top choice of the week stems from Hulu. It's a twisty crime thriller starring Emmy Rossum, who returns to television for her first starring role in nearly three years.

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Don’t splurge for a phone with more storage—there's a cheaper (and safer) way to future-proof

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 23:30

Due to rising prices, people are using their phones for longer than ever. Future-proofing is now a major consideration, and that means opting for more storage. However, paying extra for more GBs may create more problems than it solves.

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Netflix faces $105 million lawsuit after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was stolen

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 23:08

Netflix is no stranger to dealing with online movie thieves, but now it's dealing with the fallout from physical theft. Writer and producer Simon Afram and his production company Op-Fortitude are suing Netflix for $105 million in damages after a master copy of the upcoming Nicolas Cage WWII movie Fortitude was stolen from the streaming giant's Los Angeles office.

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The 42 MPG Ford SUV that's a smarter used buy than ever

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 23:00

The Ford Escape Hybrid has never enjoyed the same recognition as rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. Yet with up to 42 mpg in city driving, it has quietly remained one of the most efficient compact SUVs on sale.

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7 new shows and movies streaming on HBO Max in August

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 22:30

The arrival of August means that HBO Max has announced its lineup of new shows and movies coming to the platform. Subscribers have a hearty selection of new content to choose from, but first, the month kicks off with a new original docuseries from the director of Tiger King that’s both shadowy and gripping.

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Why the 2026 VW Golf GTI is still the best performance bargain under $35,000

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 22:00

Finding a genuinely fun performance car has become harder than ever. Sports cars have become increasingly expensive, while many affordable performance models force you to sacrifice comfort, practicality, or everyday usability in exchange for speed.

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Google says it fixed Pixel battery drain issues—now Samsung Galaxy owners are complaining

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:49

Google and Samsung are both trying to address battery drain issues on their Android phones, and not always successfully. The two have released July 2026 software updates that have alternately fixed and created battery problems.

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I asked Gemini to automate an Excel reporting task—now a single click does all the work

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:30

I've used Gemini to answer Excel questions for a while, but I wanted to see whether it could handle a real workflow. When I asked it to automate a tedious reporting task, I ended up with a reusable VBA tool that could run in any XLSX workbook—but only after testing, refining, and improving the result.

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Toyota's off-road-ready SUV has more than doubled its sales this year

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:00

Few vehicles have managed to buck the trend in 2026, with rising prices and shifting buyer preferences making growth increasingly difficult across the industry. Yet one rugged SUV has done exactly that, posting one of the most impressive sales surges of any mainstream model this year.

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One old smart plug is undoing your entire Wi-Fi security upgrade

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:45

WPA3 is one of those router settings that most people will tell you to use. You might have done it and assumed your job was done, but that's not always true. Unfortunately.

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Your ISP watches everything you do: Enable this Windows 11 setting to stop it

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:30

Every time you type a website into your browser, your ISP gets a free ticket to watch it. A few Windows 11 privacy settings get talked about a lot, but this one rarely does, even though it's been sitting inside your PC this whole time. It's not a third-party app, and you don't need to install anything new. You only need to know where to look, and honestly, most people never do.

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Your Roku can do more than streaming, here are the hidden features most people miss

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:25

I've had Roku devices in my house for years, going all the way back to when it was just a little box sitting next to the TV. At this point, I've got several Roku TVs and a few sticks spread across different rooms, and for the most part, I've always used them the same way. Open an app, pick something to watch, and move on. It works, so I never really thought much about what else was there.

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Your old Galaxy phone is just waiting to be converted into a mini PC

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:20

If you own an old Samsung Galaxy phone you aren't using anymore and need a secondary PC, consider converting it into a mini PC instead of buying one. The only prerequisite is support for Samsung DeX. While you might think that a desktop experience on an Android phone would be dragged down by all kinds of limitations and annoyances, I can attest that it's much better than I expected.

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Your Windows Snipping Tool has a built-in screen recorder, text extractor, and AI search

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:00

Most people think of the built-in Windows Snipping Tool as the little thing that pops up when you press the "Print Screen" button, but the truth is that this app can do far more than take screenshots.

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The used luxury sedan that feels like a six-figure bargain

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:45

The luxury sedan segment has long been dominated by familiar names. Buyers shopping for a flagship model have traditionally gravitated toward the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, or Lexus LS, expecting class-leading comfort, cutting-edge technology, and impeccable craftsmanship.

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I turned a $6 ESP32 into a physical "trash day" reminder I can't ignore

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:30

My trash day reminder is one of my favorite automations. Using an integration that pulls the information from an official website, Home Assistant always knows which trash collection is due. Even using spoken reminders, however, we still sometimes forget to put the trash out on the right day, so I decided to build something that would be harder to ignore.

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New Android phones aren't worth buying anymore

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:20

Android is in a strange place right now. New phones have never been better, yet it's harder than ever to justify buying the latest one. You're better off keeping your current device until it's no longer up to the job. And when you do need to replace it, buy an older model instead.

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Your other streaming apps have 4 great movies Netflix can't touch

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 19:01

Netflix is arguably the most popular streaming service in the world. However, it's not the only streamer that boasts great movies. HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and Prime Video all have vast libraries with terrific movies in various genres. If you know where to look, you'll find plenty of certified classics.

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The hybrid crossover that's built to last

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 18:45

Toyota has spent decades building a reputation for vehicles that last. From dependable powertrains to strong resale values and low running costs, the brand has become one of the most trusted names for buyers who want a vehicle they can keep for years.

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These 3 Raspberry Pi projects solve real problems—and one brings back cassette nostalgia (July 31 - August 2)

How-To Geek - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 18:31

Are you ready for some more fun projects to tackle with your Raspberry Pi this weekend? Well, you're in luck, and I actually have one project that's sure to bring you down the path of nostalgia before it's all over.

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