How-To Geek

You could spend a lot of money on a robot vacuum and mop combo without trying hard. However, the Eufy Omni C28 offers a mid-range alternative that does most of the same work as the premium models, but at a cheaper cost.

I've used a lot of smart home devices in my time, and I thought I'd seen them all. However, there's one device I bought recently that's been a real game-changer. It's not something I ever thought I needed, but it's had a big impact on my family and me.

When we talk about keeping a high-mileage vehicle on the road, oil changes usually get the spotlight. We’re trained to watch the sticker on the windshield or wait for the oil life monitor to light up, but another fluid works just as hard to keep your engine running: your coolant.

Toyota has built a serious reputation for SUVs that deliver. The RAV4 set new standards for compact crossovers, the Land Cruiser dominates off-road adventures, the 4Runner tackles just about anything, and even the Corolla Cross is making a name for itself in everyday driving.

With a new month comes exciting new titles to stream, and Netflix has its April slate locked and loaded. As the weather starts to warm up, you can refresh your spring watch list with returning and new shows, documentaries, stand-up specials, and films.

Luxury cars keep inching further out of reach for most buyers, and it’s not hard to see why. Rising development and distribution costs have pushed new-car prices higher across the board, while luxury brands chase bigger margins with even steeper MSRPs.

I bet you never thought you'd still be buying spinning hard drives in the latter half of the '20s, but mechanical drives are still at the core of our mass storage. These devices are in your NAS, they're in your home media server, and they're plugged into your USB ports to store media and backups.

Oftentimes, what makes a good TV show popular isn’t about how long it runs. It’s about the depth of its impact and its ability to embed itself in our brains… and that leads right to cult classic status. Over the years, there have been too many shows canceled way too soon, much to the dismay of loyal fanbases. Here, we’re looking at six short-lived TV shows that achieved cult classic status and that demand a reboot.

Your phone is tracking you. There is no doubt about that. But if you have an Android device, I can at least tell you how it's doing that and what kind of information it's gathering. With this information, you can determine if you want to allow this data gathering to continue.

The Toyota RAV4 has been topping U.S. sales charts for years, dominating the compact SUV segment. For most buyers, it’s not just a choice—it’s the choice.

With SSDs as expensive as they currently are, every last megabyte should count. You might be spending quite a bit of time cleaning up your folders, organizing backups, and micromanaging the space on your main SSD.

Search “keyboard” in the Google Play Store, and you’ll find a nearly endless list of apps to choose from. But are any of them better than the one that came pre-installed on your phone? There’s a keyboard app for every Android user—here are 5 excellent options.

While there might be a lot happening in April on Paramount+, most of what’s coming involves a ton of previously released shows, documentaries, and movies. There are, however, a handful of highlights you’ll want to know about regarding new content.

In this modern age of binge-reading and readers recommending the best adaptations of books after they’ve watched TV shows, there are so many great ways to use our e-readers. I’ve always been a Kindle girl, and while there are so many different Kindles out there, all of them have some interesting hidden ways they can be used.

My first few iPads (I've had many) were all cellular models and I used that feature extensively. However, times have changed, and the case for a tablet with a cellular radio just isn't as strong anymore. I've gone Wi-Fi only for many years now, and I'm unlikely to go back. Here's why.

Even 39 years after they came out of the dark, The Lost Boys shows no signs of slowing down. The 1980s had no shortage of horror icons on the big screen, yet the vampire subgenre was dormant, with the classic creature largely overshadowed by slasher villians. However, divisive director Joel Schumacher would add a youthful twist to the bloodsuckers in his 1987 horror comedy that imagined how a young pack of unruly vampires would fit into contemporary America.

The Subaru Outback has long been one of the brand’s most dependable sellers, known for its rugged capability and practical design. But even established nameplates aren’t immune to changing consumer tastes. Following a recent redesign, the Outback is facing a noticeable sales slowdown as buyers react to its updated look.

I like open-source software not only because the apps are free of charge, but they're often better than their proprietary counterparts. Here are the ones that have replaced common proprietary apps for me.

I used to run Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 3B+. The experience was absolutely fine; for a couple of years, it ran my smart home without too many major problems. When I finally upgraded to a mini PC, there were some notable differences.

There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time to let go.