How-To Geek

Keep is one of Google's better products. It has a great UI, and you can capture notes with just one tap. Despite using it for years, however, I have wanted an alternative. So why bother replacing it? I can give you two reasons and a free, open-source app that does what Keep can't.

Fedora is, for many, one of the best Linux distros out there, if not the best. It's safe and secure, and it's pretty snappy. And perhaps more importantly, the way it manages updates—which is something I personally haven't seen in a lot of other Linux distros.

Looking for the best way to put that old Raspberry Pi to good use? Why not install one of the following open-source projects and use it to save money? Ditch a premium service you’re already paying for or use one of these tools to improve your finances today.

Paramount+ isn't just Taylor Sheridan's playground for Yellowstone-like dramas, scripted thrillers, and comedies; it's actually an untapped resource for great documentaries and docuseries to enlighten and entertain. You might have to dig a little, but they're there.

Like many people using Unix-like operating systems for the first time, I was introduced to the concept of the pipeline. Here's how a single character on the command line changed everything.

One of the main reasons to choose a Home Assistant smart home is the freedom you get to choose accessories, brands, and integrations. But not all devices work well with the platform. Some are notoriously unreliable, and others don’t play nicely with the kind of local control that the platform offers.

Streaming services are expensive. I enjoy and collect music in both physical and digital formats. I own CDs, LPs, DualDiscs, DVD-As, and SACDs. I've even written about physical media formats extensively in the past. If you spend as much time as I do thinking about different audio formats, you might remember something called Vorbis (or Ogg Vorbis), a music format that doesn't get the attention it deserves nowadays.

My parents have discovered the wonders of ChatGPT, and have been gleefully using it for everything they can think of. I've had "the chat" with them about the reliability of LLMs, but like most people they do indulge in social media fads from time to time. Whether it's using ChatGPT to turn you into an action figure, or cartoonizing yourself, they're now well-versed in uploading photos to a chatbot as part of a prompt.

The three-row SUV world isn’t what it used to be. What started as a practical, no-frills family space has exploded into a battle of comfort, tech, and style, with features once only found in luxury rides showing up in more affordable models.

It sometimes feels like new SUVs are trying to be mini buses. Yet, for those who remember the disruptive spirit of the original Infiniti FX, a "bus" was never the goal—style and presence were. With the world debut of the 2027 Infiniti QX65, the automaker is returning to those roots, offering a midsize crossover that prioritizes a dramatic silhouette and personal luxury over a crowded third row.

Nvidia's recent DLSS 5 announcement caused quite the stir in various tech and gaming spaces, and that's not necessarily a good thing. Any press is good press, one might say, but in this case, most of the conversation on social media has been centered around what DLSS 5 does to in-game assets. Most importantly, the faces of various characters.

Even with Apple TV hits like Shrinking and the upcoming season of Your Friends & Neighbors (April 3) dominating the conversation, it's easy to forget just how deep the Apple TV catalog goes, if you're willing to look.

Historical drama series have grown increasingly popular in the 21st century, thanks to their lavish set designs; immersive world-building; fictionalized narratives focused on intimate human experiences and epic events; and reinterpretations of history through a contemporary lens. They’re fascinating to watch, and we can’t get enough of them.

There are many open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, but most of them don’t have web-based collaborative editing. The new Euro-Office project aims to fix that with a “truly open, transparent, and sovereign solution for collaborative document editing,” using OnlyOffice as a starting point.

Over its near-century run, the Academy Awards have celebrated films spanning versatile genres, while shining light on the incredible talent behind them. When it comes to the Oscars' hall of fame, there is a large variety of films you can pick to watch, depending on what you're in the mood for.

Automakers are rapidly reshaping their electric vehicle strategies as competition intensifies and development costs continue to rise. Partnerships that once seemed essential are now being reevaluated as brands look to streamline their approach and maintain control over future products. In a significant move, Honda has decided to step away from one of its most high-profile collaborations in the EV space.

After being teased in the second beta, the new “Bubbles” feature is finally available in Android 17 Beta 3. This is the biggest change to Android multitasking since split-screen mode. I had to see how it worked—come along with me.

The British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Go back in time 500 years and show them your smartphone, and you'd probably be burned at the stake for being a witch. Even 100 years ago, the things your phone can do would have blown people's minds.

I'm getting tired of seeing mini PCs compared to actual desktops. People line up the specs next to traditional towers, compare benchmarks, and declare the tiny box a full replacement for the much bigger one. And suddenly, a palm-sized computer with a soldered mobile chip is being held to the same standard as a machine with a socketed CPU, a discrete GPU, and a massive power supply.

In an era where affordable luxury often feels unlikely, if not impossible, Acura is planting a flag. For 2026, the Acura ADX returns as the brand's entry-level SUV, and the biggest news isn't under the hood, but rather on the window sticker. Acura has not increased the MSRP in an effort to draw attention away from some of its biggest rivals, like the BMW X1, Lexus UX, and Volvo XC40.