How-To Geek

Want to tune into the best shows on Netflix? The platform hosts a vast collection of award-winning titles that you can pick from, from Oscar-winning movies to Emmy-winning shows.

I don’t know about you guys, but the arrival of a new month excites me, specifically because of all the fresh content being released on my favorite streaming platforms. March looks to be utterly illuminating on Paramount+, with the premieres of two new Taylor Sheridan series, the streaming debut of a breath-holding survival thriller based on a true story, a new, cut-throat cooking competition, and a documentary film that’s sure to titillate your senses.

We're in the swing of MWC 2026, the annual smartphone and consumer electronics trade show where leading brands announce their latest products. Unsurprisingly, there's no shortage of cool tech to talk about, but these are our favorites of 2026.

When Visual Studio Code (VS Code) was released in 2015, it revolutionized code editing. But it can do so much more for the average person who doesn't write code (yet). Let's explore how it can be useful to you, even if you can't tell your HTML from your C#.

My Samsung Galaxy phone is four years old and feeling a bit long in the tooth. I'm planning to finally upgrade this year, but I have to admit that nothing on the market compares to an old favorite. I'd take the LG G2 in a heartbeat. Here's why.

Printers on Windows have historically required individual drivers on Windows, which causes security vulnerabilities, limited hardware upgrades, and reliability problems. Now, Microsoft wants to replace that with “a fundamentally modern approach,” which includes a slow phaseout for legacy printer drivers.

When you're putting together a toolbox for professional work, the main difference between tools that last just a few years or first time tools, and those that stand the test of time often comes down to choosing what is durable with a clever design.

You don’t need to be a seasoned woodworker to have battery-powered tools anymore. Whether it’s a simple cordless drill or a powerful leaf blower, there’s a good chance you have a lime green, yellow, red, or blue battery lying around. So why not power your phone with it?

If you've ever felt lost in a sea of rows and columns in Excel, you're not alone. These hidden navigation tricks changed the way I work, turning clunky scrolling into smooth, lightning-fast sheet hopping. From secret right-clicks to a built-in table of contents, once you try them, you'll immediately notice how much smoother your workflow feels.

I will fully admit that my title up there is a little hyperbolic. USB-C is largely better than the USB types it supposedly replaced, but when it comes to what USB-C promised to give us compared to the reality we got, it almost feels that for every problem it solved, it created two more.

Long highway commutes demand more than just good fuel economy, they require comfort, stability, and powertrains that can handle hours of steady cruising without fatigue. While many hybrid SUVs are designed primarily for city efficiency, only a select few truly excel when it comes to long-distance driving. These models combine low fuel consumption with quiet cabins and smooth performance that make daily miles easier to manage.

When you think of a backyard pool, you probably think of relaxation, cooling off, or maybe a bit of spirited splashing if the kids get involved. It’s generally not the right type of pool if you want to do some serious swim training. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a spacious residential pool, it’s probably nowhere near large enough for training.

There's a point in your drive's life when it will just give out. It's not a question of if, but when—some will only take longer than others.

Milwaukee is one of the most popular and recognizable names in power tools, and users love its extensive collection of M12 and M18 options. We all know its power tools are heavy hitters, but did you know Milwaukee also makes some excellent hand tools?

Remember when phones ditched the headphone jack, and we were all annoyed that phone makers had just taken away such a useful feature? Well, streaming boxes have lost an important connection too, but for some reason people didn't raise the same level of protest.

If you’re like me, you probably have a wide range of accessories spread throughout your smart home. Chances are, they aren’t all from the same manufacturer either; instead, they come from a mix of different brands.

Desktop Linux can often be a great choice for revitalizing old hardware, but some hardware is still too old. Not even Debian with a lightweight desktop environment could make my 2009 netbook a usable computer, so I tried again with a completely different operating system: Haiku OS.

I still remember it like it was yesterday—I was watching homelabbing YouTube and scrolling the r/homelab subreddit, wishing my homelab could look like those “real” homelabs. I told myself that, one day, I would have a “real” homelab like those guys. I later realized that those Reddit homelab upgrades aren’t actually necessary at all to have a real homelab, and I wish I would have avoided some of them.

Walk into any hardware store like Home Depot, Lowe's, or Harbor Freight, and you'll see all sorts of power tools displayed in a rainbow of colors. It's hard to know what to buy or where to start. Ryobi is extremely popular at Home Depot, but when you're at Harbor Freight looking for a deal, the obvious choice is Hercules power tools.

For years, the Toyota Prius has been the default choice for drivers who want maximum fuel efficiency from a hybrid. Its reputation for reliability and low running costs helped define the modern hybrid market. But today’s hybrid technology has evolved far beyond what the Prius originally pioneered, and some newer models now offer far more than just impressive fuel economy.