How-To Geek

Apple's MacBook Neo upended the PC market in part because of a $599 starting price that put many comparable Windows laptops to shame, but it might have to give up that advantage.

Even with the addition of tabs, the file browsing experience on Windows is still lackluster. The search is as broken as ever. I’m still waiting for bulk renaming, file locks, a bookmarks bar, or secure deletion. Panes have limited file previews and organization is bare bones. Let’s fix it all.

When you think about the history of smartphones, several iconic releases stand out. I'm talking about the Galaxy SIII, iPhone 4, HTC One M7, and even Google's LG-made Nexus 5 was a big deal, even if it didn't have sales numbers to back it up. But one phone that's often overlooked is this huge 12-year-old Motorola phone, the Nexus 6.

Sports cars are usually terrible financial decisions. They’re built to maximize fun, not preserve value, which is why most of them lose a painful amount of money the moment they leave the dealership. Practical sedans like the Toyota Camry are normally the safer long-term bet, at least on paper.

Endings are hard. How many times have you watched a movie that nails the first 80% before falling apart at the ending? I'm looking at I Am Legend, a good movie that collapsed in the final moments. That's why when a film nails its ending, it should be praised.

Of all things related to PCs, the BIOS/UEFI seems to be the one that most people would rather steer clear of. Most PC users only venture into the BIOS when something has gone terribly wrong, and even then, many would just rather skip it entirely. And I get it—no matter how user-friendly motherboard makers try to make it seem, it's never as easy as just clicking your way around an operating system.

Lexus is finally expanding its electric SUV options beyond the two-row RZ. The brand just introduced the 2027 TZ, its first three-row electric SUV, and a few luxury-oriented features that are firsts for Lexus as a whole, not just its EV lineup.

Home Assistant's latest update has added a new feature that will significantly expand the range of devices that can connect to the platform. The Home Assistant 2026.5 update has introduced native radio frequency support, allowing users to connect devices that function on radio frequency using transmitter integrations.

Smart TVs seem like an all-in-one solution for today’s streaming era. In one device, you can connect to the internet to access video and music services, control your smart home, and even get alerts—like when your laundry is done—if you have compatible devices.

Now that the Fitbit Air has arrived, Google is rethinking its fitness app strategy — and that includes sending another app to the graveyard, if for the right reasons.

When it comes to some of the best streaming sites, Hulu immediately always comes to mind. With any kind of Hulu subscription, you can access some amazing movies and television shows—and what’s even better is that Hulu has connections to many currently airing shows, so you can often watch new episodes the next day.

An older desktop had been in use for a while. It still worked fine for everyday tasks, but the connectivity situation had degraded. The machine was tied to Ethernet through a slightly awkward setup, and Bluetooth support came from one of those tiny USB dongles.

My favorite thing about Samsung Galaxy Watches is the many options and customization features. It’s a stark contrast to the Pixel Watch. However, that does mean it takes a bit of effort to get everything working just right. Here’s where I start.

Google has released its first mainstream Fitbit device in three years, the Fitbit Air, and it's a not-so-subtle response to screenless fitness trackers like the Whoop series — including a partnership with basketball superstar Stephen Curry to make sure you notice.

VS Code is a common editor for many developers because it feels like the general-purpose editor you go to as a beginner and even as a professional. It is easy to use, and you can add features whenever you need them. Since it's a text editor instead of a full IDE, it isn't bloated with features you'll never use. That means that it can actually be a smart choice for those who want AI, and it's an extension I can't live without now.

Subscription costs have a way of feeling invisible. You might have a cloud storage here, an AI tool there, a transcription service you barely use anymore. All of this can add up to something substantial. But if you own a mid-range GPU, there’s a good chance you’re paying for things your hardware could handle for free.

The beauty of Home Assistant is that if something doesn't work quite like you want it to, there's often a way to fix it so that it does. Whether you wish your smart air quality monitor were smarter or that your smart home could show you what was going on instead of telling you, there's a project you can tackle to make it happen.

I want to love Obsidian, I really do. The problem with Obsidian is Obsidian itself, and, after trying it out again, I see why so many people choose to use Notion instead.

I do a lot of different projects in any given week. It can be everything from home lab experiments, features, instrument building, to making comics and doing some woodworking/household projects.

Linux is more popular and accessible than ever, but anyone looking into switching from Windows or macOS is quickly going to run into an important question: Which distro should I use?