How-To Geek

My first smart cameras were Ring cameras, and I used them for several years. The increasing subscription costs and worrying privacy issues finally made me switch to Reolink, and I wish I'd made the move much sooner.

Are you looking to stream some movies without paying any money? Tubi could be the perfect solution to your problems. Tubi is an ad-supported streaming service that allows consumers to stream movies and TV shows for free. The only thing you have to worry about is ads, which will play during your feature presentation. I don't know about you, but I'll take a few ads if it means saving money on streaming subscriptions.

It’s been exactly one month since the last Android 17 beta, and Google is releasing another one right on schedule. Android 17 beta 3 marks the Platform Stability milestone, which means we’re only a few months away from the final release.

Streaming services were supposed to free us from the high costs of cable subscriptions, but it didn’t turn out that way, Now, Netflix is raising prices yet again in the United States, with the standard subscription now reaching $20 per month.

If you have ever found yourself squinting or momentarily blinded by the searing white light of a large oncoming SUV during your evening commute, you are not alone. A recent AAA survey reveals that headlight glare has become a primary concern for the American public, with 60% of respondents reporting it as a problem while driving after dark.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released worldwide soon, with its trailer going viral across social media apps. In the film, Tom Holland's Peter Parker returns to a reality where the world does not remember him, and new threats appear on the horizon.

If you've got an old SSD lying around, one of the best things you can do with it is repurpose it into an external SSD. A DIY external SSD can also end up being lighter on your wallet than a regular external drive, especially now that storage prices have gone through the roof.

If you want to take care of your phone's battery, setting a charging limit to prevent wear might seem like a good idea on the surface. Batteries don’t like to be nearly full or nearly empty, and the feature that most new Androids and iPhones include gives you an easy way to manage them.

Windows isn't usually the operating system that comes to mind when the phrase "open source" gets thrown around, but make no mistake: many of the best Windows apps today are open source. Here are a few great ones I use daily.

Not every sports sedan earns a place in automotive history, but some leave a lasting impression. The Lexus IS 500 F Sport is one of those rare models. With the recent redesign, the Lexus IS lineup has been pared down to the IS 350, leaving the 500 F Sport discontinued. For enthusiasts, that makes this V-8-powered sports sedan even more special, a car we’ll genuinely miss.

The battle between AMD and NVIDIA rages on eternally, it seems, though it's rather a one-sided battle in the desktop PC market, where NVIDIA holds something like 95%, and AMD most of what's left apart from Intel's (almost) 1%.

People are canceling their ChatGPT subscriptions in droves and moving over to Claude. According to TechCrunch, Claude's free tier has seen a 60 percent spike since January 2026, and a 2x increase in paid users. However, I’m noticing a pattern—most folks are bringing their ChatGPT habits over to Claude, and it’s holding them back.

It's that time of the year again—not Prime Day, but for the Amazon Big Spring Sale. This seasonal event is much like Prime Day, but you don't need to wait until July to enjoy it. With thousands of items on sale, it can be overwhelming to find what are the best discounts. Don't worry, we have you covered.

Using your laptop in bed is one of the best things about having a portable computer. For those of us who work from home, it makes the dream of working from a comfortable bed a reality. However, did you know that this seemingly harmless habit could be slowly killing your laptop's expensive SSD without you even realizing it?

If you’re running Home Assistant to control your smart home, there’s a good chance you’ve got some sensitive stuff in backups like device credentials, API keys, and automation routines. Home Assistant will now help you keep that data secure with an overhauled backup system, following the 2026.3 version that arrived earlier this month with new features.

Spring is here, and the weather is finally warming up. If you're planning a family getaway or road trip, a portable charger is an essential accessory, but finding one that packs a decent amount of power without taking up too much space in your bag isn’t always easy.

We geeks like plugging tech into other tech. This is one of the best things about desktop computers. Here's the thing—there's more tech than you might think out there that you can now plug into a modern phone.

Lightweight design has always been at the core of what makes a great sports car, and few models embody that philosophy better than the Mazda MX-5. At a time when most vehicles are gaining weight due to added technology and safety features, keeping a car light has become increasingly difficult. Yet Mazda appears determined to push in the opposite direction with its next-generation roadster.

You’ve stayed strong through the week, and now it’s time for some Raspberry Pi projects to occupy your weekend. Today, I’m showing you how to get your budget under control, document your homelab, and avoid prying eyes in your baby’s room.

Timeless movies are the certified classics that would work in any era. You know the list by now—It's a Wonderful Life, The Godfather, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. These films would be revered by audiences in both 1966 and 2006. Unfortunately, not every movie ages with grace. For some films, their thematic elements and questionable characters have aged poorly. In other words, they've aged like milk.