How-To Geek

So you've downloaded yet another app to make your PC faster. But then you realize, this is the 12th time you installed bloatware that's just slowing down your device. Fortunately, Windows PowerShell commands can suffice for many of these Windows problems you face.

A close friend recently remarked that nobody wants a Raspberry Pi anymore. This is someone who has built up an extensive homelab setup and who frequently takes on projects powered by single-board computers.

Uber is expanding its robotaxi empire for the second time in as many weeks. The ridesharing giant has started taxi test rides for employees in the San Francisco Bay Area, using Lucid Gravity SUVs upgraded with Nuro's autonomous car technology.

We're just about halfway through April, and Paramount+ still has plenty of life left in it when it comes to movies recently added to the service for U.S. subscribers. With so many movies to choose from—not to mention all the new CBS and Paramount+ Originals TV series like Marshals and The Madison—deciding on what to watch can be tough.

With gas prices trending upward this spring, the appeal of going electric for some has never been stronger.

Netflix's subscribers have been treated to a solid couple of months of movies, with some top-shelf titles gracing its Top 10 and beyond, including Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, all the James Bond movies (which are leaving soon), and some fun creature horrors like Anaconda and the newly-released Thrash.

After just over four years, I've finally come back to the world of Android, which means that once again I care about Android mobile games. A lot has changed since I was last here, but it seems I'm just in time for the biggest set of changes to hit the mobile platform since the first games hit the Play Store.

We're inching closer to the blockbuster movie season, which unofficially begins the first weekend in May. However, Netflix gave us a taste of the summer with a new shark thriller that premiered on April 10. It might not be Jaws, but I'm always entertained by sharks and how they terrorize humans. That formula will always work for me.

Ever wondered what you're missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows.

The first time I encountered mesh Wi-Fi was when I went to university. One Wi-Fi password, but no matter where you roamed on campus you'll stay connected. I've always thought of mesh networks as enterprise technology that you need an IT department to handle, but then router makers figured out how to make mesh easy enough for mere mortals.

If an app icon appears on my desktop—ZAP! Gone. I now even hide my taskbar so that nothing greets me but a pristine wallpaper and my open apps. I don't plan to be less vigilant any time soon.

The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the wildlife is buzzing with plenty of activity, which puts me in the mood for some action-packed streaming entertainment to watch this week.

Tesla is bidding farewell to the Model S and X with ultra-limited editions for both. The car giant is making Signature Series versions of the Model S and X Plaid with unique trim that will help them stand out in an already rarified EV category.

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round that will help launch its affordable, modular pickup truck in late 2026.

It's a quieter week for new movies on streaming compared to last week's lineup, which included Thrash and Outcome. However, there are still some noteworthy releases in the U.S., especially on Netflix and Prime Video. Our top pick of the week stars the daughter of Adam Sandler, who produces and appears in a smaller role.

The art of partitioning system drives seems to have all but died. Yes, your PC probably has a partitioned drive, but you're probably not the one who partitioned it. Your laptop's manufacturer and the operating system you've installed probably made a few for system and restoration purposes, but as far as I can tell most computer users these days don't make disk partitions.

Merging cells in Excel is a trap—it can disrupt your spreadsheet's structure and make simple tasks like sorting pretty much impossible. Center Across Selection is the superior choice, and a simple macro lets you pin it to your Quick Access Toolbar (QAT).

If you're new to Android Auto, you might think that Google Maps and Spotify are all you really need. But there are a handful of other programs that can enhance your driving experience. Whether you're doing your daily commute or embarking on a long road trip, these Android Auto apps will make the journey a lot easier.

Chrome extensions are powerful and versatile, but they're also a massive privacy and security risk. This is why I and most people who know at least a little about cybersecurity minimize or eliminate our use of extensions as much as possible.