How-To Geek

If your digital archives still house rows of DOC files, you're essentially keeping a fleet of 1998 Honda Civics in your garage. They were reliable back in the day, but they lack the airbags, fuel efficiency, and security of a modern ride. It's time to trade them in for the DOCX standard.

13 years ago, Cillian Murphy first donned his iconic undercut and newsboy cap in Peaky Blinders, a crime drama about a Birmingham gang post-World War I. The show ran for six seasons on BBC and Netflix, with its final episodes airing in 2022. However, Tommy Shelby's story is not over, as the character returns for the Netflix movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

The Lexus ES has long been the cornerstone of the Japanese luxury brand, a sedan defined by its elegance, comfort, and sporty driving dynamics. Lexus fans may recall how the ES arrived alongside the flagship LS in 1989, and over the last three decades, it has built a reputation for giving buyers the executive treatment at a competitive starting MSRP.

Ryan Gosling is one of Hollywood's most likable movie stars. His Canadian charm paired with his handsome looks makes for a winning formula. Gosling's versatility is his greatest asset. The three-time Oscar nominee can play someone who steals your heart in The Notebook, just as he can easily beat you to a pulp in Drive. I'm glad to see the struggling cornerback in Remember the Titans got back on his feet.

Plezy is quickly emerging as one of the best third-party clients for Plex, with a few notable enhancements over the official apps. Now, it’s getting even better with expanded Picture-in-Picture availability, updates to the TV interface, and other changes.

In the automotive world, luxury usually translates to more. More hand-crafted leather, more high-resolution screens, more panoramic roof space, and more social clout. It can also translate to more visits to the gas station.

Toyota has built its reputation on cars that just work, from dependable sedans to SUVs people trust with everything from commutes to road trips. The Toyota RAV4 is a big part of that story—a compact SUV that’s been practical, efficient, and easy to live with for decades.

One of the biggest Android stories of last year was Google’s planned major changes to sideloading. It caused a legitimate uproar in the community, leading Google to backtrack a bit. Now, we’re getting our first look at what these new restrictions will look like.

Unless you've got a phone with an e-ink display, you won't be able to get a one-to-one eReader experience on a phone. That said, with a few tweaks, you can get pretty close. The tricks shared below can be especially handy if you've got an old phone or tablet lying around that you'd like to turn into an Android-based eReader.

Stay strong, the weekend is coming—and that means you’ll have a few days to work on some new homelab projects! This weekend, you should give Stirling PDF, Planka, and Glances a try. They’re easy to deploy Docker containers that offer a lot of value.

WinRAR has been such a steadfast part of the Windows experience that its payment model—politely nagging users to buy a license—has become a meme. But after more than 20 years, I've finally found an alternative.

Are you old enough to remember using floppy disks? Do they fill you with nostalgia? But I bet that nine times out of ten, you think of them as something to be used with a PC. After all, that's where most people used them ... but that's far from the only thing floppies were commonly seen in.

Visual Studio Code is an excellent editor for JavaScript and TypeScript code, and its status as a free application has helped pull people away from other integrated development environments (IDEs). Now, JetBrains is striking back with a significant change to IntelliJ IDEA’s free version: proper JavaScript and TypeScript support.

The BMW 3 Series is the very soul of the German brand, a true driver’s car in every aspect, whether as an entry-level sedan or a fire-breathing M3. Now, 50 years into that journey, the 3 Series returns for its most significant entrance yet: the fully electric BMW i3 50 xDrive.

Many movie fans will head to the theater this weekend to watch Ryan Gosling play an astronaut attempting to save the world in Project Hail Mary. It's a crowd-pleasing story that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in humanity. If you walk out wanting more space adventures this weekend, head to Tubi and stream Ad Astra for free.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is finally here, and it has several impressive features despite a similar overall design. And while many of them are well-known, like the new Privacy display Samsung highlighted, a bunch of excellent features are flying under the radar. Here are a few of my favorite Galaxy S26 Ultra features Samsung didn't show off.

Tabs, toolbars, and address bars are essential for browser navigation, but when you’re deep into reading an article or watching a video, they’re just clutter that takes away the immersive viewing experience. Instead of adding AI features like its rivals, Vivaldi 7.9 is doubling down on interface control and distraction-free browsing with its latest update.

Some car enthusiasts never even turn on their radio. For them, the only music they want to hear is that of a rumbling V8, a high-pitched flat-six, or a screaming Soprano V12. Sometimes the world of music and engine notes collide, such as when the Yamaha Corporation tuned the exhaust note of the 1LR-GUE 4.8L V10 engine in the Lexus LFA.

If you are gearing up for spring cleaning and DIY projects around the house, now is the perfect time to buy new power tools or stock up on battery packs. Ryobi fans will be happy to hear that Home Depot has some epic deals right now, and its Spring battery sale is better than last year's buy-one-get-one.

Spring cleaning is the time to get rid of the old and bring in the new. But when you start getting rid of said older decorations, you might find some hidden dust bunnies or stir some dust around. It's not pleasant, but it doesn't mean you need to add another step to your annual refresh.