How-To Geek

So you just got a Raspberry Pi device, and you want to christen it by recreating the meme: run Doom on that tiny computer. Luckily for you, you can start blasting demons with just a few commands in the Raspberry Pi terminal.

Home Assistant is the most powerful smart home platform. You can connect and control an almost endless array of smart home devices and build powerful automations that simply aren't possible with systems such as Alexa and Google Home.

We’ve seen plenty of good horror movies this year, but there’s one that’s been on the tip of everyone’s tongue since it was released in theaters this past summer. While its plot is admittedly terrifying, its messages and intentions will chill you to the bone. Now, 2025’s best and most-talked-about horror movie is coming to HBO Max, so you can finally join in on all the chatter.

If you’re shopping for a new car, you basically have two paths: buy and watch it lose value fast, or lease and know you’ll need a new ride in a few years. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs drop in value even quicker than gas cars—just look at the Mazda CX-90 vs. the CX-90 PHEV.

So, you're interested in using a VPN on your Android phone. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to VPN services. Thankfully, they're all pretty easy to use. We'll help you get started.

Home Assistant has just released a bunch of new features in an update code-named "Eclipse." This includes great changes to the open voice platform, like multilingual assistants and smarter, less chatty responses.

Hybrid powertrains are no longer limited to compact cars and SUVs, they’re making waves in the pickup world too. This modern hybrid truck is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice power for efficiency. It offers the towing and hauling capability drivers expect from a traditional pickup while delivering impressive fuel savings that make it a smart choice for both work and daily life.

You can score an insane 33% discount on the ASUS ROG Strix 24.5” Gaming Monitor right now. This drops the price all the way down to a surprisingly low price of just $199.00 on Amazon. That's a huge $100 off its original $299.00 list price.

A lot of Google Maps' usefulness comes from its crowdsourced nature—Google provides the actual map, but users provide info on traffic jams and any possible accidents. Now, it just got a lot easier to report an issue while you're driving. And it's something that could greatly improve your next drive.

It's spooky season, which calls for well-planned costumes, porch decorations, and a stacked Netflix watch list for some late-night binge-watching. If you want to immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit, Netflix has your back with its collection of eerie horror shows.

The flashlight toggle has been a quintessential smartphone feature ever since they started getting LEDs for camera flashes. However, many Android phones haven’t had much control over how it works—you simply turn it on or off. Thankfully, an upcoming feature should make the flashlight more useful.

Have you noticed the Spotify app freezing on your Android phone in the middle of your music listening session? Or does it appear to work weirdly when it's connected to Wi-Fi? It's not just you: the app is currently having issues, and thankfully, Spotify is already aware.

Need quick translations on the go when working on the Linux terminal? It can get bothersome to open your browser, go to Google Translate, and type your text every time. With this tool, you can translate within your terminal. Let's explore it together.

Have you ever wished that your power bank could double as an internet hotspot? If you’re a remote worker or frequent traveler, chances are you’ve been stuck without an internet connection or have had to deal with dead devices — maybe both. Now, Baseus offers a solution to these tech travel woes: the EnerGeek GX11 MiFi Power Bank, the world’s first 20,000mAh power bank with built-in 4G MiFi and 67W fast charging.

2025 was the year when two big companies decided to launch ultra-thin phones once again–Apple with the iPhone Air, and Samsung with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Apparently, though, people don't like those—and even Apple is struggling to sell its own.

Are you getting ready to fly home for the holidays, but want to make sure your phone can stay charged on the trip? Carrying a portable power bank is an easy way to power up without a wall outlet—but how big can you go when flying?

If you have a list of values in a text file separated by a character (such as a comma or pipe) but would rather have each item on its own line, you can do the newline conversion automatically in Notepad++. Here's how.

Gmail has been my go-to email client literally since I started using email. But I recently tried one of its alternatives on my Android smartphone, and I like it so much that I'm not going back to Gmail again. I'm talking about Proton Mail.

The final days of October are upon us, and that means Halloween is this close to scratching on your door. 'Tis the season, yes, but now is when you want to dive into some of those classic horror movies that have stood the test of time, and that continue to stand out as iconic entries in the genre. Right now, HBO Max is home to some of the most iconic horror movies ever made, but they are scheduled to vanish soon, so now is your last chance to see them.

I used to love watching car shows on TV when I was growing up. It's where I saw the latest cars, and learned a lot about how cars worked and the history of these incredible machines.