How-To Geek

Animated live wallpapers have been around since the earliest days of Android, but I'll admit to having forgotten about them for several years. Here are the six best options I've found after giving them another go.

Luxury and efficiency don’t always go hand in hand, but one hybrid SUV proves you can have both in a single, smartly designed package. In today’s market, this subcompact luxury crossover stands out as the most economical option in its class, offering premium comfort with impressively low running costs.

With record-high temperatures soaring this summer, it's not just you that's at risk—your delicate electronics, and especially your phone, are vulnerable too. While keeping it out of direct sunlight is a given, there’s one heat trap people often overlook: the car.

At the Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event, Samsung unveiled two Flip phones: the standard Flip 7 and the Flip 7 FE. For the first time, we have a Fan Edition Flip phone that's lighter on your wallet, yet offers all the essential features you need. So, which Flip phone should you buy? Let's find out.

When the first Jurassic Park film premiered in 1993, it transformed the world of cinema. This wasn’t just another summer blockbuster–director Steven Spielberg helped herald a new world of bigger films and better special effects. And, for better or for worse, he created a brand new cinematic franchise.

I’ve never been fond of burning my lips or mouth from hot drinks, but I can’t be carrying a thermometer everywhere to see how hot a cup of tea or coffee is. Luckily, my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can measure the temperatures of various objects.

Reading manuals and wikis might sound tedious, but it's something I like about Linux. It might sound strange, but the way Linux and Unix docs are designed, it's much less of a chore than with other software.

The Lofree Flow 2 is yet another iteration of the company’s growing line of slim, mechanical keyboards. While this one makes plenty of fine decisions about functionality, the lopsided design is just one of the questionable choices buyers will need to grapple with.

They say that trying the same thing over and over again and expecting the same outcome is a sign of madness, and I guess Microsoft is getting tired of repeatedly entering the console hardware market and ending up in a distant third place. So it seems that, despite its "everthing is an Xbox" marketing campaign, what's really happening is a return to the warm bosom of PC gaming.

The Canon PIXMA Inkjet Printer is currently on sale with a big 58% discount, knocking the price down to just $59.00 on Amazon. This is a huge discount considering it normally costs $141. The printer is also compatible with Alexa, making it a great choice for smart homes.

Windows 11 25H2 is shaping up, and it's going to be one big feature-packed update with a lot of stuff. We've seen a lot of it, but new things are still popping up. And now, it's getting something actually useful—and for once, not related to customization.

I have a habit of catching up on social media updates, checking the news, and reading newsletters in bed before going to sleep. However, using an iPhone at night with the lights turned down often feels uncomfortable and leaves my eyes strained.

After the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, console gamers could finally play "real" console games on both their televisions and portably. Just like that, the days of Big N producing separate handheld systems like the Game Boy became a thing of the past.

The Meta Quest 3 is still the most approachable, budget-friendly VR headset out there, but it requires you purchase a few things to get the most out of it. If you want to use it wirelessly with a PC, one of the best things you can do is buy a dedicated wireless router.

Nintendo is cracking down hard on game piracy, but this is accidentally affecting people who own legitimate, secondhand Switch 1 game cartridges. So if you bought a secondhand cartridge, even from GameStop, you might want to read this before you put it on your Switch.

When I was growing up, magnets were the enemy of technology. They could erase your homework on a floppy disk, make your tube TV's colors go funny, and most of the time you probably wanted to avoid them.

In a segment dominated by German and European badges, one Japanese luxury sedan continues to deliver standout style, performance, and value, all while flying quietly under the radar. It may not get as much attention as its rivals, but it absolutely deserves a spot on your shortlist.

I always thought that the PlayStation 3 was the only console to offer official Linux support as an alternative operating system, but it turns out I was wrong! Sony had done this before, it just wasn't in the news because of a major scandal.

I don't know about you, but I like to mix my hot summer weekends with equal parts cold drinks on a patio and evenings settled inside with the A/C cranked and a show I can binge. If that sounds like you too, then I've got three great suggestions.

Luxury SUVs often come with steep price tags, but one mid-size standout proves you don’t have to overspend to enjoy cutting-edge features and premium comfort. In 2025, this innovative SUV delivers true luxury while undercutting many of its high-end rivals when it comes to cost.