How-To Geek

The default settings in Microsoft Edge aren’t optimized for performance, privacy, or overall user experience. While some features are helpful, they can track your activity, consume system resources, and clutter the interface. For these reasons, here are some settings I always keep disabled in Microsoft Edge.

Twitter is considered the granddaddy of microblogging. But if you're looking for an alternative after recent changes at X, Instagram Threads might be a good alternative. While it might seem like a clone, it does a lot to differentiate itself.

As a long-time Redditor, I've tried and tested various ways to experience the "front page of the internet." Desktop, mobile site, official mobile app, third-party apps, desktop version on mobile–you name it. So, when it comes to the best mobile experience, which one takes the cake?

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Many people rely on Microsoft's AI-powered writing assistant, Microsoft Editor, to identify typos, spelling errors, and grammatical issues. It's free in Word for the web, Outlook online, and as a browser extension for Chrome and Edge. But just how much faith can you really put in this tool?

A Chrome update added a new grid icon called "Tab Groups" to the bookmarks bar. The button adds a few tab group management options, such as tab group pinning and quicker access. If you'd prefer more space on your bookmarks bar instead, here's how to get rid of it.

Google Docs and Microsoft Word are both word processors, but you’ll quickly notice the differences in how they work once you start using them. I prefer Docs over Word and will (likely) never use Microsoft’s word processor to make documents. Here’s why.

It is now easier than ever to manage Android apps on a Windows PC. You no longer need to switch constantly between your phone and computer. With tools like Microsoft Phone Link, Scrcpy, AirDroid, and others, you can easily access your Android phone's content on your Windows PC.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

The systemctl command has some frequently overlooked functionality. In addition to starting and stopping Linux services, you can list the installed services, and check what state they’re in. Here’s a quick run-through.

You may have noticed that some computer specifications now list RAM speeds in terms of MT/s or "Megatransfers per second" instead of the traditional Megahertz. Why the change? Glad you asked!

Traceroute is a command-line tool included with Windows and other operating systems. Along with the ping command, it’s an important tool for understanding Internet connection problems, including packet loss and high latency.

One of the most useful features of ChatGPT is that it can store information in its long-term memory. You can use this feature to store lists of your favorite books, movies, TV shows, and music, and leverage this information to get personalized recommendations.

If you don’t want AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta, Grok, and Copilot to train their models from your data, you can opt out. I’ll show you how to do that on these platforms from your desktop or mobile phone.

Apple Pages is a powerful word processor that Mac, iPhone, and iPad owners can use for free. On top of being easy to use, the app has powerful collaboration features built right in.

If you were around in the late 90s and early 2000s, you remember how technology seemed to be getting smaller and smaller. Eventually, we expected cassette and CD players to be as small as the media themselves–but that didn't happen.

Govee’s Christmas String Lights 2 benefit from the company’s typical focus on vibrant, dynamic, smart lighting. However, even when fine-tuned in the Govee app, I didn’t feel the LEDs lived up to the traditional bulbs of yesteryear.

Meta has released Llama 3.3 70B, a modified version of the company’s most powerful AI model that can be downloaded to run on your own hardware. Your PC probably isn’t ready for it, though.

No matter how desperate you are to get some Taylor Swift tickets, do not buy them on social media sites. Even if the seller appears genuine, it's more than likely that you are about to lose your money and have no recourse.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.