How-To Geek

Stephen King adaptations have always been popular, but it seems that, as of late, we’re seeing more of them grace our screens, and I'm totally cool with that. By the end of 2025, we’ll have seen four films and two shows based on the legendary horror master’s musings—one of those being the highly anticipated IT prequel series, coming soon to HBO Max.

I'm willing to bet there's a good chunk of people out there who have never installed or used the companion app that goes with their Bluetooth headphones. After all, you don't strictly need to use the app to use the headphones.

Control who can access files, search directories, and run scripts using the Linux's chmod command. This command modifies Linux file permissions, which look complicated at first glance but are actually pretty simple once you know how they work.

With some big design tweaks, bold claims about noise cancellation, and a reputation to uphold, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have their work cut out. Though they stop short of perfection, I’m relieved to say that Apple has stuck the landing.

There are tons of wireless keyboards out there. But typically, they charge just like everything else does—with a cable. If you want to spin things up a bit, Logitech has the thing for you.

There have been many amazing Kickstarter stories over the years, with innovative products capturing the imagination of people around the world and quickly becoming a reality thanks to unprecedented support. Now, LiberNovo has joined the exclusive club of record-breaking Kickstarters with—wait for it—a chair.

Streaming services increasing their prices is nothing new. It's quite common, actually. Now, all Disney-owned streaming services are seeing a price hike, and it's awful.

Jackery just launched another portable power station for those looking for on-the-go power, only this one is more of a large power bank in an ultra-compact form factor. The all-new Jackery Explorer 240D is a 200W (256Wh) designed to go wherever life takes you.

Smart homes are supposed to be about convenience, but that doesn’t work if you can only control things from specific devices. You've got the app on your phone, maybe a smart display or speaker, but what about when you're sitting at your computer and just want to quickly turn a light on or off? Google is finally making this possible.

One of Apple’s touted big improvements in the AirPods Pro 3 is the inclusion of a foam layer in the ear tips, but this technology is nothing new. Foam ear tips have been available for years, and some people swear by them.

Right now, the HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop is available for a massive $450 discount, dropping the price to just $600 at Walmart from its usual price of $1,050. This is an excellent value for a gaming laptop that is perfect for PC gamers who also have work or school in mind.

Before buying a Mac and switching full-time to Apple’s platform, I had already deserted Windows for Linux. To this day, I’ve always got at least one Linux distro ready to go on my Mac in a virtual machine, for work and to satisfy my curiosity.

There are tons of different PC case designs out there, from big ones to small ones and everything in between. This one, however, is probably among the most unique ones I've seen to date.

OBS Studio is one of the most popular ways to broadcast a livestream or record your screen, and a new major update is rolling out. OBS Studio 32 is now available with a new default video recording option, improvements for RTX graphics cards, better plugin management, and more.

With the fall months upon us and the weather starting to do more questionable things, you might be thinking a bit more about staying inside. Here are some of my comfort films that I’ve seen many, many times, and found their vibe just perfectly complements a cold or rainy day.

Editing your PC's environment variables can save you time in Command Prompt and make your scripts more concise. It also lets you customize where Windows stores certain files. This is what you need to know about getting started adding, editing, or removing entries from your Environment Variables on Windows.

Learning the ins and outs of editing can help you transform good photos into great photos, but not everyone has spent the time gathering those skills. Google is always trying to make it easier for people to make their photos shine, and now there’s a new conversational way to do it.

The Toyota Prius might not be the flashiest car on the lot, but it’s still a big deal for Toyota. Over the years, it’s built a reputation for being super efficient, affordable, and safe—all without fuss.

Uber has just announced a new feature called Prepaid Pass, which is a new way for you to save money on your regular rides by paying for them upfront. This is a much cheaper alternative because it is a flat rate, instead of being affected by other factors.

There's no need to worry about keeping warm this winter—Starz plans to add some steamy heat to the season with its resurrection of the hit gladiator series Spartacus.