How-To Geek

Gamers are only as good as their equipment, which is especially true for those who play on a PC. And while the computer itself (boasting a powerful processor, tons of RAM, and a top-of-the-line graphics card) is at the center of a PC gamer’s setup, the proper peripherals ensure it performs as well as possible. Hardware shouldn’t make anyone rage-quit, and Redragon’s 95-key GALATIN PRO K719 mechanical keyboard is a taskmaster.

VPNs help gamers escape ISP throttling and can boost privacy when gaming. However, data travels via an intermediary server when using a VPN, which results in slower connection speeds and increased latency.

Hybrid SUVs offer the best of both worlds, family-friendly space and fuel savings, and in 2025 you’ll find more budget-friendly options than ever. This surge in affordability is driven by newer hybrid powertrains, smarter packaging, and growing competition among automakers. There’s now a wave of hybrid crossovers starting under $30,000, making high-efficiency family mobility surprisingly accessible.

If the John Wick series, with its stylized action, layered world-building, stunning camera work, and revenge! revenge! revenge! left you wanting more, your search ends here.

Apple no longer throws a pair of EarPods in the box when you buy an iPhone, but the company still sells a set of wired earbuds for $19. Once associated with the must-have iPod, these white accessories have since been supplanted by the AirPods line.

Big tech wants you to back up to the cloud, and while it's a good idea, there are risks. Here's a 100% free, open-source tool that lets you manage encrypted backups to multiple cloud and local locations to keep your data as safe as possible.

Are you tired of paying Google or Apple for cloud storage just to back your photos up? You may have heard self-hosting a photo server recommended. That alternative has its own costs, though, so how much should you expect to pay?

I like my keyboards small, but a 65% layout that axes function keys always felt like one step too far. The Lemokey P2 HE proved this assumption wrong by giving me every I love about my go-to magnetic keyboard in a sleeker, more efficient package.

When creating a reference in a Microsoft Excel formula, two pairs of square brackets sometimes appear. If, like me, you like Excel formulas to be neat and concise, these double square brackets can look unsightly and cause frustration. However, there are good reasons why they happen.

I’m not a big fan of speaking out loud to technology, and that’s true regardless of which voice assistant I’m trying to communicate with. As someone who is deeply immersed in the Apple ecosystem, Siri is my go-to voice assistant.

If you are getting frustrated with generative AI features creeping into every corner of Windows, we have some bad news. Microsoft is adding yet another AI feature to Paint in Windows 11, intended to help you redesign images in various styles.

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.