How-To Geek

IKEA’s transition from Zigbee to Matter over Thread is almost complete. The new range is already available in stores, and dwindling old stock is bad news for those of us who are happy to stick with Zigbee.

At a time when GPUs are awfully overpriced, we're all left to chase the highest possible frame rates with any method available to us. Oftentimes, that method is frame generation, or in Nvidia's case, one aspect of DLSS 3 onward.

Choosing the right trim level can make the difference between getting a good SUV and getting the best value in the lineup. With multiple versions of the CR-V Hybrid available for 2026, buyers are faced with a familiar dilemma: save money on a base model or pay more for luxury-focused upgrades. The Sport-L Hybrid stands out as the trim that strikes the most balanced middle ground, delivering premium features without drifting into luxury-car pricing.

I've never owned an iPhone, and its limited features are part of the reason why. Samsung Galaxy phones are some of the most capable and flexible phones you can buy—powerful in areas where Apple doesn't even try to compete.

Whenever a movie starring Tom Cruise arrives on streaming, it's an exciting development, especially if it involves Ethan Hunt and the IMF. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning is now available to watch on Netflix.

The ability to accommodate up to seven, plenty of cargo space, especially with the third row folded, tons of creature comforts, and a more commanding view of the road to really take advantage of that powerful engine. Driving a large luxury SUV has a number of benefits like this, and a gently used Infinit QX80 offers all of them without runaway maintenance costs and a max towing capacity of 8,500 lbs.

Are you tired of people recommending Ubuntu when it never quite feels right on your desktop? Well, the problem might not be Ubuntu—it might be your hardware. Here’s why Ubuntu can be an excellent distro for laptops, but not ideal for desktop users.

Using a 3D printer can be misleading at times. While we’re closer than ever to the “plug-and-print” future, we still can’t completely trust these machines and the software they rely on.

After a decade of using Linux, it has now been two years since the last time I loaded up a distro to get work done—and it's becoming increasingly hard for me to see myself going back. The computers I use and the way I use them has changed, and Linux just isn't suited for my new computing world.

The Homey Pro Mini is a more affordable, miniature version of the $400 Homey Pro. At half the price, while still being performant and easy to use, the Homey Pro Mini is one of the easiest smart home hubs to recommend to anyone looking to start or upgrade their smart home.

Microsoft is finally bridging the gap between web-based tools and local spreadsheets. If you're using Excel for Windows and Excel for Mac, you can query local files directly via Copilot Chat, allowing the AI to scan data stored on your hard drive without requiring you to move the file to a remote server first.

The Toyota C-HR was always known for its bold and unique styling, but that might have been about it. Discontinued in 2022, the C-HR suffered from a sluggish and noisy powertrain, minimal passenger space, and an uncomfortable ride. Even its best feature, the exterior styling, caused blind spots while driving.

Luxury used to be simple: slap a German badge on the hood and everyone assumed it was top tier. That perception stuck for years, even when the actual car didn’t always justify the price.

LibreOffice might be the best free and open-source office suite, but it still doesn't have a web app version, like Google Docs or Microsoft 365. That might finally change, as the LibreOffice Online project is coming out of retirement.

Every month, a new selection of movies departs Netflix for other streaming services. Not all movies leaving Netflix are equal, especially those from from a visionary like Quentin Tarantino. On March 1, Pulp Fiction will leave Netflix, meaning February 28 will be the last day to watch Tarantino's masterpiece.

Is a lackluster season the greatest sin a TV show can make during its run? Is the test of a truly great show how it locks in season after season of supremely satisfying episodes? Netflix has produced hundreds of originals since House of Cards debuted in 2013, and while it has had countless behemoths, its track record is certainly uneven. For every hit, there's been a show that's lost the plot along the way—even one of its more recent poster children, Ozark, had a less-than-stellar first season, and fans were not thrilled at all with the final season of the most-watched show in Netflix's history, Squid Game.

So you're thinking about setting up your own self-hosted streaming solution using Plex, but when you go online looking for advice on how to do it right, just about everyone suggests buying a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device.

Discord announced earlier this month that it would roll out age verification measures globally, even in states and countries where it's not legally mandated. Now, those plans are on hold, and Discord is addressing some of the most pressing issues.

When shoppers think of a BMW SUV, they usually picture larger, more expensive models packed with luxury features and performance credentials. The smallest option in the lineup is often dismissed as an entry-level compromise rather than a true representation of the brand. Yet BMW’s most compact SUV has quietly evolved into one of the most well-rounded vehicles in its segment, offering far more than its size and price suggest.

We tend to think of Google Maps as a straight-up navigation tool, like a digital compass that gets us from point A to point B without getting hopelessly lost. But no, there's more you can use it for.