How-To Geek

A lot of fiction seems to be written by people who can see the future. It happens in sci-fi novels all the time, but there are plenty of movies that have turned out to be pretty prophetic too.

I’ve always considered myself a somewhat healthy person, especially after I gave up smoking and vaping a few years ago. Unfortunately, that proved incorrect.

Instapaper has finally moved forward with the new partnership with Rakuten Kobo that brings its read-it-later service to all Kobo eReaders. This integration comes after Kobo's previous partnership with Pocket ended unexpectedly, but it's a huge win for anyone who saves web articles for distraction-free reading.

Firefox has some neat features that you not have noticed because this browser does more than people give it credit for. Here are a few I always find useful.

If you're a die-hard sports fan looking for ways to stream all your favorite teams, Fubo TV announced a new "skinny" sports package worth considering. At $56 per month, I don't know if skinny is the right word, but it's packed with all the essential channels you'll need for the NFL, NCAAF, and countless other sports as we head into football season.

Typepad is a name you probably haven't heard in a very, very long time, but it was surprisingly still alive—it wasn't exactly kicking, but it was alive by most definitions of the word. Now, though, it's getting the cord pulled after years of being essentially in life support.

If you’ve spent any time coding in Java, you know the IDE you choose can make or break your workflow. Over the years, I’ve tried just about every major Java IDE and editor out there. They all have their strengths, but for me, one stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's IntelliJ IDEA.

Tracfone Wireless, one of Verizon’s prepaid mobile networks, just revealed its first unlimited data plan. The new ‘Tracfone Freedom’ option is a compelling option for affordable 5G service, but you should still check out the competition.

Right now, you can get the amazing Alienware OLED Gaming Monitor for a huge 35% off its usual price. This brings the cost down to just $586.15 on Amazon from its original $899.99. This monitor's discount stands out thanks to Alienware's fast 360Hz refresh rate.

I’ve been using Spotify since the very beginning. Literally—I still have the invite email from 2011. For the most part, I’ve truly enjoyed the service. But it’s time to break up.

Samsung has been on a roll lately when it comes to hardware events. And the company is not done yet. It has already announced this year's new foldables, but it still has some stuff in the chamber—its newest hardware is coming next week, so get ready.

A good story needs a beginning, middle, and end. However, with TV series that have uncertain futures and are basically open-ended for most of their runs, an ending isn't always on the cards.

If you’re a fan of Prime Video, here’s some good news: September is going to be a killer month full of great movies and TV shows. Those who enjoy the rough and rowdy world of The Boys will be pleased to know that Season 2 of Gen V (the spinoff that takes this quirky comic franchise back to school) is releasing on September 17. Fan hopes are high, especially among those of us who felt the last season of The Boys failed to make the grade.

Just about everything is wireless these days, and that includes the charging system of many smartphones. It's convenient for sure, but will wireless charging ever become the default way to charge or power our devices? I think the odds are pretty much zero.

Summer is winding down, but it's not over yet. That's why Samsung just launched several summer deals that'll help you save big on its best phones, foldables, earbuds, and more. You can get $300 off the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 7, and even more with a trade-in, or grab the fancy Galaxy S25 Edge at a discounted price.

The internet and the web are changing in ways that can be hard to follow. The short version is that using web search is no longer the best way to get the content you actually want.

Apple made a lot of fuss about its Liquid Glass design overhaul at WWDC 2025, with the new visual style set to debut on all of its operating systems in the fall. One thing that’s striking about the upcoming macOS release is how different the OS can look from Apple’s past releases with the right settings.

Switching from Windows to ChromeOS might feel like a big change, but there’s no need to worry. ChromeOS is simpler and easier to use than Windows. However, to switch without hiccups, you have to get familiar with ChromeOS basics and take care of a few things beforehand.

Autosave has been a thing with Microsoft 365 apps for a while, but unless you're really into OneDrive, chances are you rarely use it. Now, though, it's actually useful for a change, even if you don't use OneDrive.

Microsoft is constantly making changes to Windows 11, and this past week is no exception. Here’s everything Microsoft started testing in Windows this week.