How-To Geek

Scrolling through Paramount+ can sometimes feel like you're flipping channels, old-school style, with that glazed look on your face, as you hope to land on something to snap you out of it. With a new month upon us, the streaming behemoth has re-upped its library of crowd-pleasing, critically acclaimed movies, which are here for the taking.

Nearly all graphics cards are expensive right now, but the ongoing RAM shortage is at least partly to blame for the current state of things. But, all shortages aside, few people would call Nvidia's graphics cards cheap, and neither would I. They're not, and they haven't been for years (if ever).

Range anxiety is one of those things that electric vehicle owners know too well. Road trips feel a lot like guesswork, especially when the battery percentage starts dropping faster, and you are not sure if you will make it to the next charger. Fortunately, Google is stepping in with a solution that might put those worries to rest with AI-powered battery predictions and trip-planning features for over 350 electric vehicle models that work with Android Auto.

Four years ago, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis saw the compact SUV market booming and wanted in. The result was the Dodge Hornet, a sporty, attitude-packed SUV meant to bring Dodge’s performance vibe to a new segment.

The three-month, 3,000-mile oil change interval was the standard for ages. Today, synthetic lubricants and more advanced engine technologies have pushed those intervals into a much broader range, typically between 7,500 and 15,000 miles. Overall, this shift from the previous 3,000-mile benchmark has made the oil life monitor a standard feature in every new vehicle.

I've been a Plex user for over a decade, but Jellyfin has some compelling features — especially when you consider that Jellyfin is 100% free. So, if you're out to save some cash, here are five reasons to run Jellyfin alongside your Plex server.

There are plenty of choices when it comes to buying wireless service for your phone. Google Fi is one of them, and while I know it might not be the best, I’ve stuck with it for nearly a decade. Maybe I’m stubborn, but I have my reasons.

No matter how cheap your filament may be, that's no excuse to waste any of it when you don't have to. 3D printers are machines with infinite tunability and many different ways to print a skinless cat. So it stands to reason that some practices are more wasteful than others.

For the past few months, prices for flash memory products like solid state drives and RAM have exponentially increased. Thankfully, the trend is now partially reversing: prices for DDR4 and DDR5 PC RAM are starting to fall.

For years, I believed I had my perfect PC audio setup. Like many enthusiasts, I relied on a high-end, over-ear gaming headset or the TV I use as a monitor. I was wrong, but now I know that a quality set of external desktop speakers (and a subwoofer if you want one) is a fundamental correction to years of compromised listening. If you've ever felt that post-headphone-session weariness or wished your PC's sound had more presence, you're about to discover why the one purchase I delayed the longest is now what I regret not making sooner.

The Lexus GX and Toyota Land Cruiser are two heavy-hitters from Toyota, both built for toughness and off-road chops. The 2024 GX stepped up with a fancier, more luxurious interior while keeping strong off-road ability, while the 2024 Land Cruiser made a comeback with a rugged new look and hybrid powertrain.

I dare say that April is, so far, the hottest month for exciting content coming to HBO Max. Sure, we’re getting a hefty dose of previously released movies, but the new content that’s coming is so mouthwatering, you’re liable to stay on the platform all month long.

A Raspberry Pi can be incredibly versatile. There are also different models that are better suited to different jobs. For some things, however, an ESP32 is the better choice. It can do things a Raspberry Pi can't, or can be put to use for tasks that would be overkill for a Raspberry Pi.

While Netflix has an exciting lineup of new shows and movies coming to the service in April, like a new season of Beef and a fun-loving animated Stranger Things series from the Duffer Brothers, it's also time to bid a fond adieu to the pile of titles leaving for greener pastures on other streaming services this month. Why, you ask? Because, contrary to popular belief, Netflix doesn't own everything, it licenses a ton of its movies and TV shows from other studios, too, which means, sadly, things come and go. That means that you should take advantage and watch some of these while the gettin's good.

Are you concerned about your privacy? Do you worry about your ISP collecting your data? DNS queries are one way that snoopers can profile you, and encrypted DNS is the answer. However, they're not all made equal, but I have a solution that can truly protect your anonymity.

One of the benefits of subscribing to multiple streaming services is the addition of new movies every week. That's especially true this week with the start of a new month. From blockbusters and comedies to thrillers and horrors, there are options for every cinephile.

The number of notifications we get on our phones every day seems to be constantly increasing, yet the tools Android gives us to manage them are still not up to the job. But now I'm using a new app that tells me exactly who is messaging without me even needing to pick up my phone.

The 2026 SUV market is packed with comfy, tech-loaded options, but most of the truly plush stuff comes with price tags that make your wallet flinch. That includes Jaguar’s F-Pace, which starts around $57,000 before you even think about upgrading the engine.

Many of us love to show off our PC build, proudly placing them on our desks to admire the hard work. However, a full-tower PC also takes up valuable desk space, so why not mount it to the wall instead?

If you've had your fill of moody period dramas and slow-burn period dramas lately, Netflix is serving up some high-octane sequels you and/or your family can get into this week.