How-To Geek

It's easy to think the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is more of the same, seeing as how it looks just like the last three or four models. In a lot of ways, it is. No surprise, this is a big, fancy, excellent smartphone. It's still expensive, but this year we received meaningful upgrades and an innovative new feature, making it a return to form for Samsung.

The Nvidia Shield TV is old, but it’s still better than many other Android streaming devices. That’s why so many people still use one. Part of the appeal is the power inside, which makes them good for far more than just Netflix and Disney+.

When Linux users get into arguments about init systems, the conversation usually circles back to systemd. systemd came out of a time when the Linux ecosystem was experimenting a lot, as distros searched for a better replacement for the aging SysV init system that had powered most Unix-like systems since the 1980s.

SUVs have become the backbone of the modern automotive market, and few brands offer a lineup as broad and diverse as Toyota. From compact crossovers designed for city driving to rugged body-on-frame models built for serious off-road use, Toyota’s SUV range covers nearly every need and budget. With electrification also playing a growing role, buyers now have more choices than ever before.

Not sure what to do with those odd spools of filament you have leftover? Don’t throw them away; there are plenty of ways to use them, and some are a little more obvious than others.

Don't panic! That "lost your Excel file" moment is scary, but your work is probably still hiding somewhere. From temporary files to hidden recovery folders, Excel and Windows both have safety nets—you just need to know where to look.

Home Assistant releases regular updates, with a major release of Home Assistant Core once a month, and Home Assistant Operating System (HAOS) every few months. While keeping Home Assistant updated is a good idea, giving you access to new features and security fixes, these days, I never update on the day of release.

Have you tried building a second brain but ended up just building a pretty folder structure? Tried Zettelkasten, PARA, and every other note-taking framework—only to abandon them all? Me too. And here’s how Obsidian’s daily notes feature finally helped me build my second brain.

Luxury cars aren’t getting any cheaper in the U.S., and it’s easy to see why. Development costs keep climbing, logistics aren’t getting simpler, and automakers know they can charge more for premium models and protect their margins.

Not all screens and monitors are built to the same standards of color depth and accuracy, and your eyes also have their limits. Now, you can find out just how well you (and your devices) can tell colors apart, potentially for bragging rights.

Who wants to start the week off on an exciting night? If yes, then head to Netflix to check out the thrillers ready to be streamed with the push of a button. This week, our top selection is a crime thriller about the drug war between the United States and Mexico. One scene in particular is considered one of the best action sequences of the 21st century.

Looking for a good movie to watch this week? I think I can help. Paramount+ has a library of an estimated 2,500 movies in it, from Paramount Pictures, CBS, Showtime, and other studios. Some are hits, some are not, but there's a breadth to choose from, including blockbusters, biopics, and classics to dramas, comedies, action movies, and everything in between.

Hot take: If I were buying a GPU right now, in 2026, I wouldn't touch Nvidia with a ten-foot pole. I wouldn't buy AMD, either. I'd buy Intel. No, I'm not joking.

Who remembers walking up and down the aisles of DVDs and (gulp) VHS tapes at Blockbuster on Friday night looking for something good to watch? I mean, I don't either; I was just testing to see if you did. With its rows and rows of movies and shows to watch, Netflix can feel like that, too, sometimes. Well, since I've been around the, er, Block, let me help.

I often write about the best practices for homelabbers, but I don’t always follow my own advice. That came to bite me in the butt recently when my homelab was compromised and a crypto bot started running my server’s CPU at 100%—here’s what I did to fix it.

In honor of the 98th Academy Awards last night, this week we’re focusing on movies that have claimed the golden statue. There’s a catch, though. Instead of looking at current nominees and winners, we’re exploring some of the 20th century's Oscar winners streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Most people like to upgrade their phone every other year. Resourceful people hold off for three or four. I blew right past that by keeping my last phone for over five years. The truth is, I probably would’ve held on even longer if it weren’t for the phone that replaced it.

Eufy recently released its new flagship robot vacuum, the Omni S2. The best part is that you can save $250 right now with the code EUFYS2FANS.

The automotive world is filled with incredible success stories. Ford gave us the Model T, Mustang, and F-150. The Chevrolet Suburban is the longest-running nameplate in automotive history, and the Corvette is the longest-running sports car nameplate. And from Europe came the Volkswagen Beetle, Porsche 911, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Routers are usually set up once or twice and then they sit in a corner somewhere until a setting needs to be changed, or the router gets replaced. However, they're mini computers capable of doing far more than we normally use them for. Here are a few good ones to try.