How-To Geek

If you have a large media collection in your Plex server and you're running out of space, figuring out what to delete can be an annoying process. Now, a developer has come up with a potential solution inspired by Tinder.

When buying parts for a new PC, most people have a tendency to go overboard and overspec their computer so it's "future-proof." This can manifest in many different ways, but often you'll see insane amounts of RAM, an overkill CPU, or an overpowered graphics card.

Starting your programming journey is exciting, but it’s easy to fall into traps that slow down your progress. By understanding the common mistakes new programmers make, you’ll set yourself up for success right from the start. Here are five mistakes I made that you can learn from.

For years, Intel Optane seemed destined to reshape how we store data in computers. It promised to bridge the gap between blazing-fast RAM and practical storage, with latency and consistency that traditional SSDs simply couldn't match. Then, in 2022, Intel quietly announced it was killing the entire product line—writing off over half a billion dollars in inventory in the process.

When people think “reliable car,” Japanese brands usually come to mind first—and for good reason. Honda, Toyota, and Nissan have spent decades building vehicles that just keep going, even on the luxury side with Acura and Lexus.

2025 marked the return of one of the original modern indie tech brands, and Pebble is continuing its resurgence in the new year. One of the most stylish—and thinnest—smartwatches of the past decade is making a comeback: meet the Pebble Round 2.

When trying to save a website for offline use, your first instinct might be to hit the 'save webpage' button in your browser. That works great, but only for single web pages. If you try to save the entire website, you'll have to open every single webpage, save it manually, and then (when you need to access the website) look for individual HTML files and open them one by one. There's a better way to do this.

Are you frustrated with the limitations of current MagSafe (Qi2) accessories? Tired of seeing the same boring magnetic charging stands and wallets? Me too—and here are five Qi2 accessories that desperately need to exist for people like us.

After taking a break for the holidays, I'm back with another set of Linux applications I think are worth installing. This weekend, consider a way to concatenate desktops, a duplicate file cleaner, and a replacement for ls.

You likely use it every day for "boring" data, but Excel is hiding a fascinating history. From secret video games to a leap-year lie that Microsoft refuses to fix, here are seven weird facts that prove the popular spreadsheet software is stranger than you think.

Are you confident you're using your PC as efficiently as possible? Most people aren't. From typing techniques to shut down procedures, we've all picked up habits that waste time without us even noticing. Here are 10 common PC habits that are wasting your time—and how to fix them.

Happy new year, everyone! I hope your annual late-night celebration was fabulous enough to wear you out to the point that all you want to do this weekend is vegetate and binge-watch some good TV shows. If that's the case, I’m here to take the guesswork out of that equation with the first recommendations of 2026.

I spend a lot of time in the CLI, and when an exciting project captures my attention and gets me into a flow state, I tend to lose track of time; before I know it, hours have passed.

It's a new year and so much has changed. Okay, perhaps not a lot has changed really, including the fact that I'm here every weekend to offer up three fantastic shows that deserve your attention on Netflix.

Software used to be fun and full of little quirks and gimmicks. If you've experienced the Frutiger Aero era of design, you know exactly what I'm talking about. That was before flat, sterile, 'clean' designs without any trace of personality took over. Still, I miss when software used to be fun, and I'd like to bring it back where I can. If you're using the GNOME desktop environment, here are four extensions you can install right now to make your computer fun again.

Our PCs often cost thousands of dollars, and yet, we don't always treat them with enough respect. Something many of us are guilty of can be a silent PC killer in more ways than one, and it has everything to do with where your PC lives on a daily basis.

Documentaries don't always have to be big, behind-the-scenes collages or dark tales of true crime. This weekend's lineup of documentaries on Prime Video will hopefully inspire and delight you with their in-depth profiles on some of the world's most fascinating and life-changing people, and a peek inside the quiet decline and resurgence of the rare book world.

Weekends are perfect for documentaries. There are no spoilers to dodge, no huge commitments, and you're pretty much guaranteed to learn something fascinating or enlightening you can share with your workmates on Monday. It's a good thing, then, that Netflix has a ton of documentaries.

I know what you’re thinking—yeah, the Shield TV is old, but it’s still getting updates! While that’s true for some models, it’s not true for all of them. So, if you’ve upgraded to something new, we’ve got some ideas for that trusty NVIDIA Shield TV sitting in your media cabinet.

Many people think the Enter key in Excel is just for moving down a row, and Ctrl is for shortcuts like copy or paste. But when used together, Ctrl+Enter unlocks hidden behaviors that change how data hits the grid and how you commit formulas, saving you from the repetitive workflow that slows you down.