How-To Geek

1982 was a fantastic year for genre film lovers. There was plenty of sci-fi and fantasy for all ages, ranging from violent revenge in the time of sorcery to charming alien adventures fit for the family. Whether it was swords or spaceships, there was something for you.

It was a particularly interesting week in the Android world. One of the oldest and most beloved apps by long-time Android users was put out to pasture. We also reviewed both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10. And some Google apps got some new goodies.

Despite how my job and hobbies mostly revolve around the digital world, even I have my limits. It may well be 2025, but I still refuse to throw my money into the "modern" digital versions of certain products.

Hybrids are having a moment, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re more efficient, punchier to drive, and no longer carry the steep premium they once did.

The year of the Linux desktop may be a bit of a joke, but switching to Linux is not. You've either done it at some point, or you're probably considering it. Linux is quickly improving, while Windows is increasingly becoming hostile. I've outlined four ways that Linux will gain ground on Windows.

This was another busy week in tech news, with Apple's September event, IFA wrapping up, Plex reporting a security breach, and a lot more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are affordable buds with excellent battery life and a svelte carrying case. They check off the spec wishlist, but that doesn't quite mean they're up to par with more premium buds.

Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" programming block gave us so much groundbreaking TV, and we're still feeling the effects of it today, as creators who got their big break with Adult Swim moved on to create other iconic media.

Even the biggest, heaviest laptop I own—a 17-inch workstation monster— can still easily fit in a backpack with enough room left for snacks. But over the course of portable computing history, there have been some computers that really stretch the definition of "mobile".