How-To Geek

Privacy screens are an affordable way to protect yourself from nosy colleagues and strangers whilst traveling, but they aren't flawless.

Bluetooth trackers are a handy way to keep track of your things—whether it’s your keys, wallet, or even your pet. We bring you our top picks for Bluetooth trackers to help you easily find just about anything you might misplace.

My Plex media server is pretty modest—simultaneous transcodes are basically a no-go. Unfortunately, Roku's refusal to support PGS subtitles has made this situation a lot more difficult than it should be.

Ever sent a WhatsApp message only to spot a typo or realize you left out something important? We’ve all been there! Thankfully, WhatsApp lets you quickly edit any message even after it’s been sent.

I've been a Twitter (now X) user for almost a decade, but I recently installed Bluesky on my device, and I think it's going to be my next X. While most of Bluesky's default settings are fine, there are seven options I recommend you change right away if you make the switch.

As a long-time Linux user, I enjoy encouraging others to try it. That's why I search for ways people can explore Linux without much hassle. There's virtual machines, there's WSL—then there's a platform that lets you run a Linux distro from the web browser you're using right now.

Picking up a bike mount for your phone is a great way to give your device a home whenever you go out riding. It will keep your smartphone safe while making it easy to access music, GPS, or whatever else you may need while riding.

Typing “www” before a website address feels like second nature to many internet users, yet some still believe leaving it out might lead to security issues. This idea is rooted in an outdated myth. Let’s explore why this belief holds no weight today.

I’ve been a Microsoft Excel user for decades, but I’ve recently found myself using Apple Numbers more. These two spreadsheet apps are suited for different tasks, so if you’re considering switching sides yourself, here's what to expect.

Are you one of the millions of people who have recently migrated from X to Bluesky? If so, let us demystify some of the new terminology you may have encountered.

A network-attached storage (NAS) system allows multiple users to share and access files from one central place over a network. It’s like having your own private cloud, helping teams work more efficiently while cutting down the need for multiple external hard drives.

Want to access your favorite phone apps directly from your Windows desktop? Try pinning them to the desktop! With Microsoft's Phone Link feature, you can seamlessly connect your Android phone apps to your Windows PC and pin your favorite ones for effortless access.

Microsoft Excel is the MVP of the spreadsheet world, but that doesn’t mean that alternatives like Apple Numbers aren’t useful. In fact, there are a few things that Apple Numbers does even better than Excel, and Aple's free spreadsheet app shouldn’t be underestimated.

Phone Link offers a seamless way to connect your iPhone or Android device to your Windows PC. But what if you are looking to link and sync multiple devices? Can you set them all up and manage them efficiently? Let's find out.

It’s been some time since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, with Google's Gemini and Claude also released a year later. The era of AI chatbots is here, and it has really shown us a new wave of possibilities, and we’ll go into five creative ways to explore their potential.

Sometimes, we want all our groups related to a particular interest, such as family plans, work projects, or favorite hobbies, in one organized space. WhatsApp Communities lets you pool it all together for easy access.

Can artificial intelligence help someone learn? David Game College, a private school in London, aims to find out by using an AI tutor in the world's first 'teacherless' classroom setting. Is this the sign of something amazing, or does it paint a bleak future where what we learn comes from a machine?

It seems that no matter how big drives get, we’re always looking for more storage space. When you need to squeeze a few more bytes out of the storage devices on your Ubuntu system, these tools will show you where to look.

Mixed reality took a massive leap forward in 2024, with Apple making its grand entrance into the mixed reality space through the Vision Pro, while Meta refined its approach with the Quest 3. Let's compare these cutting-edge headsets in all the ways that really matter.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.