How-To Geek

Usually, when a new model hits the scene, the older version starts losing steam. Dealers often have to offer sweet deals just to move the outgoing stock before the shiny new ride steals the spotlight.

If you've ever had to charge your phone in a pinch without your usual charger, you know the struggle of hunting for anything with a powered USB port. In those moments, even a trickle of electricity can be the difference between getting home and being stuck with a dead battery.

DirecTV is finally making its streaming experience better for LG owners by launching a dedicated app that eliminates the need for an external set-top box. The new DirecTV app is now available for LG Smart TVs made in 2021 and newer, provided they are running on webOS 6.0 or higher software.

Tubi is one of the best zero-risk streaming services out there. It costs nothing (except a little ad time), and there's a boat load of movies and shows to watch, refreshed every month. And if you're into documentaries, you may be surprised to learn that the FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channel has a cool and eclectic selection of docs.

When buying a car, reliability is usually near the top of the list. Even the fanciest sports car or luxury ride can lose its appeal fast if it’s spending more time in the shop than on the road.

JetBrains has released IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3, the first version of the new unified IDE for Java development. It's combining the Community Edition and Ultimate builds into one package and adding a few new features on top, including full support for Java 25.

Buying a used PC or repurposing your old computer is one of the most inexpensive ways to get a network-attached storage device (NAS). While specialized NAS units exist, they will cost you hundreds of dollars more than just picking up a cheap PC or using one you already own.

If you don't know how to deal with them, network issues are one of those things that can get extremely annoying. The worst part? You don't even know what's causing it. Over the years, I've been using these Windows network commands to troubleshoot most issues with ease.

As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.