How-To Geek

Is your laptop producing excessive heat even when performing normal tasks? This isn't one of those issues you can ignore, as overheating can cause serious problems to your laptop in the long run, such as thermal throttling. But why exactly does your laptop overheat, and what can you do to prevent it?

Linux gaming is better than ever, and I finally feel that it's actually viable as a gaming platform beyond just a few hardcore Linux fans. However, while Linux gaming is on the up-and-up, it's far from reaching the end of the road.

After a big Google Photos revamp in May that cleaned up the user interface and simplified the bottom bar buttons, Google just added a new "Create" tab to Photos packed with a ton of helpful AI features. If you've ever wanted to turn a photo into a video or easily create animations, now you can.

If you're new to the world of anime, you may be surprised to see an age-old fan-war about dubbed and subtitled anime. There are passionate defenders of both options when watching anime, but why is this even a thing?

If you’ve got a busy family or an always-on-the-go lifestyle, few vehicles pull their weight like a three-row SUV. These midsize crossovers have stepped into the role minivans once played, hauling kids, pets, groceries, sports gear, and even that last-minute Craigslist sofa without looking out of place at a nice restaurant.

The uncomfortable truth about an AI chatbot is the more it knows, the more it can help—which is the whole point of these things existing. Of course, you may not always want your weird questions to be part of your digital record. Gemini is getting new features for this very reason.

Cord-cutting began before Netflix, as online piracy and streaming sites provided access to TV shows. Netflix's success paved the way for the current streaming market explosion.

Pebble is so back. Not only is the original creator back to making more modern versions of the watches, but the new company, Core Devices, also got back the Pebble trademark, so the iconic brand is also living on. Among the latest devices is a long-overdue Pebble Time 2, and now, we can have a better look at its finalized design.

Getting ready for a productive semester of study? Back-to-school season is looming, which means getting back into the study groove after a summer break. As you prepare your handy study tools and apps, you may be missing out on something important.

Microsoft just announced new feature for Python in Excel that lets you analyze images in your spreadsheets. You no longer need outside tools—you can manipulate, analyze, and pull information from images directly in Microsoft Excel on Windows, Mac, and the web.

Whether you're an avowed AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) or just trying to buy a young person in your life a gift, you might balk at the price tags that go with some LEGO sets these days. Aren't these just meant to be cheap (and educational) plastic toys?

PowerToys just dropped its latest update, version 0.93, and it's full of great changes. The big improvement is that the dashboard has a redesigned Command Palette that looks so much better, but many of the tools are now faster and better than before.

If you're a student returning to school this fall, it can be a stressful and chaotic period, with new projects, disorganized course notes, fresh deadlines, and a full inbox. However, making the most of the Microsoft 365 tools at your disposal will make getting back into the swing of things a breeze.

It seems like everything is a subscription these days and, in many cases, it makes perfect sense. I still pay for a Spotify subscription despite also collecting physical CDs. I understand what I'm paying for and why I'm paying it.

If you're looking to save big on a flagship Google Pixel phone, get a new laptop for heading back-to-school, or want a fancy pair of headphones or a portable speaker, these are the best deals this week.

Linux is wonderful, and like you I have fond memories of spending a whole weekend compiling Red Hat's kernel in the 2000s and then just giving up with nothing to show for it. These days, Linux is more user friendly than ever, so getting it all up and running is a breeze in comparison.

After a short delay and a few days later than expected, Samsung is finally ready to deliver the Android 16 beta to more Galaxy devices. As previously announced, Samsung has released the One UI 8 (Android 16) beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and more.

Gmail has long been one of Google’s tentpole services, but for a brief period of time, the company experimented with a different email app. It was called “Inbox by Gmail,” and despite a loving fanbase, it eventually got the axe.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent gearing up for the new school year, taking care of your mental and physical health is more important than ever due to our reliance on technology for learning. Fortunately, technology can also be part of the solution, offering many tools to help you take better care of yourself.

If you were looking to cast a lead in an action movie involving a lot of fight scenes, Bob Odenkirk might not be your first choice. You'd be wrong, of course; the 2021 action thriller Nobody, starring Odenkirk as a retired hitman, was a success both critically and at the box office.