How-To Geek

Dorms are loud, chaotic, and full of distractions, like hallway parties and questionable guitar solos. Since your study schedule won’t always sync with your roommates and hallmates, a good pair of headphones with ANC isn’t a luxury; it’s survival. Here's why.

The 2026 Genesis Electrified G80 isn’t just a good-looking luxury EV—it’s a full-blown attention magnet. And now that it’s bigger, sleeker, and more upscale, it’s turning heads even harder.

Recteq set out to do something unique with its new X-Fire Pro 825 pellet grill—replace your gas grill. Like most pellet grills, it can easily do low and slow cooks, but its Dual Mode feature gives you the speed and sear of a gas grill and can reach 1250°F. After cooking some burnt ends, brisket, and a 24-oz porterhouse, I'm sold.

Pine64, the creator of the PinePhone line of Linux-focused smartphones, is apparently killing off the Pro edition of the PinePhone. You can still get the original PinePhone though.

Do you remember vibrating with excitement at the thought of a new video game when you were a child? What about being planted in front of a screen for a whole weekend, much to your parents’ disapproval?

Privacy-focused phones are not a new concept, even as they might be a little gimmicky and silly. You need to make a lot of uncomfortable compromises to go truly locked down. Another one of those privacy-first devices has just popped up, but you should probably not buy this one.

Although macOS isn’t known for being the most configurable operating system, the System Settings app provides many options. You name it; everything, from wallpaper slideshow timings to Dock magnification, is customizable. But more settings are hiding just below the surface, and this app can help you uncover them.

The current Nissan Leaf is in its final lap, with a next-gen crossover set to take its place soon. It’s been around since 2018 in this form and, while it never lit up the sales charts, it’s quietly remained one of the most important and most affordable electric cars out there.

Razer has released the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, a brand new wireless controller designed for competitive PC gaming. This controller is packed with top-tier features that you expect from a brand name like Razer, but the price tag matches the features.

Finding a good budget phone can be a challenge, but there are some neat options out there. T-Mobile's Revvl line is a pretty good option for those wanting to save a buck, and the newest member is here—and while I think there are still some better options, there are a few reasons why this could also be fine for some.

Syncthing, the cross-platform file synchronization tool that doesn’t need cloud storage, has finally released its big 2.0 update. The new version has some great performance and reliability improvements, updated terminal commands, and much more.

From the widely memed "Labubu Matcha Dubai Chocolate" slang overload to viral brands that everybody on your timeline seems to go crazy about, the ripple of social media influence can be widely felt in every app you use.

Your laptop, smartphone, tablet, and gaming handhelds don’t need power to function, but the same can’t be said about your internet connection. In the event of a power outage, being able to get your network back up quickly can allow you to resume work or play while the issue gets fixed.

Did you know that GitHub has a Student Developer Pack that’s chock-full of great deals? Well, they do. All you have to do is prove you’re a student and there are several hundred dollars worth of discounts waiting for you to cash in on. Here’s what you need to know.

You can now try out Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" right now, since the beta version has officially been released for public testing. This is a long-term support release, which means it will get security updates until 2029. The new version is built on an Ubuntu Noble package base with a Linux kernel 6.14.

The Google Pixel 10 series is coming soon, and with all the uncertainty around the upcoming Galaxy S26 ditching the base and Plus models, now might be a great time to switch. I was already debating ditching my Galaxy, and that's because two Google Pixel features have my attention.

Sling TV is one of the best live TV streaming services for shows, movies, and sports, and now it has all-new options for those who only need TV for a day. If you don't want to pay for a full subscription but want a day or weekend to binge-watch shows and live sports, Sling has you covered.

As someone who switched from Windows 10 to Linux a long time ago, I know that it can feel daunting. I was also on the fence. However, one thing that helped me reassure myself that Linux is a great choice is the option to test it before committing.

Who says electric cars have to be boring? One high-performance crossover is flipping the EV script by delivering an exhilarating 641 horsepower, track-ready tuning, and a driving experience that rivals gas-powered performance machines. It's proof that electrification doesn’t have to mean the end of driving excitement.

Loot drops, level requirements, skill trees, equipment stats: these are all defining parts of the RPG genre, but they're making their way into many modern action games. As a fan of action RPGs like Kingdom Hearts and Diablo, that sounds like a dream come true, but recent action games often forget that there's more to RPGs than slapping numbers on everything.