How-To Geek

Want to install Linux? It's an easier process than you might think! You can even try Linux on your PC before you install it. If you don't like it, just reboot and you'll be back to Windows. Here's how to get started with Linux.

ChatGPT isn't as useful when it's confined to a web browser and a simple chatbox. Stardock's DesktopGPT app brings the chatbot to your Windows desktop, and it's now out of beta.

Paint.NET 5.1 is now available to download. The update includes new effects, support for HDR and Wide Color Gamut displays, and robust color management, to name but a few.

The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger is a picture-perfect example of how gimmicks flourish most when they complement simple functionality. This portable wireless charger gets the fundamentals right with slick polish and a bonus configuration that lets your iPhone and Apple Watch pull double duty as clocks.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

I recently tried to do some basic chores on my Meta Quest while watching football, and soon learned that just about everything I tried was either not possible, or only possible for someone used to operating half-blind. That has to change!

Vi is a powerful text editor included with most Linux systems, even embedded ones. Sometimes you'll have to edit a text file on a system that doesn't include a friendlier text editor, so knowing Vi is essential.

Microsoft's November 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 91 vulnerabilities. This includes four zero-days, two of which were actively exploited in attacks.

Apple's iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 operating systems enhance the built-inTV app with new features, including the ability to customize the tab bar on your iPad.

If streaming music is just not cutting it for you, physical media is a great way to both enjoy music and create a hobby of it. Collecting records and CDs are both great to get into, but chances are you're going to want to lean into one more than the other.

Signal, an open-source messaging app known for its focus on privacy, has made a great improvement to its group calls. You can finally make a group call with a simple share link.

Video doorbells serve many purposes. For me, one feature stands out above the rest and makes my video doorbell a superstar part of my home security system: the use of AI to spot faces and other objects in footage.

Android 15 now supports the Wi-Fi Ranging feature for precise indoor tracking and navigation of less than one meter (about forty inches), but that doesnt mean you can use it today.

Boosting your productivity does not have to be an expensive affair. Finding promising apps for your Mac that turn out to be beyond your budget can be frustrating. Here are the best free third-party apps that get the job done.

The installer for Fedora Linux isnt perfect. Now, the Fedora team is working on a replacement that aims to be less confusing and more useful.

Apple has introduced a new feature that lets users share the location of misplaced items with third parties. This is particularly convenient for lost luggage on airlines.

Pulling yet another all-nighter to restore your project's lost code changes? You're not alone. That's why millions of developers trust Git, the world's leading version control system, to track every change and protect their work. Here's a rundown of commands you'll use the most.

The Google TV Streamer is the successor to the Chromecast, but it can't fit behind a TV quite as easily as the Chromecast could. Spigen has now released a solution that is a bit more elegant than double-sided mounting tape.

Google Play does not make it easy to find good Android games. Instead, it highlights the free-to-play, IAP-laden titles that all look alike and feel somewhat slimy. But the Play Store is packed with amazing ad-free, high-quality premium gamesif you know how to find them.

Apple's self-repair program still isn't perfect, but the company has been improving the process and parts availability. It now stocks replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series.