How-To Geek

Facebook trouble? Whether you have an account-related issue or you want to report a bug, you have a few ways to contact Facebook support. We'll show you what your contact options are

Smart speakers are useful all year round, but even more so at Christmas. Alexa tricks and routines can make life a little easier or more magical, and keep the kids entertained while you get on with all of your other Christmas tasks.

You decorate your home during the holidays, so why not your Mac? There are plenty of ways you can make your Mac feel a little more festive, here are my favorites.

Imagine a Razer-branded peripheral, and no matter what it is, it’s probably covered in glowing lights. Until recently, one of the company’s most popular headsets featured no lighting whatsoever, something it has remedied with the Razer Barracuda X Chroma.

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.

I'm not a professional video person, but as a YouTuber and someone married to a video pro, my life became a lot easier when I took the time to learn some of the lingo. It won't turn you into Scorsese overnight, but it's a good start!

Apple's Family Sharing feature for its family of devices is an amazing way to simplify the Apple ecosystem in your home, and it can save you a lot of money! However, Family Sharing also has its limits, and there are some things you can't share using this feature. So let's look at what you can share, and perhaps more importantly—what you can't.

The external solid-state drives are excellent for expanding device storage, saving backups, or transferring data. They offer faster data transfer speeds and better reliability than traditional hard disk drives.

The Microsoft desktop apps aren't just for use in the workplace. In fact, you can use them at home to create personalized Christmas paraphernalia, keep yourself organized, and stay in touch with loved ones during the festive period.

Got a PlayStation fan in your life who’s difficult to shop for? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this PlayStation holiday buying guide.

Fedora Asahi Remix is the best Linux distro for Apple Silicon-based Mac computers, developed in collaboration between the Fedora and Asahi Linux team. The latest update makes it even better, though it’s still not a perfect experience.

Most smartphones now support eSIM, allowing you to sign up for and use mobile networks without switching physical SIM cards. Some carriers now offer free trials via eSIM, which can be incredibly useful during travel in the US.

ChargePoint and the Colorado Energy Office have finished a project to add 80 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) along six highways in Colorado. Projects like these make sure EV owners have more locations to charge their cars.

Have a PC gamer on your Christmas gift list? A new and shiny game in the form of a Steam download is always a great present!

Like many others, I use streaming services as a lower-cost solution to cable TV. After enjoying YouTube TV for nearly five years and dealing with countless price increases, I'm looking for other options. And for me, the best option would be a cheaper YouTube TV tier.

Generative AI chatbots have a lot of potential, and from the get-go, companies like Microsoft and Google saw its potential to aid in internet searching. ChatGPT has entered this field too, and its Search feature is now available for everyone.

As the festive season approaches, it's time to think about switching off. Yes, you can shut your computer down and lock your keyboard away, but taking some other steps across the Microsoft suite of apps will ensure you can truly unplug this Christmas.

Robot mops offer hands-free floor cleaning and range in prices from budget-friendly bots to hi-tech premium offerings. The key differences in features and capabilities will determine which model suits your home and specific needs.

Facebook has long been criticized for collecting and selling our data. Also, it's easy to become hooked on the platform, wasting valuable time scrolling. If you wish to leave Facebook for these reasons, the platform gives you the option to take a temporary break or permanently delete your account.

One of the issues with formatting charts in Excel is that there are so many menus that it's sometimes impossible to find the command you want to implement. What's more, many of the chart formatting options can be accessed in more than one place, adding further confusion.