How-To Geek

I live on a few acres of half-wooded land, and I maintain our surrounding environment almost exclusively using electric yard equipment I've bought from Greenworks. A few years into my investment, I don't regret a single one.

One of the key pillars supporting the vinyl fandom is the analog nature of the medium. Some audiophiles argue that because digital music is sampled, it sounds "choppy" and lacks perceivable detail compared to an analog recording.

Starting next month, Discord will start its "teen by default" policy, meaning all accounts will be treated with a restricted experience unless they clear age verification. Apparently, Discord plans to use AI to infer if a user is an adult, so you might be automatically verified. However, if the AI throws up a red flag or makes a mistake, you'll have to verify your age to keep accessing all of Discord's features. You have to either submit a valid government ID or upload a video selfie. If you got hit with age verification or if you're simply looking for an alternative to avoid the possibility altogether, here are a few alternatives that I tested and liked.

Android has matured a lot since its early days, but there are some features that I keep wishing would be included already. One of those features is the ability to set a different volume for each app. I have found an excellent workaround to get this feature.

The Simpsons is one of the most popular cartoon series of all time and is currently streaming on Disney+. The series began on December 17, 1989, and has since become a widely recognizable cultural phenomenon.

HDDs were, until not too long ago, seen as the premier option for escaping price hikes as SSDs began being affected by the ongoing global RAM shortage.

Do you wish your terminal could do more than just run commands? Imagine opening one window and seeing your calendar, system stats, RSS feeds, and more—all at once. That’s exactly what you can do with wtf—the modular dashboard that might change how you use Linux.

Smart speakers aren't the only speakers in your home that you can connect to Home Assistant. You should be able to connect most speakers on your home network, and even dumb speakers can be connected with a little help.

Thanks to steady hardware improvements and Samsung’s generous software support, even for its budget Galaxy models, your Galaxy phone might still have plenty of life left in it. If you’re not planning to upgrade anytime soon, a handful of simple tweaks can make your old Galaxy feel fresh again.

If you're tempted to reuse an old modular power supply cable on a new power supply, save yourself a lot of trouble and buy a new one instead. You could wind up completely frying thousands of dollars in components otherwise.

Has your terminal app ever crashed mid-op? Ever wish you didn't have to juggle multiple terminal tabs or deal with failed processes caused by terminal connection drops? If any of that sounds relatable, multiplexing, which isn't as complicated as it sounds, can save you from the tab chaos and turn your Linux terminal into a productivity dashboard.

The second-generation Kia Telluride, which debuted at the 2025 the Los Angeles Auto Show, is expanding on everything that made the first generation such a standout vehicle. Available as a 2027 model as of Q1 2026, the three-row Telluride has more cargo space, a refined interior, stout towing capacity, and a feature set that expensive luxury SUVs would envy.

The Raspberry Pi isn't designed to be used as a powerful, central home server, but if you're careful about what apps you run, they can be a valuable addition in any self-hosting setup. These are six apps that run constantly on my Raspberry Pi.

A lot of NAS builders, especially those using old-school mechanical drives, also tend to add an "SSD cache" to their units in an attempt to improve performance.

Setting up a fresh Linux system and getting it ready for your work can sometimes be a tedious time sink. It's why I have this 5-step approach to making it as fast as I can.

The base models of many Android phones, including the Pixel 10, come with 128GB of storage. To get more, you have to add as much as $100 onto the bill. Having enough storage on your phone is more important than ever, but it's not because of all those photos you're taking.

One of the best things about Jellyfin is how flexible it is. You can customize it to look just about any way you want, and the community around Jellyfin has made some stellar skins for that purpose. One of the best ones broke for me, but I found an even better replacement.

Defragmenting your drive, or defragging, used to be routine basic maintenance. But as our computers have evolved, so has the need to defrag.

It's easy to fall into the trap of assuming that the default security settings for your smart home are the best way to keep your smart home protected. The problem is that these settings are often weak or publicly known. In many cases, you can make your smart home much more secure by changing the default settings.

This March, Netflix is bringing a fresh roster of thrilling movies and shows to your screen. From the return of an iconic TV character to the introduction of new characters, this month, you can expect to add some exciting films to your watchlist.