How-To Geek

If your default browser homepage and search engine keep mysteriously changing to Yahoo!, your computer is probably infected with a browser hijacker. While resetting the browser might seem to fix the problem, here's how to do the job properly.

As we settle into peak TV season and revel in the bounty of new titles dropping every single day, don’t let the buffet of choices overwhelm you. We’ve done all the hard work and sifted through this week’s best and most anticipated streaming releases so you don’t have to, and yes, you're welcome.

Microsoft is still making improvements to the Dark Mode experience in Windows 11, and this newest update to the Dev Channel brings in dark mode support. This is one of those small, steady improvements that combine to make the entire operating system feel much better overall.

With Halloween creeping closer, you’ve likely already started throwing on your favorite horror movies. While it’s a fun tradition to dabble in classic monster flicks and cheesy slashers, there are times when you feel the need for a change. There are only so many times you can rewatch Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice before you find yourself longing for something fresher.

Whether we want them or not, every major manufacturer will likely release an ultra-thin phone to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air. One unlikely competitor that is familiar with thin phones is Motorola, and its upcoming Moto Edge 70 could fix the Air's biggest problem.

You can get the Ugreen MagFlow 20000mAh Magnetic Power Bank right now for just $80 on Amazon. This is a major 33% discount off its original price of $120. That's a huge saving that puts this high-capacity charger at an excellent price point.

Need to identify the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a Linux computer? Here's how you can identify the graphics card from the command line and in GNOME.

When browsing the internet, you've probably enabled notifications by mistake on one or two sites—it gets especially annoying on phones since it's a pop-up that you need to manually reject. Or maybe you enabled notifications for a site you're not visiting all that often these days. Now, Chrome will help you curb all of that if you don't know how to stay on top of it.

I‘ve always been a fan of home theater and TV technology. Over the decades, I’ve tried many of the “next big things” the industry has offered: projectors, rear-projection TVs, a 43” tube TV that felt huge at the time, and for a short while a curved TV. Looking back, it’s been a fun ride, but many so-called “game changers” never lived up to the hype.

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for the Copilot app on Windows to Windows Insiders. The biggest additions are the introduction of Connectors for personal services and the ability to create and export documents directly from your Copilot session.

Portable projectors are a great way to enjoy a backyard movie night on a fall evening, and they're a good alternative to big-screen TVs. Anker's sub-brand Nebula just debuted the P1, the world's first portable projector with detachable speakers.

Visual Studio Code's September 2025 release (version 1.105) has officially dropped, but a little late since it is October already. This update focuses on better operating system integration, developer productivity, and adding to the experience with remote coding tools.

Google has announced that ChromeOS and Android will become one unified operating system at some point in the future. That's no small goal, and it's going to have a knock-on effect for both hardware and software.

Slimness has become an industry trend. Smartphone makers are competing to deliver devices that feel lighter and sleeker, and even Apple has entered the race with the iPhone 17 Air.

Think you know what's connected to your home network? You might be surprised. Learn how to check using nmap on Linux, which will let you explore all the devices connected to your network.

Using a VPN protects your privacy and helps you bypass regional restrictions—but not all services allow it. If you’ve ever faced issues accessing a platform while connected to a VPN, the platform is probably blocking VPN traffic. So why do some websites block a VPN, and how exactly do they detect it?

An "audiophile" is someone who loves the experience of high-fidelity sound reproduction and appreciates a good soundstage and audio imaging. In fact, achieving higher levels of fidelity and more accurate sound reproduction is a goal that many audiophiles chase relentlessly—often at great cost.

The weekend is the perfect time to put your Linux PC to the test and see what you can actually do with it. These are some native Linux applications I think are worth trying out if you haven't already installed them.

Portable power banks are great for charging phones and tablets, but when you want to power a fridge, part of your home, or an RV, you'll want something a bit bigger. Anker's SOLIX line is a popular option, and the latest SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 is here to power everything.

Are you looking for a fun way to refresh your Raspberry Pi’s command line experience? You don’t have to look far to find a simple and fun way to overhaul the terminal on your Pi. With Oh My ZSH or Starship, you can have a fully customized Pi experience this weekend.