How-To Geek

Like millions of other people, you now own a 4K television. With at least four times the pixels of your old non-4K set, I bet it all looks great, but are you actually getting the most out of those pixels? I think there are a few things every person should check on their 4K sets to make sure you're getting the experience you've paid for.

If you're interested in getting a Surface device, the two main options to pick from are the Surface Laptop and the Surface Pro. Despite being similarly powerful, you should be aware of a slew of differences setting apart the two lines if you're in the market for one or the other.

I have loved my time with handheld Windows gaming computers a lot, but there's no doubt that the whole experience feels a little slapped together. The main problem is, of course, Windows itself, but assuming that Bill and his crew can get it together, your current handheld might get a lot better overnight.

Apples 11-inch iPad Air is here, and with it comes an impressive selection of case options to keep it safe. These are our handpicked iPad Air cases for pretty much every use case.

Unsurprisingly, the rental market is a mess these days, but there's some hope for those looking for affordable apartments. Thanks to the miracle of technology, several apps can help you land an affordable place to stay and give you the heads-up on apartments before you sign on the dotted line.

3G technology was the backbone of cellular networks in the 2000s and early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of smartphones. Apple even named their second iPhone after 3G to highlight its support for the technology. Fast-forward to today and 3G has mostly disappeared... or has it?

You may already know that checking a project's status before you clone it with git is a good idea, but did you know there's a convenient and attractive way of showing those stats right in your terminal? Meet Onefetch.

If your friend group is on Discord, you likely share the occasional TikTok, Instagram, or X (Twitter) video. Your friends have to click on the link to watch it, which adds an unnecessary step. The good news is that there's a way to watch these videos directly without having to exit Discord.

AI is everywhere and there is seemingly no getting away from it - especially when it comes to our phones. Should you be interested in this new technology and its proliferation, do you actually need to upgrade your device to take advantage? And should you actually care? That's what we discuss in today's video.

When buying a new smartphone or tablet, its essential it is protected from day one. Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra against drops, bumps, and scratches with a reliable protective case that may even improve the tablets aesthetics.

Sublimation has long been touted as one of the best ways to get into making t-shirts and other personalized goods at home. While it's a great technology, there are a lot of limitations. Recently, DTF (direct to film) printing has been picking up in popularity for hobbyists. Which tech should you have in your craft room?

Difficulty settings in video games aren't always perfect, and many games still struggle to provide options that aren't too easy or too difficult. While some games like Elden Ring and Monster Hunter Rise forgo this choice altogether, there's a better approach to difficulty settings that too many developers are ignoring.

Apple recently released macOS 15 and we expect Microsoft to announce Windows 12 anytime now! So, whats the next big Linux release? Come to think of it, whats the current version of Linux? Google tells me Linux is on version 6.x! But Ubuntu is on version 24.04! What does that even mean?

RCS has been around for a while, but it wasn't until just recently that it could be used between iPhones and Android phones. The good news is there's not much anyone has to do to take advantage of RCS and it's benefits. However, it wouldn't hurt to take a quick peek at your settings.

Twelve Souths latest power adapter, the PlugBug 50, available in 50W and 120W variants, not only boasts the charging strength but also adds Apples Find My so you can keep tabs on these expensive devices. The functionality is ideal, but the chargers, including their size, are compromised.

Being able to store, organize, and access a variety of files remotely via Google Drive is incredibly handy (and fairly commonplace these days), but only as long as you have an internet connection. What if you could accessand even edityour files in your Google Drive while offline?

Imagine a world where movies take a backseat to video games. For Gen Z, that's not imaginationit's reality. A recent study found that a whopping 63% of Gen Z would rather play a game than watch a film. But why? A recent report gives us an interesting picture of the reasons.

Managing the constant influx of emails manually can feel like a full-time job. Thats why it makes sense to automate your inbox. With features like quick steps and email filters, you can streamline routine tasks and let Outlook do the heavy lifting. Here's how I automate my Outlook inbox.

The Galaxy Tab S10+ is out, and the last thing you want is to drop, scratch, or break it. Not only does a protective case safeguard your tablet against bumps and scratches, but some of them even improve your devices appearance.

Apple introduced iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia, allowing you to use your iPhone through your Macs display, keyboard, and mouse. However, theres one missing feature that I really want.