How-To Geek

There are many misconceptions about Linux, and some I've believed myself. Long ago, I stuck with Windows because I misjudged Linux. Now, I wish to clear up some misunderstandings; here are 6 things that people often get wrong.

Are you debating getting a smaller 3D printer to save some money? I made that choice nearly two years ago, and I’m just now recovering from it. Here’s my first-hand experience advice on how to make sure you don’t repeat my mistake and buy the wrong size 3D printer.

The New Year is here, and with it comes a bevy of new Paramount+ originals to stream. As it stands, January looks to be full of psychological thrillers, a jaw-dropping true crime docuseries, and a Canadian edition of an MTV reality show phenomenon. This month also sees the return of School Spirits and the highly anticipated premiere of the Star Trek spinoff, Starfleet Academy.

Frameworks change fast, but core skills persist and pay off in every stack. Before you reach for that framework, whether it’s familiar or untested, consider the strengths of building your own solution first.

As phone screens have gotten more unwieldy, we’ve been forced to rely more on gestures for navigation. While some gestures are obvious, there are others that aren’t as well-known. One lesser-known Android gesture, in particular, has become essential in my daily life.

As we move into 2026, it's time Microsoft finally addressed some pain points all Excel users have experienced for far too long. The software's modern features are great, but I'm tired of the paper-cut bugs that haven't changed in decades. Here are the six fundamental changes I want to see implemented this year.

Last year, researchers at the University of Utah found a copy of Unix lying around on a 9-track magnetic tape. It's special because that version of Unix was lost until it was recovered from that magnetic tape 52 years later. The researchers managed to successfully reconstruct it, and then they made the copy public. Anyone can download it and run it inside a virtual machine. So I did just that, and it made me so giddy to use it.

Lenovo announced the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition. It's a performance-focused laptop packing an Intel Core Ultra X9 Series processor running at a hefty 45W TDP, great for heavy workloads like video editing and complex modeling.

What if the iMac was a PC and had ambient light effects? Lenovo has answered that question with the new Yoga AIO i Aura Edition, announced at CES 2026 with a large 32-inch screen and Intel Core Ultra processor.

Lenovo has announced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, a notebook with a motorized hinge that automatically rotates the screen. It is moving from a proof-of-concept design to a real commercial product, which means it is ready for the demands of daily professional use.

If you want a Mac Mini-sized computer, but not a Mac, Lenovo might just have the tiny PC for you. The new 'Lenovo Yoga Mini i' was just revealed at CES 2026, with a compact cylindrical build and up to an Intel Core X7 Series 3 processor.

There are many factors to consider when buying a computer: performance, battery life, portability, screen quality, and ports, to name a few. If the FIFA World Cup logo is one of those critical features for you, you'll be happy to know that Lenovo is slapping it on several ThinkPad and ThinkBook laptops.

All-in-one desktop PCs are not incredibly popular outside of Apple's iMac lineup, but there are still people who don't want a separate desktop box. Lenovo just announced a new one at CES 2026 with a twist: it has a nearly square display.

Lenovo is showing off many new laptops at CES 2026, including the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition aimed at creative work. Besides the usual high-end hardware, the laptop has something you don't see every day: a Wacom drawing tablet hiding in the touchpad.

The handheld gaming PC market is still split between Windows 11 and Valve's SteamOS, and if you prefer the latter software experience, Lenovo has revealed a new Legion Go handheld at CES 2026. It has the same operating system as the Steam Deck, but with a higher-performing Ryzen processor and larger 8.8-inch OLED screen.

You hear declarations every year about the long-told "year of the Linux desktop" arriving this year, having arrived years ago, or maybe not ever arriving. I think it's easier to predict, though, that inside the Linux world, 2026 is definitely KDE's year to take.

Spotify's podcast settings hide a few options that can enhance how you listen. With switches for saving data, automatically downloading episodes, and more, they help to give Spotify some of the strengths of a traditional podcast app.

Small desktop PCs can often be a compromised experience compared to full-size desktops, but they don't have to be. MSI just revealed its new AI Edge desktop, and the Ryzen Max+ chipset under the hood should deliver excellent performance.

Toyota’s popularity in the U.S. has been steadily climbing, with recent years setting new sales records. Rising gas prices and shrinking demand for big engines that aren’t built for reliability are pushing buyers toward more efficient options, while Toyota’s investment in drivetrains keeps their cars competitively priced compared with rivals.

While many of us attempt to justify purchases as a means of saving money down the line, how often this plan comes to fruition is debatable. But one area where saving money is absolutely possible with the right gear is in the home, thanks to smart home gadgets that add safeguards, better awareness, and useful data you can use to make smarter decisions.