How-To Geek
Google just made its own Visual Studio Code
Google just released Antigravity, a brand new agent-first development platform that was announced alongside the Gemini 3 Pro model. This is an integrated development environment, or IDE, with a chatbot that takes the lead on complex, multi-step tasks.
Of course Energizer made a laptop with a battery so big it's banned on airplanes
Did you know that Energizer started making laptops recently? I didn’t either. The iconic battery company’s laptop is pretty on-brand, though—it has a massive battery in it that’s supposed to last for up to 28 hours of actual use.
AMD might soon increase the price of its Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
AMD's RX 9000 GPUs represent a cheaper alternative to NVIDIA's ultra-powerful, but ultra-expensive RTX 5000 GPUs, but they're not quite the budget kings they used to be. Now, they might be getting even more expensive. And you can probably blame AI for this.
Linux is getting this popular game library manager next year
The developer of the popular open source Playnite game library manager, which has so far been limited to Windows, announced that we can expect the first Linux release in 2026. This coding push is part of the developer's personal interest in leaving Windows in favor of Linux as an operating system.
Why I decided to build my own Android app from scratch
Have you ever wanted to build your own Android app? I have, and I recently made the choice to start down the journey of Android development once again.
5 CPUs that are officially too old for gaming in 2025
When it comes to upgrading their graphics cards, gamers have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on the latest models. After all, the graphics card is the main performance driver for all rendering-related tasks, so that’s the piece of hardware worth splurging on, right?
Windows 11 is overhauling the taskbar, again
Microsoft is making a massive pivot in how Windows 11 operates. The company is turning the entire platform into an "agentic OS" that starts with integrating new AI agents directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, which should help make things easier for those who use it.
2026 brings major tech updates to this Corolla Cross alternative
The Lexus UX has been around since 2019, and it’s sticking to its sharp, compact vibe for another year. After getting a big powertrain upgrade for 2025, it slides into 2026 with a few more updates to keep it feeling current.
This new Spotify feature changed how I listen to audiobooks
Since audiobooks were added to Spotify Premium's lineup of content, my consumption of them skyrocketed. Much like podcasts, I like to listen to them when I'm in the car or at the gym. They're often an entertaining way to experience a book, and are sometimes read by their writers, or the actors who've starred in their movie or TV show versions.
Home Depot's early Black Friday deal gets you a free DeWalt tool
It's that time of the year again. The time to complete any remaining DIY projects before the cold winter months arrive, and to take advantage of holiday shopping events. Now is the perfect time to buy new power tools or battery packs, especially if you're a fan of DeWalt. Home Depot's popular sale is back, and here's what you need to know.
Unlock Hidden Galaxy Phone Features with a Samsung Account
Samsung prompts you to create a Samsung account when setting up a new phone. It’s easy to think signing in with a Google account is enough, but aside from accessing the Play Store, I personally use my Samsung account more. The list of perks is longer than I expected.
Rebble kept old Pebble watches alive—now its work is being stolen
When Eric Migicovsky and his new company, Core Devices, popped up, there was a lot of new excitement for the Pebble ecosystem again. The folks at Rebble, who have painstakingly maintained the Pebble App Store for the last nine years, initially joined in that excitement. However, the situation has soured.
How to stop windows from reopening apps and folders at startup
Do apps from your previous session reopen when you start Windows? Or do some programs launch every time, even if you don’t use them? This can seriously slow down the boot process. Thankfully, Windows makes it easy to manage which apps launch on startup—and turning them off takes just a few tweaks.
Zigbee 4.0 adds Bluetooth and long-range mesh networking
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) just announced the release of Zigbee 4.0. Alongside that comes a new brand for its long-range capabilities called Suzi. This is a foundational upgrade that extends the physical reach of your smart home devices far beyond what we’ve been used to.
The cheapest car in America just got upgrades shoppers will love
The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts at $22,835 with destination fees, while the all-new ninth-generation 2026 model lands at $23,645 and still plays nicely with peers like the Corolla and Elantra. Compared with a base Honda Civic, it’s noticeably more affordable without feeling cheap.
Sorry Snap-on, I’m reaching for these tools from Harbor Freight instead
Snap-on is one of the first names that comes to mind when people think about reliable and durable hand tools, especially in the automotive world, but they're not the only brand delivering tool truck quality. I'm not talking about Matco or Cornwell, either, but a relatively new option from Harbor Freight that delivers on quality without costing a fortune.
The Arzopa D14 Gold digital photo frame is the ultimate way to gift memories this Black Friday
As we head into the holiday season, your friends and family are set to make many wonderful new memories. Why not give a gift to highlight the festivities and keep those memories close at hand? Digital photo frames can make that happen, and companies like Arzopa take the display game very seriously, with feature-filled options that prioritize performance, build quality, and interactivity.
MSI PRO MP165 E6 review: An expensive portable monitor with a solid build
If you spend any time working with a laptop, you've probably found yourself wishing for a bit more screen space on more than one occasion. The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is an entry-level portable display that can take some of the pain out of working on a cramped laptop screen.
3 reasons why your next monitor should be mini-LED
Computer monitors have had a strange gap in technologies for quite some time. At the top of the stack are OLED gaming monitors that offer the best specifications and image quality, and then the next most common option seems to be monitors with very basic backlights with either no local dimming, or a very rudimentary implementation of it.
5 choice movies to watch on Apple TV this week (November 17 - 23)
Apple TV may have the hottest show streaming right now with Pluribus, but let's not forget that the streaming giant also has a pretty solid selection of movies to watch, too.


