How-To Geek

Why type long and tedious paths when you can instantly jump to directories? We're entering the age of quantum computing, yet still navigating terminals like it's the 1970s. Solutions exist today: tools like Zoxide, Warp, and Yazi all make cd obsolete and could save you a lot of time.

Are you ready for the iPhone 17? Well, the event is just over a month away, so I wanted to dig up my favorite iPhone colors from years past and think about what hue the iPhone 17 would look best in.

Despite how widespread SD cards are, you would be surprised by the amount of devices that don't support them. The solution to this is an easy one—and today, it's also a cheap one.

Not everything can take AirTags, but a lot of our stuff could definitely be trackable. If you want to make your wallet trackable, this UGREEN wallet tracker is a nice find, and it's just $20 right now.

Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation apps around, so when something drastic changes, people notice. Earlier this week, an update removed media playback controls during navigation. Google said the change was a "bug," and thankfully, they're back.

Blender, the free and open-source 3D graphics software, is finally moving beyond desktop computers. The Blender team announced that it’s working on a version for iPad and Android tablets.

I love playing classic games from decades gone by, but sometimes I want something that feels old without actually being old. Modern games showcase modern design philosophies, but I still want to play something that reminds me of the old days. Thankfully, these games fit the bill.

Paid apps can be a bit tricky to commit to, especially when you don't know what you're getting into. But many premium iPhone apps come with big advantages, like a one-time purchase for all your Apple devices, iCloud sync, and unlimited access to features, which skips any ongoing subscriptions.

Apple's next software updates are shaping up. WWDC saw the introduction of both iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe, which will make their way to iPhones and Macs by the end of this year. Now, the first actual beta is here, giving us a look at a slightly more polished product.

One of the best services Microsoft offers is the “Link to Windows” app for Android devices. It allows you to seamlessly sync a bunch of stuff from your phone to your PC. Now, Microsoft is making it even better for controlling your computer from your phone.

When people think of retro gaming, they often picture CRT TVs and retro consoles with stacks of dusty cartridges, or perhaps a complicated Raspberry Pi build. But the truth is, you already own a capable retro gaming device—it's in your hands or on your desk right now.

Whether you're installing Linux on a new system or adding new storage, there are plenty of commands to manage the disks on your system. These commands can help you get a handle on your hard drives and SSDs in Linux.

A lot of Google's AI browsing experiments are not experiments anymore—AI Overviews and the new AI Mode are as prominent as they get, and Google is pushing them a lot. Now, the company is looking to remake one of the few parts of the search experience that remain untouched by AI: search results.

Samsung has been busy releasing a slew of One UI 8 betas based on Android 16 for phones and Wear OS 6 for Galaxy watches. While the last One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series was back in June, today we learned that the fourth and likely final beta could arrive next week.

The original Kindle Colorsoft was a slam-dunk despite its $280 price tag. Now, Amazon is introducing a cheaper 16GB model for $250—it's almost identical to the standard 32GB Colorsoft, just with half the storage space and fewer quality-of-life features. Plus, the first-ever Kindle Colorsoft Kids bundle is now available for $270.

The racing genre has come to define many eras of gaming, from the top-down pixelated efforts of yore to the photorealistic system-sellers that adorn modern consoles. The good news is that many of these games have stood the test of time, and are worth digging out and playing again (as long as you can find them).

We're past the part where artificial intelligence can actually make your life more useful, and we've been on the "throw it at the wall and see if it sticks" phase. Now, Google, for some reason, thinks you might want to look at AI-generated outfits when you're shopping for clothes online.

Buying a new phone can feel like stepping into a spec sheet jungle. Everyone’s got their own checklist, their own “must-haves,” and their non-negotiables. That’s fair. But the more phones I’ve used, the more I’ve realized that some of the most hyped features just don’t matter that much to me personally.

There's still plenty of time for outdoor adventures this summer, and if you're looking for a new cooler for your next camping trip, the Anker EverFrost 2 is an excellent option. This battery-powered cooler doubles as a fridge or freezer, and right now it's available at an all-time low price.

PlayStation is about to drop a system update beta that’s going to make using its controller on other devices much easier. You no longer have to go through the process of pairing your controller every time you decide to use your PC or Mac.