How-To Geek

Data breaches are way more common than you think, and millions, if not billions, of people have had their info leaked on the dark web because of them. Chances are, your info is out there, too. But don't fret; there is something you can do to counter this problem.

A truly immersive home theater experience is about more than just having a big screen and cozy seats; it depends heavily on the quality of your sound. If you neglect to optimize your speaker system, even high-end audio video equipment won’t perform at its best.

I like the idea of having a regular phone that unfolds into something resembling the same shape as a regular tablet—but after over a year of using a foldable, I've found that I actually prefer the aspect ratio of my folding phone over that of any Android tablet I’ve owned.

A newly redesigned luxury sedan is making waves in 2025, aiming to shake up a segment dominated by long-standing rivals. With sharp styling, upgraded tech, and refined performance, it’s positioned to make a serious impact.

Samsung's most affordable flip phone ever, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, is an easy recommendation for anyone looking to buy their first foldable. However, so is Motorola's Razr 2025. So, if you're on the market with a limited budget, which one should you choose? Let's figure it out.

HDMI cables are an integral part of any home theater or modern display setup. However, shopping for the best HDMI cables for you can become overwhelming due to the sheer number of choices and marketing fluff surrounding them.

4K gaming monitors are often touted as the ultimate way to experience games by reviewers, but I’m not convinced. While 4K objectively looks better, I don’t think the difference matters to most gamers, and there are some real downsides to it. Allow me to explain.

Depending on how you count them, there have been 15 major versions of Windows, with Microsoft's inconsistent naming scheme resulting in the current version of Windows being Windows 11—go figure.

The desktop Linux ecosystem has been slowly migrating from X11 to Wayland, which is leaving behind some desktop environments. The Wayback project aims to fix that, and it has just reached its first preview release.

Video games have improved in countless ways over the decades, but I still miss many of the retro genres and franchises that have seemingly died off. Thankfully, plenty of newer releases have been keeping the spirit of retro gaming alive and thriving, and some are responsible for the recent revivals of gaming's long-lost genres.

Your Galaxy phone’s lock screen is about to get even more useful. Samsung's “Now Bar,” one of our favorite new One UI features, will soon be expanding its reach dramatically. And if you own a Galaxy Z Flip, you're in for an extra treat.

IntelliJ is one of the most popular integrated development environments (IDEs) out there, with a focus on Java and Kotlin. And now, it's getting even better with the addition of a few new changes that will make the experience better.

Super Mario Bros. was the first video game I played. It was the winter of 1995, and I was at my kindergarten buddy’s birthday party. I got hooked the moment I took the controller. I’ve replayed it countless times since, as well as many other Nintendo classics, many of which have a special place in my heart.

The Amazon Fire TV 65” Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Smart TV has just hit its lowest price ever, dropping to a shockingly low $450 at Amazon. That's a massive 38% off its regular price of $720, saving you a whopping $270. This kind of deal for this TV hasn't been seen since Prime Day, so it's great for those who missed it.

If you're one of the few who know about and take advantage of AT&T's Photo Storage feature, which is a free cloud backup option similar to Google Photos or iCloud, we have some bad news. This week, AT&T and its partner Asurion announced that the service will stop working in October.

Qi2 was the first major update to the ubiquitous wireless charging standard in 15 years, yet it hasn’t been the huge win everyone expected. The Wireless Power Consortium is hoping to change that with another upgrade: Qi2 25W.

Since adding a Nintendo Switch 2 to my existing handheld collection—with a handheld PC in the mix—it means that many games are available on both devices. Which means that I need to choose where I'm going to buy that title.

Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one. With a controller connected to your phone or tablet, you’ll never return to the touchscreen again.

Home Assistant is the best way to build your own smart home experience, and the Android app is one way to check your devices and update settings. The Home Assistant team has announced a few upcoming updates for the Android app, but those updates will also end support for some ancient devices.

Kubuntu Focus, the company selling PCs built specifically for desktop Linux, has just released the NX Gen 3 PC. It’s a small desktop computer powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 hardware and Kubuntu Linux.