How-To Geek

Many people view stargazing as something simple and easy – just go outside and stare up at the night sky, right? It's more complicated than that, especially if you want to get amazing views, and doubly so if you're whipping out a telescope. These are common mistakes you should avoid.

Using Linux isn't just a practical way to use a computer. It's a way of life—one that can forever change the way you think about computing.

When it comes to TVs, people can have an intense level of brand loyalty. I get it! It's good to stick with a name that you know and trust, but being a little too snobby about the TV brands you're willing to buy can come back to bite you in the end.

I had the opportunity to pick up a nice little 17-inch Samsung SyncMaster CRT monitor a while ago, which I bought specifically for retro gaming—which worked out pretty well. Then, I got the idea to relive my college years and actually do some work on the little tube.

Some games are just misunderstood when they first hit the public eye. There might be weird stories surrounding their development, or early reviewers may just not "get" what makes a game special. It happens!

From your everyday talking cows to upside-down, rainbow-colored, ASCII art made from ridiculously large prime numbers, these Linux commands range from mildly humorous to outright bizarre. Just because these commands are useless doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them!

OpenAI continues to add new features to ChatGPT, with the arrival of ChatGPT 4.5 one of the biggest recent updates. However, a small recent change has the potential to have a significant impact.

You don’t need fancy gear to get pro-level sound—just a few smart, budget-friendly tricks and a bit of creativity, and you’re all set to show off your cinematic project, proving that raw skill can beat expensive gear.

CRTs have been out of the mainstream for over two decades, but that doesn't mean there aren't modern games that get something a little special from being displayed by a high-voltage electron gun instead of twisty liquid crystals.

4K monitors are finally becoming more affordable, and so you may be thinking it's time to upgrade that 1440p or even 1080p display to something with way more pixels, and a much sharper image as a result.

A solar eclipse is a beautiful cosmic event in which you get to see the Sun as a ring of fire. But why exactly does a solar eclipse occur, and why is it advised never to view a solar eclipse with the naked eye? Here's everything you need to know.

Apple reportedly held an all-hands meeting with its Siri team to discuss the "embarrassing" and "ugly" delay of AI-enhanced functionality. Details from the meeting show that this AI voice assistant functionality, which has been heavily advertised through the iPhone 16 marketing campaign, may arrive even later than expected.

Star Wars fever has slowed down a bit from its heyday, but it's still a hugely popular franchise with tons of fans. Movies and TV shows are just a small part of it though—if you're a gamer and a Star Wars fan, these classic Star Wars games absolutely cannot be ignored.

If you're a PC gamer, you're probably used to gaming on Windows 10. Later this year, though, you'll have to switch to Windows 11. Fortunately, Windows 11 includes some cool gaming features that you have to look forward to when upgrading.

Macs used to have no end of gaming options, until about the turn of the century. Since then, gaming on a Mac has been a bit of a joke at Apple's expense. However, in recent years, things have taken a turn for the better, with Apple making many moves that should result in more games coming to its platform,

There’s a special offer right now that combines Disney+ and Hulu with ads for a lower price. You can get access to both streaming services for four months for just $12, which breaks down to $3 a month.

Weekly show releases feel like a partial return to the bad old days of broadcast television, where you had to conform to someone else's schedule, or at least figure out how to program your VCR.

The good news is that the most common issues aren't severe enough to put you off hosting your own server altogether. Here are some common issues you could run into, as well as how to solve them.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

I play most of my games on an Xbox plugged into a 65-inch OLED TV in the living room. Despite this comfy setup, I caved and finally bought a Steam Deck in late 2024, and I’m so happy that I’ve started padding my neglected Steam library once again.