How-To Geek

Satellite-connected smartphones are still in their infancy, but that isn't stopping T-Mobile from developing new features and capabilities. If you've tried T-Mobile's satellite service but wish it worked with more apps, we have good news. Those going off-grid can now use T-Satellite to access data on several essential apps.

Updating your BIOS is different from updating Windows or installing a new driver. It’s a low-level firmware update for your motherboard and if something goes wrong during the process, you could be left with a “bricked” computer that won’t power up or boot. This is why a lot of power users are reluctant to update the BIOS. I follow an “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it policy” when it comes to BIOS updates.

This was another notable week for Windows PCs, with the release of the major Windows 11 2025 update and a few more changes being tested in the Insider channels. Here’s everything Microsoft rolled out in Windows this week.

My Samsung S21 FE died, and the phone I have my sights on—the 256GB Pixel 10 Pro—won't be available where I live until October. After several repair shops quoted me over $200 for a screen replacement, I decided to give my old Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 a chance.

Right now, you can get the fantastic Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense Wired USB Gaming Headset for an impressive 39% off its original price. This major discount knocks the price down to a surprisingly low $80 on Woot, a great deal considering its normal price of $130.

The openSUSE Project has announced the arrival of openSUSE Leap 16, the first major Leap version update since 2018. It brings several updates and improvements to the community-developed edition of SUSE Linux Enterprise, including a new installation experience.

The compact sedan market has always been fiercely competitive, with Honda’s Civic often leading the pack. But Nissan’s contender in this space is showing it won’t be left behind. For 2026, it returns with meaningful updates that strengthen its appeal to drivers who want style, practicality, and value in one package.

One Netflix title has taken the world by storm, being noticed for its incredible animation, soundtrack, and story. It has also brought the spotlight back to the Korean content, including dramas, films, and music, across streaming platforms like Netflix and Spotify.

Raspberry Pi has announced price increases of $5 to $10 on some of its 4GB and 8GB devices, including popular Compute Modules and the Raspberry Pi 500 unit. The primary culprit is the unprecedented global demand for memory, which shot up the demand roughly 120% compared to a year ago.

Google just completely rebuilt and redesigned the Google Home app. This massive upgrade makes the app faster, more reliable, and much smarter with the full power of Gemini for Home.

Gemini is officially replacing the Google Assistant on all your smart displays and speakers, starting with an early access program this month. This will adjust your smart speaker from taking rigid, transactional commands to conversational AI.

You're probably like me, and you have an insatiable thirst for new software to quench your curiosity. There is a wealth of useful applications out there. Some applications are powerful enough to change how you think and perform. Here are three tools that fundamentally changed me as a programmer.

Who's ready for cooler fall weather, holidays, and endless deals and discounts? Sure, Amazon's big Prime Day sale kicks off in a few days, but you can save cash today with some of our top tech deals of the week.

For years, one electric car has stood out as the most affordable way for Americans to make the switch to EVs. It has built its reputation on practicality, ease of ownership, and a price tag that undercuts nearly every rival. Now, for 2026, it’s getting a series of updates that make it an even stronger choice for budget-conscious buyers.

I use my gaming PC as the central hub for all my TV shows and movies. While you might think I’m one of those techies who run a Plex or Jellyfin media server, my setup is actually much simpler than that—I simply use my PC in place of a TV streaming box.

A lot of people like Google's smart home ecosystem, but especially the company's Nest range of cameras. Now, the latest cameras not only leverage AI stuff, but also a lot of improved hardware to take advantage of it.

Google unleashed the first Android 16 beta in January 2025, and Samsung followed suit a few months later with its own One UI 8 beta in May. Now that the software is officially here and Samsung's Galaxy Android 16 (One UI 8) updates are arriving, here's what you need to know and expect.

Google has just revealed its new flagship smart speaker, the aptly-named Google Home Speaker. It’s designed to be the “ultimate audio experience for Gemini in the home,” and it can be used in a stereo pair with the Google TV Streamer.

Whether you knew him from the movies as a soldier or television as an eccentric bachelor, Charlie Sheen has had a lasting presence. He’s been acting so long that you’ll find a few roles from movies you’ve dug. With such a wide range, spotting some of his lesser works is easy.

Visual Studio Code has been my favorite programming text editor and integrated development environment (IDE) for years. Even as I’ve switched between working on front-end web development, CLI tools, and back-end server code, VS Code hasn’t given me a reason to look for any other editors.