How-To Geek

With spring blooming, it's time for your Netflix watch list to get a well-deserved refresh. This April, the streaming platform is bringing a string of documentaries and docuseries that you can tune into.

What if you could reserve part of your PC's RAM for storage, giving you a blazing-fast disk that sweeps the floor with today's fastest SSDs, right where they tend to choke?

Power tools aren't like they used to be, but our ideas about them haven't changed. These old beliefs can detemine which tools you buy, how you use them, and what to expect. But those are just old workshop stories, and now it's time to ditch the misinformation because it's costing you money and time.

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to get fun accessories for your Jeep. 3D printing is a great way to get fully custom gear to mount to your Jeep (or hang on your wall) for just pennies worth of plastic. Here are five fun things that you can 3D print for your Jeep.

Most people check the weather on their iPhone or by asking a smart assistant. Recently, though, I’ve been using a new method: CarPlay. I like knowing what the weather will be when I leave my car, and with these three tips, I’ve found it to be especially convenient.

Whether you're navigating a dark crawlspace or working under a vehicle, proper lighting is just as important as hand or power tools. Milwaukee is a fan favorite, but many users overlook its lighting solutions. Milwaukee LED lights use high-definition TRUEVIEW technology and deliver plenty of brightness in a durable package.

You might just step into a robotaxi the next time you want to see a Dodgers or Lakers game. Uber and Volkswagen's MOIA mobility division have revealed that they'll offer rides in autonomous ID. Buzz electric vans in late 2026.

On Spotify, I always struggle to find different music to listen to. Spotify's recommendations are fine but rarely help me discover something truly amazing. By chance, I discovered a bizarre method that has helped me find some amazing music.

RAID 0 is known for two things: fast transfer speeds, zero redundancy. Even with the risks associated with RAID 0, I still run a RAID 0 array in my homelab, but only because I can rely on a non-RAID 0 array to keep everything safe.

While QR codes can be useful in some circumstances, I'd never felt like they would be much use in my smart home. It took one automation to make me realize how useful they could be.

If you've ever converted a video or ripped audio, there is a good chance you've used FFmpeg without ever realizing it. However, it can do so much more if you learn a few extra commands.

DisplayPort has taken over as the superior choice for connecting a PC to a display. This is largely because DisplayPort was designed with PCs in mind, and that shows in how it behaves in real-world setups. For instance, my monitor would often default to 144Hz instead of its full 240Hz despite using HDMI 2.1, an issue that was quickly resolved by switching to a DisplayPort 1.4 cable.

You may have noticed that you can unlock your Android phone with your face, but things like mobile payments require a PIN or fingerprint. Unlike the iPhone, most Android phones don’t have secure enough face recognition—here are the ones that do.

The beauty of Linux is that it gives you a minimal base on top of which you can build a customized system exactly how you like. However, that also means going through the painstakingly long process of installing all your apps and packages one at a time. Thankfully, there's a better way—a few actually—that allows you to install everything you need in a single shot.

A lot of people use Claude because it's a powerful coding tool. Claude Opus 4.6 is one of the best coding models currently available, but Claude isn't just useful for programmers. Here's how I use it in my day-to-day life.

As I've gotten older, I've realized time is one of the most valuable assets. I'm always searching for more time, especially when it comes to streaming. I fall a week behind on television, and my anxiety grows by the second, knowing that if I wait any longer, it will be difficult to catch up. I just want to sit down for an afternoon and finish a show by the time I go to sleep. Luckily, Paramount+ has several shows that can be binged in one sitting.

Excel formulas shouldn't feel like deciphering the Enigma code. If yours are just confusing strings of letters and numbers, you're doing it the hard way. Structured references turn those formulas into readable, resilient instructions that stay synced as your data moves or grows.

Presence detection is one of the most useful features you can use in your smart home. Though there are plenty of modern options for detecting presence in Home Assistant, Wi-Fi can be a reliable old fallback that works a treat in detecting specific devices in your home.

Most people, by default, rely on cloud storage for wireless transfers between computers. However, there is a better, faster way to transfer files wirelessly (as long as they're connected to the same local network.) Instead of uploading files to the cloud just to access them on a different device, you can use FileZilla. FileZilla is a free and open-source app that lets you wirelessly drag-and-drop files between devices. It's much faster than the cloud route, especially for large file transfers.