How-To Geek

As a Linux user, you probably run commands in your terminal using one of two shells: bash or zsh. Maybe you’ve heard of their predecessors, like sh or csh; you might even be aware of newer shells like fish. But what about these modern alternatives: can they make a meaningful difference to your everyday work?

The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is a solid mid-range workstation laptop that will appeal to anyone wanting a professional, developer-oriented environment facilitated by the Kubuntu Linux OS. While I had qualms with some of the M2's hardware and some specific software, it was overall a good experience.

It's always bad when we're affected by security breaches. It's even worse when our sensitive information is exposed as a result. This is exactly what's happening to a number of WestJet users. Yikes.

VPNs are a popular tool that aim to help improve your online security and keep you anonymous while you browse. But they're not quite the click-once-for-privacy tool many think they are. VPNs do have some limitations, and poor privacy practices elsewhere can make them almost useless. Here's what you need to know.

Our day-to-day lives have come to depend on the internet and being proactive about your cybersecurity has never been more important. Everything from your browser to the server you connect to could be the weak link that lands you in trouble. Here is what you need to know about incognito mode and VPNs, so you know how each tool affects your security.

Array constants in Microsoft Excel are powerful tools for performing multiple calculations with a single formula. Using array constants in your Excel worksheets avoids the need for lengthy or repeated formulas and eliminates the risk of accidental data changes.

After purchasing ATI, AMD became the primary competition for both Intel and NVIDIA, and honestly the relatively small company has held its own against these juggernauts admirably by carving out niches that neither of them can seem to challenge.

In the early days of PC SSDs, skepticism was sky-high, and not completely unfounded. When reviewers deliberately tried to kill these drives, it often didn't take much.

Visual Studio is probably one of the best IDEs out there, especially when it comes to Windows apps. Now, it just got a lot better with a new set of features—including a lot of AI stuff that should make your development experience a lot more pleasant.

Hop on any of the major streaming services today, and you'll be greeted by a selection of content that's not from the USA, not from North America, and not from the global Anglosphere. It's never been easier to access and enjoy content from all over the world, but why exactly is there so much "foreign" content on streaming services?

Jellyfin for iOS version 1.7.0 is finally here, and the big news is that it finally brings long-awaited download support to the app. This means you can finally grab your media and watch it offline, working just like it does in the Jellyfin web client and the Android app.

We're nearing the last quarter of the year, and as usual, we're getting a new Windows update. Windows 11 25H2 is finally here, and here's everything that's new. Spoiler alert: there's not a lot.

Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-powered smart speakers is probably among the most popular, if not the most popular, among households. And now with the age of Alexa+ getting closer, we have new smart speakers ready for Alexa+.

Sony doesn't do that much in the world of AV these days, with a limited selection of (excellent) TVs and audio products mostly focused on headphones—which makes me a little sad. However, it also means that when Sony announces a new set of speakers, I sit up and listen.

Amazon just revealed a ton of new gadgets, and one of them is a new Smart Remote that is completely programmable with Alexa. This device, the Smart Dimmer Switch and Remote, is available for preorder for just $20 and is expected to start shipping in October.

The gas-only Toyota RAV4 is about to vanish in the U.S., making way for an all-hybrid 2026 lineup. Toyota’s going all-in on electrification, but they’re not totally ditching gas engines just yet.

As a YouTuber myself, and as a heavy user of YouTube for both work and my own entertainment, I watch a lot of content on the platform. Which means I'm in a good position to pick up certain trends and changes in the videos that people produce and publish, which is why I noticed a subtle but awful trend—AI slop content.

Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security cameras, announced a new generation to its lineup featuring 2K video, new mounting options, and more. Some of the most popular indoor and outdoor battery-powered cameras are about to get even better, making it easy to secure your home.

The long-standing annoyance of not being able to send money directly between Venmo and PayPal is finally coming to an end. The two massive digital payment apps are set to become natively compatible this November, which has been a long time coming.

Everyone has to upgrade their PC eventually, and that means having obsolete parts you don't need. You could throw them away or recycle them. You could try to sell them to someone. But you could also repurpose them for some nifty projects at home to give them a new lease on life.