How-To Geek

I love scouring Facebook Marketplace for a used bargain. Local sellers seem happy to list items at reasonable prices in order to encourage a sale, and I don’t have to worry about delivery costs or bumps in the mail. It’s also nice to inspect in person, before you buy.

Tesla has launched a rental program letting customers drive one of its cars for three to seven days starting at just $60 per day, plus taxes and fees. The deal comes with perks like unlimited mileage, free Supercharging, and access to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) while you’re behind the wheel.

Gmail continues to improve over time, which is good news, considering it's one of the most popular email services around, and it's about to get even better. Last month, news began to surface that Google was planning to add a few new filters and labels to help with organization. And now, right in time for the holiday season, two new labels are almost here to make life easier.

Hybrid cars used to take a hit on resale compared to gas-powered rides, but lately they’re holding their value better thanks to improved reliability and growing familiarity with American buyers. Rising fuel costs have pushed these efficient models into higher demand.

Did you know you can open tabs, click links, scroll through pages, and even navigate menus in Chrome—all using just your keyboard? It’s possible with a simple extension. It took me a bit of time to get used to it, but now I browse Chrome like a pro without ever touching the mouse or touchpad.

With so many power tool brands producing a ton of excellent tools, we have more options than ever these days. And while Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWALT, and others all offer common tools like drills, drivers, sanders, and saws, Ryobi also manufactures some rather obscure items you may not have been aware of. So, here are five Ryobi tools that you'll probably want to buy once you hear about them.

Whether it's the nearest floor lamp or an open window, lighting is important to every space in your home. It’s easy to focus on flashy fixtures, but don’t forget about natural light. The windows in your home are a wonderful resource that, depending on your preferences, can be modified to complement your lighting needs (and even style) with the right shades. Shades can even dampen sound and manage room temperature.

Early Black Friday deals aren't anything new—but typically, companies will wait until we're a bit closer to the big shopping holiday to start rolling out their best deals. But NordVPN and Surfshark are bucking this trend, and you can save on their VPNs now. No need to wait until after Thanksgiving!

The huge amount of notes you've collected can feel like a massive mountain you just can't climb. You might be staring at hundreds, maybe even thousands, of those little digital sticky notes. Each one could be holding some vital piece of info, or maybe it’s just digital clutter. It’s not fun thinking of perfectly organizing what’s left, but there is another solution.

When it comes to buying a new car, resale value can make or break your investment, and not all brands hold up when it’s time to sell. While some American automakers have made major strides in quality and innovation, others still struggle to maintain strong long-term value compared to their Japanese and European rivals.

There are many ways to build a smart home, and Wi-Fi plays a role in all of them. But in addition to creating a smart home that doesn’t rely on the cloud, I’m trying my best to de-prioritize Wi-Fi where I can. Here’s why.

When you delete a file in Windows, it goes to the Recycle Bin first, allowing you to restore it later. However, there are times—such as when you’re freeing up space or removing sensitive data—when you may want to bypass the Recycle Bin and permanently delete files. Here are a few ways you can do that.

It’s hard to believe that Google is already on its fourth generation of Pixel Watch. The progress has been slow, but the improvements have been steady. With the Pixel Watch 4, Google may finally have the smartwatch to beat for Android owners.

Few things can ruin a Stranger Things binge quicker than buffering. It happens from time to time on a Fire TV Stick. It's often a temporary glitch, but if it keeps happening, you'll want to try out these steps to fix it.

The weather might be getting colder, but with the holidays in sight, we can all start getting excited about a little downtime. I, for one, can't think of a better way to enjoy it than with some good movies, and Peacock, as it happens, has some great ones to choose from.

Getting my kids to do their chores is always a challenge. Even the simplest task, such as putting everything away after breakfast, is often completed so badly that we may as well have done it ourselves. I wanted to try to find a way to motivate my kids to complete their chores properly, and I wondered whether setting up a chore tracker in Home Assistant might work.

RAM is certainly one of the least sexy components in your computer, but if you don't have enough of it, or if it isn't fast enough, it will hold back every other component in your computer. Every computer of any kind needs RAM, so when the price of memory suddenly shoots up, it's going to affect more than the price of gaming desktops, and right now RAM prices are skyrocketing.

When you think of muscle cars, images of a Chevy Chevelle SS or Dodge Charger R/T probably pop into your head. Muscle cars were born in the U.S., but naming the first true muscle car... That debate can get heated—some swear by the 1949 Oldsmobile 88, others the 1964 Pontiac GTO, and a few niche fans champion the 1955 Chrysler C-300.

Mophie has officially launched its newest lineup of Juice Pack battery cases for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These new cases give you a longer battery life and stronger protection, but they sacrifice that thin appeal Apple is always going for.

What are you going to watch on Netflix this week? Sure, you could open the app and scroll through the homepage, but I bet you'll end up paralyzed by choice. That's why you should keep reading, as I've rounded up four movies that are genuinely good.