How-To Geek

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.

I’d estimate that it took me a whole day’s worth of effort to set up my smart home as it currently stands, from adding plugs and light bulbs to designing a layout and building the automations I depend on every day. Thankfully, I never have to worry about doing that again because I have a backup, and so should you.

Ever since Windows 11 was launched, it has just done one annual major update, which is usually released by the tail end of the year. Next year, though, it looks like we'll be getting an extra update, though only for some computers.

Gemini for TV is officially starting to roll out to Google TV Streamer devices, which is a major upgrade from Google Assistant. This is great news, especially because it's frustrating to ask the old Assistant complex questions.

For decades, Lexus has been the benchmark for combining luxury with reliability, but a new contender from Korea is challenging that reputation. This sleek sports sedan doesn’t just match its Japanese rival in dependability; it brings a dynamic edge and everyday usability that make it a genuine standout in its class.

Focus apps are a dime a dozen, but once in a while, an app stands out from the crowd. One of them is Focus Friend by Hank Green, which is an incredibly cute and fun app that uses something you would never expect to motivate you: a bean.

Phishing scams have evolved well beyond the old “payment failure” or “delivery issue” emails. Scammers now use far more sophisticated tactics—spoofing legitimate email addresses, creating fake QR codes, and even posting fake job listings. Here are some of the latest tricks they use to deceive people.

Cashback is a staple feature of rewards credit cards, but it's something we don't see too often on debit cards—banks want you to get credit cards with them, so they're not going to put amazing rewards programs on their run-of-the-mill debit cards. Venmo's latest rewards program for its debit card might actually be better than your credit card's, though.

Breaches are always bad, but we often don't find out about many of the smaller breaches, which aren't advertised much and can be just as bad—especially if you're the kind of person to use the same password everywhere. If you need yet another reminder that this is bad practice, this breached credentials dump is just what you need.

Every once in a while, a new smarpthone comes out that just does something unique and forward-thinking. Such is the case with the Realme GT 8 Pro, which launched in China in October with a global launch to follow in November. The phone features a swappable camera layout, but that's far from its main selling point.

Mozilla has announced that its new Firefox 145 update is rolling out major privacy upgrades designed to fight browser fingerprinting. This will basically lower the number of users trackable by this insidious method by half, making things a lot more secure for the user.

Somewhere, a guy in New Balance sneakers is about to buy a brand-new 2026 Ford F-150 XL—the ultimate all-American truck. He’s dropping $39,330 before fees, bedliners, or that “premium convenience package” that somehow adds extra cupholders and Bluetooth. It’s a solid truck—reliable, capable, and all the Built Ford Tough vibes you expect.

Google Calendar is everywhere, and the app comes pre-installed on just about every Android phone. But I don't use Google Calendar on my Samsung Galaxy phone—I much prefer Samsung Calendar instead.

From Windows Messenger and Outlook Express to MSN, Windows XP used to support a long list of interesting applications. While all these apps were great in their own way, I spent most of my time on my Windows XP computer using three main apps.

Tennis practice has always depended on consistency, timing, and a reliable partner. The PONGBOT Pace S Pro takes that idea and gives it a smart upgrade. Designed for players who want to sharpen their game without a coach or opponent, this AI-powered tennis robot turns solo practice into a personalized, data-driven experience.

Samsung is partnering with iFIT to bring a massive library of premium, expert-guided workouts directly into the Samsung Health application. This move is huge because it finally closes a major feature gap Samsung had compared to Apple, which has had a premium fitness service for years.

As streaming services have become more expensive, they have all pivoted to a single strategy—launch a lower-priced tier that's partially financed by showing ads to the user. One big holdout has been Apple TV. And for now, it looks like this will continue to be the case, though Apple is not fully shutting the door on it either.

So you just finished yet another tutorial video. Then, when you try to write some code on your own, you don't know where to even start. The fear of the blank code editor haunts you. If that's you, it's time you stopped binging tutorials and solved a real-life problem with code.

While Microsoft Word is packed with powerful features, all its menus, toolbars, and pop-ups can make it feel more like a control panel than a writing space. I used to dislike it for that very reason, but after years of using it, I’ve found a few simple tweaks that turn it into a clean writing app.

November means the holidays are on the horizon, and with them comes more time off to do what we love most: watch movies. Amazon Prime Video keeps an impressive rotation going, so I’ve selected some winners for you to pair with your popcorn this week.