How-To Geek

NASA has confirmed it is turning off key instruments on Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, leaving just three science instruments in operation on each spacelab. The reason: to prolong the lives of the spacecraft, which left Earth's surface in 1977.

Distro hopping isn’t exactly uncommon in the Linux world, but have you ever found yourself switching distributions by accident? Because that’s exactly what happened to me when I decided to give the Arch-based CachyOS a try.

1Password has remained one of the top password managers out there for several reasons. It's reliable, and it has a ton of features, and even though it's paid, it gives you a really good bang for your buck if you need to juggle through multiple passwords, passkeys, and other things. Now, it's getting a location-based feature for finding the right password where you need it the most.

Dell has introduced a 1080p 14-inch portable monitor, with only one USB-C cable required for both power and display input. Importantly, you can also use it horizontally or vertically, which is somewhat unique with these portable monitors.

Who wouldn’t want a carrier that genuinely offers unlimited data plans without hidden limitations or caps? Maybe it's about time you consider all your options and find out which companies offer the best plans.

The sheer number of extensions for VS Code can be so overwhelming that even veteran users get lost searching for what they need. Let me show you how to take your coding experience to an entirely new level with ten VS Code extensions I just can’t live without!

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to apps for your family’s group chat, but I found many of them to be too limiting. I just needed to look a bit off the beaten path to find a near-perfect solution: Discord.

While the Raspberry Pi 5 might be the latest tiny computer, for most people it's honestly overkill. Instead of a Pi 5, I chose to use a Pi 3 B for a recent deployment in my homelab just last week. Here's why I chose an older Pi 3 B over the Pi 5, and why I think you should too.

Wireless chargers won’t provide the same rapid charge as a wired alternative, but the aesthetically pleasing InfinaCore T3 Pro is bearably slower when you consider its price point. For a similar 3-in-1 option that works just as efficiently and as easily, expect to pay double.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

All telescopes aren't created equal, but how do you find a good one? Here's what I now look for when trying to decide between one telescope and another.

Regardless of whether you use Google Wallet to make payments, it's worth using the app to consolidate your various membership and gift cards. Doing so is easier than you might think.

YouTube’s Time Watched feature shows how much time you spend on the platform—but does it really? When I checked mine, the numbers seemed off. But after looking closer, I realized a big chunk wasn’t even screen time. Here’s why YouTube’s watch time stats don’t tell the whole story.

SEGA announced a shift in its game development strategy, focusing on fewer new releases but increased investment in its core studios. That means the flagship games won't be affected, but we may see some projects canceled.

PowerToys adds a ton of must-have functionality to Windows 11, including bulk file renaming, window pinning, and multi-device clipboard sharing. Now, with the v0.89 update, PowerToys is kicking it to the next level with a new Advanced Paste media transcoding feature.

The Apollo missions showed exact science at work. Each part needed to be close to perfection from start to finish. NASA succeeded with 1960s tools—a remarkable feat. Though it was still cutting-edge technology at the time.

Apple is set to release a major update to iOS that addresses a critical pain point for electric vehicle owners. Specifically, the upcoming iOS 18.4 update expands EV routing knowledge to include more EV charging locations for compatible cars with adapters.

I don't remember the last time I used a calculator. In fact, I don't even think I own one! That's because I always use Excel to perform my calculations, and you can do the same.

Microsoft released Windows 11 over three years ago, and while many users have upgraded to the latest operating system version, I’m still sticking with Windows 10. If you're unsure whether to upgrade or stay put, here’s why I haven’t made the switch yet.

Digg was a huge deal back when it was popular in the late 2000s. These days, however, social media looks a lot different. Because of that, you might find the reintroduction of Digg to be a lot different than how you remembered it from back in the day.