How-To Geek

Symbols and signs in Microsoft Excel are crucial for data manipulation, data analysis, and high-quality formulas. In this guide, I'll run through all the key symbols (listed alphabetically), explain how you can use them, and show you some examples to make things clearer.

Raspberry Pis are usually associated with light-weight Linux operating systems, like Raspberry Pi OS, but they don't have to. You can use heavy desktop variants, or, if you're feeling especially bold, old versions of Windows. Here's why I've started using Windows 3.1 on my Pi.

With macOS 26, Apple has quietly ended support for FireWire. For many, it’s a footnote in a changelog. But for those who lived through the late 90s and early 2000s, FireWire was the high-speed, forward-thinking port that felt like the future. And in many ways, it should have been.

Are you building a new PC and want to install Linux on it? Don't settle for the timid Linux distributions that prioritize stability over everything else. Distros that pack the newest hardware support are all around if you know where to look.

I cut the cord years ago. My cable and internet bill was almost $300 a month with tons of channels I wasn’t watching. Meanwhile, I was paying for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. It was out of control, so I decided to drop my cable and move to a streaming platform like Fire TV Stick or Roku. After some research, I decided Roku was a better fit for my needs. The Roku TVs I had seen looked good, and the price was right. Today I have a handful of Roku streaming sticks and TVs around my house.

Finally, the fall season is here, October is upon us, and Halloween is scratching at the door like a member of the walking dead. Lucky for us, Paramount+ is ready for action with a whole new lineup of content that’s set to thrill, chill, and fill you with entertainment, just in time for peak scream season.

A new television isn't a frequent purchase for most people. Unless you're an AV fanatic (and there's nothing wrong with that!), you're probably not upgrading your TV as often as your smartphone, or your laptop.

If you want to analyze data in Python, you'll want to become familiar with pandas, as it makes data analysis so much easier. The DataFrame is the primary data format you'll interact with. Here's how to make use of it.

Whether you've had your fill of Disney+ movies and shows, recently got fed up with rising prices, the politics, or simply want to explore other streaming services, we've got you covered with these alternative platforms that offer similar content that might just satiate you.

Your Android phone, iPhone, or iPad home screen isn't just for apps. Whatever device you're using, you can add a website shortcut to the home screen for easy access. In some cases, you can even make the website work like an app.

There are many excellent free and open-source software projects, but keeping up with all of them can be difficult, especially when they don’t have blogs or other traditional communication channels. Thankfully, you can still keep track of most software projects in one simple feed, thanks to some hidden features and the magic of RSS.

MicroSD card slots were once ubiquitous on Android phones. Now they’ve all but disappeared—at least from the more premium models. Why are the best phones seemingly making us do with less?

Smartphones today are, frankly, pretty boring—but it wasn’t always this way! Back in 2016, a company called Nextbit had the crazy idea to launch an Android phone that relied almost entirely on cloud storage. It was weird.

Apple TV+ adds eight new titles to its queue in October, and all of them are full of plots and dramas you’ll want to see. From a new season of Maya Rudolph's Loot and the premiere of a Jason Clarke-led thriller series to must-see films and documentaries, there’s more than enough to keep you entertained. There's even Matthew McConaughey.

Beyond the glitz and glam of the K-pop scene, there's a lot to be explored: the underrated B-side tracks, behind-the-scenes production, and, of course, the pop culture inspired by the global fame of K-pop, as evidenced by the global success of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

Plug-in hybrid SUVs and crossovers are way more useful than most people give them credit for. While EVs are the flashy new thing, PHEVs fix range anxiety without making you go fully electric.

Have you ever been stuck in a system with no way to send a simple HTTP request? Perhaps you were trying to rescue a system or build a Docker image. Sometimes you need to use the tools at your disposal; other times it's just curiosity. I have five ways to connect and download files via HTTP.

After four long years, Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby returns with his highly anticipated follow-up to the HBO hit crime drama, Task,and it is poised to take its rightful place as another noteworthy success for the streamer, for multiple reasons.

Finding the perfect tool for the job at hand can often be a challenge, especially if you don't own many tools. Adding to your collection doesn't have to be hard or expensive, especially when options like HART and Ryobi tools exist. HART tools at Walmart might not be the "best" or compete with a Milwaukee, but here's why I keep recommending them to friends and family.

This was another busy week in tech news, with the reveal of a Raspberry Pi computer, updated PC and phone hardware from Qualcomm, updates for OBS Studio and Proton Mail, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.