How-To Geek

For years, professional detailing seemed like an exclusive club reserved for owners of six-figure sports cars, pristine garages, and bottomless budgets. Want a swirl-free finish, mirror-like gloss, and paint that outshines the factory finish? You had to pay the pros and brace yourself for the bill.

Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have been busy lately, what with new originals like Office Romance and The Boroughs (if you haven't watched it yet, what are you waiting for?), and the buzziest documentaries streaming right now with Michael Jackson: The Verdict and The Crash. It's nice to be spoiled for choice, isn't it?

There's a good chance that you have at least one old router lying around that's on the way to being e-waste, but before you bin it, consider these potential alternative uses that could breathe new life into your old hardware.

Firmware updates get pitched as a painless little chore that keeps your network safe and in top shape performance-wise. And, to be clear, this is the truth in a lot of cases. However, we all know nothing is quite that simple when it comes to modern tech.

Recently I wanted to start a new tech project building a lightweight, resource-efficient personal computer. The Raspberry Pi has a following as a low-spec Linux computer, but I would still have to buy one. I ended up saving that money by looking in the storage closet.

One of the best things about switching to a new phone brand is constantly discovering cool new (exclusive) features. In the case of my Pixel 10 Pro, I've already started using features like Now Playing and Pixel Screenshots on a daily basis, with the latest exclusive feature to catch my attention being Quick Tap. But there's a catch.

Apple has unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, and the centerpieces are a new, Google Gemini-powered Siri, as well as fixing the Liquid Glass interface, and other issues that have dogged iPhone owners for months or years.

Like me, you probably don't reboot your Windows PC that often, but when you do you might notice that there are a lot of apps that open at startup. Sure, modern computers are fast, and you probably have enough RAM to handle it all, but what's the point of loading a bunch of apps at startup that you won't necessarily use?

For buyers shopping in the premium SUV market, the appeal of entry-level luxury alternatives has never been stronger. Models that blur the line between mainstream and luxury promise upscale interiors, advanced technology, and premium comfort without the high ownership costs typically associated with established luxury brands. The question is whether they can truly deliver the same experience.

Netflix released two noteworthy movies this past weekend. The first was Office Romance, a charming rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. The other was México 86, a satirical comedy about Mexico's quest to become the first country to host multiple World Cups. Both movies deserve a spot in your queue.

Unlike CES or MWC, which are fairly consumer-focused trade shows, the annual Computex Taipei event is traditionally a "B2B" affair. Boring! Still, we made a point to attend, and it's a good thing we did. Some of the greatest tech innovations of 2026 (or maybe even the decade) made their debut during Computex, including a few surprises that may completely change how the average person interacts with computers at a fundamental level. Hello, RTX Spark! Nice to meet you, Arc G3!

When you're designing a smart home system, it makes sense to stick to one brand as much as possible. But in reality, most smart homes are not designed and implemented all at once; they slowly build up over multiple years. And that tends to lead to inconsistency. Some products are bought on sale, others for specific features, and basically, as long as they claim compatibility with each other, it's all good.

Strava has become the go-to fitness app for runners and cyclists. It combines detailed workout logging with social media-style features for sharing your activity with friends.

ChatGPT may soon be a do-it-all tool rather than its namesake chatbot. OpenAI is reportedly weeks away from rolling out a redesigned ChatGPT "super app" that would initially be available on the web and on mobile devices.

Last week might have been one of the most stacked lineups for new movies on the major streaming services. Four of our five movies premiered on their respective services for the first time, including an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary on HBO Max; Lorne on Peacock;and México 86 on Netflix.

In the world of homelabbing, 10 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) has become the aspirational standard. But there is a significant difference between an aspirational goal and a practical reason.

In a world before ubiquitous high-speed cellular data, someone came up with the idea of sticking USB flash drives into walls as a way for passersby to privately exchange files. These days, there are all kinds of security concerns surrounding the idea of trusting random flash drives, and we've largely settled on using the cloud for exchanging files—but you can still recreate private file sharing without involving the cloud. All you need is the right open source app.

Running AI locally sounds like it should be straightforward until you realize that the app making it feel easy is quietly eating the resources you actually need. I spent time with LM Studio before I started noticing that my hardware was working harder to keep the interface alive than to run the model itself. However, Llamma.cpp is much better and can even run on Raspberry Pi.

As we dive deeper into the most nostalgic season of the year, I can’t fight the urge to return to some of the best cult classic movies currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They’re endlessly quotable, unconventional, and quirky; challenge mainstream storytelling; and carve out their own identity.

In some parts of the world, Japan being a popular example, the idea that a toilet should be a smart and sophisticated appliance is normal. In the rest of the world, “smart home” usually means cameras, lighting, and network-connected appliances, such as smart fridges or TVs.