How-To Geek

I love finding cool and useful apps to use on my Linux PC, and this week I found some real gems. They include an icon generator, a classic games launcher, and a storage use analyzer.

The average price of a new vehicle in the United States has been climbing steadily over the past five years, reaching a point where even a six-figure income doesn’t provide enough cushion. For many, the move to a luxury vehicle often starts with a versatile yet affordable SUV or crossover. However, with a crowded market, multiple offerings, and premium price tags, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Let’s be honest, as great as USB-C is, it’s pretty boring. One port that can be used for pretty much any device and you don’t even have to worry about plugging it in upside down? Yawn. Joking aside, we’ve converged on one universal port, but that was very much not the case for early Android phones.

Congratulations, you made it to the weekend. Whatever way you like to relax, a good show to binge is a great way to turn your brain off and let Hollywood do the driving for a few hours. We're here to help you find a great show to take the wheel.

Named ranges are the secret to self-documenting Excel workbooks, but naming cells manually is a tedious chore. By using a simple selection trick, you can instantly map your headers to your data, making your formulas more resilient, easier to audit, and far more professional.

As we round into the final weeks of the year's shortest month, Netflix still has tons of TV shows on offer, and this weekend I'm serving up something new, something weird, and something real.

I’ve used Bitwarden for years, and for a long time I felt pretty good about that decision. I wasn’t reusing passwords, I had strong, unique logins everywhere, and I wasn’t relying on my browser to remember everything. But lately, with the steady rise in account takeovers, phishing kits, and credential-stealing malware, “pretty good” stopped feeling good enough.

Computer equipment, especially gaming equipment, is very expensive. This was a quick, easy way to increase my performance while spending less than $10.

Most people shopping for a Honda SUV go straight to the CR-V. It’s the default pick: roomy, sensible, and everywhere for a reason.

OneDrive for Mac has always been functional, but it's far from Microsoft's best application on the platform. Thankfully, Microsoft is finally giving it a long-overdue overhaul with Liquid Glass and other native enhancements.

Polestar recently announced it will release four new vehicles between now and 2028, a move the automaker called its largest product offensive since launching as a standalone operation from Volvo in 2017. The models include the Polestar 5 Grand Tourer (GT) this summer, a new variant of the Polestar 4 in Q4 2026, the next-gen Polestar 2 in early 2027, and a compact premium SUV, the Polestar 7, in 2028.

Jason Statham remains one of Hollywood's best tough guys. If a movie needs an elite fighter who knows how to use a gun, then Statham should be the first call. Statham's name and persona can carry a movie, but he works better as part of an ensemble. The Expendables franchise is a case in point.

Are you looking for a fun homelab project to try this weekend? I’ve got you covered with three to spin up! From network notifications to server performance and backup, here are the homelab projects you should get up and going before Monday comes.

For as long as Android phones have existed, people have dreamed of using them as the brains inside a desktop computing setup. Samsung accomplished this nearly a decade ago, but the rest of the Android world has been left out. Android 17 is finally changing that with a new desktop mode, and I tried it out.

If you enjoy a great sound system, the debate between soundbars and surround sound systems is a popular topic in home entertainment. If you're wondering which one is best for your home theater, we hope to help you decide.

In 2026, finding a new car under $30,000 that still delivers value, reliability, and modern features is tougher than it used to be, but there are still smart choices for U.S. drivers who want sensible transportation without overspending. With average new-car prices climbing, this price bracket emphasizes practicality, fuel efficiency, and everyday comfort over luxury trimmings, making these models ideal for first-time buyers, commuters, and budget-minded households.

The Google Chrome browser on desktop platforms is getting three more productivity upgrades. Thankfully, it's a break from the usual AI-powered enhancements.

While USB-C thumb drives aren’t expensive compared to other types of external storage, they’re pricey given the storage capacity and transfer speeds they offer. If you’re already in the market for one, make sure it supports USB 3.2.

Are you ready for another bout of Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend? Today, I’m showing you how to run your own git server, get your subscriptions under control, and even build your own Wi-Fi travel router.

Data corruption is a silent killer. On the surface of it, your drive might be looking as healthy as ever. In reality, trouble could be brewing without you even knowing, and the worst outcome is complete, irreversible data loss.