How-To Geek

If you only use the clipboard feature occasionally, the default Windows clipboard is serviceable enough. However, if your workflow relies heavily on copy-pasting stuff (like mine does), there are better tools available. Ditto is one such tool. It's an open-source clipboard manager meant for power users.

Ever find yourself comfortable in bed, only to realize your PC is still running across the room? Do you want a way to shut down your PC with a single tap on your phone? Well, here’s how I added a one-tap kill switch for my Windows PC on my Android home screen.

One of the biggest buzzwords I remember from the 90s was "convergence", where different types of technology would all come together in a single device. Our smartphones are convergent devices. You can replace your mail, music, movies, books, and more with just this one device that does everything. By and large, I think convergence like this was a good thing.

Tech updates happen constantly, making it easy to forget the basic foundations that built our current digital society. We're hitting an amazing milestone this year because it's the thirtieth birthday of some truly iconic software. Anyone using tech today should really take a moment to reflect on the anniversary of these revolutionary platforms, which we rely on daily without a second thought.

A brand-new Tacoma starts just over $32K—a number that would have sounded laughable for a Porsche a few years ago. Today, that same cash can get you a used Cayenne E-Hybrid, a luxury plug-in SUV that once topped $80K.

Google Search is not what it was. With the AI overviews, random panels, ads, SEO sludge, and more making the actual search results harder to find than ever, I was ready for a change. Looking for something modern, but more like a classic search engine, I gave Startpage a try. Here's how it went.

Whereas SATA SSDs are pretty tame regarding thermals, the latest and greatest SSDs can get scorching hot under strenuous loads, and next-gen SSDs will get even hotter. No worries, though, because your motherboard's built-in SSD heatsink can solve the overheating issue, in most cases.

Open Microsoft Word, move an image 2mm to the left, and the whole document explodes. Open Excel, however, and you're met with a rigid, unbreakable grid. It tells you exactly where the data goes before you even have a plan, so you can start dumping your brains into the boxes right away.

LCD picture frames look more like static computer monitors than photos. Fortunately, there is a new crop of E-Ink-based frames that are closer to the mark. SwitchBot’s AI Art Frame may have a gimmick baked into the name, but slop aside, I’m a fan of what this product has to offer—it’s just not quite good enough for an easy recommendation.

Microsoft is bringing its most advanced AI collaborator to the Excel desktop app. Previously only accessible in Excel for the web, Agent Mode is now generally available on Windows and Mac, allowing Copilot to build complex workbooks, fix formulas, and even let you choose between models.

Did someone say polar vortex? When the weather outside is like this, the only sensible thing to do is crank the heat and watch movies. Paramount+ is about to switch over into February, and there's no telling when these four titles might move on to another streamer, so best watch them while you can.

2025 was gearing up to be a year full of sequels. The top three movies at the worldwide box office were Ne Zha 2 ($2.2 billion), Zootopia 2 ($1.7 billion), and Avatar: Fire and Ash ($1.4 billion). While this Blumhouse sequel was never supposed to surpass a billion, many expected it to be a box office hit.

Looking to get your action fix? This year's lineup of superhero shows, from Marvel, DC, and beyond, can help with that. From the return of some of the best comic characters to the introduction of new heroes, 2026 is a great year to be a fan of superhero television.

When Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang announced the RTX 50-series at CES 2025, he made some performance-related claims that many enthusiasts rolled their eyes at. They weren't wrong. At launch, those claims were far from true.

Ever wonder what would happen if you never shut down your Windows PC? So have I, which is why I decided to take it upon myself to find out what would happen if I left my computer running for an entire week without even bothering to put it into sleep mode.

Netflix's winter release slate is promising, and this February, you can anticipate a schedule that keeps your watch list updated consistently. With new and returning titles coming to your screen almost every day, this month is sure to fulfill all your streaming needs.

Do Not Disturb is a useful feature for minimizing notifications and distractions when you need to focus. It has been around for more than a decade, and its core functionality has largely remained the same. However, for some people, it may not be strong enough.

The usual method to debloat an Android phone requires setting up an ADB connection with a computer and sending commands from the terminal. It’s not the fastest or the safest way to get the job done. Let me show you a faster and safer method.

With the price of SSDs rising rapidly and no relief likely for at least a few years, it is time to revisit old-fashioned mechanical hard drives. Despite their slower speeds, they're still great for a huge range of applications, and they're an excellent value option—especially if you buy them used.

When most people think of fun Japanese sports cars, one lightweight roadster usually comes to mind, but there’s another classic that many drivers overlook. A mid-engine icon from Toyota delivers a unique blend of balance, responsiveness, and sheer driving enjoyment that continues to thrill enthusiasts decades after its debut. For those who crave pure fun behind the wheel, it arguably offers an experience that even the most beloved roadster can’t quite match.