How-To Geek

Google Drive can make you feel like all your files and folders are safe. If you accidentally delete a file, you might expect that you can just download the version that's stored in Google Drive. This isn't always the case, however.

With the popularity of "vibe coding," you might wonder what coding is all about. Python is a popular language to get started with, but if you're on Windows, here's why you're better off learning Python in WSL.

U.2 was one of the most promising replacements for SATA, promising faster transfer speeds and, overall, a more stable standard. But it never really took off. Does this have a reason, though?

Everything you do on the Linux command line involves a shell, whether you pay it any mind or not. It’s probably Bash, possibly Zsh, but either way, it’s highly relevant to all shell scripting, big and small.

If you’ve ever been to a major event, like the World Cup or a big show or festival, you know how taxing traveling on foot can be. Uneven terrain, crowds, obstacles, and constant flow issues can really make it difficult to get from Point A to Point B. That “last mile” might even make you wish you had wheels instead of feet, and thanks to modern EV technology, it’s actually possible to substitute manual strides for a personal mobility vehicle.

Milwaukee is one of the most popular names in power tools, and users love its extensive lineup of M12 and M18 options, as well as its growing hand tool collection. This week, Milwaukee announced several more hand tools that are made in the USA, and here's what you need to know.

It's fair to say that voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Home have made the smart home much more accessible. They're fairly easy to set up, and controlling devices with your voice is something anyone can do. However, these types of closed smart home ecosystems have their limitations; connecting your voice assistants to Home Assistant can make them even better.

The average size of a smartphone battery in 2026 has crossed 5,000mAh. With the rise of silicon carbon batteries outside the US, it's now feasible for relatively thin phones to contain 7,000mAh battery packs. As exciting as this new battery chemistry may be, we wouldn't actually need bigger batteries to get more life out of our phones if only we could opt out of all the nonsense going on in the background.

If you're worried that the new single from a favorite musician might just be a dupe from an AI band, Spotify might have your back. The streaming music service is introducing a Verified by Spotify badge that proves an artist isn't AI-generated or an AI persona.

A lot of us still have a few decade-old USB flash drives with tiny amounts of storage lying around the house. If we're being realistic, these flash drives are way too small for modern use and too old to be reliable, yet somehow, it's hard to justify throwing away a functioning USB flash drive.

The Toyota Highlander has long been a go-to for families who want a safe, dependable three-row SUV. Its reputation alone is often enough to justify the price, making it one of the most predictable choices in the segment. But in 2026, that predictability comes at a steep cost, and not everyone is getting their money’s worth.

Most proxy servers, sometimes called forward proxies, can be used to obscure your location from whatever service you're connected to. Reverse proxies do almost the exact opposite—they sit between your self-hosted services and whoever is trying to connect. It might not sound that exciting, but it is one of the most useful things you can run for your homelab.

Your Kindle has a web browser where you can play board games like chess. It makes for a fun, distraction-free experience, so I wanted to see how far I could take it. With my jailbroken Kindle, I can actually install new apps on my Kindle and play games offline.

You're tired of your TV's crappy sound quality, so you go online to try and find a decent soundbar. To your dismay, every "best of" article insists that you need a $1,000 soundbar—anything else is a terrible, stupid, idiotic purchase. I'm here to tell you that the influencers are full of bologna.

HBO Max has released its May schedule, and it’s a thick one. The month kicks off with plenty of hit flicks from the 1970s through the 2020s, such as Enter the Dragon, Walk the Line, and Saltburn; then you're in for new seasons of hit shows, new documentaries and comedy specials, and a handful of movies making their streaming debut.

The electric vehicle market has grown from having only a scant offering of eco-friendly econo-boxes to accessible sports cars for enthusiasts. Those who live for the weekend canyon-carving run or the occasional track day may find the Porsche Taycan 4S is a strong benchmark, a proverbial “go-to” considering its design and engineering, along with Porsche’s legacy.

Excel has a powerful feature most people never touch—and it quietly turns spreadsheets into something far more capable. If you've ever hit the limits of the grid, Power Pivot is where things start to get interesting. It lets you connect large datasets so you can analyze them without merging everything into one massive spreadsheet.

Windows Virtual Desktops have been around for years, and for most of that time, I completely ignored them. I assumed they were one of those features Microsoft added that sounded useful in theory but didn't really change how most people worked. I already had multiple monitors, plenty of screen space, and a workflow that felt good enough, so I never saw the point.

The mistake some people make is thinking about Gemini exactly like they thought about Google Assistant. However, you’re probably missing out on one of Gemini’s best features if you’re using it that way. It’s called “Connected Apps,” and it may change how you use your Android phone.

NVIDIA has finally enabled RTX 5080 graphics for GeForce Now game streaming, and the move promises major improvements to your experience — provided you're willing to pay.