How-To Geek
Hyundai's Elantra N TCR Edition is a hardcore version of its BMW-like sports sedan
Hyundai has an answer if you love the Elantra N sports sedan but don't think it's quite sporty enough. The Korean badge has detailed pricing and specs for the 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition, a more track-ready version of its performance four-door.
3 acclaimed Paramount+ documentaries to stream this weekend (April 17-19)
You've already got a career, so when you come home, the last thing you want is finding something good to watch on Paramount+ to feel like a second job.
5 unique ESP32 projects you’ve never heard of to try this weekend (Apr 17 - 19)
The ESP32 is a cheap microcontroller with a huge range of uses, from smart home sensors to handheld game consoles. The true scope of this versatile tool is demonstrated by some of the more unorthodox use cases. Here are five weird projects to inspire you this weekend.
Your gaming PC doesn't need 8 cores (here's why AMD's X3D proves it)
If you're building a gaming PC and can't decide which CPU to equip it with, just go with a six-core AMD part, or an Intel CPU with six performance cores, unless you can fit an AMD X3D CPU into your budget, or plan to use the PC for more than just gaming. The thing is, six-core CPUs are plenty for gaming these days, and that will remain true for years to come. Here's why.
Experience full-body support: This ergonomic chair is surprisingly affordable
The age of static chairs is ending. As engineering and design have advanced, so has the concept of ergonomics. Until now, office chairs have been rigid and unyielding. Even the best options offer limited preset configurations, with the expectation that every body will conform to the angles offered.
3 new Netflix documentaries to stream this weekend (April 17 - 19)
April is shaping up to be a solid month on Netflix for documentary fans, as the world's biggest streamer continues cranking out new movies and series covering every topic from true crime to biography to the super-niche.
5 Windows 11 improvements coming in April that prove Microsoft is finally listening
Windows 11's April update won't bring a range of revolutionary new features, but it does come with a number of quality-of-life improvements that are more than welcome. A few of them are things we've been asking for since Windows 10.
5 fun flying 3D printing projects to try this weekend (Apr 17 - 19)
Looking for some more 3D printed projects to sink your teeth into as the weather warms up? This week, it’s all about flying, from simple things you throw to complex things you pilot.
5 Android Auto settings you should change from your phone
Android Auto is obviously designed to be used on a screen in your vehicle, but there are also a few things that can only be done from the comfort of your phone. Setting these things up before you get in the driver’s seat will make your next trip even easier.
6 uncomfortable truths about flexible filament 3D printing
Flexible 3D printing filament can be used to print everything from grippy feet for furniture to springy shoes that absorb shocks. Though there are a lot of reasons you might want to try printing with TPU, you should be aware of the challenges it poses before you try.
Netflix's vertical video update arrives this April—here's why it matters for how you discover shows
Netflix is set to introduce vertical video in the next mobile app update. The streaming company mentioned vertical videos in its Q1 2026 financial results on Thursday. Netflix said that the “redesign will better reflect our expanding entertainment offering and make it easier for members to engage how and when they want.” Netflix is introducing this new feature through an update by the end of April.
I ditched manual cell formatting and saved hours of Excel work
If you're still manually applying formatting to individual cells every time you update an Excel worksheet, you're doing repetitive work that doesn't scale. Excel's cell styles can be thought of as the CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) of your spreadsheet—they let you manage formatting from a centralized menu and apply it consistently across your workbook.
Homelab projects to try this weekend (April 17 - 19)
The weekend is here, and that means it’s time for another three homelab projects to try out! Today, I’ll be showing you the benefits of running local AI models, how to take ownership of your productivity, and even how to use a self-hosted private financial management platform.
I stopped paying for Google Photos the moment I discovered this self-hosted alternative
Self-hosting opens up a world of possibilities, but if we’re being honest, one of the most universal reasons people end up buying a NAS is backup. Photos in particular are some of the most important files we store, but they often turn into a mess of thousands of unorganized images that are hard to browse and actually enjoy.
The Pitt season 3: Everything we know so far
When it comes to the modern-day success of television, I think one show that everyone loves to check out is The Pitt. Starring Noah Wyle and a whole crew of incredibly talented actors, the series follows a standard shift in an emergency room in a Pittsburgh hospital, hour by hour, as characters deal with cases, deaths, and more.
I've used Linux for 18 years, but these 5 terminal tricks still surprise me
The terminal is an integral part of the Linux experience, and it used to be even more important than it is now. Despite two decades of use, there are some Linux terminal shortcuts that consistently impress me because of just how useful they can be. These are 5 Linux tricks that will make mundane, tedious jobs much easier.
I tested the cheapest HDMI 2.1 cables I could find, and they handled 4K gaming flawlessly
HDMI and DisplayPort cables are one of the most overpaid-for items in tech, especially by people who don't know any better. From a non-techie’s perspective, it makes sense to assume that you need a premium cable to go with a $1,000 4K OLED TV. You can’t just plug in a $5 cable and expect everything to work, right?
You don’t need to dual-boot anymore, there’s a better way to try another OS
I'm a Windows user, and I'm no stranger to dual-booting. It was actually my first real introduction to Linux. Like a lot of people, I carved out a partition, installed a second OS, and got that satisfying moment of choosing which OS to boot into at startup. At the time, it felt like the right way to do it if you wanted the full experience.
Stop using Discord for homelab notifications—here's what I switched to instead
Discord webhooks are how a lot of people get push notifications from their home servers. However, if you find it too laggy or if it's too messy to get all your server notifications on a single channel, there's an even simpler way. This tool allows you to push notifications to your phone with a single curl command.
5 tiny computers that beat the Raspberry Pi at its own game
The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that punches well above its weight in terms of price to performance. While it was once the only game in town, there are plenty of rival devices that give it a run for its money.


