How-To Geek
I turned my Obsidian vault into a shared workspace—for free
Obsidian might help you build a second brain, but it won’t help you collaborate with a second person. It’s famously a local-only tool. If you want to share your notes with someone else, you have to zip up your vault and email it over—which is a clunky solution. Alternatively, you can upload your vault to a cloud service like Google Drive—but then your local notes are exposed to a third-party server.
4 things I never thought I could do on Android until I discovered Termux
I am having way too much fun with the terminal on my phone. When I learned that Termux was available on Android, I downloaded it and immediately started playing around with the command line itself and integrating the API. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience.
Your cheap suitcase turntable is slowly damaging your vinyl
There's no denying that so-called "suitcase" record players are stylish and would look pretty awesome on a shelf or mantle. Even better, you can pick up a cheap one from your local supermarket these days, and all the kids are getting into vinyl records again, so why not?
The truth about Windows registry cleaners (and why people still use them)
The Windows Registry is a large database that includes a mountain of settings and configuration data used by Windows programs, services, system components, and hardware. It also includes paths to programs and files stored on your PC, as well as a wide range of other information needed for Windows to function properly.
A smart thermostat won't lower your summer energy bill, but this smart device will
Cooling your home can be expensive, even with a modern and efficient air conditioning system. If you want to save money, you should aim to prevent your home from getting too hot in the first place.
I asked Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT to build my portfolio, but only one nailed it
Artificial Intelligence has been the talk of the town for years now. At first, people tried to ignore it as simply a corporate buzzword, but its prevalence in our daily lives continues to grow, whether we like it or not.
Why the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Black Ink feels more premium than expected
The luxury EV market in the U.S. has hit a bit of a reality check after its early hype phase. With tax credits disappearing and the initial rush fading, buyers are now a lot more focused on practicality than buzz.
6 devastating movies that destroyed me—and why I can never watch them again
What are your feelings about sad movies? I've realized you can't always be happy at the cinema. Sometimes, you need to let out a good cry. It's healthy, or at least that's what I told myself after shedding some tears during Hamnet. I'm OK with movies that make me cry, but I struggle with depressing stories. Those are the movies that I don't want to revisit.
Tesla tests virtual Supercharger queues—no more fighting over EV chargers
The days of lining up at Supercharger stations might soon be over. Tesla is testing a Supercharger "waitlist" in its mobile app that amounts to a virtual queue for EV drivers.
4 acclaimed HBO Max shows to get you through the work week (May 12 - 18)
Some weeks, no amount of coffee can jolt you from the fog of the Monday to Friday grind. But what I do know that helps is a solid watchlist waiting for the moment your laptop slams shut at the end of the day.
Spotify crashes on its 20th anniversary—hundreds report login and search failures
Hundreds of users have taken to X to report issues they are having with the music streaming platform Spotify. On the same day that Spotify released a new feature to celebrate its 20th anniversary, music lovers worldwide are facing error screens left, right, and center.
The quirky crossover that proves Korean SUVs can rival Toyota in reliability
For years, the default answer to “what used SUV should I buy?” has almost always pointed buyers toward Japan. Reliability has become so deeply tied to Toyota and Honda that a lot of shoppers overlook just how much Korean automakers have improved over the last decade. Quietly, some of the most dependable, budget-friendly crossovers on the road have started coming out of Seoul instead.
Forget the RAV4—the Corolla Cross Hybrid makes more sense
The Toyota Corolla Cross has quietly become one of the brand’s bigger success stories, with sales jumping from 56,666 units in 2022 to nearly 100,000 in 2024. Oddly enough, most buyers are still skipping the hybrid model, even though it improves on the standard SUV in almost every meaningful way.
7 GPUs that are officially too old for gaming in 2026
Although I love new GPU releases just as much as the next PC enthusiast, I'm also not a proponent of the "upgrade every generation" mindset. It's not necessary. You might as well set your hard-earned dollars on fire, to be honest.
Lotus drops its pure EV strategy as it teases hybrid V8 supercar
Lotus is moving away from EV-centric plans, but it's still betting that electrification will help it stand out in the performance car space. The company has unveiled a new Focus 2030 roadmap that includes a teaser for a hybrid V8 supercar, the Type 135.
RIP Chromebooks: Googlebooks are coming with Android and deep Gemini integration
Chromebooks have been the go-to cheap, basic computers for over 15 years, but it’s no secret that Google has been preparing for something new. We finally have the details on what the next generation looks like: Meet the Googlebook.
Android Auto is finally getting a facelift, complete with widgets and bezel-less maps
Android Auto arrived over 10 years ago, but it hasn’t had many major changes in that time. Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design rolled out to phones last year, and now it’s coming to Android Auto. That might not be the most exciting update, though.
Android 17 isn't an operating system anymore—it's a digital assistant that controls your phone
The folks at Google said they no longer think of Android as an “operating system.” Instead, they see it as an “intelligence system.” That tells you everything you need to know about Google’s vision for Android 17 and beyond. Get ready to let your phone do a lot more for you—if you trust it.
Samsung releases One UI 9 beta for your Galaxy S26—here's what's new
Days after releasing an update for older phones, Samsung is releasing the first One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 owners. It will be available in the U.S., U.K., Germany, India, Poland, and South Korea this week if you've signed up through the Samsung Members app.
5 best superhero shows that aren't Marvel or DC
In today's age, it really feels like there are endless amounts of superhero content, but most of the time, it’s coming directly from Marvel or DC. Now, there is nothing wrong with that. There’s a reason those companies have been around for decades. Sometimes, we need a break from Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and all these heroes that we know.


