How-To Geek

When it comes to Linux, have you only ever used Ubuntu? Have you noticed that your “Linux skills” break the moment you try another distro? Here are four reasons why Ubuntu-only users are missing the real Linux experience.

If you're a skier or snowboarder, you know that you just can't beat the thrills and awe-inspiring views that come with ripping groomers or backcountry powder on the mountain. It's my happy place. But when you're gone from dawn to the last gondola home, traversing miles of mountain ranges, there are a lot of things to contend with that can make or break your day.

You might have noticed that some new games are starting to recommend, and in some cases even require 32GB of RAM, and yet the console version of that game will run using nothing more than 16GB RAM total, including VRAM.

The dream for anyone dealing with office work is to press a button, have a device record everything in a meeting, and then transcribe it and distill it into actionable tasks. The Comulytic Note Pro is a device trying to do just that, and keep track of your customers.

The Nintendo Wii Remote (or Wiimote) is a device that everyone associates with casual games and just shaking the controller. However, it actually hides some serious technological muscle that makes it perfect for repurposing. If you still have that plastic wand tucked away somewhere, you can turn it into a perfectly functional, if unconventional, computer mouse.

Mazda’s reputation for blending engaging driving dynamics with thoughtful design has never been clearer than in one specific 2026 trim that bridges two worlds many drivers assume must be separate. The 2.5 S Premium version pairs a true enthusiast’s feature, a six-speed manual transmission, with a cabin that feels plush and refined, offering luxury-leaning touches you rarely see in cars at this price.

With storage prices climbing, now's the perfect time to stock up on USB flash drives. They're small, portable, convenient, and come in various capacity sizes that can easily store all types of data you can throw at them: text documents, slideshow presentations, music, movies, video games, apps—you name it.

Much like our phones and smartwatches, earbuds are one of the most important pieces of tech we carry everywhere. They’re often expensive, as high-end earbuds with amazing sound and features like ANC can set you back a pretty penny.

Compact pickup buyers used to choose between bare-bones utility and full-size capability, but one newer truck has quietly redefined practical expectations. The Hyundai Santa Cruz blends the versatility of a truck with the ride quality and everyday usability of a crossover, making it surprisingly capable without demanding the compromises that come with larger pickups. For many drivers, it might be all the pickup they actually need.

You'll often spend hundreds or thousands of dollars between your processor, graphics card, and RAM. Don't endanger the entire setup by buying an inexpensive power supply that can't keep up with your system's needs.

Buying a used luxury car can be tempting. Some models depreciate so rapidly that their asking price practically begs you to take one home. For example, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic starts at about $131,000. Add just a few options and the price can easily surpass $150,000. That is roughly triple the price of the average new car.

Want to impress your friends and coworkers? Try these hidden Microsoft Word features! You may have used Microsoft Word for years, but you haven't fully taken advantage of its capabilities. I'll share eight hidden Word features that often go unnoticed. Let's dive in.

Of all the shows I watch, gritty crime and period dramas are my absolute favorite. They’re an obsession that started nearly 20 years ago with an epic biker saga and was cemented by 2014’s Peaky Blinders, which saw enormous global success with its depiction of a notorious crime gang in 1919 Birmingham, England.

Home insurance is a last line of defense, a financial cushion to help you recover after damage to your home. It’s also an expensive way of dealing with liability. While you can’t account for every eventuality, taking steps where possible to avoid disaster will save you from emotional and financial turmoil.

Is your NAS only handling your file management and nothing else? It’s an always-on computer and can do so much more. By moving Home Assistant to your NAS and picking up a cheap USB stick, you can give your smart home the upgrade it deserves without breaking the bank.

If you own an iPhone, there's a very good chance you use Apple Podcasts. It's the gateway to finding a large library of shows and topics, and you don't even have to visit the App Store to use it. Don't let the simplicity of a pre-installed app fool you: Apple Podcast has a lot to offer

Quickly finding the fastest USB port may seem complicated, what with the sheer number of USB ports modern motherboards and cases are packing, but it's actually fairly simple. Just follow the advice below, and you'll locate the fastest USB port on your PC in a jiff.

It's not an exaggeration to say that the original PlayStation is my favorite console of all time, and that's not just driven by when I was born. In fact, I'm a bigger fan of the PS1 now than when it was contemporary. This console stands tall in history purely on the strength of its game catalog, but there's something it has in common with the PlayStations that followed, which also helped cement its future.

3D printers are a feat of modern engineering. Yet, somehow, 3D printers have one major problem that has yet to be solved: they poop. I think a poop bucket (or poop chute) is one of, if not the most essential 3D printing upgrade you’ll ever make—here’s why.

Our modern internet is fast—really fast. Personally, I've been enjoying Gigabit internet speeds for a few years now, a far cry from the 33.6Kbps internet connection I started out on in the late '90s.