How-To Geek

I’m an avid photography hobbyist as well as an experienced smartphone user. The problem? My smartphone can never replace my real camera. While smartphone cameras have become absolutely fantastic, there are still several reasons why I choose to carry my real camera when I go on photography outings.

Have you ever taken apart a piece of tech, only to break it, and then you have to figure out how to fix it? I’ve been there more times than I can count—and I absolutely love it.

Switching on a PalmPilot today is like opening a time capsule. Its beeps, gray, stylus-driven screen, and simple app grid are pure nostalgia. Yet this little organizer captured the essence of mobile computing long before iPhones and Androids existed.

If you're like me, your computer desk is one of the most important places, so you're always looking for ways to tweak and improve your workstation. While many desk upgrades can cost hundreds of dollars, there are plenty of small gadgets that can do a lot for your setup without breaking the bank.

I don't know about you, but I'm one of those people who will watch their favorite movies multiple times. Some movies I watch every year, perhaps on special occasions, others I'll dust off every few years, or whenever I'm in the mood.

Do you have a backup battery in your homelab? I didn’t for a few years, and it was a risky move. While I didn’t suffer any data loss (thankfully), things could have turned out much different. Now? I have a backup battery deployed in my homelab to make sure I have enough time to shut things down if the power goes out.

If you have an appetite for great entertainment, finding an awesome new movie or TV show is like pulling up to a loaded buffet. After all, hitting that “keep watching” button is like refilling your plate, again and again. And when the shows and movies are good enough, it’s hard to stop eating–er, streaming.

Google loves AI and cameras, which is why both are front and center on the new Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL smartphones. While I have mixed feelings about AI appearing everywhere, its use in Google's new Pro Res Zoom (100x) camera mode is not only impressive, it's almost too good.

Netflix is a hotbed of viewing entertainment activity that I, for one, just can’t quit. There’s so much to choose from, I find that, at any given moment, I’m watching a myriad of titles in different genres.

Who's not a fan of an affordable pickup? They offer something unique, making it easier to get around the city and get the job done. They catalyze business initiatives to take off and then some. Individuals aspiring to pursue entrepreneurship (sound the trumpets) find them to be the perfect gateway to bigger opportunities later. That's if the need ever arises.

When the original Galaxy Fold launched, I was impressed with the foldable technology, but wasn’t convinced I needed it. Then came the compact flip phones, and I was immediately much more interested. I’ve tried many of them since, but one problem keeps popping up.

Finding the right tool for the job can sometimes be a challenge, but once you do, it'll level up your DIY game and make even the most difficult projects easier. If you've just bought into the Ryobi ecosystem, or are considering it, here are five must-have Ryobi tools.

1982 was a fantastic year for genre film lovers. There was plenty of sci-fi and fantasy for all ages, ranging from violent revenge in the time of sorcery to charming alien adventures fit for the family. Whether it was swords or spaceships, there was something for you.

It was a particularly interesting week in the Android world. One of the oldest and most beloved apps by long-time Android users was put out to pasture. We also reviewed both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10. And some Google apps got some new goodies.

Despite how my job and hobbies mostly revolve around the digital world, even I have my limits. It may well be 2025, but I still refuse to throw my money into the "modern" digital versions of certain products.

Hybrids are having a moment, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re more efficient, punchier to drive, and no longer carry the steep premium they once did.

The year of the Linux desktop may be a bit of a joke, but switching to Linux is not. You've either done it at some point, or you're probably considering it. Linux is quickly improving, while Windows is increasingly becoming hostile. I've outlined four ways that Linux will gain ground on Windows.

This was another busy week in tech news, with Apple's September event, IFA wrapping up, Plex reporting a security breach, and a lot more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are affordable buds with excellent battery life and a svelte carrying case. They check off the spec wishlist, but that doesn't quite mean they're up to par with more premium buds.

Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" programming block gave us so much groundbreaking TV, and we're still feeling the effects of it today, as creators who got their big break with Adult Swim moved on to create other iconic media.