How-To Geek

Early Black Friday deals aren't anything new—but typically, companies will wait until we're a bit closer to the big shopping holiday to start rolling out their best deals. But NordVPN and Surfshark are bucking this trend, and you can save on their VPNs now. No need to wait until after Thanksgiving!

The huge amount of notes you've collected can feel like a massive mountain you just can't climb. You might be staring at hundreds, maybe even thousands, of those little digital sticky notes. Each one could be holding some vital piece of info, or maybe it’s just digital clutter. It’s not fun thinking of perfectly organizing what’s left, but there is another solution.

When it comes to buying a new car, resale value can make or break your investment, and not all brands hold up when it’s time to sell. While some American automakers have made major strides in quality and innovation, others still struggle to maintain strong long-term value compared to their Japanese and European rivals.

There are many ways to build a smart home, and Wi-Fi plays a role in all of them. But in addition to creating a smart home that doesn’t rely on the cloud, I’m trying my best to de-prioritize Wi-Fi where I can. Here’s why.

When you delete a file in Windows, it goes to the Recycle Bin first, allowing you to restore it later. However, there are times—such as when you’re freeing up space or removing sensitive data—when you may want to bypass the Recycle Bin and permanently delete files. Here are a few ways you can do that.

It’s hard to believe that Google is already on its fourth generation of Pixel Watch. The progress has been slow, but the improvements have been steady. With the Pixel Watch 4, Google may finally have the smartwatch to beat for Android owners.

Few things can ruin a Stranger Things binge quicker than buffering. It happens from time to time on a Fire TV Stick. It's often a temporary glitch, but if it keeps happening, you'll want to try out these steps to fix it.

The weather might be getting colder, but with the holidays in sight, we can all start getting excited about a little downtime. I, for one, can't think of a better way to enjoy it than with some good movies, and Peacock, as it happens, has some great ones to choose from.

Getting my kids to do their chores is always a challenge. Even the simplest task, such as putting everything away after breakfast, is often completed so badly that we may as well have done it ourselves. I wanted to try to find a way to motivate my kids to complete their chores properly, and I wondered whether setting up a chore tracker in Home Assistant might work.

RAM is certainly one of the least sexy components in your computer, but if you don't have enough of it, or if it isn't fast enough, it will hold back every other component in your computer. Every computer of any kind needs RAM, so when the price of memory suddenly shoots up, it's going to affect more than the price of gaming desktops, and right now RAM prices are skyrocketing.

When you think of muscle cars, images of a Chevy Chevelle SS or Dodge Charger R/T probably pop into your head. Muscle cars were born in the U.S., but naming the first true muscle car... That debate can get heated—some swear by the 1949 Oldsmobile 88, others the 1964 Pontiac GTO, and a few niche fans champion the 1955 Chrysler C-300.

Mophie has officially launched its newest lineup of Juice Pack battery cases for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These new cases give you a longer battery life and stronger protection, but they sacrifice that thin appeal Apple is always going for.

What are you going to watch on Netflix this week? Sure, you could open the app and scroll through the homepage, but I bet you'll end up paralyzed by choice. That's why you should keep reading, as I've rounded up four movies that are genuinely good.

I’d estimate that it took me a whole day’s worth of effort to set up my smart home as it currently stands, from adding plugs and light bulbs to designing a layout and building the automations I depend on every day. Thankfully, I never have to worry about doing that again because I have a backup, and so should you.

Ever since Windows 11 was launched, it has just done one annual major update, which is usually released by the tail end of the year. Next year, though, it looks like we'll be getting an extra update, though only for some computers.

Gemini for TV is officially starting to roll out to Google TV Streamer devices, which is a major upgrade from Google Assistant. This is great news, especially because it's frustrating to ask the old Assistant complex questions.

For decades, Lexus has been the benchmark for combining luxury with reliability, but a new contender from Korea is challenging that reputation. This sleek sports sedan doesn’t just match its Japanese rival in dependability; it brings a dynamic edge and everyday usability that make it a genuine standout in its class.

Focus apps are a dime a dozen, but once in a while, an app stands out from the crowd. One of them is Focus Friend by Hank Green, which is an incredibly cute and fun app that uses something you would never expect to motivate you: a bean.

Phishing scams have evolved well beyond the old “payment failure” or “delivery issue” emails. Scammers now use far more sophisticated tactics—spoofing legitimate email addresses, creating fake QR codes, and even posting fake job listings. Here are some of the latest tricks they use to deceive people.

Cashback is a staple feature of rewards credit cards, but it's something we don't see too often on debit cards—banks want you to get credit cards with them, so they're not going to put amazing rewards programs on their run-of-the-mill debit cards. Venmo's latest rewards program for its debit card might actually be better than your credit card's, though.