How-To Geek

Like any hobby, getting started with a telescope is intimidating when you have no idea how to begin. Now that I've gone through the learning pains, here's what I have to share.

Ubisoft's Far Cry spin-off, known as the code name Maverick, may not be as dead in the water as was assumed. Ubisoft is reportedly restarting development on the game, which means this could be the next multiplayer extraction shooter.

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, has quietly launched a more affordable internet package for the United States. The new "Residential Lite" plan is only $80, but it unfortunately comes with a catch or two.

If you aren’t satisfied with Windows 11’s performance on your slightly older hardware, there are a few tweaks to your system to make it perform better. I’ll show you how to do that.

Ubuntu Touch has a weird history. Previously an attempt at a mainstream mobile operating system, some phones launched with Ubuntu before Canonical eventually gave up, with the project continuing as a community project by UBports. Now, it finally got support for a mainstream smartphone feature—VoLTE.

We're knee-deep in the era of "AI everything." As a result, most new devices boast some kind of AI functionality. But the new 11th Gen iPad is an odd exception. It's the only current-gen Apple device that lacks Apple Intelligence—an unexpected shortcoming that's notable from a cultural standpoint, but largely inconsequential for the average customer.

Google has announced the latest Android features and Pixel Feature Drop. From scam detection in Messages to new and improved live location sharing, some goodies are coming to an Android device near you.

For over twenty years, The Sims has been a household name, making billions of dollars and becoming part of popular culture. However, there is a chance it could be even bigger. By allowing players to build upon the world, EA could open up a whole new way for people to engage with the game and generate revenue.

Epic Games has announced significant updates to its approach to handling cheaters in Fortnite. The company is introducing a system designed to balance game integrity with opportunities for player rehabilitation.

Apple just revealed an updated iPad Air with an M3 chip. It still starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model, but there’s not much of a reason for most people to upgrade.

When it comes to display technology, OLED is often hailed as the king of content consumption. It's easy to see why, as the vibrant colors and contrast ratio alone makes OLED quite appealing. Yet, despite the temptation, I'm still not ready to make the switch, and it's not just because of the price.

Apple just updated the base-model iPad for the first time in over two years. While the entire lineup is still somewhat confusing, the cheapest and latest 11th-gen iPad now offers double the storage at the same price point as before, but it's also missing one big feature set.

Microsoft has introduced delivery and read receipts to the Outlook mobile app on Android and iOS. Previously, this feature was only available to people using the Outlook desktop app or Outlook for the web, a frustrating limitation for those who like to keep on top of their emails on the move.

We were at MWC 2025, the Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona this week, where manufacturers were showing off their newest gadgets for mobile connectivity. Here are our favorites from what was announced.

If you’ve bought a car manufactured in the last decade, it’s probably equipped with Apple CarPlay. While many perceive CarPlay as merely a premium alternative to Bluetooth music streaming, there's a lot more to it. CarPlay provides significantly greater convenience than just connecting your iPhone to Bluetooth.

Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, security enhancements, and new functionality. Firefox 136 is rolling out today with video playback improvements, automatic HTTPS upgrades, and more.

Alienware's popular 34-inch Ultra-Wide QD-OLED gaming monitor is getting a fresh new design and some upgraded capabilities. The design language driving this refreshed 34-inch Ultra-Wide monitor, called "AW30," will also extend to smaller monitors in Alienware's catalog.

Microsoft has introduced Muse, a new AI model aimed at creating video games. Before imagining a world where AI produces big-budget games overnight, it's important to remember that Muse is a step toward impressive technology, not the technology itself.

After more than ten years, Alexa is finally getting a much-needed upgrade. Alexa+ promises to make Alexa much smarter, thanks to the power of AI. However, even with Alexa getting smarter, there are many issues with the original that a smarter version won't fix.

With a look that screams “I mean business,” the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi has an ultra-wide field of view and fantastic video quality. Aside from its annoying Ethernet setup, this is one of the best security cameras I’ve ever tested.