How-To Geek

Netflix has more documentaries and docuseries than you can shake a remote at, and there are always new ones being added, which is awesome when you're in a curious mood, but brutal when you just want to find something to watch. I'm here to make that easy for you.

More and more people are looking for a break from screens and endless notifications. The good news is you might already have everything you need to build your own “minimalist phone,” and it’s already right there in your pocket.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably collected a pile of accessories for your Apple devices. No matter which device you own, there’s always an accessory explicitly made for it. The problem comes when it’s time to upgrade. Suddenly, those accessories may no longer be compatible, and Apple doesn't care.

If you spot a really good deal on a USB flash drive, you might be tempted to shop. I'm here to tell you: Stop for a second.

If you spend significant time debugging systems, analyzing servers, or reviewing application behavior, you know that logs are the most valuable and most exhausting part of your workflow. They are detailed, precise, and completely chaotic depending on your system’s temperament that day. I have stared at hundreds of GB of logs in a single session, watching lines scroll past like a waterfall.

RISC-V is the hot new CPU architecture on the block, with the potential to displace x86 and ARM processors in everything from tablets to servers. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, says RISC-V computing will be ready for the masses in 2026.

Smart home automation is fun, but it can also have a serious side. You can use Home Assistant to help protect you and your home. Here are some safety-focused projects you might want to try out this weekend.

Who's up for some insightful entertainment on Amazon Prime Video this weekend? I'm super excited because one of my absolute favorite TV shows on the planet is finally available to stream again, and it hasn't been for quite some time now. Don't worry; you know I've included it below in my recommendations.

Reliability is front and center for car shoppers in 2026, especially in the luxury space. With prices climbing and depreciation hitting harder than ever, more buyers are planning to hang on to their cars instead of flipping them after a few years.

I’ve held off on setting up Grafana for far too long. So, I set aside some time to finally deploy the ultimate homelab dashboard, and I wish I would have done this sooner.

Have you spent all week waiting for the weekend to come? Well, it’s here, and that means more Raspberry Pi projects! This weekend, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some simpler projects to spin up, like Ghostfolio, Linkwarden, and Beszel (which is a new favorite of mine).

Android’s long history has seen many popular apps come and go, but some of the old favorites have stuck around. That doesn’t mean you should keep using them, though. Apps change, and those changes can put you at risk.

Ryobi has made a very successful name for itself in the power tool market by releasing powerful tools that are still relatively affordable. That's especially true when compared to other big-name brands like Milwaukee or DeWALT. However, many DIYers and homeowners are looking for even more value, and that's where Harbor Freight comes in.

Shell scripts are great, for many reasons, but one of the most tangible benefits is simple: you can stop running the same lengthy, obscure commands again and again. You might have a text file of commands you copy and paste, or you might find yourself on Stack Overflow looking up the same thing every day.

Recently, I was looking for a small TV to put up above a bartop in our home, but finding anything under 32 inches was almost impossible. It used to be that you could find a small, and often truly small TV without much difficulty—no longer!

Google Maps is one of the most popular apps of all time, and for good reasons—it helps us find places, navigate unfamiliar roads, discover restaurants, and so much more. You likely use it to get from point A to point B, but did you know the app has a core feature that can turn it into a personal travel journal and itinerary scratchbook?

Most Excel spreadsheets fail because they mix raw data, messy calculations, and final reports on the same screen. This Frankenstein setup makes workbooks impossible to audit and easy to break. By adopting the three-tab rule—source, logic, and interface—you can build spreadsheets that are lean, scalable, and professional.

If you ask the internet which 3D printer you should buy, there’s a good chance you’ll be recommended something from Bambu Lab. The company has taken the 3D printing world by storm, earning a huge market share and stirring up controversy along the way.

Paramount+ is the kind of streaming service where you launch it to watch one episode, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in space marines and invested in the outcome of a fictional court case.

It’s hard to believe that February is almost over, but with the weekend approaching, that means there’s another three homelab projects for you to try out. This weekend, you should spend some time configuring a pfSense firewall, Kometa, and even Traefik.