How-To Geek

After just over four years, I've finally come back to the world of Android, which means that once again I care about Android mobile games. A lot has changed since I was last here, but it seems I'm just in time for the biggest set of changes to hit the mobile platform since the first games hit the Play Store.

We're inching closer to the blockbuster movie season, which unofficially begins the first weekend in May. However, Netflix gave us a taste of the summer with a new shark thriller that premiered on April 10. It might not be Jaws, but I'm always entertained by sharks and how they terrorize humans. That formula will always work for me.

Ever wondered what you're missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows.

The first time I encountered mesh Wi-Fi was when I went to university. One Wi-Fi password, but no matter where you roamed on campus you'll stay connected. I've always thought of mesh networks as enterprise technology that you need an IT department to handle, but then router makers figured out how to make mesh easy enough for mere mortals.

If an app icon appears on my desktop—ZAP! Gone. I now even hide my taskbar so that nothing greets me but a pristine wallpaper and my open apps. I don't plan to be less vigilant any time soon.

The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the wildlife is buzzing with plenty of activity, which puts me in the mood for some action-packed streaming entertainment to watch this week.

Tesla is bidding farewell to the Model S and X with ultra-limited editions for both. The car giant is making Signature Series versions of the Model S and X Plaid with unique trim that will help them stand out in an already rarified EV category.

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round that will help launch its affordable, modular pickup truck in late 2026.

It's a quieter week for new movies on streaming compared to last week's lineup, which included Thrash and Outcome. However, there are still some noteworthy releases in the U.S., especially on Netflix and Prime Video. Our top pick of the week stars the daughter of Adam Sandler, who produces and appears in a smaller role.

The art of partitioning system drives seems to have all but died. Yes, your PC probably has a partitioned drive, but you're probably not the one who partitioned it. Your laptop's manufacturer and the operating system you've installed probably made a few for system and restoration purposes, but as far as I can tell most computer users these days don't make disk partitions.

Merging cells in Excel is a trap—it can disrupt your spreadsheet's structure and make simple tasks like sorting pretty much impossible. Center Across Selection is the superior choice, and a simple macro lets you pin it to your Quick Access Toolbar (QAT).

If you're new to Android Auto, you might think that Google Maps and Spotify are all you really need. But there are a handful of other programs that can enhance your driving experience. Whether you're doing your daily commute or embarking on a long road trip, these Android Auto apps will make the journey a lot easier.

Chrome extensions are powerful and versatile, but they're also a massive privacy and security risk. This is why I and most people who know at least a little about cybersecurity minimize or eliminate our use of extensions as much as possible.

Most off-the-shelf travel routers are only good for a handful of things. They can share a Wi-Fi network, run a VPN, and even share files. The travel router I built out of a Raspberry Pi can do everything a regular travel router can, but it can do almost anything else you can imagine. Here are 5 ways I've expanded what my travel router can do.

I've never really been a OneDrive person. It always felt like one of those things Windows pushes on you whether you want it or not, and for a long time I treated it like something to avoid rather than something to learn. Most of what I thought I knew about it came from the usual frustrations, files syncing when I didn't expect it, folders showing up in weird places, and that constant question of what's actually stored locally versus in the cloud.

Photoshop is widely considered the industry standard for photo editing, but it's costly and has a steep learning curve. Most of us just need to remove a background or fix a grainy photo without complicated tools. Surprisingly, the best tool for the job is already on your PC: in early 2026, PowerPoint added a powerful photo editor. Here's how to get started.

Hearsay and anecdotes are rampant among casual users of technology. Hitting your computer fixes it! Your phone is listening to everything you say! At one time, stuff like this sounded absurd, and everyone shook their heads. But a lot of those silly myths ended up being true.

Google Maps has become more and more feature-rich over the years, and sometimes that is a good thing. However, between the sponsored listings, pop-ups I have to interact with while I'm driving, and a dubious privacy policy, I decided to switch to a privacy-focused alternative.

There are plenty of flashy and exciting projects you can do with your smart home that can have a real wow factor. Sometimes, however, it's the boring but practical projects that end up being the most useful.