How-To Geek

If you urgently need a laptop for college or work, it’s tempting to scour the bargain bins at Walmart or scroll through the cheapest options on Amazon. However, these devices often compromise on key features, making them a poor long-term investment.

The Windows 11 Start menu is a notable departure from everything Microsoft has done before. A lot of people got used to its unique layout, but many still resent Microsoft for hiding the app list away with several clicks. Now, it looks like the company is finally figuring out how to make it better.

If you’re looking for a specific file in a folder full of many files, you can use file previews to see a file’s contents without opening it. You have multiple ways to do this on your Windows 11 PC, and I’ll show you what those ways are.

Microsoft OneNote is more than just a note-taker—it's a versatile app that can eliminate the need to use multiple tools. In the long run, it can save you money on multiple subscriptions while streamlining your workflow. So, if you already use OneNote, you might not need any of the apps mentioned below.

Personal opinion: NotebookLM is probably Google's most useful AI product. You can feed it sources and use it as a useful and capable research/study tool. So it's a shame, then, to see that it somehow doesn't have an app—Google pays more attention to Gemini instead. Now, though, this is finally changing.

Right on time, just as Samsung starts its big Android 15 update for multiple phones, the company has ended software support for the Galaxy S20 series. Originally launched in March 2020, the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra were only guaranteed four years of updates and will not receive any moving forward.

Even though MacBooks offer excellent battery life out of the box, battery performance will degrade over time. Theres not a lot you can do about this, it's just a natural part of owning any rechargeable device in the modern age.

Since its debut in July 2024, the highly anticipated Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been flooded with orders. It's no surprise, as buyers have eagerly awaited their chance to own this supercar slayer.

For decades, manufacturers have worked to balance their supply chains carefully. They consider factors like incentives, regulations, and penalties in the pursuit of profit.

We've never had it so easy. Modern technology provides us with so many small conveniences that it's easy to take them for granted. You can pause a live TV show, undo a mistake on your computer, or ask a smart speaker to play your favorite band without even thinking about it.

Apple’s included macOS apps are some of the best the platform has to offer, but they’re not perfect. If you’re willing to move your life around and occasionally open your wallet, you might find better options elsewhere.

The Edifier NeoBuds Planar Wireless Earbuds weren’t the pair of wireless earbuds I was expecting them to be. On the one hand, these premium in-ears brought extra polish to tracks I’ve heard a million times over. But there were a couple of holdups that I won’t soon forget, too.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Fujifilm has been a reknown name in the world of photography for a long while. Its range of Instax tiny cameras aren't the very best in camera performance, but they're really popular for capturing and printing out quick snaps and memories on the go. Now, the company has just announced its latest one, and it looks really cool.

The gulf in quality between a Blu-ray disc and even the best mainstream streaming services is vast. It's not just something video nerds notice! Which is why I always advocate buying your favorite shows and movies on disc, but for most people, convenience seems to trump all.

If you've ever set up an old TV, stereo system, or gaming console, you've probably tangled with RCA cables. These colorful connectors—red, white, and yellow—have been around for decades, but have you ever wondered why they look the way they do?

We're seeing AI creep into all things digital, including our operating systems. Microsoft, Apple, and Google have all introduced their own versions of different AI integrations into their respective systems, and I think they're doing more harm than good.

ASUS gave a huge price cut on its amazing ASUS ROG Swift 39” Ultrawide 800R Curved OLED Gaming Monitor. The monitor is getting a 25% discount, making it much more affordable than other high-end monitors.

One of the more frustrating parts of the upcoming Switch 2 launch is the use of "game-key cards;" physical cartridges that do not contain full games. Thankfully, Nintendo confirms that these carts will not be locked to your account or console. They're shareable and can be resold.

Last year, Walmart launched a new Google TV streamer with a remote that had a big 'ol "Free TV" button smack dab in the middle of it. Google has reportedly confirmed that all future Google TV devices will be required to have this button from now on.