How-To Geek

PivotTables can summarize thousands of rows in Excel in seconds, yet many people still waste time filtering raw data, building duplicate reports, and writing formulas that already exist inside the tool. These five overlooked tricks eliminate that extra work and have become part of my everyday workflow.

You may already know that Android Auto lives on your phone, but it’s not officially possible to literally use Android Auto on your phone’s screen. I’ve always thought that was a shame since so many people drive around with their phone in a mount and Google Maps open. Why shouldn’t the phone interface adapt to the car? Turns out it can.

It's no mystery that there's a bountiful harvest of excellent open-source apps for Android. All five of the utilities in this article should be on your phone if they're not already. They are all open source, have no ads or trackers, and they all just work.

Modern free and open-source (FOSS) apps are incredibly capable—in fact, I’d argue some are even more powerful than their paid counterparts. The problem is that, because they’re free, most FOSS projects don’t have the budget for major marketing campaigns. That means word of mouth is often the best—and sometimes the only—way to discover them. This week, I’ve rounded up three trending FOSS apps that are picking up serious momentum and are good enough to become your new defaults.

And with that, The Bear has come to an end. Hulu's Emmy-winning drama released all eight episodes of season 5 on June 25. That was the final season, so don't expect new episodes this time next June. The Bear will always hold a special place in my heart as the rare instance where I preferred binge-watching over a weekly release.

The Material 3 Expressive design language is the reason your Pixel phone's UI looks so good, but many Android apps haven't implemented it yet (and many never will), resulting in a ton of apps that look kind of out of place on Pixels.

As often as not, the PC or laptop that is headed for the recycling center can easily be repurposed to do something in your homelab, especially if you're careful about the job you give it.

Is your UniFi networking setup not as clean as it could be? Whether you have an access point just sitting on your desk or you want to make your Dream Router look more like a decoration than a piece of networking equipment, here are 5 ways to use 3D printing to make your UniFi setup cleaner.

There was a time when serious storage meant buying serious hardware. More expensive drives, more expensive servers, and more expensive storage arrays all promised the same thing: reliability.

July is shaping up to be a busy but amazing month for Netflix users. With summer titles dominating the platform right now, there's plenty of new content to watch. Alongside a fresh batch of Netflix Originals, the streamer is adding several acclaimed movies and fan-favorite TV shows to its library.

By 2026, luxury hybrid SUVs have gone from a niche experiment to the default choice in the premium market. What used to feel like a compromise is now the main event, with efficiency tech improving fast and luxury brands pushing hybrids across their core lineups.

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.

Secure Folder is an old Samsung feature that most people probably don’t think they need. It sounds like something for CEOs or spies. However, there’s one part of Secure Folder that often gets overlooked, and it can be useful to anyone.

One of the most universal experiences that I'm sure computer geeks can relate to is that friends and family approach us whenever they have a computer problem. As my family's designated IT guy, I hear cries for help on a monthly basis.

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have always shared a platform and a family of engines, but they have been aimed at different buyers. In so many words, they are similar trucks but not exactly the same. It might be said that the Silverado handled the volume, reaching a wider swath of everyday buyers, while the Sierra leaned more toward the premium side.

Samsung phones outsell other Android phones by a large margin, and it isn't even close—but Samsung's advantages have started to erode, so much so that I'd contend the company is no longer making the best Android phones.

Between my desktop, laptop, phone, and veritable zoo of other smart, internet-connected devices, it feels like I'm constantly online. To more easily log off, I built a one-push internet switch that functionally disconnects almost every device on my network from the internet instantly.

Building a system-level Android utility requires massive local SDK installations and hours of coding. However, Google’s recent AI Studio revamp introduced native, browser-based Android app building capabilities. I decided to test this new "vibe coding" workflow to see if it could actually build, test, and deploy a complex app from a single prompt.

Streaming is not the only technological development that has impacted pop culture, as online communities and viral trends have paved the way for several small productions to earn mainstream success. Online communities have allowed small artists to make the leap from niche creator to partnering with major studios to bring their tales to wider audiences.

Let's face it: hard drives are never that fast to begin with, but if yours is an external drive, it might be slower for a particular reason. While it's true that a mechanical HDD is never going to beat one of the most expensive SSDs (or any SSDs, period), it can still be a great option for bulk storage -- provided you give it the right tools to work with.