How-To Geek

Microsoft 365's AutoSave feature can be a lifesaver if things suddenly go wrong, as it automatically uploads your file to the OneDrive cloud as you work. However, sometimes, AutoSave doesn't function as expected. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some fixes to try.

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home ecosystem with near-limitless potential. Unlike proprietary systems from Apple, Google, and Amazon, Home Assistant lets you build more complex automations and use unique combinations of devices to do so much more.

The 1990s were a revolutionary era for television, with sitcoms being no exception. In an era when TV dramas and cartoons were becoming more cinematic, sitcoms ventured into new territory. Far from the typical nuclear families of yore, 1990s sitcoms featured diverse casts, single friends, and embraced more absurdism in breaking the fourth wall.

I love portable power stations so much that my wife and I have backed up our home with Anker SOLIX batteries instead of an automatic gas generator or a built-in home battery. Here's what I've learned after having just experienced three power outages in the span of two weeks.

Python is one of the most approachable languages to learn, thanks to its object-oriented-first approach and its minimal syntax. The standard library includes many useful modules that you can use to write all sorts of programs, big and small.

I like gaming on my Linux PC in my office, but I also like my living room couch. I don't care to buy a console for my living room and enter a new gaming ecosystem, but I realized I could turn my mini PC into a Steam-based gaming console that lives in my entertainment center. Here's how I did it and how it turned out.

From cheap TV sets to slightly more expensive ones, Doctor Who has been a constant icon of sci-fi television. The time-traveling hero, known only as The Doctor, has been saving galaxies for decades (perhaps millennia, from his perspective). With his TARDIS, disguised as a police box, he’s encountered everything from dinosaurs to Daleks.

Mobile gaming is cheaper than console gaming, but that's not the whole story. I recently bought a Nintendo Switch 2, and I'm spending around the same price for games on the eShop as I have on Android. What's going on here?

Smart home ecosystems such as Alexa and Apple Home are great for simple smart home control and basic smart home automations. But if you want more powerful control and the ability to integrate with almost any smart home device you can think of, Home Assistant is one of your best options.

While the Linux terminal is still a part of Linux, you can break your system with it if you're not careful. Here's how I stay safe in the terminal, and I show you how you can fix things if you do make mistakes.

German sports sedans are known for their sharp handling, refined interiors, and autobahn-bred performance, but they’re rarely considered affordable. In 2025, however, one standout model breaks that mold, offering an authentic German driving experience at a price that’s surprisingly accessible.

You’ve probably heard about the Xbox-branded handhelds and a VR headset by now. You’re also probably aware that the Xbox brand has started popping up elsewhere, including on smart TVs from Samsung and LG.

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is an impressive Thunderbolt 5 dock, with dual display support, a whopping 14 ports, and impressive charging capabilities. It’s a fantastic desktop hub for any high-end laptop, but the bleeding-edge tech comes at a high price.

Movies have a complicated history with video game adaptations. I'm not referring to movies based on games—though they have their own spotty reputation—but rather licensed games attached to film franchises. While some movie games have become genre-defining icons, most fail to live up to their namesakes.

Is Google Chrome not opening on your child's Windows computer? If so, the issue is likely due to an ongoing bug with the Microsoft Family Safety service that is preventing Google Chrome from launching on children's Windows accounts. Here is everything you need to know about the bug and how to get rid of it.

I won't appoint myself survival crafting's number one fan, but I've been playing all kinds of games in the genre for years, so I think I'm qualified to weigh in on it. Despite what you might think after reading what I'm about to say, I've had a lot of fun with survival crafting games.

Collabora Online, the online office suite based on LibreOffice, just released its big update for the year. Collabora Online now has faster document editing, security upgrades, and plenty of interface improvements, and you can still self-host it on your own server.

Microsoft Excel's XLOOKUP function is best known for retrieving a value from a certain row or column in a dataset. However, you can also use this powerful tool to perform two-way lookups, returning a value at the intersection of a specified row and column.

In today's world, data is currency, and it's being collected at every turn. Windows 11 is no exception, collecting diagnostic and location data, app usage, and more. As a privacy-conscious person, I'm always looking for ways to limit the amount of data I share. The good news is Windows does have features you can disable that will limit what is collected. These are the settings I always disable.

Productivity isn't one-size-fits-all, but you can certainly get a boost with the right tools. Gamifying productivity can strip the intimidation out of a long day of focusing on your tasks, if you know how to go about it.