How-To Geek

I love science fiction movies for lots of reasons, but the biggest draw is, of course, that sci-fi speculates about how science and technology will change the world. Sometimes it's a prediction of how technology that will certainly exist could change things. Other times, technology itself is a product of pure imagination.

There is a never-ending stream of gadgets, gizmos, and tools you see advertised for camping, but the most important tool you can have is one you probably already own.

Chromebooks are unique since they can run web apps, Android apps from the Google Play Store, or Linux apps through the Terminal. To improve the Chromebook user experience, Google has created apps specifically aimed at Chromebook users.

Heat is the bane of all electronics, and nothing helps trap heat in your PC like a nice layer of dust that has been building up for the last several years. Luckily, there is an inexpensive way to dramatically cut down on the dust in your PC.

The Simpsons is, believe it or not, one of the most important TV shows in history. While it's become a shadow of its former self, during the golden age of the Simpsons, its cultural impact was immense, and can still be felt today.

Overclocking used to be all the rage among gamers and other PC enthusiasts, but new technologies have made it irrelevant for most people in most situations. And the best part? To get the same perks, you don't have to do much of anything at all.

There's no shortage of films from the pre-CG era that still hold up well today, and even early films containing CG (such as Terminator 2) that still look amazing thanks to smart and limited use of the primitive effects of the day.

Technology and how we use it has changed a lot over the years. However, despite the rapid advancements, traces of older tech still linger in our modern devices in the form of icons. Whether it's your smartphone, video game console, laptop, or desktop PC, or even your smart TV, the digital world is filled with visual callbacks to the past.

I've always been the type to casually plug in flash drives lying around to check what's on them without having any second thoughts. That changed the day I watched a USB stick destroy a handful of devices like it was nothing. I didn't witness this in person, but what I saw was real enough to shake me. Ever since then, I haven't treated USB drives the same way.

Are you thinking about starting a Plex server soon? While the initial setup of Plex is easy, there are definitely some nuances I wish I knew about at the beginning. That’s why I made this list: to keep you from making the same mistakes I did.

I've been watching anime as a core hobby for just over 25 years now, devouring series from the early days of the medium up to the present day, and while most of the ways things have evolved have been interesting and fresh, one area we seem to have gone backward is series length.

High-performance doesn’t always mean high cost, and in 2025, one sports car proves that point better than any other. With over 300 horsepower under the hood and a starting price that undercuts much of the competition, it’s the most affordable way to get serious speed in a brand-new package.

When we talk about resolution in the context of screens, we talk about things like how many pixels per inch there are, which determines how many individual colors there are and the amount of detail you’re able to pack into a certain space. That has lead to a general belief that higher resolution is always better in all things, but that isn't true with audio—above a certain point it is irrelevant, and may even be harmful.

There aren't a lot of portable speakers that are as iconic as Beats' Pill is. And if you want to grab one for cheap now, the current, most recently released model is just $100 at this moment.

If you're tempted to reuse an old modular power supply cable on a new power supply, save yourself a lot of trouble and buy a new one instead. You could wind up completely frying thousands of dollars in components otherwise.

While Microsoft Edge is nice, most Windows users still resort to third-party browsers. And it's a well-known fact that Windows doesn't like that. So it's a funny coincidence to see that Microsoft is accidentally blocking third-party browsers, even if this time it's an actual accident.

Apple TV+ is on fire in 2025 with its slew of new and returning content—all of which includes popular titles and long-awaited new seasons. While the first half of the year has focused more on new releases, the second half is taking a different route and debuting new installments of some of its most popular ongoing shows.

So, you’re ready to buy your first domain name? Picking the right domain registrar (a domain seller) out of the gate is important, but there are a lot of options out there. Here are my favorite registrars to use, and some things you need to keep in mind while picking them out.

While I’m constantly upgrading my tech—this year, I’ve already gotten a new CPU and GPU, and I’ll likely upgrade my TV and add a couple of PC handhelds to my collection—there are some devices I find so good, I have zero desire to ever replace them. I’ll use these gadgets until they disintegrate.

Delta Camera, an app that emulates the monochromatic photo style of Nintendo's old Game Boy Camera, is now available in closed beta. A full release is planned for later this year, though you can gain beta access by contributing to the developer's Patreon.