How-To Geek

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and it represents an improvement over its predecessor in almost every single way. One of the improvements touted by Nintendo was support for up to 1080p games at 120 frames per second (with an improved 120Hz display) as well as up to 4K at 60 frames per second when docked. Thanks to NVIDIA, we now know this is partly thanks to a party trick your gaming PC also uses.

Japanese roleplaying games, or JRPGs for short, are experiencing a second golden age. It's the perfect time to give this storied genre a try, especially if you haven't dipped your toes in before. If you don’t know which quest to take on first, I have you covered with this nifty guide.

If you have a fancy LG Smart TV we have some potentially bad news. Select owners of LG OLED TVs have started receiving notifications that the Google Assistant is about to be removed. Yes, one of the most helpful smart features will disappear from your smart TV.

Intel is shutting down its Unison app, which allowed Windows PCs to connect with PCs for sharing files, synchronizing photos, and other data. Thankfully, there are several potential alternatives.

OneCommander, Directory Opus, Q-Dir—there are plenty of File Explorer alternatives available for Windows 11. While each one has its own set of pros and cons, for me, File Pilot is so amazing that I’ve permanently replaced Windows File Explorer with it.

The basics of your Windows taskbar design have remained mostly the same ever since Windows 7 was released 16 years ago—a thick taskbar with big icons for each open app, as well as for pinned apps. You had the option to tweak this in previous operating systems, but the Windows 11 taskbar is famously inflexible. Now, this is finally improving if you want to.

While you might think keyboard shortcuts are just for keyboards, what if I told you that programming them to your mouse could be even more convenient? Here are five ways I use keyboard shortcuts on my mouse, and why I do it.

Whether you like it or not, technology plays a massive role in the automotive world. As time has gone on, though, features that used to be reserved for top luxury models have begun trickling down into the mainstream. This has made cheap cars feel more luxurious than ever before.

You can start your smart home journey with as little as a cheap smart plug. Your home will already be smarter, but it can quickly get addictive. One plug becomes five, and before you know it you've decked your home from top to bottom in smart home tech.

NotebookLM, the AI-powered notebook and research tool with Google Gemini, just received yet another update. Google has added 'Discover sources' as a new option to help you find sources for whatever you're working on.

If you want the best screen possible for the NCAA Final Four, or just been waiting for a great deal on a new TV, look no further. You now get LG's 65-inch C4 OLED 4K TV from Best Buy for $300 off the original MSRP.

Free apps get a bad rep for not being as robust as their paid counterparts. That is not always the case, though. I have compiled a list of the ones I use on Windows instead of paying for their popular counterparts.

Discord has become an essential tool for gamers who want to play multiplayer games in groups, helping players stay connected during gaming sessions. Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S have Discord support, but Nintendo is going a different way with the Switch 2.

Razer's Seiren V3 Mini USB microphone is currently on sale, which is a great value for casual users and serious content creators. With a 40% discount, this small but powerful microphone gives you high-quality audio without breaking the bank.

Nintendo has now fully revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, including details about the hardware upgrades, future games, and backwards compatibility with the original Switch. It looks like a decent enough upgrade from the original Switch, but there’s not enough here to get me interested.

Mobile apps have become a way of life since the dawn of the smartphone era. However, you'll find far fewer offerings in the way of native applications on your actual computer. Fed up for years, I've found peace in using Nativefier to create apps out of my most used sites.

One way to display figures in an Excel table according to certain time periods is by using filter buttons. However, a better way to do this is to use a timeline, a dynamic filter option that allows you to quickly display data from individual days, months, quarters, or years.

If your Windows 11 PC uses an SSD, there are actions you can take to make your SSD last as long as possible. These tips help reduce your drive’s wear and tear, and I’ll show you how to use them.

Nintendo's announcement of a new virtual game card feature for the Switch and (presumably) the Switch 2 didn't generate that much buzz, but it solves a problem I've had since the launch of the first Switch.

Video doorbells are an essential part of any smart home, and for many, they are also their first security cameras. If you don't have one yet, right now, you can get the excellent Arlo Video Doorbell 2K at the lowest price we've seen.