How-To Geek

The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 is now on sale with a big discount, giving you $400 off its original price. This means the 2025 model, which usually costs $949.99, is now priced at a much more affordable $549.99 on Best Buy.

Microsoft has developed countless fantastic features for Windows over the years, but for some reason, they usually don’t wind up included by default. Instead, you have to download a separate program called PowerToys to get access to them. Some of them are so great they definitely need to be added to Windows as stock features.

It's a known fact that Microsoft is really into shoving its services down people's throats. I haven't seen attempts at doing so that are as blatant as this one, though. Microsoft will, after all, allow you to continue updating Windows 10 past its EOD date, if you agree to do a little something.

Tired of all the mainstream movie formulas? Sick of yet another superhero film or predictable romantic comedy? So are lots of people, but at the same time, you're probably not keen to jump in at the other extreme and indulge in experimental arthouse movies.

Paper-like screens are regularly pitched as an eyestrain-reducing alternative to LCD or OLED. And, when it comes to reading, I have to agree. But I see a lot of people doing weird stuff on their E Ink monitors and tablets, like watching YouTube videos or browsing the web. So, I decided to take this absurdity to the extreme by loading up Minecraft on my BOOX eReader.

iPhone users are getting unexpected push notifications from the Wallet app promoting Apple’s new movie, F1: The Movie. These ads, which offered a limited-time Fandango discount for two tickets, don't really have any good reason to be pushed to you.

Have you deleted the empty inetpub folder from your Windows installation drive, thinking it was of no use? If so, you should restore it using the PowerShell script that Microsoft has shared, as this folder is very important for your device’s security.

Last month, it was discovered that Google was working on some big changes for the Phone app. Now that Android 16 is available, we're getting our first look at what those changes look like—and I'm very excited about it.

Windows Recall, a "privacy-focused" AI tool for Copilot+ PCs designed to make it easier to retrace your digital steps if you forgot what you did the day before, is going to receive a major update: a homepage.

1080p (Full HD) has been the standard display resolution for a long time. It’s had a good run, but its time is up. I upgraded both my monitor and TV this year, and I haven’t looked back. Now, I’m convinced it’s time to ditch 1080p for good.

Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile, and NOW Mobile customers are being moved to premium data plans that use Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) 8. This upgrade will give users a better experience when connected to the cellular network, with faster speeds and less delay.

Backups are one of those things that everyone knows is necessary, plans to make, but usually don't worry about until it is too late. Here is a quick, easy way to make a portable backup solution that you can connect to any PC you want.

Summer is heating up, and so is the foldable phone market. Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next generation of Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices, and if you've been eyeing a foldable, you’re about to have some new options to consider.

Some of the best movies are remakes. Think of Carpenter's The Thing, Cronenberg's the Fly or Pacino's Scarface. These movies are amazing, and many people don't even realize they are remakes of older films from a previous era.

Hue’s smart lighting ecosystem just got a little bigger, in a couple of different ways. The company known for its wide array of smart lights and switches has unveiled a refreshed version of its Smart Button, but it comes at a price.

The Sims 4 was released nearly 11 years ago and received mixed reviews from fans and players due to its limited content compared to previous releases. While various updates have filled some of those gaps, the game can still be disappointing for long-term Sims fans or players looking for more.

Sometimes, it can be tough to be a ‘90s kid. Every director and showrunner seems obsessed with the 1980s, which is why franchises like Stranger Things are everywhere in the pop culture landscape. But if you have deep nostalgia for the subsequent decade, you've come to the right place.

Brain-teasers hit just right when I'm not in the mood to engage with RPG mechanics or fast-paced action. If you want to sharpen the mind too, check out these brain-teasers you can play in your browser.

We've officially entered summer, and a new week means new things to watch. For your viewing pleasure, I bring you a mix of classics from the 80s and 90s, hits of the 2010s, and even a little Australian sitcom that makes for an excellent quick binge.

You'd think they'd be more common, but Chromebooks running ARM chips are a relatively rare sight. When we do get one, it's noteworthy. On that same vein, we have a new ARM Chromebook, and it's pretty nice.