How-To Geek

After years of Windows 11 being the most inflexible thing since DOS as far as customization goes, this seems to be a priority in Microsoft agenda with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update. Complaining works. Now, it's getting even more customizable.

I consider having a clean controller necessary to play games well. Over time, controllers get dirty, whether it be from dust, sweat, or tears from playing rough matches or environmental factors that we cannot control.

The Switch 2 has a number of tricks up its sleeve compared to the original, and one of the most surprising is the ability to convert those new Joy Cons into mice by simply flipping the controller on its side.

I haven't used a PC in a year. Well, almost. There's just one reason I need to have a conventional computer in the house, and that's making sure the other gadgets in my life get their latest software updates.

Whenever I need to kill some time (or distract myself from work), I like a good puzzle game. I've got a couple I'd love to share, but the best part is all these puzzle games can be played from your browser, and on almost any PC or phone.

Microsoft Excel has so many keyboard shortcuts that it can sometimes be difficult to remember the most useful. One of the most overlooked is F9, which gives you more control over formula calculation in your worksheets.

One of the reasons why I haven’t been super excited about Gemini is how many things it lacks compared to the ancient Google Assistant. For a very long time, Assistant has been able to identify songs when you ask it to, which can be a real lifesaver. But with Gemini stepping into the spotlight, that seamless experience vanished, leaving a frustrating void.

Not all cars depreciate at the same rate, and some brands are far better than others at holding their value over time. Whether you're buying new or planning to trade in down the line, resale value is a key factor that can save (or cost) you thousands.

The RTX 5000 series of GPUs was just released this year, and deals on hardware packing the new cards are hard to come by. Not impossible, though. One of HP's best Omen gaming laptops is currently heavily discounted, in case you want to hop on it now.

Cloud services offer a lot of convenience, but they also mean that your data leaves your home and ends up on a server you don't have control over. There's nothing to stop the brand from accessing that data, or for bad actors to get hold of it by malicious means.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a remake of the original Final Fantasy Tactics. This game is a vast improvement over the original, but there are plenty of other games you will enjoy if you were interested in FFT that tend to get overlooked.

Steam has added a new performance monitoring tool to its in-game overlay, giving you information about how your games are using your computer’s resources. This should help you spot potential performance problems, although it is currently in beta.

macOS has a wide range of quality open-source apps to choose from, and I couldn't do without some of them. They're powerful and feature-rich, and a lot of them are slicker and better designed than you might expect. These are the open-source Mac apps that I use all the time.

Google released Android 16 in June this year, far earlier than everyone expected. It's packed with all sorts of new features and visual changes, and its early arrival means your Moto should get Android 16 faster than usual, too. Now that the software is here and betas are starting to roll out, here's what Motorola owners can expect.

Hunting for your next great watch on Disney+? I've got you covered, with three shows that are ideal to watch over the weekend. Not only are they brilliant, but you can also reasonably start and finish them in a few days.

The BMW M2 G87 has been on the scene for a couple of years now, and while the styling still splits opinions, the performance has mostly silenced the critics. Love it or not, this latest rear-wheel-drive coupe from Bavaria has carved out its place in the M lineup with brute force and modern tech.

You’ll hear it called the longest day, the start of summer, or even midsummer. But what is the solstice, really? And why does this one moment affect everything from ancient rituals to your evening sunlight?

Whether you like stylish animations or dark comedies, Netflix has something for everyone, but sometimes it's a struggle to decide precisely what to watch.

I’ve never been a huge fan of cases on laptops but the Incase Edge Hardshell Case changed that for me. I have this case on my 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro, and I won’t be taking it off anytime soon.

GIFs remain one of the most popular image formats on the internet, despite their age. They're even natively integrated into most messaging apps. Now, Microsoft is testing the ability to create and export them using Windows’s native screenshot and screen recording tool.