How-To Geek

"Wi-Fi Pineapple" is a silly name for a real threat to your cybersecurity. These devices trick you into connecting to fake Wi-Fi networks to intercept data and compromise your privacy. Here's how to protect against Pineapples and Wi-Fi attacks.

If you use Zoom as your online meeting tool, you have various features at your disposal to use. From getting things done with keyboard shortcuts to sharing your screen, I’ll give you some useful Zoom tips.

Microsoft has finally rolled out the ever-controversial Recall feature, but not everyone is pleased with the idea of it. Here's how you can disable Recall if it is on, and how you can prevent Recall from re-enabling itself in the future.

Never thinking that clip-on earbuds would be anywhere near comfortable, I made sure to avoid the category like the plague. But after using the Soundpeats Pop Clip, I’m actually convinced that the form factor makes sense. Add in nice sound quality for a budget-minded price, and it’s a winner.

Google Meet offers several features to make your online meetings convenient and productive. If this tool happens to be your favorite meeting tool, I have some tips to share with you.

Ever wondered how your online data and conversations stay secure from hackers and intruders? That’s the work of cryptography, a technology we rely on daily, often without even realizing it. Here’s how it all works behind the scenes.

It's been almost four years since Windows 11 came out, and it still feels like it's in beta. Now that Microsoft has thoroughly botched the release of Windows 11, I miss some old features of Windows 7 and XP more than ever. I bet you'll relate to at least one.

Our passwords are the primary way we log in to all the services we use day in and day out. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming increasingly complex as pressure from hackers push us towards more secure choices. But what if there were a better way that didn't involve memorizing an incomprehensible string of characters?

PC gamers benefit from having multiple game storefronts and Android gamers are starting to do the same. There are already several games on the Epic Games Store that are currently not available via Google's official Play Store.

Microsoft Excel's CHOOSECOLS and CHOOSEROWS functions are a game-changer if you want to quickly extract specific columns or rows from your data without nesting several functions in your formula. What's more, they're dynamic functions, meaning they adapt to changes in your dataset.

Data control and privacy are legitimate concerns in a world filled with untrustworthy apps. Fortunately, for iPhone users, open-source alternatives provide options that value data security, privacy, and freedom.

Are you still not using a password manager? I switch to using 1Password nearly a decade ago, and not a single day has gone by since when I didn't use the app at least once. I trust 1Password with my entire digital life, and you should too.

Fans of documentaries are spoiled for choice on streaming platforms like Netflix, which offers a wide collection of titles alongside its regular film and show catalog.

Have you seen the term "homelab" but weren't exactly sure what it is? Well, it has a fairly broad definition, but in its simplest terms, it's just a place where you play with computers, servers, and networking equipment. Here's everything a homelab involves, and how you get started with your own.

Windows computers come with pre-installed manufacturer bloatware and built-in apps I rarely use, while missing some tools I rely on heavily. Without the right apps, my device feels incomplete and unfamiliar. So, whenever I get a new Windows machine, here are a few apps I install right away.

Windows (by default) has become a privacy nightmare. Microsoft has made it impossible to install Windows without linking it to a Microsoft account first. Not to mention the incredibly invasive telemetry triggered during installation. Let me show you how to do an effortless and clean Windows install with a local account.

If your Windows 11 PC occasionally lags or freezes up, it could be due to the lack of enough RAM (Random Access Memory). You can take a few steps to free up the available RAM space, and I’ll show you how.

The Northern Lights can only be seen under certain circumstances, which gives the impression that it's difficult to spot this phenomenon. Well, it's certainly not the easiest thing in the world, but it is probably easier than you think. There are many places dedicated to helping you see the aurora.

Do you shut your PC off or put it to sleep when leaving the office for the day? I stopped doing this years ago, and I'm never going back. Here's why I leave my PC on 24/7/365, and why you should too.

Is your Mac constantly beeping with notifications, making it difficult for you to focus? You're not alone. We've compiled a list of seven different notification settings that can help you make your Mac quieter both in terms of audio volume and the volume of notifications you see.