How-To Geek

Buying a monitor for work can seem daunting, with so many specifications and features to consider. And with countless models on the market, even an experienced PC hardware veteran like myself sometimes struggles to find the perfect one.

I've given a lot of time and thought to the wallpapers on my phones. All along, there was a simple solution—no wallpaper at all. Black is the only background color a growing number of us actually need.

Valve has dropped a significant new Proton Experimental update. While today's update specifically targets launch issues in Uno and Far Cry 4. It comes after a wave of updates for other titles.

When was the last time you thought about the devices that run your home network? You might have some devices that are officially too old to be using in 2025.

There was a time when pretty much everyone installed a file manager app on their Android phone or tablet. I used to mess around with files in the root directory (remember build.prop?) and access my FTP servers all the time. However, it’s been ages since I installed one of these apps or saw anyone else use them. What happened?

Planning a trip to see family for the holidays? With a significant number of home intrusions being opportunistic crimes, putting off would-be thieves by simulating presence in your smart home is a good idea.

Buying a budget CPU is trickier than it seems. Which ones are worth your money?

It seems like streaming services are always raising their prices, so I'm thankful for the Black Friday sales that let me grab some genuinely good entertainment deals. If you're looking to enjoy some movies and shows this holiday season and into 2026, these are the discounts I think you should check out.

Upgrading your setup doesn't always have to break the bank. In fact, I'm a huge fan of affordable desktop accessories—they're some of my favorite things to spend money on. One such addition I've recently made is a humble boom arm for my dynamic microphone, which lets me position it exactly where I want, and now my setup looks and feels so much cleaner.

Ubuntu is shaking up its default application lineup for the upcoming 26.04 Long Term Support (LTS) release. The developers will be swapping out the classic Totem video player and GNOME System Monitor for two new options called Showtime and Resources.

As car enthusiasts, we all want the basics covered—comfort, style, and some modern conveniences—but with a side of sporty fun. Rear-wheel drive, crisp handling, punchy power, and a dash of luxury are the essentials, and BMW has long perfected the formula.

There aren't that many options for running Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac, but you can do it. Whether you want to install it on your internal SSD as a genuine dual-boot setup or run it inside a virtual machine, here's how to get started.

I know for a fact that you can own a PC for years, do nothing to keep it in good shape, and still get away with it. But I also know that neglecting some basic maintenance can result in anything from performance drops to full-on disasters.

Relying on Microsoft Word's default numbering results in generic-looking documents, poor alignment, and inconsistent formatting. By spending just a few minutes creating a custom style list, I make my work recognizable, professional, and uniform.

We've finally reached the point where color eReaders are common and affordable. You can buy one from a dozen different brands, including Kindle, for as low as $150. And although I'm excited for this color E-Ink technology, I have no interest in using the color eReaders that are available today. They're worse than the black-and-white models in all of the ways that matter to me.

November, you had a good run, but now it's time for December to take it from here and ride the year off into the sunset. And speaking of sunsets, Hulu has a swath of titles leaving the service you should check out before they're gone.

Everyone has their toolbox of favorite programs that they install on their machines whenever they get a new one. Working with Python, I've built up my own essential toolkit. Here are the libraries and programs I reach for whenever I get a new machine.

If you’re budgeting around the cost of a new Honda Civic, you might be surprised at what the used market can offer. For the same money, a well-equipped luxury SUV from a few years ago delivers far more space, comfort, and versatility than most compact sedans, making it a smarter choice for drivers who need practicality without sacrificing refinement.

If you're tired of repeated calculations, hard-to-read formulas, and sluggish Excel worksheets, the LET function is your solution. It assigns simple names to complex calculations, making formulas clearer, easier to update, and much quicker by calculating expressions only once.

Do you prefer graphical applications? Are you hunting for Windows-like applications after the switch to Linux? Are you on the lookout for a powerful search utility? FSearch is a simple yet promising little utility that's difficult not to find appealing. I have four reasons why I think you'll love it.