How-To Geek

When someone asks what the most reliable Japanese car is, most people instantly say “Toyota.” Fair enough—they’ve earned that rep.

If you haven't been following international news too closely, you might not be aware that our friends down-under have a massive housing crisis. Then again, who doesn't? However, what makes the Australian story a little different from the rest of the world is how one company aims to solve the issue—spiders.

If there’s one brand that all long-time Android users know, it’s HTC. Technically, HTC never went away, but most people have forgotten about it. Seemingly out of nowhere, a whole new line of HTC Wildfire phones was just shown off.

A lot of high-powered mini PCs out there are powered by Intel chips. And while I'm not an Intel hater, I'm more of an AMD guy. Which is why I'm particularly happy to see that ASUS is launching a brand new ROG tiny PC—powered by one of the best mobile AMD chips out there.

Crossovers have long been seen as practical family haulers, but a new generation is proving they can be just as thrilling as they are versatile. Beneath their everyday-friendly designs lie powerful engines, sport-tuned suspensions, and responsive steering that make driving them genuinely fun.

Back in 2013, when the iPhone and Android had cornered the smartphone market, a plucky new mobile operating system showed up that promised to bring a new kind of smartphone. One that was entirely built on web technologies and web apps. It was from a familiar brand, but it never took off.

It's lights out for Apple TV, as today the streaming giant announced that starting in 2026 it will become the exclusive broadcast partner of Formula 1 motor racing in the United States.

You probably use the cd command on Linux every day. But did you know that there are some hacks that let you improve your experience while navigating different directories? After applying these tips, I'm able to change directories without worry of making mistakes.

Don't waste your weekend on the couch—dust off that old Raspberry Pi and get to work! There's no better time to flex your nerdy muscles and build something that you can be proud of, so to help give you a head start, I've collected three Raspberry Pi projects that you can complete in a weekend.

For as long as I can remember, I have been the unofficial tech support guy for my family. Part of that responsibility is maintaining the photos and videos of me, my wife, and my mother-in-law. We’ve all been on the iPhone platform for years, and built up a pile of photos and videos in iCloud, and over time the monthly bill has crept up as I upgraded to larger storage plans. Sure, it’s convenient, but these little monthly subscriptions add up over time, and I wanted something more sustainable.

I'm always browsing Netflix looking for the next best thing to watch. I don't think Netflix's interface makes discovery as easy as it could, especially with the recent update, but it gets the job done. However, there's one feature that I simply had to disable to make browsing tolerable: autoplay previews.

I've always liked the idea of math, but doing it by hand has been another matter. My mental CPU seems to go to 100% during hand calculation. Hand calculators are good but Python libraries are even better for my quantitative explorations.

The Murano entered a brand-new generation for the 2025 model year, with Nissan completely rehauling the mid-size SUV. Before entering the new generation, the Murano was among the oldest new cars that you could buy and was feeling extremely outdated. While there are still some kinks to be ironed out, the new model is much better and is poised to seriously compete with its rivals.

Most of us believe we are doing everything we can to keep our devices safe, but some of the best security features aren’t enabled or present on your Mac by default, and others require that you make a change and review your operational security from time to time.

It's the weekend again, which means it's time to break out those Linux workstations and use them as computers were intended: solving problems and having fun. I've found a few more native Linux applications that range from practical to niche in usecase.

Your smartwatch is a part of you in a way that not even your phone can match. It’s always out there in the open air, and the band soaks up sweat, dead skin, and all the general nastiness of daily life. The answer to keeping your watch bands pristine is a lot simpler than you might think.

The iPhone’s Action Button is now a staple feature of Apple’s smartphone lineup. In its default state, it does exactly what the ringer switch it replaced does: toggle silent mode on and off.

Well, viewing enthusiasts, another weekend is here, and with it arrives some well-deserved time off from your hard week at work. As you settle into and relax on that comfortable couch of yours, don’t forget your popcorn and snacks. This week on Amazon Prime Video, we’re going hunting with Maggie Q, exploring the night sky and its mysteries with JK Simmons, and learning how to hide in plain sight with the lovably mouthy Kristen Bell.

Hulu is one of the biggest streaming services in the U.S., and now that it's gone global, replacing the Star tile on Disney+ in international markets, more people are going to get the Hulu experience ... and that means more folks than ever trying to decide what to watch.

I subscribe to every streaming service under the sun, but I've been a member of Netflix the longest. That means I've watched many of its shows. Unsurprisingly, not all of them are good, but I'm happy to dish out three recommendations that are actually worth your time.