How-To Geek

We live in an era where the lines between our physical and digital lives are increasingly blurred. Smartphones are indispensable companions, seamlessly integrating into nearly every facet of our daily existence. However, that comes with a significant trade-off in the form of location tracking. Many of us operate under the assumption that we control our digital footprint, especially when it comes to our whereabouts, but that’s not very accurate.

Thanks to the built-in Recorder app, my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL takes better notes than I could ever do in my meetings. It gives me full transcripts for all my meetings, and all it requires is just a tap of a button. Here’s how you can do that, too.

Toyota’s built more underrated cars than just about anyone—which makes sense when you’re the world’s biggest automaker. Between the everyday Toyotas and the posh Lexuses, they’ve cranked out everything from bulletproof commuters to sneaky-quick performance machines.

Are you looking for an alternative to Docker that’s fully open source and doesn’t have any vendor-lock in? Well, there are four tools that you can use which are completely free of Docker’s influence.

As TV technology has improved over the years, Mini-LED TVs, once considered a premium product, have become much more affordable. You can buy some budget Mini-LED TVs from brands such as Hisense and TCL for under $500.

You probably have used Spotify's "Add to Queue" feature countless times. While a bit clumsy, it gets the job done. But did you know that the app also supports a much faster queue feature, allowing you to add songs to the queue with just one swipe? Here's how it works and why you should start using it.

In just a few short months, George R.R. Martin fans will find themselves back in Westeros with HBO’s new, highly anticipated series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The upcoming show marks the third installment set in the author’s beloved land of fire and ice, following the mainline Game of Thrones series and its successor, House of the Dragon. So, will this new series bring more magic, dragons, and drama? Let's find out!

Your computer stores the time in a hardware clock on its motherboard. The clock keeps track of time, even when the computer is off. By default, Windows assumes the time is stored in local time, while Linux assumes the time is stored in UTC time and applies an offset. This leads to one of your operating systems showing the wrong time in a dual boot situation.

In iOS 26, Apple finally introduced custom iMessage background wallpapers. Not only are these fun and almost infinitely customizable, they serve a practical purpose in helping you quickly identify who you’re currently chatting with.

Found-footage horror was all the rage in the 2010s, starting with the small film Paranormal Activity. The low-budget horror movie about a recorded spooky house became a franchise and spawned a series of similar horror films, ranging from the claustrophobic AsAbove So Below to the screenlife terror of Open Windows. While Paranormal Activity fizzled out, another found-footage horror franchise enthusiastically marches onward.

The bat program describes itself as “a cat clone with wings,” which is a fun analogy, but a slightly misleading one. bat is a tool with two main purposes: highlighting syntax and marking git diffs.

Google Messages is constantly adding new features that enrich its interactivity, safety, and spam protection capabilities. Through recent iOS updates, Apple's Messages app, too, has been leveling up with new features.

I came for the kitty ears and stayed for the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro headset’s comfort, RGB lighting, and stellar sound quality. Between its sound, lighting, and plush comfort, I can confirm this is a gaming headset I’d happily use every gaming session.

I didn't have a decent gaming PC for much of my childhood. Yet I spent a solid six hours a day playing games that my rig could barely run. Now that I have a machine that can handle anything, I rarely push it to its limits. Surprisingly, I'm completely fine with that.

If you’re serious about online gaming, you’ve probably thought about upgrading your mouse. But those brand-name price tags are enough to make anyone click away. The good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the same specs—you just need to find the right budget model.

System Restore is a lifesaver feature that lets you revert your system to a previous state when something goes wrong. However, what many don’t realize is that it can accumulate gigabytes of data over time. By deleting old restore points, you can free up space and recover lost GBs for meaningful use.

Chromebooks are renowned for their powerful safety and privacy features, but that doesn't mean you can just stop worrying about either of those issues. Any security system is only as strong as its weakest link, and you don't want that to be you.

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, but that space can run out faster than you might think. But you don’t have to rush to buy extra storage. With a few simple cleanup steps, you can quickly reclaim space and make room for what really matters.

If you’re dreaming about a used, two-seat, V8-powered slice of American fun, the Chevrolet Corvette probably tops your list. It’s been turning heads and stealing hearts since the ’50s, and honestly, there’s nothing quite like it.

So I was watching one of my favorite YouTube channels (Technology Connections) recently, when the channel casually posted a video about how DVD re-releases are worse quality than their previous imprints.