How-To Geek

Google Photos is generally considered one of the best apps from the company, but it’s not without problems. One feature in particular has been under constant fire since it was announced. Thankfully, Google has finally relented, and “Ask Photos” can be turned off.

I use a lot of Zigbee devices in my smart home. For my needs, Zigbee still offers the best combination of low cost and utility. The truth is that Zigbee isn't perfect; it has plenty of frustrating issues.

Reliability rankings often shift from year to year, but a few automakers consistently compete for the top spot. In recent years, Subaru managed to climb to the front in several industry reports, challenging Toyota’s long-standing reputation for building some of the most dependable vehicles on the road. Now, new data suggests that the balance of power has shifted once again.

Getting someone to try Linux is one thing—getting them to stay is another. After helping several friends and family members make the switch, I’ve found that some distros do a better job of keeping people around and encouraging them to explore the OS further. I call these “gateway” Linux distros—and here are my top five picks.

Malware is an ever-present threat, but there are still some places where you don’t expect to see it pop up. Recently, potentially harmful files have been found lurking in downloads from some of the web’s biggest 3D printable model repositories.

Windows is famously RAM-hungry, and if you let it, it'll normally eat up about half of your RAM at any given time. If you'd like to reclaim some of that, there are a few easy things you can do.

Some popular recent Home Assistant posts on Reddit revealed that the smart home of someone living in Miami Gardens was exposed to the internet. Other people could turn off their lights and even rename their devices. This was all due to their MQTT broker being public and unsecured.

A decade after the Bentayga first entered the ultra-luxury SUV segment, Bentley is returning to the model's geographic roots. The British automaker has announced the 2027 Bentayga Artenara Edition, a design-led variant inspired by Artenara, the highest village in Gran Canaria, which overlooks the Roque Bentayga peak that gave the SUV its name in 2015.

If you’re the kind of movie lover who actually enjoys bouncing between genres and appreciates the kind of classics that still hit even after you’ve seen them a dozen times, then Paramount+ has a deep well you can draw from for days.

Luxury cars have always been a tricky buy. They’re often expensive to keep running once the warranty ends, and their resale values can drop fast thanks to complicated tech and questionable long-term reliability.

Laptops aren't as powerful as regular desktop PCs, but they can still be quite capable. If you have a laptop with a busted screen, these are 5 great ways to put it back to use and keep it out of the landfill.

The start of a new week on Netflix means there are several high-profile movies now streaming on the service. The one with the most buzz is War Machine, a new action movie starring Reacher's Alan Ritchson. The sci-fi thriller is about a group of soldiers who face an otherworldly threat that crash-lands on Earth. With Ritchson at the helm, War Machine is a fast-moving action movie that packs a punch.

Your Mac or Linux machine might already have a terminal emulator, but replacements like Ghostty can give you more features and extensive customization options. Ghostty version 1.3 has now arrived with improvements to searching, clipboard, macOS integration, and much more.

If you've purchased a new smartphone, you're probably planning to use it for a few years. Obviously, you'd like to keep it running like new for as long as possible. I recommend following these tips to keep your smartphone in top shape.

The Nvidia Shield TV is arguably the most powerful streaming box on the market, but the Play Store can feel a bit limited. The good news is that, as an Android TV device, it can run most Android apps. You just have to know how to get them on your Shield. That’s where sideloading comes in.

I’m feeling nostalgic this week, so we’re headed back to the 20th century to explore some of my favorite classic movies that are newly released this month on Amazon Prime Video. They became classics not because of their stars or directors but because of their timeless ability to explore universal human experiences and leave a lasting cultural impact on viewers.

Whether you're a seasoned tinkerer with a drawer full of SBCs or a newcomer building your first low-cost project, the market for new Raspberry Pis has never been more frustratingly expensive. Fortunately, an ultra-cheap alternative is likely sitting in your junk drawer or a local thrift store for just a few bucks—I'm talking about the humble Android TV box.

A NAS enclosure is often considered the go-to solution for backups and media servers. However, there's actually very little reason to spend hundreds of dollars on an expensive NAS if you don't plan to use it to its full potential.

I can say, without qualms, that I love my smartphone. These words didn't come easily to me. For years, I loathed this device. I wish my family members didn't pressure me to own one. But I've since taken steps to reclaim this device that for so long didn't feel like my own. That starts with doing away with many of the most popular apps.

For years, the Toyota RAV4 has been the default pick if you wanted a compact Toyota SUV. It was still the brand’s bestseller in 2025—but it’s no longer the fastest-growing one.