How-To Geek

Smart locks and video doorbells are two types of popular smart home devices that are tailor-made for your front door. In many cases, you can link both devices together to see who is at the door and let them in from a single app.

There are a lot of VPN services out there, and many of them claim to be the cheapest. We went through our VPN reviews to find the services and make sure you get the best value.

I hadn't touched my PS5 for months as real life always got in the way. But then a comment from a colleague made me realize that if I could find time to play my Switch, I could find a way to get back to my PS5, too.

Instruction manuals were once included with every video game, but they're now practically extinct. While video games have outgrown the need for instruction manuals, it's easy to forget how important they were during the early years of gaming.

Linux is a wonderful operating system, and its open-source license is commendable. But for day-to-day work, I can’t give up macOS.

When it comes to value for money, traditional hybrid vehicles seem to sit at the top of the stack. The premium you pay over gas-only models isn’t a huge amount, yet they save you a ton of money on gas. Regardless of what kind of vehicle you’re looking for, chances are there is an excellent hybrid out there for you.

Gaming handhelds are all the rage, but they’re not cheap. Sadly, most of them still suffer from a point of weakness that console and PC gamers have had to deal with for decades.

My son goes to a school that doesn't provide laptops but requires kids to have one. The needs are simple and easily satisfied by a cheap Chromebook. By using resources already available to me, though, I saved that Chromebook money.

A lot of manufacturers permanently lock down the phone’s hardware, so you cannot make any system-level changes. If you’re an Android enthusiast interested in tinkering with your phone, consider these brands first.

This was a busy week in tech, stacked with Windows updates, big changes for EVs, Firefox updates, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

Over the years, I've encountered various Ubuntu boot problems, from black screens to endless loading loops. Luckily, I've discovered several reliable methods to get Ubuntu up and running again. Here's what worked for me.

Did you know Python has several hidden easter eggs? Turns out, your favorite programming language isn't just helpful for building applications, but also some quality humor. Let's find some of the best ones.

Apple Invites is a dedicated iPhone app that “brings people together for life’s special moments.” By contrast, Calendar is a boring productivity app primarily aimed at work and business. Let's take a look at the ways in which the two apps differ.

We all know that defective or damaged lithium-ion batteries are a fire hazard. Yet we still use closets and drawers as the resting ground for old phones and other retired gadgets. I decided to break this habit after finding a swollen phone in my dresser, and I suggest that you do the same.

Until now, I was only familiar with Satechi's chargers and other mobile accessories. When I got to try out the company's SM3 Mechanical Keyboard, I wasn't sure if it'd live up to the standards of their other products, but I've come away very surprised with this quiet and comfortable accessory.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

When my boss Dan asked me "What would you say was your 'holy grail' Blu-ray player?", I'd never even thought about it. My stance has always been to get the best bang-for-buck tech I can. So, I decided to think about it, and from the heavens descended the Panasonic DP-UB9000.

Getting through your reading backlog can be a Sisyphean task. Can fancy new AI voice generation and narration tools help you catch up? The answer is sort of.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is nearing the end of its original five-year support cycle. If you still have a PC, virtual machine, or server running that version, it's time to get updated.

You've probably noticed that your MacBook will boot when you open the lid or connect it to power. While convenient, this behavior isn't ideal for everyone. Here's how to turn off the auto-boot feature on your MacBook and why you might want to do so.