How-To Geek

USB-C being standard means that you can charge most of your tech with the same charger, but the key thing is finding a charger that fits the bill in the first place. If you're still looking, this charger might be a good option for cheap.

Times are tough all around the world, and usually when belts are tightened, the first thing to go is entertainment. That's a sad situation, and it doesn't help that the only news about gaming these days seem to be that it's getting more and more expensive.

The Mac mini is one of the best small computers you can buy thanks to its small yet mighty footprint and value for money. Things get even better if you can score yourself a deal on the second-hand market, which is where I found mine.

Anker's 6-in-1 USB-C hub has fallen to a very low price. Right now, it is available for $23.40 at Anker, which makes it a great choice for adding more connectivity and charging options to devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. To get this discount, use the promo code Ankerhowtogeek2025 at checkout.

Do you want to get an alert when your laptop’s battery level drops below a certain percentage? If so, you have multiple ways to do that on your Windows 11 computer.

The Anker MagGo Wireless Charger, a handy 2-in-1 charging stand, is now on sale for $42.12 on Anker's website. This is down from its original price of $53.99. You’ll need to use the promo code Ankerhowtogeek2025 to get this big discount when you check out.

Some of the best games ever made have important plot points, characters, and unexplained events that are shrounded in mystery.

RCS is available for more people than ever, but knowing which of your contacts have been upgraded and which are still stuck in the stone age of SMS can feel like a mystery. Google Messages is finally making it easier to tell the difference.

The XREAL One AR Glasses deliver a 147-inch virtual display in a go-anywhere form factor. While the field of view, out-of-box connectivity, and user interface are somewhat limited, the excellent portable big-screen video quality makes up for it.

Thunderbolt 5 is a relatively new tech, but it packs some insane speed gains, and if your hardware supports it, gadgets using it can be a great addition to any laptop or computer. Anker recently released a Thunderbolt 5 dock, but you can already score a significant discount.

Ever since Spotify added podcasts, it has become one of the top apps for listening to podcasts on the go, but it's still not a dedicated podcast app—and sometimes, it shows. Its main focus is, still, music. Now, though, it's getting slightly better for podcasts.

There have been many attempts at building the perfect HTPC (Home Theater PC) platform, and some, like Kodi, have stood the test of time. However, almost a decade ago Mythbuntu reached the end of the road. Despite having so much promise.

Coming up with gift ideas for someone who loves astronomy isn't easy, especially if they are deep enough in the hobby that they already own a lot of things related to it. If you're struggling to think of a gift for just such a person, these ideas might help you out.

Even the biggest Android diehards have to admit that iPhones have some nice features. AssistiveTouch is firmly one of them. It’s that little floating button that lets you do almost anything without straining your thumb. You can get that on your Android device with a handy app.

Video game pre-orders have become one of the most controversial practices in modern gaming. While some see it as a risky gamble that encourages publishers to release unfinished games, I think that there are legitimate reasons to pre-order your favorite upcoming titles.

Microsoft Excel has hundreds of tools and functions, meaning it's quite easy to overlook some of the most useful ones. In this guide, I'll share four lesser-known, hidden tricks that could transform how you use the popular spreadsheet software.

Star Wars is one of the most popular media franchises ever. It all started on the big screen almost 50 years ago and today you can watch, read, play, and listen to a smorgasbord of Star Wars media.

Humanity has been reliant on bacteria for centuries. From fermentation and agriculture to making vaccines and genetic engineering, bacterial strains have found widespread industrial and lifestyle applications. In the near future, they could help make resilient bricks to build habitats on the Moon’s surface.

Apple's self-service repair program is seen by some as being a bit on the half-baked side, but to Apple's credit, it has been slowly improving it with new devices and parts. Now, the iPad is finally joining the list of devices that you can repair at home.

If you're a Discord user, you might have noticed something new popping up in your app, and it’s not another prompt to try a free trial of Nitro. This time it’s about "Discord Orbs," a brand-new in-app currency that's currently in beta.