How-To Geek

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.

Competing against friends in the Fitness app on your iPhone can be enjoyable, but you can only participate with one other Apple Watch owner per competition. However, with the help of the Competitions app, you can compete against more than one friend, even if they use a different fitness tracker.

Did you know that you can hide data in individual cells or ranges of cells in Excel without changing your spreadsheet's content or structure? It's surprising that Microsoft Excel doesn't have a pre-made tool for hiding data in visible cells, as this functionality has many uses.

Netflix is the video streaming service that first brought the concept into the mainstream. Despite the growing number of competitors, many of us still have a Netflix subscription. If you do, there are some hidden features in Netflix that you may be unaware of.

You may have heard about how difficult the GRUB Linux bootloader is to install and configure. If that's holding you back from installing Linux, you should know it's nothing to be scared of, if you have to deal with it at all.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming later in 2025, and we're not sure how much longer the original console will stick around. However, it doesn't seem like a price drop for the existing Switch models is likely.

The UK Government has replied to a ''Stop Killing Games.' petition, which aimed to stop video game publishers from disabling games people have purchased.

WhatsApp is not huge in the United States, but it's one of the most widely-used messaging platforms in the world. Many AI chatbot makers also make their own service available there, including Microsoft's Copilot among others. ChatGPT is one of them, and now, it's getting a few improvements.

Iconfactory, the team behind the Twitterrific app, has released a new app called Tapestry. This app gathers different online content like social media posts, blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels into one easy-to-read timeline.

There’s more to life than Plex when it comes to media streaming. Jellyfin is an the open-source media server alternative that’s always there when I need it.

There are many ways to experience older games, but my favorite is to pull out my phone. Hear me out—the experience is better than you might think.

Sharing files between Macs and Windows shouldn't be a complicated matter and, with some simple settings changes, you can have your own mixed network up and running in a few minutes.

Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 135 has now arrived with better translations, security improvements, and a lot more.

USB-C was conceived as the USB port to end all USB ports, though USB-A is still definitely alive. PNY has just launched some USB-C only thumb drives, and there are a few reasons why you might want to check them out other than the fact they're USB-C.

German automakers are renowned for their ability to perfectly blend luxury and sportiness into a single package. Brands like Mercedes-Benz lead the way in comfort, while the likes of BMW rule the streets. However, finding a used model that is going to be easy on your bank account is not easy.

The world of mechanical keyboards is so expansive that it's sometimes hard to choose which keyboard to use. I landed on a tented, split mechanical keyboard (with eight thumb keys), which is a pretty bold move. Here's why I chose the Dygma Raise to run my desk setup.

Both the Currency and Accounting number formats in Excel are used to display monetary values, including the symbol for the chosen currency. However, in this article, I'll explain their subtle differences, giving you a better idea of which one to use in your spreadsheet.

The virtual private network (VPN) feature in Microsoft Defender, which was available to paid Microsoft 365 subscribers, is shutting down. Microsoft is killing the functionality less than a year after it was introduced.

Does your large spreadsheet contain lots of blank rows that serve no purpose? Don't waste time removing these empty rows manually! Instead, use this tip to ensure you don't miss any rows or accidentally delete the incorrect rows.

I stream Apple Music all day, every day on my Mac. In doing so, I’ve become hyperaware of both the idiosyncracies and glaring issues that Apple needs to address.