How-To Geek

Thanks to cheaper CG and the rise of long, serialized TV shows from on-demand streaming services, it feels like we're in the golden age of book adaptations. Yes, not every show will be a hit or a good adaptation (looking at you, Wheel of Time), but so many books were unfilmable til recently.

3D printers are now affordable and more user-friendly than ever before, but that doesn't mean there aren't some pitfalls still out there for people new to the hobby—or those who want to do serious business!

Have you been wanting to try out Linux, but aren't sure how? Since ChromeOS ships with a fully functional Linux shell, a Chromebook Plus might be the best choice for giving Linux a try without fully committing to a high-end Linux laptop from the start.

When people look at gaming PCs, they tend to imagine gigantic, honking monsters, but a gaming PC can actually get pretty small while still playing games. Case in point—this ASUS tiny PC packs some serious hardware capable of gaming.

Pokémon is one of the longest-running and most storied franchises in history. What started as a simple role-playing game for the Game Boy has evolved into a global multimedia empire spanning animated series, feature films, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and more than 100 video games. With such a massive catalog, it's no surprise that a few oddballs slipped through the cracks. And unless you're a diehard enthusiast, chances are there are some titles you've never heard of.

Apple has bought its first video game studio, and will finally be publishing games. The acquired Vancouver-based studio, RAC7, is a small team founded in 2014 by Jason Ennis and Jesse Ringrose.

One of the things that make video games different from other media, is that you can often control what happens in the story. Sometimes the best games are ones that leave tough yet memorable choices with you.

It only took 16 years, but there's finally an official version of WhatsApp for the iPad. If you're tired of using WhatsApp's web version on your iPad and wish there were a better way, this is exactly what you've been waiting for.

Is your computer monitor no longer sleeping when it's supposed to? This is a problem I ran into and couldn't figure it out—until I found one simple command that revealed everything.