How-To Geek

Think you know what's connected to your home network? You might be surprised. Learn how to check using nmap on Linux, which will let you explore all the devices connected to your network.

Using a VPN protects your privacy and helps you bypass regional restrictions—but not all services allow it. If you’ve ever faced issues accessing a platform while connected to a VPN, the platform is probably blocking VPN traffic. So why do some websites block a VPN, and how exactly do they detect it?

An "audiophile" is someone who loves the experience of high-fidelity sound reproduction and appreciates a good soundstage and audio imaging. In fact, achieving higher levels of fidelity and more accurate sound reproduction is a goal that many audiophiles chase relentlessly—often at great cost.

The weekend is the perfect time to put your Linux PC to the test and see what you can actually do with it. These are some native Linux applications I think are worth trying out if you haven't already installed them.

Portable power banks are great for charging phones and tablets, but when you want to power a fridge, part of your home, or an RV, you'll want something a bit bigger. Anker's SOLIX line is a popular option, and the latest SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 is here to power everything.

Are you looking for a fun way to refresh your Raspberry Pi’s command line experience? You don’t have to look far to find a simple and fun way to overhaul the terminal on your Pi. With Oh My ZSH or Starship, you can have a fully customized Pi experience this weekend.

It’s easy to recommend Home Assistant to anyone who wants a powerful and versatile smart home, but in its default state, the platform operates wholly offline. For many, this is a feature since it means there’s no reliance on the cloud.

EcoFlow sells many portable power stations, but the Delta 3 Max Plus is one of the most versatile options. The 120V and 20A AC output support and rated capacity of 2048Wh makes it a great option for outdoors trips, home power outages, and everything in between. There are a few catches, though.

What I love most about HBO Max is that even though I've been watching its shows and movies for more than 25 years, when I start digging back into its library, I'm amazed to uncover things I've never heard of or had nearly forgotten about. Of course, it also continues to crank out excellent new shows, but the breadth of options it provides is still impressive.

If you’re looking for some good shows to binge this weekend that will indeed set the tone for your spooktacular month, Amazon Prime Video has you covered. This weekend, we’re diving into a supernatural neo-Western starring Josh Brolin, a super creepy sci-fi horror series that’ll have you scratching your head, and a dark, provocative Tom Hardy series that’s making a comeback.

Netflix has a wealth of TV shows at your fingertips—the tough part is deciding what to watch. If you've carved out some viewing time this weekend, I've got three recommendations for shows that are bound to entertain.

Microsoft is testing a revamped Start Menu for Windows 11, starting in the Canary Channel for Insiders. It’s much larger than the previous design, and it will hopefully require less scrolling or searching to find the apps you need.

Some iPhone apps can use critical alerts to bypass your iPhone's settings and play audible notifications even when your iPhone is in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb focus. Using Home Assistant, it's possible to send bespoke critical alerts for any reason that you want.

We're fast approaching the end of the year, and as it's usually the case, we're starting to see the stuff that will power our hardware next year. Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 is finally here, and there's a few things you should know.

EcoFlow has announced a recall of its Delta Max 2000 power stations, due to a problem that caused some units to “overheat and ignite.” You don’t have to return or mail the power station, though—you just need to install a firmware update.

The time has finally come to replace your old TV. You've checked every spec down to the nit count, but have you thought about the remote? Is it missing essential features, or is it so feature-packed that you're left fumbling to find that one rarely-used yet super-important button? Is it compatible with the rest of your entertainment system? How easy will it be to replace if you don't want an aftermarket duplicate?

The search bar on the Windows 11 taskbar allows you to quickly search for apps and files available on your device. If you're connected to the internet, you will also notice a small icon in the taskbar's search bar that changes every day. If you're like me and prefer the search bar to be free of any such icon, there are a few ways to disable it.

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The FCC has just dropped a huge, 69-page draft ruling that directly tackles the fight against Digital Rights Management (DRM) on over-the-air television. Honestly, it's surprising that a draft rulemaking was released at all, considering the US government is currently shut down.

Creating programming projects is great. But if it has a graphical interface? Even better! Building a GUI application has many perks. You end up with something even non-techie friends can appreciate. That's why we're going to make a Python GUI application and learn the Tkinter library in the process.