How-To Geek

By default, Windows 11 shows the Home page when you open File Explorer, unlike Windows 10, which displays the "This PC" page. However, you can configure File Explorer in Windows 11 to open the "This PC" page instead of the "Home" page.

Chrome has some essential security features that help protect your browsing experience, from enhanced protection against malware to performing an online safety check. Here are some simple settings I use to ensure I'm browsing safely on Chrome.

If you're hosting the holidays at your home, chances are you're going to have a lot more people using your Wi-Fi network than usual. There will be extra strain, but there are several things you can do to prepare your network for that, as well as keep it and everyone using it safe from risks.

If you haven't been following the development of AI image generation tools, you may not be quite up-to-date on what they are capable of. The truth is that AI image generators can in fact create photorealistic images, and that's both amazing and deeply problematic.

Since the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a lot more going on than the Pixel 9 Pro, it comes at a greater cost, and that's all the more reason to protect it with a case. Why leave it exposed to the elements? Why risk dropping it without protection?

ChromeOS 131 is rolling out now to Chromebooks with a few useful improvements. Namely, it introduces the new "Safety reset" feature, which feels like a light version of a factory reset.

Microsoft Office’s assistant Clippy lives as an unkind memory among those of us old enough to remember it, seventeen years after it disappeared for good. But I reckon Clippy was ahead of its time. It doesn’t deserve the bad rep it had back then, and I’ll explain why.

Safari is my preferred browser on macOS. However, from my experience, some of its default settings, despite being helpful, can slow down browsing, drain system resources, and even create security risks. To improve both security and performance, I make sure to keep these Safari features turned off.

Need to password-protect some files on your Mac? Want to stop them from being edited or deleted by mistake? Or do you just need to hide them away from prying eyes? macOS has solutions for all these things.

Choosing between Apple Numbers and Google Sheets isn't just about the spreadsheets they produce. Each app has strengths and weaknesses that will\ affect your creative process and workflows. Whether you’re working with numbers, charts, or formulas, there’s plenty to consider.

The fun of games is playing them, not tweaking graphical settings. This is why I dropped PC gaming for nearly a decade to go exclusive with consoles. Yet, with graphics modes now the norm for console gaming, I’ve had to face this frustration once again.

You don't need to own a home to have some festive holiday fun with string lights. Instead of reviewing their outdoor performance, I wanted to see if the new Govee Icicle Lights really are suitable for indoor use… in my apartment.

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.

PDFs were designed to be a universal, easy-to-read document format, and they serve that purpose well. If you have a collection of images—say, documents you scanned into your computer as JPEGs—you can combine them into a PDF document for easy sharing.

When you read about Linux, you probably see a lot of talk about commands to use in the terminal. The command line can seem intimidating if you aren't used to it, which is understandable. But what if we told you you don't have to worry about that?

If you're shopping for some new headphones and need something that can block out noise, you'll encounter two styles: noise-canceling and noise-isolating headphones. While both aim to block out noise, they go about it in different ways. So, what sets the two apart, and which style should you get?

Modern 3D graphics on Linux usually work out of the box, but how can you ensure your drivers and hardware are working before your next gaming session? glxgears is a graphics demo that can help you test your graphics adapter.

The Meta Quest 3 is an impressive package out of the box, but this powerhouse standalone mixed reality headset can be so much more if you pair it with the right accessories. Let's look at how you can upgrade your virtual experience.

Bluesky has been around for over a year now, with a massive influx of users in late 2024. But one notable feature that's missing is the ability to have a private account. As such, everyone's account is publicly accessible by anyone on Bluesky.

Reddit's controversial API changes in 2023 dealt a deadly blow to most third-party Reddit apps. While many beloved clients shut down, some survived by introducing paid subscriptions. But in this new era, are any worth your money?