How-To Geek

The Dutch ethical-electronics manufacturer Fairphone is expanding even further into the US market, bringing in its audio products. This is huge news for those who have been watching the company's progress in Europe for years and have watched it move stateside.

When you buy a new car, resale value is rarely top of mind. But thinking ahead can pay off—getting more back when you sell your car means more money to put toward your next ride.

Plex's redesigned app finally appeared on Roku TVs and streaming boxes a few months ago, and it didn't go over well with many people. Thankfully, the app is getting a few more changes to accommodate feedback.

Don't get me wrong, if you need to get a lot of storage space for your PC, the simplest thing you can do is buy one SSD big enough to meet all your needs. But it's not the cheapest or most efficient option. If you really want to optimize your computer, there are some alternatives you should try.

Deciding which VPN service is best for you and your needs can be challenging. Whether you need to keep your connection private, improve your online gaming stability, or access Netflix from another country, we have the best VPN for you.

One of the most common uses for Linux is to breathe life back into old hardware. Yet certain desktop environments like KDE Plasma can still feel sluggish on aging hardware. The old laptop I pulled out of storage is a prime example, but here's what I did to speed it up.

As a de facto standard, most keyboards have 104 keys. While most of these keys are quite useful, there's one key that I find completely unnecessary. I'm talking about the Caps Lock key. Here's why I think so and what I did to turn it into one of the most useful keys on my keyboard.

When it comes to long-term value, few cars hold their resale power like this popular hatchback. Even after five years, it retains a surprising percentage of its original price, making it a standout in a market where depreciation often hits new vehicles hard.

Drive encryption on Windows is still technically a "business" feature, but if you have Windows 11 Pro, you can fully encrypt your drive using BitLocker. Your TPM is supposed to handle the decryption process on every reboot, which can led to you just forgetting to take care of your keys. Which is a problem if you download the latest Windows update.

You have to hand it to free ad-supported streaming services like Pluto TV. They really do throw a huge amount of movies and TV shows—not to mention live TV, in some cases—against the wall that you can pick and choose from until the cows come home.

You can breathe a little easier the next time you hike far outside of cell service. T-Mobile is making its Starlink-powered emergency texting to 911 free and open to everyone—including AT&T and Verizon customers.

We mostly use our phones in "app mode." We tap an app and launch it in a separate window to get things done. For most people, that's how computers work, too, because even desktops are app-centric now. However, there's another way to control your computer or phone, and that's with a terminal window. I'm going to try and convince you why a terminal on your phone is worth it.

I’ve been a Waze driver for years. It’s fast, crowd-sourced, and built for people who just want to get from point A to B as efficiently as possible. The live reports, police alerts, and shortcut-happy routing make it perfect for my daily drives around my county. Even though Waze is my go-to, there are times when Google Maps just makes more sense, and reminds me why I keep both apps on my phone.

Whether you're an experienced Excel pro or you've just switched from another spreadsheet software, many of the default settings make the program frustrating to use. But you don't have to settle for these defaults! Here are some tweaks that will make life easier and speed up your workflow.

Cooler Master has revealed a new PC case with an adaptable design and two color options, and it might look familiar to anyone who has seen Apple's Mac Pro desktop. Meet the Cooler Master Qube 540.

Google Maps is getting an upgrade thanks to the integration of Gemini. This should make Maps a lot more conversational and have as much information as a tour guide would. The idea is to help you understand where you are going, instead of giving flat directions.

Android has a neat built-in feature for separating your digital work life from your personal life. You can create separate profiles for work and life, isolate both spaces, and switch between them as needed. That way, you won’t get Slack notifications during dinner or family text chain notifications during your work hours. It’ll effectively turn your phone into two devices—one for work and for everything else. Let me show you how.

Resale value matters more than ever when you’re buying an SUV. Nobody wants to watch half their money vanish the moment the wheels leave the lot.

Valve has just released a major upgrade for the Steam Deck that should make it much easier to download games and updates. The device now has a new display-off low-power mode that lets the handheld complete all active downloads before automatically going to sleep.

I watch a lot of Prime Video. Whether it's from their own catalog of Prime Originals like The Boys, Fallout, or (one of my favorites) The Legend of Vox Machina, or tucking in to its huge library of movies, there's a lot to choose from.