How-To Geek

Apple Music can offer useful recommendations for artists or new music you might like based on your previous listening history. Under normal circumstances, these recommendations are usually reasonably good, and in the past, they've helped me discover new artists that I really like. However, the algorithms base their suggestions on any music played from your Apple Music account, and since my kids have started requesting their own music choices through our smart speakers, my recommendations have been ruined.

If you've gotten attached to a free app, only to find your favorite features behind a subscription paywall, you may be wondering: should I just subscribe and call it a day, or stick to the free version?

Are you tired of configuring, and reconfiguring, and configuring yet again your favorite server applications? I was, but Docker fixed that. Portability makes Docker one of my favorite homelab tools, and I think you’ll love it too.

There’s a reason crossovers have quietly taken over the roads. They blend the smooth ride of a car with the space and confidence of an SUV—without going full off-roader.

When the network is overloaded, or when you’re too far out for towers to reach you, most messaging apps stall. But there are apps that let you message anyway without cellular or the internet. You just have to set them up ahead of time.

Hulu surprised me this year and dropped some pretty cool original shows, and they all hooked me like the content shark I am. However, this year's additions aren't the only originals you should be watching. From true crime adaptations and gritty crime dramas to dystopian worlds, thrillers, and historical comedies, the platform is full of must-watch shows.

2025 has seen some of the biggest leaps forward for folding smartphones. With its newly refined look, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most well-received foldable to date. And yet, while these book-style devices are getting all the attention, it'll be the smaller flip phones that ultimately win out.

Are you a dual-booter running a Linux-Windows or even a Linux-Linux dual-boot system? Have you ever lost booting access to one of your OSes or want to be prepared for if and when that happens? If yes, you need to master GRUB and its capabilities to get more control over the boot process.

The 1960s were a revolutionary time for television, and not just due to the advent of the color TV. After a decade of experimenting with sitcoms, science fiction, and cartoons, better quality came to the small screen with writing and production values. Unlike the Jello salads of the era, most of these shows held up so well that they formed the foundation for future television.

The Mac is home to some of the finest free software around, but sometimes there’s no replacing a premium app. Depending on how much the purchase can turbo-charge your workflow, opening your wallet could be a decision that pays for itself when it comes to efficiency, productivity, and making life that little bit easier.

Nothing gets my blood pumping like a good thriller, and right now, Peacock is showcasing some good ones. From action and adventure to psychological and horror thrillers, all of these movies have heart-pounding moments that’ll either get your adrenaline flowing or make those baby hairs on the back of your neck stand at full attention.

Logitech’s gaming headsets are popular for good reason: they’re comfortable, sound great for their price, and excel in microphone quality. All of these qualities remain true in the Logitech G522 Lightspeed, a refresh of the company’s midrange line that’s only a few flaws away from perfection.

Much of what I do on a day-to-day basis involves a lot of typing. As a result, wherever possible, I prefer to not have to break my flow by reaching for a mouse. Here are some of the shortcuts I use the most with Windows File Explorer.

Despite haivng a desktop with multiple monitors, I now do most of my work on a laptop. As a result, there area few peripherals that I've come to love.

Modern audio-video receivers (AVRs) have more ports than you can shake a stick at, but one of them—the humble USB port—is often forgotten. I finally decided to see what mine can do by plugging in some random USB devices I have lying around.

Routers are usually set up once or twice and then they sit in a corner somewhere until a setting needs to be changed, or the router gets replaced. However, they're mini computers capable of doing far more than we normally use them for. Here are a few good ones to try.

You may have noticed some webpages you own take 10+ seconds to load—you're not alone. Slow webpages cause higher bounce rates, and that's bad. Modern tooling and conventional techniques are the culprit. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and smart strategy, you can easily overcome this common problem.

Since computers became accessible to regular people, building custom versions that live up to your expectations has been a hobby. It's a lot like customizing your own car. But if it's your first time doing this, there are a few things you need to watch out for.

Hybrids have been flying off the lots for the past five years, especially as gas prices kept climbing, and EV sales hit some bumps. Drivers and automakers quickly saw that adding a hybrid option to a popular model made it even more appealing—hybrid sales took off.

As new programmers, we've all made mistakes. But some mistakes are bound to happen due to not knowing the nature of a programming language. So I've compiled some of the most common mistakes you might make while programming in Python.