How-To Geek

The Tube T31 compact SSD made by SK Hynix is now on sale at a much lower price than usual. This flash drive-sized SSD is now just $59.98 on Amazon, about 25% off the regular $139.99 price.

Apple's iPhones often offer a combination of top-tier hardware and software, which makes them popular not just in the United States but also around the world. However, the premium build makes them heavy on our pockets. If you're not sure about shelling out for the latest and greatest, another model strikes the right balance between usability and affordability: the iPhone 15.

Linux has a reputation as the operating system for old and weak hardware, but did you know it can supercharge your high-end PCs and Laptops as well? Here are five Linux distributions (distros) that are designed to take full advantage of modern hardware to deliver stellar performance.

When it comes to homelabbing, there are a lot of services and apps you might want to run. While installing them individually is an option, I chose to go the Docker route instead—and there's no going back.

Earth Day and Spotify don't appear to share anything in common at first glance, but the way I use it to celebrate our planet is to create reminders of our planet's wonders, in addition to learning more about global warming.

For a game that's all about using your imagination, playing Dungeons & Dragons can get surprisingly expensive. But it doesn't need to be this way. If you want to get into D&D without spending a dime, here's how to do it.

Want a professional mouse that's good for gaming? A gaming mouse that looks professional? The Keychron M7 delivers on both counts and may just be one of the best mice you hardly notice, delivering specs at the top of the market at a great price.

While the brand doesn't enjoy the same name recognition as Bose or Sony when it comes to wireless buds, Technics has been steadily catching its competition. The Technics AZ100 is the company's new set of flagship earbuds, and if you haven't been paying attention, it’s time to start.

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.

Owning a home projector was once a luxury that cost hundreds of dollars, but nowadays, they are more affordable and accessible. With a broader range of retailers offering projectors, setting up a home theater is easier than ever.

While a huge number of people play video games in the world, it's still only a fraction of the world population that takes part in this hobby. In fact, if you're a gamer, you probably know that non-gamers don't really take video games very seriously, and even look down on them and their players.

Most people find Windows notifications annoying and often dismiss them without even reading. However, brushing them all off can backfire. Some alerts warn about critical problems with your system, and delaying action could put your device at risk. Here are a few warnings you should never ignore.

If an app is refusing to open or work as expected, try running it in Windows 11’s compatibility mode. This mode fixes any compatibility issues, and I’ll show you how to use it for your installed programs.

On Linux, you can run WinRAR through Wine, but setting it up is challenging—especially for those switching from Windows who aren't used to the command-line interface. The good news? Linux has plenty of native archive managers that are free, reliable, and surprisingly easy to use.

With the right add-ons and extensions, you can turn File Explorer into so much more. From faster file transfers to automated organization and improved search capabilities, these tools will transform how you manage files on your PC.

Installing from source can seem a bit more intimidating than using your package manager. But three simple commands help ensure the process is still hassle-free.

Listening to your own music in your car rather than the radio was a luxury that few could imagine. It's not like you could bring your vinyl records with you—or could you?

One thing that really annoys me when I buy a Blu-ray or DVD is the unskippable ads or warnings that play at the start. It's just useless grind that gets between me and the content I paid for. Well, video games have their own version of this in the form of online accounts.

Have you been trying to figure out what to do with that old laptop lying around? Maybe you've got an old mini PC or the like that you've been wanting to repurpose. Instead of installing a desktop OS on it, here's why you should consider running it as a headless server instead.

A lot of Android phones have so far received their respective update to Android 15, but if you have something Android-powered that's not a smartphone or a tablet, your mileage may vary. TVs are still on Android 14, but it's increasingly looking like Google might just skip the Android 15 update for Google TV and Android TV-powered devices.