How-To Geek

When browsing the internet, you've probably enabled notifications by mistake on one or two sites—it gets especially annoying on phones since it's a pop-up that you need to manually reject. Or maybe you enabled notifications for a site you're not visiting all that often these days. Now, Chrome will help you curb all of that if you don't know how to stay on top of it.

I‘ve always been a fan of home theater and TV technology. Over the decades, I’ve tried many of the “next big things” the industry has offered: projectors, rear-projection TVs, a 43” tube TV that felt huge at the time, and for a short while a curved TV. Looking back, it’s been a fun ride, but many so-called “game changers” never lived up to the hype.

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for the Copilot app on Windows to Windows Insiders. The biggest additions are the introduction of Connectors for personal services and the ability to create and export documents directly from your Copilot session.

Portable projectors are a great way to enjoy a backyard movie night on a fall evening, and they're a good alternative to big-screen TVs. Anker's sub-brand Nebula just debuted the P1, the world's first portable projector with detachable speakers.

Visual Studio Code's September 2025 release (version 1.105) has officially dropped, but a little late since it is October already. This update focuses on better operating system integration, developer productivity, and adding to the experience with remote coding tools.

Google has announced that ChromeOS and Android will become one unified operating system at some point in the future. That's no small goal, and it's going to have a knock-on effect for both hardware and software.

Slimness has become an industry trend. Smartphone makers are competing to deliver devices that feel lighter and sleeker, and even Apple has entered the race with the iPhone 17 Air.

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.