How-To Geek

I like to get the most bang for my buck, and there are plenty of Android brands that offer near-flagship specs at an affordable price. Yet, I'm inclined to buy and recommend Samsung's Galaxy A series phones, which often don't deliver the best value in the mid-range segment.

Windows' built-in archive manager is getting better these days. But for more advanced features, you'll likely need a third-party tool. After using 7-Zip for a long time, I found NanaZip. It impressed me so much that I quit using alternatives.

Take a look at any science lab, and you might notice that the desktops and laptops scattered around the room are running Linux. Why is Linux so popular among scientists? Here are a few reasons why.

Video game consoles are no stranger to weird and unusual gimmicks. Some of these features unexpectedly grew into system-selling successes, while others were forgotten for a reason. But not every good idea gets the recognition it deserves, especially when some of the best console features have been sorely underused.

JRPGs have become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget they were considered fossilized relics of the 1990s not too long ago. How exactly did this written-off video game genre take back its spotlight, and why is it shining brighter than ever?

Power Automate is a free app that allows you to automate many tasks on your Windows 11 PC. From automatically emptying Recycle Bin to archiving old files, you can do many things with this app. I’ll show you some useful flows to use with the app.

There were plenty of things players expected with the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, but higher prices were not one of them. Nintendo is pushing things to a new $79.99 standard that feels like it will set a new precedent in the industry. It's hard to believe Nintendo would be the one to push it this year, especially with the rumors about Grand Theft Auto VI's prices.

If you've been using your graphics card for a while, there's a good chance it's no longer running as cool and quiet as it did when it was new. In extreme cases, you might even experience degraded performance or crashes. Regular dusting helps, but it doesn't fully address the issue—the thermal paste and pads inside the card have dried out and are no longer doing their job properly.

Alright, you have taken the plunge and upgraded to a 4K monitor. Now, you can access a higher resolution for crisper visuals and text. However, acquiring the monitor is just the first step. Here are the top five things to do to get the most out of your newest purchase.

There are several ways to mirror an iPhone to a Windows PC, like using AirPlay. But what if you want to access your Windows PC from your iPhone? In that case, I’d recommend using Splashtop, which lets you access your Windows PC from your iPhone, even if you don’t have your PC with you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming on June 5, 2025, and the lineup looks stacked. There were over 30 games shown in Nintendo's full console reveal, and the best part is that the Switch 2 is backward compatible with original Switch games which means players will have a lot to play if they're upgrading.

You can get a lot done with the built-in applications and tools on Mac computers, but there are a few more utility apps I install on every Mac to speed along work and help with troubleshooting. If you have a Mac, you should check out these five utilities.

While AMD continues to fight valiantly, Nvidia is a force to be reckoned with in the world of GPUs, and they’re difficult to avoid. On Linux, this is slightly more complicated than it is on Windows, but is it enough to be a problem?

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are a game-changer for anyone with mild to moderate hearing loss. These non-prescription devices make it easier and more affordable to improve your hearing without needing a doctor’s visit.

Apple’s famous advertising slogan “There’s an app for that” feels suitably dated now. The early 2010s was a time when everything “needed” a mobile app, whether or not that app provided significant benefits over a website or not.

This was a busy week in the tech industry, from the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 to Plex's controversal app update. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

The original Switch is Nintendo’s most successful console, ever. After eight years of service and an incredible lineup of games, it’s doubtful that its successor could ever live up to the hype.

Right now, Best Buy is selling the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with the M2 chip for much less than usual. Interested buyers could save 25% off the regular price of this Macbook.

Got an old phone gathering dust in a drawer? You might be able to turn that forgotten tech into savings on your Cricket Wireless bill. The prepaid carrier is rolling out a new trade-in program, giving you the chance to exchange your used devices for credits applied directly to your service bill.

macOS is packed with smooth, fluid animations that both look pretty and help guide you around the system. However, if you multitask heavily, these animations can start to feel a little sluggish. I disabled mine, and it made my system seem a lot more responsive.