How-To Geek

Did macOS 26’s Spotlight update leave you wanting more? It did for me, too. That’s why I’m still using Alfred. Alfred is so much more than a Spotlight replacement, and isn’t even on the same playing field as Apple’s search tool.

One of the most missed software when switching to Linux is Notepad++. Many Windows users love it due to its simplicity and programming-related features. There are many modern text editors on Linux that do a great job. After some searching, I've found one that I like a lot.

Toyota’s reputation for building rugged, go-anywhere vehicles is legendary, and few nameplates embody that legacy better than the Land Cruiser and the 4Runner. Both have decades of proven durability, serious off-road hardware, and loyal followings, making this matchup a true test of capability and value.

Apple’s calling iOS 26 the biggest update for iPhones in a while, and it does have a lot of new features to show for. However, if you look closely, you'll realize that many of the new tricks are oddly familiar because Android phones have had them for quite some time.

We may not be able to see them, but our homes are awash with radio signals as our smart devices communicate with each other over networks such as Wi-Fi and Zigbee. We pass through these radio signals all the time, and Philips Hue has come up with a neat way to use these signals to turn the vast majority of Philips Hue bulbs into motion sensors.

Do you have extra Google Assistant- and Chromecast-enabled speakers lying around that you want to use with AirPlay? I did, and I never realized just how simple it was to pair the two.

During the early 2000s, handsets began to transform from unwieldy, pragmatic machines into compact multipractics and soon-to-be fashion symbols. Siemens, then a major phone brand in Europe, embarked on a quest to corner the nascent fashion phone market with its Xelibri series. It didn't end well.

I just got my hands on the Pixel 10, and like always, the first thing I did wasn’t opening the camera or downloading apps—it was diving straight into the settings. Google ships the phone with a bunch of useful stuff turned off by default, and flipping a few of those switches right away makes the Pixel 10 feel faster, smoother, and more “mine.”

Symbols and signs in Microsoft Excel are crucial for data manipulation, data analysis, and high-quality formulas. In this guide, I'll run through all the key symbols (listed alphabetically), explain how you can use them, and show you some examples to make things clearer.

Raspberry Pis are usually associated with light-weight Linux operating systems, like Raspberry Pi OS, but they don't have to. You can use heavy desktop variants, or, if you're feeling especially bold, old versions of Windows. Here's why I've started using Windows 3.1 on my Pi.

With macOS 26, Apple has quietly ended support for FireWire. For many, it’s a footnote in a changelog. But for those who lived through the late 90s and early 2000s, FireWire was the high-speed, forward-thinking port that felt like the future. And in many ways, it should have been.

Are you building a new PC and want to install Linux on it? Don't settle for the timid Linux distributions that prioritize stability over everything else. Distros that pack the newest hardware support are all around if you know where to look.

I cut the cord years ago. My cable and internet bill was almost $300 a month with tons of channels I wasn’t watching. Meanwhile, I was paying for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. It was out of control, so I decided to drop my cable and move to a streaming platform like Fire TV Stick or Roku. After some research, I decided Roku was a better fit for my needs. The Roku TVs I had seen looked good, and the price was right. Today I have a handful of Roku streaming sticks and TVs around my house.

Finally, the fall season is here, October is upon us, and Halloween is scratching at the door like a member of the walking dead. Lucky for us, Paramount+ is ready for action with a whole new lineup of content that’s set to thrill, chill, and fill you with entertainment, just in time for peak scream season.

A new television isn't a frequent purchase for most people. Unless you're an AV fanatic (and there's nothing wrong with that!), you're probably not upgrading your TV as often as your smartphone, or your laptop.

If you want to analyze data in Python, you'll want to become familiar with pandas, as it makes data analysis so much easier. The DataFrame is the primary data format you'll interact with. Here's how to make use of it.

Whether you've had your fill of Disney+ movies and shows, recently got fed up with rising prices, the politics, or simply want to explore other streaming services, we've got you covered with these alternative platforms that offer similar content that might just satiate you.

Your Android phone, iPhone, or iPad home screen isn't just for apps. Whatever device you're using, you can add a website shortcut to the home screen for easy access. In some cases, you can even make the website work like an app.

There are many excellent free and open-source software projects, but keeping up with all of them can be difficult, especially when they don’t have blogs or other traditional communication channels. Thankfully, you can still keep track of most software projects in one simple feed, thanks to some hidden features and the magic of RSS.

MicroSD card slots were once ubiquitous on Android phones. Now they’ve all but disappeared—at least from the more premium models. Why are the best phones seemingly making us do with less?