How-To Geek

Open-source projects are a critical part of every operating system out there, and plenty of software is either open-source or relies on open-source projects to work. But what happens when those projects are compromised by a malicious actor? GitHub is taking steps to prevent just that.

You probably already know that you can use a VPN to circumvent regional blocks on content by making it look like you're in a different country or region, but have you thought about whystreaming services work so hard to prevent this practice? Is it actually illegal?

Italian cars have long carried a reputation for thrilling performance and expensive upkeep. But one sports sedan is rewriting that narrative. It captures the passion, design flair, and dynamic handling Italy is known for while offering ownership costs that won’t break the bank. This blend of beauty, power, and practicality makes it a standout choice for enthusiasts who crave character without the financial sting.

Mini-LED technology is mighty impressive. A good mini-LED can get you a large fraction of the way to OLED image quality, while surpassing older LCD backlight technologies by a large margin.

Microsoft has tested Bluetooth shared audio in Windows 11 for a while, allowing multiple people to listen to a PC with their own pairs of Bluetooth headphones. The feature is now rolling out more widely, but there are still some catches.

The weekend is here, so why not take a few hours and spin up a new Raspberry Pi project? This weekend is full of fun DIY projects from 3D printing servers to home-built security cameras, and even getting a backup server up and running.

Google Drive is one of the most popular services in the world. It has billions of users across almost every country in the world. However, I've decided to replace it with something that is more privacy-focused.

eReaders are particularly great gadgets because they tend to stay perfectly usable for a long time. However, there will eventually come a time when you want to upgrade. So what should you do with the old one? We have some ideas for you.

One thing I love about streaming entertainment is that, unlike the seasons, it never winds down. Our favorite platforms are here to make sure of that.

Social media feels like a core part of life these days, but there was a time when it was still a fresh idea that people were excited about. Smartphone companies were searching for the "next big thing," and for a brief period, one of the biggest social networks on the planet decided it needed its own phone.

Samsung TV owners are about to be very happy, as the South Korean electronics giant announced yesterday that Samsung TVs will be the first to add support for HDR10+ on Disney+ and Hulu titles.

The compact luxury SUV world is packed with crossovers that look great but feel like appliances. Then there’s the Acura RDX, a refreshing reminder that driving can still be a blast even when practicality is part of the package.

Are you looking for new homelab projects to try out this weekend? I absolutely love my homelab and trying out new projects myself. This weekend, you should focus on getting the bare essentials up and running in your homelab.

Microsoft Outlook has never supported Apple iCloud synchronization all that well, but that's finally changing. There's now better support for iCloud Mail, Calendar, and Contacts across most Outlook apps… with one exception.

We live our entire lives connected to the web, signed up for dozens of services using accounts. Many of those accounts are so critical, that it's no exaggeration to say having them compromised could ruin your life, or at the very least be an expensive and inconvenient disaster.

I recently got back into programming by building Android apps. If you’ve been considering doing the same, then learn from these five mistakes that I made so you don’t have to experience them too.

I watch countless movies and shows on Netflix, hunting for the next best thing. Sometimes I get hooked and end up binge-watching multiple episodes of a show, while other times I ditch a film partway through. I used to feel like I had to see everything to the end, no matter how awful it was, but life's too short.

One of the downsides of owning smart home tech is the possibility that it can become useless. It’s always a risk with devices that rely on cloud services. That's exactly what's happening to the first and second-generation Nest Thermostats—at least partially.

The compact SUV market is fiercely competitive, and while Japanese models like the Toyota RAV4 often dominate reliability rankings, one American contender is quietly challenging that reputation. Offering impressive build quality, long-term dependability, and lower-than-expected ownership costs, it’s proving that American engineering can rival, and even surpass, its global counterparts.

Are you tired of Windows but feeling nervous about making the switch to Linux? Wondering if Linux is as good (or bad) as everyone says it is? Well, I’ve been dual-booting Linux and Windows for a decade now, and here are the main pros and cons you need to know about making the switch.