How-To Geek

A Raspberry Pi can be a fantastic low-power computer or server, but moving files between a Pi and your other devices over a network isn't straightforward. Thankfully, it only takes a few steps to set up your Pi as a network drive, allowing you to easily copy files without reaching for a flash drive or SD card.

While you can do some good data analysis with a spreadsheet like Excel, if you want to take your calculations to the next level, you might try Python in a Jupyter notebook instead. Here are some reasons why.

Your iPhone can read texts and other notifications in circumstances where you're unable to see your screen. This can be useful when you're listening to music on your AirPods or Beats headphones, but it can be annoying.

The recent push for AI in Windows may have you considering alternatives. You've probably considered macOS, but there are important privacy-related considerations to make first. I will detail why both Windows and macOS are terrible options and why Linux is the only sensible choice.

Collecting muscle cars has turned into a rich-guy hobby, with the rare stuff hitting insane prices. But not every classic needs a yacht-sized budget.

Amazon Fire Tablets are popular for their extremely affordable price tags. You wouldn’t be alone if you’ve accumulated a few for that very reason. So, what can you do with that dusty Amazon Fire tablet sitting in your junk drawer? You can give it a new, useful life, and in most cases, it’s very easy.

Premiere is practically synonymous with video editing today, and for good reason—it works well. However, in searching for an alternative, I found something that completely blew it out of the water. The best part? It is free.

Despite getting a bit long in the tooth, the Steam Deck is still a fantastic little handheld PC. One of its rare negatives is that it comes with only a single USB-C port. That port might be lonely, but boy, does it do some heavy lifting. The number of devices you can plug into it is staggering.

The Anker Prime Power Bank (26k, 300W) isn't larger than prior versions of Anker's flagship portable battery, but it ups the power output to levels previously only found in portable power stations—allowing you to fast-charge two or more of your most thirsty mobile devices at once.

Windows 10 has reached its end of life, and with it, millions of perfectly capable Windows 10 PCs run the risk of turning into e-waste due to Windows 11's cumbersome hardware requirements. Fortunately, regardless of why your PC doesn't meet the requirements, there is a quick solution.

Samsung Internet, Samsung's mobile browser on Android, is actually pretty good. One of the few Samsung apps that are available for other Android phones, as a matter of fact. Now, it's coming to your PC. It's not exactly new—more on that later—but it's not bad.

We recently reported on the release of the Fairphone 6. I really like Fairphones, but like every other phone that's not from Samsung, OnePlus, or Apple, they're not really sold in the United States. Now, that's changing. Kind of.

Modern projectors have a lot going for them, and projection technology is advancing at a pretty impressive rate. There might even come a day when getting an ultra short-throw laser projector instead of a traditional flat-panel TV is always the right answer.

If you asked me when the best era was for German cars when it comes to design and aesthetic, I'd have to say the '80s with BMW, Audi, and Mercedes knocking it out of the park. Especially the iconic BMW E30, of which I personally owned a very nice 318i in high school.

Windows is much more stable than it used to be, and the Blue Screen of Death is now a thing of the past. However, nothing is perfect. If you're experiencing random crashes or freezes, and you don't know where to start, here is how to figure out what has gone wrong.

How often do you still use flash drives? Like most people, my file transfer needs are handled by cloud storage and local wireless transfer technologies like Apple's AirDrop. Still, I have a few go-to flash drives that I use semi-regularly.

In a crowded field of mid-size SUVs, one American-built model quietly delivers a luxury feel without the luxury price. With refined materials, a serene cabin, and unexpected attention to detail, it offers buyers the kind of comfort and polish typically found in premium brands.

Widgets are an essential part of the Android phone experience, but you’ve probably never thought about using them on your Android Auto display. Google appears to be working on exactly that, and it could be more useful than you might think.

TrueNAS, a popular operating system for home servers and NAS systems, just released its big 25.10 update. This version makes storage fast, simplifies management, and unifies storage in a way that’s more user-friendly than ever before.

Google is rolling out a massive upgrade to NotebookLM. You can expect a whole new level of performance, including an 8x larger context window and 6x longer conversation memory, which were probably the most glaring issues with the app.