Stop chasing trendy Linux distros: pick one based on these 5 real problems instead
How-To Geekby David Delony·19d ago
With so many Linux distros out there, how do you know you're using the right one? Choosing a Linux distro is easy when you have to solve real problems, not made-up ones.
3 Android privacy features that sound complicated but aren't
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont·19d ago
Android gives you surprising control over your privacy and security, but some of the most useful settings are easy to overlook.
I ditched my Google Pixel for a Samsung Galaxy and immediately missed these 3 features
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·19d ago
I first got into Google Pixel with my Pixel 6a — and I loved it. But the longer I used it, the more it felt too minimal and lacking in functionality.
Upgrade what really matters with incredible back-to-school offers from ASUS UK
How-To Geekby Sponsored·19d ago
Replacing an entire computer is a costly prospect these days, but in most cases it’s not actually necessary to replace your whole computer to keep using it for your studies.
Pi-hole won't stop your smart TV from spying, here's what actually works
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic·19d ago
One of the tech industry's worst-kept secrets is that smart TVs spy on us. There are countless articles and videos online discussing it, as well as plenty of guides on how to fix it while...
Qualcomm is officially working on Linux support for X2 ARM laptops
How-To Geekby Andrew Heinzman·19d ago
Qualcomm flew us out to Snapdragon Summit 2026 for a hands-on experience with the all-new, cutting-edge Googlebooks and Microsoft Surface laptops.
5 sideloaded Android apps that give you the privacy controls Android is missing
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic·19d ago
Android phones have come a long way when it comes to privacy. Private Space on Pixels and Secure Folder on Samsung phones are really handy.
Spotify's cache is wasting gigabytes on your phone, but this feature could solve it for good
How-To Geekby Sanket Mungase·19d ago
If you use Spotify for streaming music, podcasts, and audiobooks, you may have noticed that your phone’s storage gets filled up too quickly.
I blamed my router for hours before finding this Windows setting causing my LAN connectivity issues
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic·19d ago
A few days ago, I wanted to run some iPerf3 Wi-Fi speed tests from my phone to my PC to see how well my phone's Wi-Fi signal was holding up if I placed my router in a cabinet.
Microsoft's most affordable Surface PCs get a Snapdragon X2 speed boost
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·19d ago
Thanks to Snapdragon for covering a trip to Snapdragon Summit. All experiences were hosted, but we received no extra compensation. The company did not influence editorial output.
3 Home Assistant projects to stay connected without the internet this weekend (Sep 25-27)
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson·19d ago
One of the biggest benefits of Home Assistant is that it offers local control, so your smart home doesn't stop working when the internet is down.
The Galaxy Watch made me ditch my Pixel Watch by simply nailing the basics
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·19d ago
I’m a Pixel person through and through and have been daily driving one since I bought my Pixel 6a.
Windows has a hidden setting that's making your laptop overheat while charging
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·19d ago
There's nothing worse than a laptop that overheats. I've been there; the last two decades are lined with less-than-stellar laptops for me, actually.
SNL is back this weekend—5 movies born from the show's most iconic sketches
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm·19d ago
The legendary comedy institution that is Saturday Night Live returns this weekend, September 26, for its 52nd season with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and Katseye as musical guest.
YouTube and YouTube Music just got big updates: 3 things you need to know
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·19d ago
YouTube has unveiled a flurry of updates to both its core video service and YouTube Music that will tangibly affect your day-to-day streaming habits.
I made Claude last 8x longer by changing this one default setting
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·19d ago
For many people, Claude is the AI model of choice. It pioneered a lot of cool features with Claude Code, Cowork, MCPs, Skills, and more.
5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·19d ago
When you’ve been around as long as Android has, many apps have gone the way of Harvey Dent. Some legendary, trusted names have become completely unnecessary or unsafe to use.
I replaced Fedora’s slow software manager with these 3 better alternatives
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·19d ago
Fedora is easily one of the best Linux distributions out there, but the default software manager it ships with isn’t doing it any favors.
Your OLED’s perfect response time is why movies can look choppy
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·19d ago
There's little argument that, among today's flat-panel display technologies, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screens are objectively the best.
7 tiny tools that are cheaper to 3D print yourself
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes·19d ago
A big upside to owning a 3D printer is being able to print things for next to nothing when you need them.
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