Save hundreds on PC software and subscriptions on G2A.COM
How-To Geekby Sponsored·14d ago
G2A.COM may be best known for video games, but the marketplace offers much more than gaming. Alongside games, users can find a wide range of digital software offers, often at competitive prices...
Stop trusting Reddit's DNS recommendations—here's how to find the best one for your home
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic·14d ago
There's no denying that using a custom DNS server is a better choice than sticking with the one provided by your ISP, but the catch is that you shouldn't opt for the first DNS provider you find...
5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, HBO Max, and more (September 28-October 4)
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo·14d ago
October is on the horizon, which means new movies will be hitting streaming this week. Tyler Perry's latest directorial effort and one of Christopher Nolan's underrated movies hit Netflix.
5 more beginner self-hosting projects you can run on any old PC
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·14d ago
Many self-hosted services require a powerful CPU, lots of storage, or a dedicated GPU, but many of my favorite apps don't.
The first Boox pocket eReader is up for pre-order, and Xteink should watch out
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·14d ago
You won't have to wait much longer to try Boox's take on a pocket eReader. The company has started taking pre-orders for the Picco ahead of an October release date, and promises to give its rival...
Ryobi's $20 clamp fan is the most versatile tool in my garage—here's why I own three
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·14d ago
If you own some Ryobi power tools and battery packs, there's a good chance you have one of its fans.
6 ways to repurpose an old iPhone
How-To Geekby T.M. Amrita·14d ago
If you have an older iPhone lying around your house collecting dust, you may be sitting on a (digital) gold mine.
I changed one Galaxy Watch setting and notifications finally made sense
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·14d ago
I bought my Galaxy Watch thinking it’d make me more productive. I could keep up with my messages, get reminders to move if I’d been sitting for too long, and stay accountable with all my to-dos...
Google TV is winning by doing nothing as Fire TV and Roku self-destruct
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·14d ago
Google TV is popular, but it hasn't had an easy fight against Amazon's Fire TV and Roku devices. It's not hard to see why.
Linux swap files just saved my low-RAM PC from obsolescence
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack·14d ago
A low-powered CPU can make some tasks slower, while a small disk drive means you’ll have space for fewer files.
Used enterprise DAS enclosures are the storage hack nobody talks about enough
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid·14d ago
There is an interesting part of the used server market that I think more homelab builders should pay attention to.
The next Windows update might make your old printer obsolete (as in, you'll need a new one)
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·14d ago
If you still have a printer, it's likely something you only use occasionally, so you haven't really been pressured to buy a new one for years now. And who could blame you?
I built a smarter music player by modernizing Winamp with Claude's help
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·14d ago
Winamp is one of the most iconic programs of the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite its long history, it has fallen by the wayside as newer, more capable programs have taken its place.
Streaming games from a NAS seemed like a great idea until I hit these 4 problems
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid·14d ago
I wanted to see whether I could do something more interesting with my NAS than simply use it for storage.
I'm skipping the Windows File Explorer and using this 30-year-old command-line tool to move files
How-To Geekby Arol Wright·14d ago
File Explorer handles most copy jobs, but it stumbles when transfers get large, long, or interrupted.
Why a $45 Raspberry Pi beats Windows for remote desktop access
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·14d ago
If you've ever tried to get a remote desktop working on a Windows Home machine, you've discovered that it isn't especially easy.
I spent a year on Linux Mint, but I'll never use it again for these reasons
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar·15d ago
Linux Mint has a reputation for being the friendly face of Linux and the perfect first step. The one people point to when they say switching from Windows is easier than you'd think.
4 powerful Android Auto features I never drive without
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah·15d ago
I didn’t expect to get this attached to Android Auto, but here we are. I originally treated Android Auto as a convenient way to get directions and play music.
I stopped my Kindle from opening other books until I’ve finished the current one
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson·15d ago
I love reading. My home is stuffed full of books, and so are my eReaders. The problem is that with so many great books to read, I find it hard to finish the book I'm on before I start the next one.
3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (September 28-October 4)
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo·15d ago
It's business as usual for Netflix, as the streamer continues to put out new movies this month. Unabomber, a new thriller about the life of Ted Kaczynski, shot straight to No. 1 on Netflix.
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