4 ways Windows is trying to sabotage your Linux dual-boot
How-To Geekby Arol Wright·10d ago
Dual-booting Windows and Linux can work well, but Windows rarely cooperates. Updates, security features, and default power settings can each disrupt a shared setup.
5 ways your dusty old Samsung phone can replace a Raspberry Pi
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson·10d ago
A Raspberry Pi has long been a popular option for home projects because these single-board computers are highly customizable and have traditionally been relatively low-cost.
Can a Ryobi lawn mower actually mow 1/2-acre? I measured and found out
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·10d ago
In addition to power tools, Ryobi offers a wide selection of outdoor power equipment. If you've ever considered one of its electric lawn mowers, you're probably wondering whether it can actually...
Bring back radio knobs and home intercoms with these Raspberry Pi builds (October 2 - 4)
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale·10d ago
Are you looking for some fun hardware-based projects to try with your Raspberry Pi this weekend? Well, then I have the projects for you!
Stop routing Ethernet cables like this—the connector fails every time
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·10d ago
Ethernet cables seem like the most straightforward thing in the world. Plug one in, get steady internet.
These free and open-source apps can replace what Microsoft charges you $10 a month for
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·10d ago
I've used Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 for years, so I'm well aware of how difficult they are to replace.
4 Android settings to disable for a better Android Auto experience
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah·10d ago
I started tweaking my Android Auto settings because I was getting a little tired of the small annoyances.
These 5 Linux command-line tools let you work with Excel spreadsheets from the terminal
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack·10d ago
There are many open-source alternatives to Microsoft Excel, but popular Linux options like LibreOffice Calc and Gnumeric are strictly GUI apps.
I replaced 5 specialized tools with a single RIDGID wet/dry vac
How-To Geekby Steve Larner·10d ago
If you have a RIDGID wet/dry vac, you have a multipurpose tool that can do many tasks with various attachments and accessories.
Your phone never actually sleeps (here's what it's doing all night)
How-To Geekby Bertel King·10d ago
Our phones spend much of the time idle, but they can't get up to too much during that time, because it's vital that they make it through the day.
This compact router easily fits into a carry-on and is under $150
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett·10d ago
The holiday travel season will soon be upon us, which means now is the time to start ensuring you can make the most of it, by spending quality time with friends and family, as well as remaining...
I didn't expect this mini PC to replace my NAS, Raspberry Pi, and smart home hub
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic·10d ago
Homelabbing is a weird hobby. You start with some old PC you already have, and before you know it, your house is full of gadgets plugged into the wall, each with one weirdly specific job.
3 award-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (October 2-4)
How-To Geekby T.M. Amrita·10d ago
A major win at an awards show is a good reason to put a movie on your radar. However, what you feel like watching can change from week to week.
These 3 popular Windows apps run faster as CLI tools: Here's how to switch
How-To Geekby Arol Wright·10d ago
Windows ships with familiar graphical tools, but they aren't always the quickest way to get things done.
Dell XPS 13: Why you don't need to spend over $1,000 for a premium laptop
How-To Geekby Sponsored·10d ago
Laptops are getting more expensive, making it increasingly difficult to find one that delivers a genuinely premium experience without crossing the $1,000 mark.
Chrome for Android has windows, and they're better than tab groups for multitasking
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·10d ago
Mobile web browsers have come a long way. Chrome for Android started with simple tabs and sync, but now it has many of the features you'll find in the desktop version.
Windows 11 without activation is surprisingly usable, here are the 4 things that get locked
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic·10d ago
If you install Windows 11 on your machine and don't activate it, you'll be locked out of surprisingly few features.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are finally closing America's cellular dead zones
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·10d ago
There might soon be a time when seeing "no service" on your phone is a thing of the past. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are forming a joint venture that aims to eliminate U.S. cellular dead zones.
7 mystifying 3D-printed optical illusions to make this weekend (Oct 2 - 4)
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes·10d ago
Some of my favorite 3D prints serve no practical purpose and yet are entirely captivating. Optical illusions fall firmly into this category, challenging your perception, inspiring wonder, and...
60% of failed external hard drives didn't even make it to their first birthday
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·10d ago
HDDs are generally seen as super reliable. Their external variants are perceived as both reliable and optimal for cold storage. Fair—both of those things are generally true.
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