howtogeek.comadded August 2026
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa8d ago
Android dominates the smartphone market, and Google TV is a strong streaming platform. That same success hasn't followed Google's attempts with PCs — and it's not for lack of trying.
How-To Geekby T.M. Amrita8d ago
Netflix's documentary collection is a rich place to explore titles for your watch list. Whether you are digging for a documentary on your niche interests or just looking for an entertaining watch...
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis8d ago
One day, OneDrive just appeared on my PC. Before I knew it, it was syncing files, backing up my entire desktop, and storing photos. Unfortunately, OneDrive has problems.
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale8d ago
Did you know that you could use your Milwaukee M18 battery to power a fridge on the job site? What about using an M12 battery to stay warm with a powered jacket?
How-To Geekby Shan Abdul8d ago
When a Chromebook ages, it often sits unused and collects dust. However, with a little effort, you can breathe new life into your old device.
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson8d ago
I've had issues with my homelab dying in the past for several different reasons. Services hogging all the RAM have caused things to crash, and I've even had problems with the mini PC overheating.
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson8d ago
It's usually the case that when you want to add capabilities to your smart home, you need to invest in new hardware.
How-To Geekby Arol Wright8d ago
Windows and Linux both handle everyday computing, but they differ sharply in how much control they give you.
How-To Geekby Monica J. White8d ago
Anyone who knows me also knows I'm no big fan of laptops. As a PC builder for 20+ years, it'll surprise nobody that I prefer to just build my own thing instead.
How-To Geekby Nate Pangaro8d ago
Android Auto is a great tool to use when driving. It lets you use the best of your phone and cast it to your infotainment system.
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar8d ago
Google Messages works fine until you start wanting more from it. It feels so outdated because it's plain and basic.
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson8d ago
It's a frustrating situation when your gadgets become useless long before the hardware actually fails.
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson8d ago
There are plenty of things you can do with an old Kindle, from loading it with children's books and giving it to your kids to trading it in for a newer model.
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson9d ago
Whatever your personal feelings on using AI in coding, plenty of people are happy to take advantage of tools like ChatGPT and Claude when building smart home projects.
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale9d ago
Ryobi has made power tools for decades, and while some have become industry stalwarts, others are now relics of the past and collectibles.
How-To Geekby Monica J. White9d ago
Using Ethernet for every device that allows it is the smart thing to do. You're prioritizing stability over convenience, and if that's fine by you, then you're unlikely to regret it.
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett9d ago
Every so often, there comes along a discount that may make you stop and think, 'Is this too good to be true?'
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah9d ago
My Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 had started running out of battery way earlier than I expected, and I couldn’t figure out why. I hadn’t suddenly started using it more.
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic9d ago
Windows is hands down the most popular desktop operating system in the world, and while Linux is far from Windows' mainstream appeal, most of the world's servers run on Linux.
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale9d ago
Do you want to start replacing subscriptions with your own self-hosted services? The Raspberry Pi might be a good place to start, especially since you can pick one up for just $35.
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