Android Auto's hidden battery drain you can't disable—here's the workaround
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah4d ago
I use wired Android Auto because, honestly, I prefer a cable. It feels simpler. So I was surprised to see Bluetooth still active.
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top 54%5 quick Netflix comedy shows for big laughs in 30 minutes or less
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm4d ago
Maybe you've been binging your way through Netflix's sweeping period drama East of Eden, or perhaps you're almost done with the dark and bloody thriller that is Monster: The Lizzie Borden...
The strangest $5 upgrade I've made to my homelab
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid4d ago
You usually don’t need a monitor in a homelab. Once everything is configured, you expect to manage it over SSH, a web interface, or a remote desktop connection.
Microsoft is hinting what Windows 12 will look like, and you may not be happy about it
How-To Geekby Andrew Heinzman4d ago
Microsoft's Surface and Windows event was interesting, to say the least. The festivities closed out on a high note with a super-anticipated Surface Laptop Ultra reveal, but everything up until that...
These 5 Obsidian shortcuts changed how I organize my notes
How-To Geekby David J. Buck4d ago
There's something wonderful and appealing about navigating your favorite software with just a few keystrokes.
This new Android feature helped me finally fix my worst organizational habit
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont4d ago
Once I put something important away in a nice, secure spot, my brain almost immediately forgets where I hid it.
Microsoft just invented the ultimate laptop USB-C port
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas4d ago
Microsoft's long-expected Surface Laptop Ultra release came with a surprise: a new approach to charging.
Buying physical discs feels like stealing from Hollywood, but the people who made them still get paid
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler4d ago
When I first got Netflix, it was a fantastic deal. It cost literally 20 times less than my satellite subscription; it had a huge library of shows and movies, and the convenience was unparalleled.
Microsoft just gave AI agents guardrails so they can't delete your files by mistake
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis4d ago
AI agents are more capable than ever, and that is exactly what makes them a potential problem. Today, most AI agents have the same permissions and file access as you do, so one hallucination can...
The 4 big Windows gaffes that convinced me to try Linux Mint
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar4d ago
I kept my old laptop running Windows 10 for years without a single complaint, then Microsoft told me it wasn't good enough for Windows 11.
3 Home Assistant projects to stop your plants dying this weekend (Oct 9-11)
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson4d ago
Home Assistant doesn't have to be solely about technology. You can use it for a much wider range of purposes, including helping you to keep your houseplants alive.
Raspberry Pi desktop returns to PCs and Macs after years of waiting
How-To Geekby Sanket Mungase4d ago
Raspberry Pi has made a long-awaited comeback, potentially giving your old laptops a second life.
4 new Google Maps gestures every driver should know
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah4d ago
I’ve had Google Maps on my phone for years, and I’ve probably used it more times than I can count.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark is finally here to take on the MacBook Pro
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas4d ago
After months of teasing, Microsoft and Nvidia are finally ready to offer prices and release dates for the first RTX Spark PCs.
Greenworks full 6-piece power tool set is now the price of one drill
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett4d ago
Electric brands like Greenworks have been growing in popularity over the years, as they offer a more convenient solution to their gas-powered counterparts.
You should always eject your flash drive and 3 other USB storage myths we need to kill
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic4d ago
Back in the day, pulling a USB flash drive out of your PC without safely ejecting it was a surefire way to get yelled at by a parent or techie friend.
I've used a projector instead of a TV for 3 years—these are the 4 downsides nobody talks about
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar4d ago
Projector owners make it seem like they've outsmarted the TV industry, and they are selling that concept online. It's cheaper, more mobile, and somehow better.
VS Code is the overlooked Excel companion I didn't know I needed
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips4d ago
For years, I've thought of a CSV as something I open in Excel. Rows, columns, filters, formulas—that's the point, right? Except a CSV isn't really a spreadsheet at all.
DeWalt's 4Ah 20V Max XR Powerpack Battery is 60% off for Amazon's big sale
How-To Geekby Jeff Turbett4d ago
While you can easily find a decent sale on DeWalt gear on Amazon, what you won't see too often is a good discount on its high-performance batteries, like its 20V Max XR Powerpack options—let alone...
I exported a year of Pixel Watch sleep data to my NAS to fix Google's limited history window
How-To Geekby Arol Wright4d ago
Google's apps show recent sleep information pretty well, but long-term history is harder to reach. Exporting a year of Pixel Watch data and storing it on a NAS fixes that.