3 Linux-exclusive apps that are better than their Windows alternatives
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh1d ago
There’s a common belief that Windows has more apps — and better ones, too — than Linux. And sure, that’s true in a few categories.
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top 52%7 old gadgets that prove the 1990s were peak tech
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson1d ago
It feels like we never reminisce like we used to, but the past was clearly better in many ways. There are some 1990s gadgets that were so awesome or ahead of their time that they still put current...
USB-C is a success, even if it's still battling these 3 major flaws
How-To Geekby Andrew Heinzman1d ago
The dream of "one cable to rule them all" is finally a reality, and dozens of devices are better off because of it.
How I set up an upgradable "beginner" home theater for under $150
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis1d ago
For $150, you can walk into most brick-and-mortar stores and buy an inexpensive soundbar that sounds like a tin can, or you can start assembling a real 5.1 from the basic pieces.
I canceled over $400 in yearly subscriptions by spending $20 to vibe code my own alternatives
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh1d ago
Everyone from Instagram influencers to big-name CEOs seems to be saying the same thing: AI is going to be the end of SaaS (Software as a Service).
The two Ryobi tools I refuse to hit the road without
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther1d ago
Being caught empty-handed on the side of the road is a situation no one wants to experience. I'm the type of person who likes to be prepared, so I keep a little travel toolkit in my truck.
These 4 Android phone brands you forgot about are still making phones
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic1d ago
In the early days of Android, it seemed like every other week we'd see a completely brand-new phone from an established tech giant. Everyone was taking a stab at it.
4 super-lightweight distros that beat Linux Mint on older laptops
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis1d ago
If you're trying to revive an old laptop, the standard advice is "install Linux." Usually, that means you'll install Linux Mint first. In some cases, that works.
6 uncomfortable truths about your mesh Wi-Fi system
How-To Geekby Monica J. White1d ago
Mesh Wi-Fi systems are fantastic, and they beat Wi-Fi extenders by a mile. Each node scatters Wi-Fi throughout your house, giving you a stable connection that you don't have to worry about.
After years in Microsoft 365, my best cross-app time-savers still have one thing in common: Excel
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips1d ago
One of the best things about Microsoft 365 is how its apps can work together. Loop can talk to Teams, Lists can talk to Power Automate, and Word can talk to Outlook.
I tested swipe typing vs tapping, and I've been wrong about which is faster
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa2d ago
Smartphone keyboards introduced us to a brand new way to type: swiping. Why tap every letter when you can just slide your finger over them?
I’ve had a robot lawn mower for 4 months—here are the real pros and cons
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther2d ago
After four months of letting a robot lawn mower manage my grass through crazy weather, hot summer months, objects in the yard, and daily wear, was it worth it?
btop turned my Linux PC's hidden activity into a powerful control center
How-To Geekby Arol Wright2d ago
Linux ships with plenty of tools for watching what your computer is doing, which is all nice and great, but most feel dated.
I switched from gas yard tools to Kobalt cordless, and I don't miss the maintenance
How-To Geekby Rich Hein2d ago
About 10 years ago, my wife and I bought a little farm down in Florida. We dreamed of having more privacy and plenty of room for our dogs to run around.
3 cool new Netflix shows to binge-watch this weekend (October 9-11)
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm2d ago
The sweaters and jackets are out of storage, the furnace is rumbling, and Netflix's October slate of TV shows is heating up, with returning hits like The Diplomat on the way, as well as some...
Your SSD's controller may be hiding data you thought you deleted
How-To Geekby Monica J. White2d ago
Formatting an SSD seems like the obvious thing to do if you want to sell it, give it away, or even just give it a new job doing something else.
Please stop using the USB cable that came with your Samsung phone
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar2d ago
Most people assume the cable that ships with a flagship phone is built to match the phone's actual capabilities.
Your Windows 11 PC has 4 built-in tools that do what every optimizer app promises
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis2d ago
When your PC starts to lag, it is normal to start searching the web for solutions only to be met with a deluge of apps that promise to "speed up your PC" and "optimize Windows" with a single click.
The 3 Ryobi tools I regret buying the most
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther2d ago
Ryobi's 18V and 40V tools are extremely popular with homeowners and DIYers, and for good reason. I'm a huge fan myself and have been buying Ryobi tools for more than 20 years.
3 reasons every driver should try Google Maps' new Immersive Navigation (and 1 reason to avoid it)
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah2d ago
There’s something ridiculous about how much I trust Google Maps while driving. I’ll be in an unfamiliar part of town, approaching a road I’ve never seen before, and somehow I’m expected to believe...