Your Pixel phone is always scanning—disable these two settings to add hours of battery life
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·27 Aug 2026
Pixel phones are always doing a lot in the background. Some things are obvious—like weather apps grabbing your location—but others aren’t as upfront.
Your next 3D printer may be "poop-free," but that's not necessarily a good thing
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·27 Aug 2026
If you have a modern 3D printer, most likely the "CoreXY" design that's become so popular, then you may have noticed a little rectangular hole on the back of the machine.
Google Photos just killed automatic PC backups—here are 4 alternatives
How-To Geekby Rich Hein·27 Aug 2026
Google Drive used to make it easy to send photos and videos from folders on your PC straight to Google Photos. That changed when Google removed the feature from Drive for desktop.
This is the easiest way to build interactive websites without JavaScript
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack·27 Aug 2026
Although you can create a huge range of web page designs using just HTML and CSS, when it comes to interactivity, you’ll need to start writing JavaScript—right? Well, not necessarily.
These Raspberry Pi Pico builds solve surprisingly relatable problems (August 28 - 30)
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale·27 Aug 2026
Today's weekend Raspberry Pi projects will be coming from a bit of a different angle than normal.
Linux does these 5 things effortlessly that Windows still struggles with
How-To Geekby David Delony·27 Aug 2026
As long as Windows and Linux exist, people will argue about which one is better than the other. Linux is a favorite of programmers, sysadmins, and other technical types, for good reason.
You're probably making these 4 common mistakes with your cordless drill
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·27 Aug 2026
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DIYer, there's a good chance you often overlook some cordless drill basics.
6 things I do to my PC now that I used to think were only for broke college kids
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·27 Aug 2026
Monica J. White is a journalist with over a decade of experience in covering technology. She built her first PC nearly 20 years ago, and she has since built and tested dozens of PCs.
The discontinued Ferrari-powered sedan that made BMW M3 owners jealous
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont·27 Aug 2026
Performance sedans are increasingly becoming faster, more digital, and arguably less engaging, making this discontinued Italian model feel even more special in hindsight.
The Galaxy S26 FE is the affordable "flagship" phone we need right now
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·27 Aug 2026
Jon is a seasoned journalist who has written definitive coverage of consumer tech at publications like Engadget, Android Authority, and BetaKit.
7 things you can do with Ryobi batteries (aside from powering tools)
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes·27 Aug 2026
On top of being a budget-friendly choice, Ryobi has a dizzying array of battery-powered gadgets. While most of these are power tools, a huge number fall into other categories.
5 reasons Linux is the most valuable software in the world (even though it's free)
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·27 Aug 2026
Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel and gave it away for free. Anyone can take it, change it, and do whatever they like with it, as long as the changes they make are also available for free to...
The Bambu Lab X2D finally replaces the X1 Carbon without the flagship price
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale·27 Aug 2026
It's been nearly four years since Bambu Lab did a refresh of its X series of 3D printers, and the X2D definitely lives up to the hype.
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Hulu, and more (August 27-30)
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo·26 Aug 2026
Looking for something to watch this weekend? There are shows premiering on streaming services over the next few days.
This once-overlooked Ford SUV is now a great buy
How-To Geekby Adam Gray·26 Aug 2026
The Ford Edge never became the go-to midsize SUV that models like the Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot did.
Kia’s updated $25k Seltos makes expensive compact SUVs hard to justify
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont·26 Aug 2026
Finding a new SUV for around $25,000 usually means accepting a stripped-down interior, limited technology, and a cramped cabin.
Android apps will be forced to use less memory in 2027—here's why
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·26 Aug 2026
Android phone makers are offering less RAM in their latest devices to keep costs down. Now, Google is calling on Android app makers to limit the performance hit.
Hyundai's 600-mile EREV could finally end range anxiety for EV buyers
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont·26 Aug 2026
Hyundai thinks it has found a solution to one of the biggest problems holding EVs back. Its first extended-range electric vehicle is due in 2027, promising more than 600 miles of total range by...
The first 5 Android settings I turn off before using a new phone
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah·26 Aug 2026
There’s a certain thrill in opening a brand-new phone. You peel off the plastic, transfer your photos, sign in to your Google account, and start taking your first picture.
How I rescued 388GB of data using junk drawer tech (instead of buying a new drive)
How-To Geekby David J. Buck·26 Aug 2026
The universe really wants me to buy another external hard drive or sign up for an online storage service. I currently have a Western Digital My Passport, with 1 TB of storage.
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