Don't waste time trying to block Fire TV ads—Amazon has already won
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·1 Sept 2026
The Amazon Fire TV series of sticks and (literal) televisions has been popular for years thanks to low price points for decent-quality hardware.
Windows makes me click through multiple menus for everyday tasks, so I made my own shortcuts
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·1 Sept 2026
There are some things I do in Windows so often that I can't believe they don't have keyboard shortcuts.
Android's September update finally fixes motion sickness in your car
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·1 Sept 2026
Google is rolling out its Android feature drop for September, and it will be ideal if you need help in a store or just get queasy on a road trip.
3 ways to set up wireless Android Auto in any car, even older ones
How-To Geekby Nate Pangaro·1 Sept 2026
Android Auto is a great tool to have when driving because it provides an easy and accessible way to use your phone more safely while the car is moving.
WSL turned Linux into a Windows app, and Microsoft's old enemies didn't see it coming
How-To Geekby David Delony·1 Sept 2026
If you wanted to run Linux and Windows on the same machine, it could be a pain. You either had to set up a dual-boot machine or install a virtual machine.
Sonos stages its comeback: Ace Ultra and Beam Ultra are built around audio AI you control
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·1 Sept 2026
Sonos has used its much-hyped Open House event to premiere two new devices that it hopes will recover its reputation, including an AI platform it says will give you more control.
I found a 7-Zip alternative. I'm not going back
How-To Geekby Zunaid Ali·1 Sept 2026
Windows' built-in archive manager is getting better these days. But for more advanced features, you'll likely need a third-party tool. After using 7-Zip for a long time, I found NanaZip.
HP basically made my ultimate dream laptop, but it has two problems
How-To Geekby Zachary Boddy·1 Sept 2026
HP is one of the goliaths of the PC world, and I've grown rather fond of its modern OmniBook and EliteBook laptop offerings over the last few years.
5 new Netflix movies to watch in September
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo·1 Sept 2026
The calendar has turned from August to September, and that means new movies are heading to Netflix. First up is a documentary about one of the biggest tragedies in American history.
Excel has a date that never existed, but fixing it could break your spreadsheets
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·1 Sept 2026
Excel has been carrying an incorrect date in its calendar for decades. Microsoft knows about it, has documented why it happens, and could technically change the behavior.
YouTube Music has one feature no streaming service can compete with
How-To Geekby Demilade Adejola·1 Sept 2026
Even though I stream most of my music on Spotify, I renew my YouTube Music subscription every month. It still has one feature that I can’t get anywhere else.
These 4 Samsung Galaxy features are secretly wasting storage space
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·1 Sept 2026
Having a phone with enough storage space is essential, and even though base models now come with more than ever, running out of space is still a common problem.
Proxmox VE turned a $35 Raspberry Pi into my homelab's most powerful machine
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid·1 Sept 2026
I had a Raspberry Pi 5 lying around and I was not doing much with it. Then Proxmox VE recently announced ARM64 support on 5th of August and that immediately made me think about my Raspberry Pi.
This Windows tool lets you see exactly which apps are phoning home (and lets you cut them off)
How-To Geekby Arol Wright·1 Sept 2026
Windows doesn't make it easy to see what your installed apps are quietly sending out over the internet.
5 game-changing Google Maps features I never noticed until I went looking
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·1 Sept 2026
Google Maps is one of those apps I use almost every time I leave the house, yet I keep finding things I didn't know it could do.
The mechanic is overcharging you for these 5 things anybody can do at home
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar·1 Sept 2026
Don't assume the multi-point inspection of your car helps you in a real way that isn't for the dealer.
Windows has been hiding these 4 powerful features in plain sight this whole time
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic·1 Sept 2026
Windows sometimes feels like it's lacking advanced features when compared to other operating systems, but the truth is that Windows has a lot of fancy power tools at its disposal.
My Pixel Watch now shows my stress level like a mood ring—and I built it in minutes
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·31 Aug 2026
Stress is something that's easy to feel, but not necessarily as easy to see. That's part of the utility of wearing a smartwatch like the Pixel Watch—you can see many of your vitals right on your...
I fried two solar portable power stations, don't make the same mistake
How-To Geekby Bertel King·31 Aug 2026
This is a story of user error. I am the user who made the error, and I'm putting this out there so that you don't make the same mistake.
5 networking upgrades under $30 to try before replacing your router
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·31 Aug 2026
Some network upgrades aren't worth your money. In fact, many are. But do you know what one of those unnecessary upgrades is? A new router you absolutely didn't need to buy yet.
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