4 classic Windows tools that did things Windows 11 still can't
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic27d ago
Microsoft included a number of really helpful features and tools in past versions of Windows that many users came to love.
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top 50%5 reasons why the Raspberry Pi 3B+ still beats newer models for most projects
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson27d ago
The Raspberry Pi was once an easy recommendation for low-cost tinkering projects, running smart home software, and more.
I've built PCs for 20 years, and buying a prebuilt was my smartest move this year
How-To Geekby Monica J. White27d ago
2026 has been a weird year for me. I'm one of the most "pro DIY PC" people you'll ever meet. I built my first PC around 20 years ago, and I've never touched a prebuilt since then, except for the...
5 groundbreaking Netflix Originals people barely talk about today
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm27d ago
Netflix is still the undisputed king of the streamers, having been doing it since 2007 and making its own shows since 2012.
3 ways to build an Obsidian knowledge base without actually writing notes
How-To Geekby David J. Buck27d ago
Having a second brain is awesome. I've been using Obsidian a lot lately for just that. I built a knowledge base without even touching the Obsidian editor.
5 more household chores that are easier with a 3D printer
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes27d ago
Finding novel uses for your 3D printer is one of the best ways to burn through a few rolls of filament, so I’m always on the lookout.
These are the 3 Android Auto apps I reach for when my car is parked
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah27d ago
I used to think Android Auto had only one job: help me get where I’m going. Once I parked, I’d usually forget about it.
I built a one-tap "I'm driving" mode that makes Android Auto even better
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther27d ago
Android Auto is great and easy to use, especially in wireless mode. You hop in the car, the phone connects, and you're good to go.
People are still hunting down these Ryobi tools that were discontinued years ago
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther27d ago
Despite all the negative comments and jokes online, Ryobi fans are an enthusiastic and passionate bunch.
How a $2 ESP32 and a LoRa module let you text off-grid with no internet or cell signal
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis27d ago
You can buy a small ESP32 microcontroller for a few dollars—less than a Starbucks coffee. When you combine it with a special LoRa radio, you can create a device that can send encrypted text...
I finally found an easy way to run Windows apps on Linux without turning my desktop into a science project
How-To Geekby Rich Hein27d ago
Like a lot of Windows users, I resisted Linux for years for two main reasons. I expected a steep learning curve, and I assumed I'd have to give up some of the Windows apps I rely on every day.
This is the most dangerous USB cable you can buy—here's why I keep one in my toolkit anyway
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar27d ago
Most USB cables are boring because they should be simple. The plugs are different on each end for a reason, and that reason is to stop you from doing something that seems harmless but isn't.
3 free and open-source (FOSS) apps that embarrass Windows' built-in defaults
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh27d ago
Most of us put a lot of thought into the big applications we base our workflows around — the video editors, the note-taking apps, the image editors — and almost none into the system-facing apps we...
Every way to add an SD card to your Android phone, ranked
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa27d ago
For the most part, Android phones aren’t made with microSD card slots anymore. That doesn’t mean you can’t still use one with your phone.
This tiny sensor is one of the few smart home gadgets I recommend to everyone
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes27d ago
As someone who is very fond of my smart home setup, I’ll be the first to admit that a lot of it is surplus to requirements.
How I turned my Linux terminal sessions into daily speedrun challenges
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack28d ago
I’ve been using Linux for many, many years now, but I still keep learning new things all the time. It seems like, no matter what task you’re running, there’s a faster way to do it.
4 surprisingly useful ways to use your Android phone's built-in NFC reader
How-To Geekby Arol Wright28d ago
Android's NFC reader does more than tap to pay. Held against the right tag or accessory, it can do a ton of stuff.
I let my smart home devices chat in Discord and it was hilariously disappointing
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson28d ago
We ask our smart home devices to do a lot for us, and rarely spare a moment to think about what life might be like for them.
3 of the best Netflix shows to binge this weekend (September 11 - 13)
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm28d ago
As we wait patiently for more of Netflix's September crop of TV series to make their way to your algorithm, here's this weekend's lineup of bingable shows to settle in with—my top pick is still...
I bought used enterprise HDDs cheap and learned the hard way why they're risky
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid28d ago
Buying used enterprise storage is one of those things that makes perfect sense when you look at the price and becomes more complicated once you actually put the hardware into a machine.