7 Excel functions you probably didn't know existed (and why they're surprisingly useful)
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·22d ago
Excel has hundreds of functions, and I certainly don't know what all of them do. But every now and then, I find one that makes me wonder why I'd never come across it before.
I'm ditching my pressure washer for Ryobi's new portable power cleaner
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·22d ago
Ryobi makes a little bit of everything, and it's part of the reason many DIYers and homeowners choose them over the competition.
Why open source isn’t free (and never was)
How-To Geekby Bobby Jack·22d ago
Open source software is a vital part of modern computing; it’s involved in much of the software we use every day. But is it too good to be true, and is it really free, in either sense of the word?
4 open-source Android apps that are actually Linux tools in disguise
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic·22d ago
Technically, Android is Linux, since it's based on the Linux kernel, but in reality, the most popular phone operating system in the world is better described as a Linux-based operating system...
Every spool of filament comes with these $0 3D printer upgrades you probably threw away
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·22d ago
Filament is a consumable your printer uses to make things, but even when you've used up all the filament in a spool, you still have a bunch of stuff left over. Don't throw it away!
The only 5 Linux distros I recommend to beginners — after 10 years of using Linux
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh·22d ago
When someone new to Linux asks which distro they should start with, the usual recommendations are Ubuntu or Linux Mint.
I ditched AT&T's router for UniFi using one setting they don't advertise
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale·22d ago
I have had AT&T Fiber for over seven years at this point. While I enjoy the service and have had very few reliability problems with it, I really just want to use my own router.
Windows 11's Weather app eats 1GB of RAM—this is how I built my own that doesn't
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·22d ago
I wanted an app that seemed easy: the temperature and forecast displayed on a widget on my desktop. Instead, Windows 11 gave me a "widget" with ads and entirely too much extra stuff.
4 Android apps that transformed how I use my 3D printer
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·22d ago
3D printing and Android are typically not things that go together. The best software is available for desktop computers, and that’s where I do 99% of my modeling and printing.
Xteink's new tiny eReader has everyone complaining about two things that really don't matter
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson·22d ago
Xteink has quickly become a popular brand for low-cost tiny eReaders. The most recent model has caused quite a stir in the community, with a lot of people upset about two specific design choices.
You don't need a powerful PC for these 8 surprisingly useful Linux projects
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid·22d ago
An old PC with a few CPU cores, several GBs of RAM, and a working network connection can still be useful long after it stops being suitable for demanding tasks, but Linux can turn that hardware...
I use Google Messages every day. These 5 features make it better
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah·22d ago
For me, Google Messages is more than an inbox. From asking my husband what to cook for dinner to coordinating plans with friends and family, this app has quietly become one of those apps I reach...
4 "smart" home gadgets that don't need Wi-Fi or an app
How-To Geekby Bertel King·22d ago
I have a home filled with devices connected to my router, but I'm not fully convinced that these have made my home smarter.
5 Emmy-nominated shows that prove Apple TV is finally worth subscribing to
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo·22d ago
Apple TV has quickly become an Emmy darling. At the 2026 Primetime Emmys, Apple TV led all networks and streamers with eight wins during the broadcast, including six for Widow's Bay and two for...
Universal USB-C docks are convenient, but old-school docking stations were actually better
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·22d ago
My first laptops were usually office hand-me-down machines and one I remember most fondly was a Pentium 133 system that was pretty thin and light for its time.
6 beginner self-hosting projects you can run on any old PC
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·23d ago
Your busted laptop from 2019 or that old desktop that has been gathering dust in a closet might not be suitable for use as a "normal" PC, but they have more than enough power to run useful...
I only use my phone in landscape mode, and this Android launcher respects my decision
How-To Geekby Andy Betts·23d ago
A while back, I repurposed an old Motorola phone as a kind of mini-tablet. I use it as a bedside display, a media center, and for gaming with a controller.
My favorite Linux distro has been overlooked for years—here's why I use it instead of Mint or Ubuntu
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis·23d ago
Whenever you start reading about the best Linux distros for beginners, two distros tend to dominate the lists: Linux Mint and Ubuntu.
4K remasters have an AI problem, and it's destroying the history of film
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·23d ago
Most people probably assume that the latest 4K Blu-ray release of a movie is the definitive version with the highest quality.
I ditched store-bought organizers for these 4 3D prints I use every single day
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·23d ago
Like most people, I've printed mostly decorative items and novelties since starting this hobby. I like an articulated dragon or a cool figure as much as the next person, but I honestly haven't...
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