5 Ryobi electric yard tools that belong in every garage
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale18d ago
Ryobi is a go-to in the DIY and homeowner space for a reason—they have tons of tools for just about any task.
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top 45%3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (September 21-27)
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo18d ago
If you're seeking thrillers, you've found the perfect destination. Several new thrilling movies have been added to the major streaming services, like The Runner on Prime Video.
Should you shut down your PC every night? Here's what it actually does to your computer
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler18d ago
When I was growing up in the '90s, one of the first things I learned about our home computer was that I had to run the "park" command before turning the computer off.
These Windows apps required an online account, so I switched to offline versions that respect my privacy
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler18d ago
Everything is a subscription now. All the apps seem to want you to sign up for an account. They want your name, email, and blood type.
Your USB flash drive gets slower every time you use it (and the easy fix you don't want to hear)
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler18d ago
When I got my first flash drive, it changed my world. I was never concerned about how fast it was, even for a minute.
7 Windows features I disabled after realizing nobody needs to use them
How-To Geekby Zachary Boddy18d ago
Despite legions of fellow nerds exclaiming the virtues of Linux or macOS, I still actively choose Microsoft’s Windows.
How I added a screen to my Echo speaker without buying Amazon's expensive display
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson18d ago
I have several old Echo smart speakers around my house that I've accumulated over the years. Despite not being a fan of Alexa, they still get regular use.
I ditched Gboard for a keyboard with hexagons, and it cut my typos in half
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont18d ago
Gboard has been my go-to Android keyboard for years, but lately, I’ve found myself wondering whether I’m really getting the best typing experience.
Your Wi-Fi router already has a VPN built-in, but it doesn't work the way you'd expect
How-To Geekby Arol Wright18d ago
Mention the term "VPN" and most people picture a subscription app that hides their location and encrypts their browsing.
Your TV’s “Filmmaker Mode” still isn’t the best setting for movies—here’s what I do instead
How-To Geekby Vishwamoorthy Ramakrishnan18d ago
Filmmaker Mode, created by UHD Alliance, is often considered the gold standard picture mode for your 4K TVs.
These are the best Obsidian alternatives for people who hate building a "second brain"
How-To Geekby Vishwamoorthy Ramakrishnan18d ago
Obsidian has always made waves in the note-taking space, competing with rivals like Notion. While the idea of building your second brain with Obsidian seems fascinating, it does require some effort...
F-Droid is ugly, but that's a problem you can fix
How-To Geekby Bertel King18d ago
My favorite app store for Android isn't the Play Store—it's F-Droid. I find this repository of open-source software to be a more reliable way to discover new apps that I actually want to use.
I tried the viral Linux distro that raised $18,700,000
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh19d ago
If you haven't already guessed from the dollar amount and the distro's logo, I'm talking about Omarchy. It’s the new Linux distro developed by DHH — the guy behind Ruby on Rails.
I 3D-printed some of the top models on Thingiverse—here's how I rank them
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale19d ago
There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of 3D models out there to choose from. I decided to 3D print some of the top models on Thingiverse, one of the gold-standard model websites, to see...
4 terrific shows you can binge and finish by the end of the weekend
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo19d ago
Congratulations, you made it to the weekend! The Canadian rock band Loverboy knew what they were talking about when they sang, "Everybody's working for the weekend."
What are force-cancelling subwoofers and are they worth it?
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler19d ago
You may have read the term "force-canceling subwoofers" in the specification sheets of some sort of device like a laptop or Bluetooth speaker, but what does that mean?
Acemagic K5 is the $380 mini PC that made me question my $2,000 desktop
How-To Geekby Ismar Hrnjicevic19d ago
What if you could replace your huge desktop PC with a mini PC that's a fraction of the size and costs a fraction of the price?
4 most-watched Netflix shows of 2026 I’d actually recommend
How-To Geekby T.M. Amrita19d ago
Netflix has had no shortage of big shows this year, but a few have clearly pulled ahead of the rest.
This Plex add-on brought back the best part of old television
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale19d ago
In a world of on-demand content, I have been longing for some nostalgia, so I decided to turn my Plex server into a TV station.
I thought these smart home devices would last, but I was wrong
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes19d ago
Many of us choose to believe that the things we put in our house will outlast us, and the same is true of smart home devices.