Your Wi-Fi speed test is lying to you about the problem that matters most
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar17d ago
Most people run a speed test the same way you check weight on a scale, as if one number tells the whole story.
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top 44%I stopped Googling unit conversions—Excel's CONVERT function does the work for me
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips17d ago
For a single unit conversion, Google wins on convenience. But if I have a bunch of measurements to convert, I don't want a scrap of paper covered in random numbers, or to keep copying values out of...
Before you connect to that coffee shop Wi-Fi, check these 4 Android settings first
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont17d ago
Connecting your Android phone to a new Wi-Fi network is usually something you do without thinking.
Stop using the grep command — this modern Linux command is smarter and faster
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh17d ago
If you've spent any time using the Linux terminal, you've probably used the grep command. It's what you use to quickly find a search term in a file or find all the files containing that term.
6 tiny 3D prints that save your USB ports and cables from an untimely demise
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes17d ago
Are you always throwing out old USB cables? You’re not alone; cables and the ports into which they fit can be frustratingly delicate.
AEOCKY’s Rhea-001 dehumidifier cements the brand’s status as an industry leader
How-To Geekby Sponsored18d ago
Controlling humidity levels in your home is extremely important. Its presence can contribute to wellness challenges, as well as affect the integrity of your home and possessions.
A Copilot key on this Linux laptop was only my first disappointment
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale18d ago
When you hear Kubuntu, you might think of the Linux-based operating system by the same name. But have you heard of Kubuntu Focus?
5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, HBO Max, and more (September 21-27)
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo18d ago
The streamers are going all out for the last full week of September with a terrific lineup of new movies. First up is a music biopic about a landmark folk singer before he went electric.
4 open-source VS Code forks that do what Microsoft won't
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis18d ago
VS Code is one of the most popular editors out there—it is relatively lightweight, has an extension for everything, and has a core that is open-source.
I built a voice assistant that is faster than Alexa and completely private
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis18d ago
Alexa and Google's Gemini are convenient, but they have trade-offs. You pay for convenience with your privacy, subscriptions, and sometimes even ads.
You can pre-order a Googlebook now—here are the first Android PCs
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas18d ago
Months after the initial tease, the first Googlebooks are available to pre-order today. The Android laptops are as high-end as promised and can compare well against rival Windows PCs — at least, if...
Skip the trade-in: 3 reasons everybody should own two Android phones
How-To Geekby Nate Pangaro18d ago
When you get a new phone or device, the first thing people think about is what to do with their current one.
These 5 docuseries prove Netflix is the king of true crime
How-To Geekby Dan Girolamo18d ago
America is obsessed with true crime. I once talked to my friend's dad, who told me he puts on a documentary every night and falls asleep to "death and crime."
I let AI handle my Plex transcode and saved 8.5TB without lifting a finger
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale18d ago
My Plex library had grown far too large, and it was time to downsize it. I could delete stuff, sure, but I wanted to keep most of what was there.
I bought a 10GbE switch for my 1GbE network, and it’s not as crazy as it sounds
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid18d ago
Buying a 10GbE switch for a network where almost everything still runs at 1GbE sounds unnecessary.
6 lightweight self-hosted apps that convinced me my old laptop's worth keeping
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis18d ago
I recently went through my box of old computer junk and discovered an old laptop. After checking it out, I discovered it had 8GB of RAM, a slow quad-core processor, and a battery that is ready to...
Replacing your webcam won't fix your video quality, but this affordable accessory will
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler18d ago
A high-end or "professional" webcam can cost hundreds of dollars these days, which will give you a major sense of disappointment when you set it up and realize you don't look any better than...
The network settings I changed after realizing my printer can see everything in my house
How-To Geekby Jorge A. Aguilar18d ago
Most people assume their printer is the least interesting thing on the home network. It sits there, waits for jobs, and doesn't do much else.
I finally tried Linux Mint, and now I understand why Windows users switch
How-To Geekby David Delony18d ago
I'd heard the name Linux Mint, but I only knew it was a derivative of Ubuntu. I've been with Ubuntu and Debian for most of my Linux life.
USB dock vs. KVM switch: There's a better way to expand your PC's capabilities
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic18d ago
USB docks and KVM switches are more like two different coins than two sides of the same coin. They can both upgrade your desk setup, but they do it in quite different ways.