I replaced Fedora’s slow software manager with these 3 better alternatives
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh15d ago
Fedora is easily one of the best Linux distributions out there, but the default software manager it ships with isn’t doing it any favors.
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top 53%Your OLED’s perfect response time is why movies can look choppy
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler15d ago
There's little argument that, among today's flat-panel display technologies, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screens are objectively the best.
7 tiny tools that are cheaper to 3D print yourself
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes15d ago
A big upside to owning a 3D printer is being able to print things for next to nothing when you need them.
The one tool that makes every homelab easier to manage
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale15d ago
Have you heard people talking about Docker but have no idea what it is or if you need it? Docker is a fantastic tool that I think belongs in every homelab—here’s what Docker is, and why it is the...
Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which devices still need to be plugged in?
How-To Geekby Monica J. White15d ago
I'm a huge fan of wired internet, even if the cables can be a bit of a mess (which can be fixed on the cheap). But Ethernet connections aren't the best for everything, not by a mile.
Don't throw out these 7 old smart home devices, the open-source community found a way to rescue them
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson15d ago
Buying smart home devices that rely on cloud-based services is always a risk. If the cloud service goes down, or worse, is discontinued completely, then your smart home devices can become nothing...
I turned a boring task list into a mini Excel app in 10 minutes
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips15d ago
Lots of task-tracking software is costly and comes with more features than you need. I built a dynamic task tracker that does everything I need in three quick steps—and if you have Excel for...
Raspberry Pi locked RAM upgrades to stop scammers, but DIY users are bearing the brunt
How-To Geekby Viraj Gawde15d ago
Raspberry Pi has always been associated with tinkering, modification, and making hardware do things it wasn’t designed to do.
Your next Sony camera upgrade could should from a 3D printer
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale15d ago
A new lens might be tempting, but a new lens isn't always what you need. Lenses can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
HeyGears’ G1X desktop printer handles full-color 3D, UV, and fabric printing
How-To Geekby Sponsored15d ago
There has never been a more exciting time to get into (or maybe get back into) 3D printing. 3D printers are fun and useful tools for everything from weekend hobbies and printing parts to creating...
5 ways to repurpose an old Google TV
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa16d ago
Streaming devices tend to have a longer shelf life than phones, but like everything, they get slow over time.
You should try these tools to see what your Linux PC is talking to
How-To Geekby Nimrah Chaudhry16d ago
The moment your Linux PC powers on, it begins a silent conversation on your local network under your nose.
Getting embarassing ads on Android? This setting tells advertisers to stop tracking (or to start from scratch)
How-To Geekby Vishwamoorthy Ramakrishnan16d ago
While ads everywhere on your phone can feel annoying, they may start to feel embarrassing as well at a certain point.
Can a Ryobi impact wrench actually remove lug nuts? I tested two to find out
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther16d ago
If you've ever used an X-shaped tire iron to remove lug nuts on your vehicle, you know how strenuous it can be.
I let this Microsoft tool arrange my windows for me, and I barely resize them anymore
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips16d ago
I've spent years working in Windows, and one of the little things that always annoyed me was having to resize and reposition windows whenever I wanted to fit several on screen at once.
This $20 computer behind my router solved the most annoying problems on my network
How-To Geekby Nick Lewis16d ago
When people complain about their home network, they usually blame slow Wi-Fi or dead zones. But the real problem isn't speed; it's the noise.
I replaced Pi-hole with this easier, free, and open-source alternative
How-To Geekby Dibakar Ghosh16d ago
Pi-hole is one of the most popular tools out there for securing your home network against online threats — and it’s great at its job.
This open-source app replaced two Google apps I'd used for years
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa16d ago
Google Tasks and Google Keep are two apps that I’ve used for as long as I can remember, but I’ve never been completely happy with them.
I built a tiny E-ink desk buddy that shows my next calendar event
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson16d ago
Tiny eReaders are hot right now, and small 3- and 4-inch models from the brand Xteink have built a loyal following. Companies such as Boox are now releasing their own tiny eReaders.
5 beginner-friendly ESP32 projects that pay for themselves
How-To Geekby Adam Davidson16d ago
ESP32 boards are incredibly cheap, and you can buy basic sensors to make them even more useful for just a few dollars.