Before you turn an old laptop into a NAS, check these 3 BIOS settings first
How-To Geekby Patrick Campanale·8d ago
There are a few things you should double-check before turning a laptop into a NAS. While you definitely can just do it, these three BIOS options are definitely worth double-checking before diving...
Power tools you probably didn’t know Milwaukee invented
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·8d ago
Milwaukee is one of the most popular tool brands, and many enthusiasts might even know that the company has been around for over 100 years.
Windows still doesn't have these legendary Mac apps
How-To Geekby Viraj Gawde·8d ago
I made the switch to Mac as my daily driver two years ago after decades of being a Windows user. Still, I spend enough time between the two PC platforms — and both have their pull.
Amazon's redesigned Fire TV Stick 4K draws power from your TV
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·8d ago
Amazon is overhauling its media streaming devices. The shopping giant has not only introduced a revamped Fire TV Stick 4K, but is slimming down its lineup and promising more software upgrades.
Find the right ergonomic chair during LiberNovo’s Fall Prime Sale
How-To Geekby Sponsored·8d ago
Sometimes, being sedentary is just part of the job. Lengthy, highly focused desk sessions might be part of your daily work, but you don’t need to suffer through the discomfort of prolonged sitting...
Stop treating your daily-driver Linux PC like a science experiment
How-To Geekby Sydney Butler·8d ago
Linux has a somewhat contradictory reputation. On the one hand, it's known as a rock-solid operating system that never goes wrong and offers countless hours of uptime.
Your Android phone's battery has a limited lifespan: Here's how to check it
How-To Geekby Joe Fedewa·8d ago
Day in and day out, there's one thing keeping your Android phone ticking: the battery. You may already know that your charging habits determine the battery's long-term health, but this is not some...
5 Netflix shows that never get old, no matter how many times you've seen them
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont·8d ago
There are countless shows on Netflix, but only a handful are good enough to become part of your regular viewing rotation.
Fins are the best 3D printing supports you’re not using
How-To Geekby Tim Brookes·8d ago
Supports are a frustrating but often necessary part of 3D printing. They make it possible to print overhanging elements, but they can feel wasteful and leave behind unsightly marks.
Running Android apps on Windows is easier than you think, and it's worth the effort in these 5 situations
How-To Geekby Goran Damnjanovic·8d ago
Even though Microsoft ended support for the Windows Subsystem for Android, which let Windows 11 users run Android apps natively, you can still use Android apps and games on your Windows machine.
Samsung's new AirTag rival works with more than just Galaxy phones
How-To Geekby Jon Fingas·8d ago
Samsung is refining its item tracking tag to challenge Apple's AirTag on its home turf. The company has introduced the Galaxy SmartTag 3 with support for both Galaxy phones and iPhone in addition...
5 unusual storage devices that are faster than any SSD (and why we don't use them for PC storage)
How-To Geekby Monica J. White·8d ago
You may think that if you've spent money on one of the most expensive SSDs (hopefully not too recently, given the prices), you've got the fastest storage in the world. In a way, it's true.
I connected Excel to a folder on my PC, and my weekly report now updates itself
How-To Geekby Tony Phillips·8d ago
I used to hate combining weekly Excel reports. Copying data from one workbook to another works well enough, but it gets tedious when you have to do it every week.
4 Gemini tips and tricks I use in Android Auto
How-To Geekby Sanya Shah·8d ago
Android Auto is a bit of a double-edged sword. It makes driving easier in plenty of ways, but throw Gemini into the mix, and suddenly there’s a lot more you can ask your car screen to do.
Ryobi’s real advantage over Milwaukee and DeWalt isn’t the price—it’s the ecosystem
How-To Geekby Cory Gunther·8d ago
Ryobi is a go-to in the DIY and homeowner space for multiple reasons. Not only do they have a ton of tools for just about any task, but they also make dozens of accessories for hobbies, outdoor...
Changing your DNS makes browsing safer, but it won’t hide your history from the people who matter most
How-To Geekby Umair Khurshid·9d ago
Changing your DNS server is one of those simple networking tweaks that can make browsing safer, but DNS privacy is easy to misunderstand.
I disabled 4 Windows background services and freed up gigabytes of RAM instantly
How-To Geekby Zunaid Ali·9d ago
For the past couple of days, I noticed that my Windows 11 laptop has been having some hiccups. Browsing feels slow. Navigating the file system causes lag.
Scratch turns anyone into an app maker, even if you've never written a line of code
How-To Geekby David J. Buck·9d ago
Raspberry Pi users should be familiar with a program called Scratch. I've been doing more and more work with it lately, and I realized that, as I've moved away from spending time with streaming and...
3 things I've gained from rooftop solar that nobody seems to talk about
How-To Geekby Bertel King·9d ago
When I mention that solar panels blanket the roof of my house, the first thing people ask is whether I have an electric bill. Well, yes and no — but that's only part of the story.
The 4 best Netflix comedy movies to bring laughs to your work week
How-To Geekby Derek Malcolm·9d ago
Some workdays end in flames. Thankfully, most just end. For the dumpster-fire days, I've already rounded up some great Netflix miniseries for a bad day at work—twice.
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