How-To Geek - We Explain Technology (original) (raw)

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Virtual Reality

6 hours ago

Samsung's New Galaxy XR Headset Could Succeed Where Apple Failed

By Corbin Davenport

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Windows 11

10 hours ago

Where Are Screenshots Saved on Windows 11 and Windows 10?

By Benj Edwards

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YouTube

10 hours ago

YouTube's Autodubbing Is a Great Feature With Terrible Execution

By Sydney Butler

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Windows 11

11 hours ago

This Windows 11 Feature Reads to Me So I Can Relax (or Multitask)

By Mahesh Makvana

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Android

12 hours ago

This Crazy Pattern Can Transfer Files to Your Phone

By Joe Fedewa

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Web

12 hours ago

OpenAI Wants to Slurp Up Your Browsing Data and Not Pay You for It

By Arol Wright

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Chrome extension

12 hours ago

These Are the Only Chrome Browser Extensions I Still Trust

By Chifundo Kasiya

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12 hours ago

The 10 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now

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13 hours ago

This Manual Pocket Rocket Sedan Is Surprisingly Fast and Efficient

ROG XBOX ALLY X and the regular handheld with one on top of the other

14 hours ago

If You Love Your Xbox, You'll Probably Hate the Xbox Ally Handheld

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15 hours ago

Why Your Smart Home Went Dumb Last Night: How the AWS Outage Broke the Internet of Things

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16 hours ago

This is the Most Efficient Non-Hybrid Crossover in 2025

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16 hours ago

Memorizing These 7 Linux Command-Line Options Will Turn You Into a Pro

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17 hours ago

9 Google Maps Gestures Every Driver Should Know

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17 hours ago

9 Ways to Repurpose an Old PlayStation 3 Controller

HBO Max logo.

18 hours ago

HBO Max Is Getting Another Price Hike

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News

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Oct 21, 2025

Google Fi Is Bringing Full RCS Support and Voicemails to the Web

By Joe Fedewa

Posts

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Oct 21, 2025

This Color E-reader That Makes You Rethink the Minimal Phone

By Jorge A. Aguilar

Posts

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Oct 21, 2025

Google Wallet Is Becoming a Better Travel Companion

By Joe Fedewa

Posts

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Oct 21, 2025

Windows 11 Broke Recovery Mode, But a Fix Is Coming

By Arol Wright

Posts

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Oct 21, 2025

WhatsApp and Messenger Will Watch Your Chat for Scams

By Jorge A. Aguilar

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Product Reviews

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I Would Buy This Matter-Compatible Bulb for How It Looks

Smart Home

A modern bulb that looks like an old-fashioned one.

The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro gaming headset's RGB lighting.

I Didn't Think This Cute Razer Headset Would Sound So Good

Audio/Video

I came for the cat ears and stayed for the impressive sound quality.

Mophie Powerstation Wireless Slim with Stand

This Is a Clever Power Bank With One Major Downside (Its Price)

Apple iPhone

The stand attached to the power bank rotates for more functionality.

Deals

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This $269 Acer Laptop Has a 512GB SSD and 1080p Touchscreen

Posts

By Jorge A. Aguilar

Oct 21, 2025

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Bring Your Phone to Metro And Pay Only $25 a Month

Posts

By Kris Henges

Oct 21, 2025

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This Anker Power Bank Is Really, Really Compact, And It's Just $20 Right Now

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By Arol Wright

Oct 21, 2025

Latest

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The 10 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now

Streaming

Watch these new, old, and essential horror movies the next time you open up Netflix.

Posts

By Mark McPherson

12 hours ago

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This Manual Pocket Rocket Sedan Is Surprisingly Fast and Efficient

Automotive

Manual sedans are rare these days, but this Japanese pocket rocket is crazy quick and still easy on gas.

Posts

By Adam Gray

13 hours ago

ROG XBOX ALLY X and the regular handheld with one on top of the other

If You Love Your Xbox, You'll Probably Hate the Xbox Ally Handheld

Xbox

Sadly we can do nothing to "Ally" your fears.

Posts

By Sydney Butler

14 hours ago

Amazon Alexa Echo dot with a skull emoji.

Why Your Smart Home Went Dumb Last Night: How the AWS Outage Broke the Internet of Things

Amazon Alexa & Amazon Echo

Maybe you should reconsider putting a Ring on it.

Posts

By Tim Brookes

15 hours ago

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This is the Most Efficient Non-Hybrid Crossover in 2025

Automotive

This fuel-sipping crossover doesn't need hybrid tech to save you money on gas.

Posts

By Tyler Dupont

16 hours ago

A hand using a laptop and Linux mascot coming out of the screen with a gear and some files behind.

Memorizing These 7 Linux Command-Line Options Will Turn You Into a Pro

Linux & macOS Terminal

You’re required to know these options.

Posts

By Bobby Jack

16 hours ago

A hand performing a pinch gesture on a smartphone displaying Google Maps navigation inside a car, with the Google Maps logo in the background.

9 Google Maps Gestures Every Driver Should Know

Google Maps

Google Maps is a lot easier to use than it seems.

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By Jorge A. Aguilar

17 hours ago

A blue DualShock 3 on a painted background.

9 Ways to Repurpose an Old PlayStation 3 Controller

Hobbies

Your PS3 controller can do more than you'd think.

Posts

By Jorge A. Aguilar

17 hours ago

HBO Max logo.

HBO Max Is Getting Another Price Hike

HBO Max

This time, the base plan is going up.

Posts

By Corbin Davenport

18 hours ago

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This Anime Streaming Service Has a Big Problem

Streaming

Crunchyroll has always had problems, but their latest fumble may be one of their worst.

Posts

By Mark McPherson

18 hours ago

Static side profile shot of a gray 2026 Audi Q3.

The Small Audi SUV That Delivers More Than You’d Expect

SUVs

Most buyers are overlooking one of Audi’s standout models—and it might just be their best-kept secret.

Posts

By Adam Gray

18 hours ago

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KDE Plasma 6.5 Is Here With New Linux Desktop Features

Linux

Dark mode is being improved in a big way.

Posts

By Jordan Gloor

18 hours ago

Yelp Hero

Yelp Taking Your Dinner Reservation With AI Could Be a Mess

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The future is now, apparently.

Posts

By Arol Wright

18 hours ago

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4 Free Tools I Keep on My USB Drive to Fix Any Windows PC

Windows

Turn a simple USB stick into a portable Windows repair kit with 4 free tools every PC user should carry.

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By Rich Hein

18 hours ago

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Apps & Web Apps

Take back your privacy, one app at a time.

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By Faisal Rasool

19 hours ago

android tracker UWB

Don't Buy an Android Tracker Without This Essential Feature

Android

Future-proof your purchase.

Posts

By Joe Fedewa

19 hours ago

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Lenovo's New PC Desktop Found a Way to Beat the iMac

Windows

Lenovo's offering has faster specs and a nice price point.

Posts

By Jorge A. Aguilar

19 hours ago

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10 Anime Adaptations of Video Games That Are Actually Good

Streaming

Who said video games can't have good adaptations?

Posts

By Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez

20 hours ago

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My Homelab Was Never More Valuable Than It Was This Weekend

Homelab

What outage?

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By Jordan Gloor

20 hours ago

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The 5 Best Adventure Movies On Prime Video Right Now

Streaming

Mark your maps (or watchlists) for these rousing adventure films streaming on Prime Video.

Posts

By Mark McPherson

20 hours ago

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