How to Write an AutoHotkey Script
AutoHotkey is a fantastic but complicated piece of software. It was initially intended to rebind custom hotkeys to different actions but is now a full Windows automation suite.
How to Use the FTP Command on Linux
The File Transfer Protocol is older than most of our readers, but it’s still going strong. FTP doesn’t have the security of a modern protocol, but you may need to use it anyway. Here’s how to do it....
Chrome for Android Has Dark Mode–Here’s How to Turn it On
The Chrome desktop browser recently got dark mode on both Mac and Windows, but it’s also available on Android. It’s not quite as straightforward as other platforms, however, as it’s currently tucked behind a...
How to Watch Netflix in 4K on a Mac
Watching 4K Netflix on a Mac is unnecessarily complicated. It’s not currently supported in macOS, so you’ll need to run Windows on your Mac—and even then you’ll still be limited to the Edge browser. Bu...
How Email Bombing Uses Spam to Hide an Attack
If you suddenly start receiving an endless stream of junk email, perhaps asking for confirmation of a subscription, you’re the victim of email bombing. The perpetrator is probably trying to hide their real goal, so here...
The Worst Things About Owning a Smarthome
Smarthomes are convenient and powerful. From self-locking doors and automated lights to video doorbells and voice control, there’s so much to love. But, sometimes, owning a smarthome is an incredibly frustrating experie...
How to Watch TV Online for Free
So, you’ve ditched the cable company, but now you’re stuck with a dozen streaming services and their rising prices. Fortunately, you can watch TV online for free. It just takes a little effort and a little patienc...
Windows 10’s Your Phone App Gets Android Notification Mirroring
Microsoft is updating the Your Phone app in Windows 10. As promised, it’s getting Android notification mirroring so you can see all your smartphone’s notifications on your desktop. This app can also send texts and...
How to Reboot or Shut Down Linux Using the Command Line
Feel like starting over? This tutorial will show you how to cleanly and safely reboot or shut down your Linux or macOS computer from the command line.
What is an OTA Box, and How Does it Enhance Free TV?
Cutting the cord and switching to over the air (OTA) TV can be difficult, especially if cable TV’s DVR functionality has pampered you. Thankfully, a simple OTA box can make your free TV experience more akin to cable....
Windows 10 Now Requires 12-16 GB More Storage
Microsoft has raised Windows 10’s minimum storage requirement to 32 GB. Previously, it was either 16 GB or 20 GB. This change affects Windows 10’s upcoming May 2019 Update, also known as version 1903 or 19H1....
How to Stop LinkedIn From Telling Someone You Viewed Their Profile
LinkedIn often tells people when you view their profiles and shows them your name. That person may even get an email or alert saying you viewed their profile. Here’s how to browse privately without LinkedIn sharing this...
What Is “System Idle Process,” and Why Is It Using So Much CPU?
Have you ever opened up Task Manager and noticed the System Idle Process is using 90% or more of your CPU? Contrary to what you might think, that’s not a bad thing. Here’s what that process actually does....
What Are Algorithms, and Why Do They Make People Uncomfortable?
We live in a world where computers are only vaguely understood, even though they permeate every moment of our lives. But there is one area of computer science where anyone can understand the basics of what’s going on. T...
How to Enable Google Chrome’s Dark Mode on Windows 10
Google Chrome 74 offers a built-in dark mode on Windows. Rather than having its own dark mode toggle, Chrome simply follows Windows 10’s overall app mode. That’s how it normally works—but there’s a way...
How to Set Process Priorities With nice and renice on Linux
The nice and renice commands let you fine-tune how the kernel treats your processes by adjusting their priorities. Read this tutorial to learn how to use them in Linux and Unix-like operating systems such as macOS....
How to Configure the Windows Sandbox
Windows 10’s new Sandbox feature lets you safely test programs and files downloaded from the internet by running them in a secure container. It’s easy to use, but its settings are buried in a text-based configur...
Forget Inbox Zero: Use OHIO to Triage Your Emails Instead
Email is neither dead nor obsolete. It is, in fact, increasing by 10+ billion emails per day and too many of those will end up in your inbox. Here’s how to get a grip and not let them overwhelm you....
How-To Geek Is Looking for a Mac and iOS Writer
Are you a die-hard Mac and iOS user who knows the ins and outs of working with both? We want you to write for us.
Why Can’t You Use a TV as a Monitor?
Televisions and computer monitors are similar and use mostly the same technology to drive the panels. You can usually use a TV with your computer, but they’re made for a different market and aren’t the same as mon...
How Often Does Google Update Chrome?
Google updates Chrome regularly with new features, security updates, and more. Chrome downloads those updates and installs them automatically. But how often does that happen? It depends—turns out the Chrome update proce...
Nobody Wanted Microsoft’s Doomed Sets Feature (We Just Wanted Tabs)
It’s official: Sets is dead. That’s no surprise. Sets was doomed from the start because Microsoft turned it into a complicated mess that no one wanted and few Windows users could understand. Sets was all about wh...
How to Install Google Chrome Extensions in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft’s new Edge browser built on Chromium is now available—in beta. But by default, you can only install a small number of Microsoft-approved extensions. Here’s how to install extensions from the Chrom...
What is RAT Malware, and Why Is It So Dangerous?
A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that allows hackers to monitor and control your computer or network. But how does a RAT work, why do hackers use them, and how do you avoid them?
How to Detect Hidden Surveillance Cameras With Your Phone
A family recently discovered a rude surprise at their Airbnb: a hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector in the living room. Here are two ways to check for cameras—in an Airbnb or elsewhere—using only an iPhone...
