<![CDATA[How-To Geek - We Explain Technology]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/https://www.howtogeek.com/public/build/images/favicon-240x240.pngHow-To Geek - We Explain Technologyhttps://www.howtogeek.com/https://rss.appTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:37:42 GMT<![CDATA[I built a Raspberry Pi DNS monitor to see what my ISP was tracking—and I wasn't prepared for what I found ]]>
How a cheap Raspberry Pi revealed everything my ISP knows about me
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/built-a-raspberry-pi-dns-monitor-to-see-what-my-isp-tracks/ab35f63f652737680bac5cd173b73c9cTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Forget vinyl and CDs: These 4 other retro audio formats deserve a renaissance ]]>
There's more to the world of physical music media than you know.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/forget-vinyl-and-cds-these-other-retro-audio-formats-deserve-a-renaissance/3489b829e4de45f9c44c1f70a69f8765Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[I refuse to buy a new phone in 2026—here’s what changed]]>
Skipping a few years sounds pretty good.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/im-done-buying-new-phones-for-a-while-heres-why/6bb52fb7049b2c2543174d427474697cTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:15:13 GMT<![CDATA[This is the most popular SUV in America in 2026 (so far)]]>
Hundreds of thousands of buyers have made this SUV the one to beat in 2026.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/most-popular-suv-in-america-2026-so-far/b1465a22a1a2be1a868336c3182818a9Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[I broke my PC and learned why Linux's boring features are actually genius]]>
Repairing a broken system, breathing life into an old one, or powerful utilities—Linux is unparalleled in these domains.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/i-broke-my-pc-and-learned-why-linuxs-boring-features-are-actually-genius/0620b8fde6bdd273af99b3534ac94adbTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[6 expensive Ryobi tools worth saving up for ]]>
Versatile tools you'll truly enjoy.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/expensive-ryobi-tools-worth-saving-up-for/58c5e4618ad069dff966601b57853ad5Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[These are the 5 worst CPUs of all time, ranked ]]>
5 times Intel and AMD completely failed us
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/worst-cpus-of-all-time-ranked/1eaf73bb495ee94b363827438a724081Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[Gemma 4's quantized models finally made local AI practical in my homelab]]>
I finally have the speed and accuracy I need.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/gemma-4-quantized-models-made-local-ai-practical/69ac083e02d147bdd8eeef6343c15018Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[5 expensive smart home devices you can build with an NFC-enabled ESP32 instead ]]>
Add NFC to your ESP.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/expensive-smart-home-devices-you-can-build-with-nfc-enabled-esp32/7401f96c534de310588663b9409c3793Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Windows Search ate up too much space on my SSD—here's how I fixed it]]>
Windows Search used too much of my SSD space. I found the cause, reclaimed the storage, and changed the settings to keep it under control.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/windows-search-ate-up-too-much-space-on-my-ssd-heres-how-i-fixed-it/3761be3af4cfdcac33d749a704bf99dbTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[The luxury sedan that makes German rivals harder to justify]]>
The 2026 Genesis G80 delivers luxury, power, and technology while reducing the ownership concerns that come with German rivals.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/genesis-g80-luxury-sedan-german-rivals-ownership-costs/17095ef0805ebcaa55a208b9e478ee0aMon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[4 timely Paramount+ movies to watch this week (July 27-August 2)]]>
One's a Chris Nolan cosmic mind-bender, one's a Denis Villeneuve dystopian-noir, one's a Boston classic with a timely star, and one's a chart-topper.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/paramount-plus-movies-to-watch-this-week-july-27/0ba886dc07dee9e3e4e9d8bcf22567a5Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[T-Mobile nationwide outage knocks thousands of phones into "SOS"]]>
It's not just you.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-nationwide-outage-knocks-thousands-of-phones-into-sos/2b9408ff1f082d737e85d29e0194dce4Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:03:57 GMT<![CDATA[Don't wait for Honda—the Kia Telluride Hybrid is here with 329 horsepower and 33 MPG]]>
When the Kia Telluride launched for 2020, it became an instant hit for a number of reasons, but one really stands out.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/kia-telluride-honda-pilot-comparison-2026/d44bc61978edfaee70ad66bc3732017dMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Your Galaxy Watch’s hidden developer mode unlocks these 4 features nobody talks about ]]>
Stop sleeping on Galaxy Watch developer options.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/your-galaxy-watchs-hidden-developer-mode-unlocks-these-4-features-nobody-talks-about/2359c1a5f96a3ab72ee8d6be1765bc40Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[4 excellent Netflix movies to watch this week (July 27-August 2)]]>
The Spider-Man that started it all, a bachelor party gone sideways, a killer phone call, and a maestro's downfall.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-movies-to-watch-this-week-july-27/0570002abb586ab1b6bfdab6bd443bdcMon, 27 Jul 2026 20:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[This Swedish SUV proves you don't need a German badge to get luxury—and it'll save you thousands]]>
Premium design, cutting-edge tech, and a price that undercuts its German rivals.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/overlooked-swedish-suv-smartest-alternative-to-german-luxury/ad7145ae6ff3b227eb4a0fe8dac22059Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Forget the 2027 Lexus RX—this year's model costs less and delivers everything you need]]>
Buyers looking at a 2026 Lexus RX will get the best of both worlds.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/forget-2027-lexus-rx-2026-model-costs-less-delivers-everything/47b19e4350f54340524115b6adbf1a73Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[YouTube Premium is adding Peacock, and here's what it means for your bill]]>
The latest bundle puts Peacock in front of YouTube's massive subscriber base.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/youtube-premium-is-adding-peacock-what-it-means-for-your-bill/aaeea283126beda84f085f8d7f10cd18Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:13 GMT<![CDATA[This forgotten Windows shortcut from the '90s replaces your worst terminal habit]]>
This 30-year-old Windows trick still beats cycling through command history the hard way.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/your-command-prompt-history-is-one-f7-keystroke-away-and-most-people-never-find-it/975a98be1017e014687a6620fe6c42ffMon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[I won't buy another USB charging cable without this feature]]>
The cable I need is always available and disappears when I’m finished
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/i-wont-buy-another-usb-charging-cable-without-this-feature/b2966b39d8d9e429166e14d5c54ea2dcMon, 27 Jul 2026 18:45:14 GMT<![CDATA[This Hyundai SUV delivers luxury without the premium price]]>
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends premium comfort, modern tech, and low ownership costs without the luxury-brand price tag.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/hyundai-santa-fe-luxury-suv-without-premium-badge/99e586c76854cbb65903d3fc23966165Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (July 27-August 2) ]]>
Expect some superheroes, Vikings, and Michael Bay.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-movies-thrillers-watch-this-week-july-27/12ccc081a7cd8a61d5cca88c0573d409Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:14 GMT<![CDATA[If you ever shared a Claude chat, your private data could be on Google]]>
You can still make shared Claude chats private.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/claude-chats-exposed-and-searchable-on-public-web/d54ab33798cef410e8d916b2a32ed550Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:37:25 GMT<![CDATA[Automakers are obsessed with bigger screens and more apps—I just want better phone integration]]>
Cars last for years, but their technology ages quickly. Automakers should focus less on built-in apps and more on better phone integration.
]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/car-dealers-keep-selling-infotainment-systems-but-i-just-want-better-phone-integration/9f70cc0a374f461d6fdf8ee67ed5ad0dMon, 27 Jul 2026 17:30:14 GMT