Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek An SD card built to specification should last around 10 years, but the actual lifespan depends heavily on many factors. The card’s quality, usage frequency, and environmental conditions can all significantly impact how long the card lasts. SD cards are everywhere, and you probably have photos, saved games, or other … Read more

Justin Duino / How-To Geek A VPN provides peace of mind and convenience for a price. For most users, we think the price is worth it. But a VPN isn’t a magic bullet, and it doesn’t provide 100% protection. There are drawbacks like increased latency and potential slowdowns, plus you may encounter some hassle when … Read more

Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek The best way to monitor internet bandwidth usage is at the router level to track bandwidth usage from all devices in your household. You can also check your ISP’s website to see overall bandwidth usage. Bandwidth monitoring is critical for avoiding ISP data caps and overage fees. One day we … Read more

Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Mini PCs are a great alternative to the classic big, bulky desktop computers. However, if you’re looking for a compact PC to use with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, a good ol’ laptop is an even better mini PC. A mini PC is as literal as the name sounds—a computer … Read more

Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Google Lens is one of the company’s most powerful tools, but it doesn’t get much attention. It’s available pretty much anywhere you can access Google—including iPhone, Android, and the web. We’ll show you a few cool reasons to use it. How to Use Google Lens Before we get started, let’s … Read more

Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek Most damage caused by power outages results from power surges when power is restored. As such, surge suppressors are critical for device protection. Power outages don’t just bring the risk of spoiled food or the misery of living without your furnace or AC running, they can also wreak havoc on … Read more

Justin Duino / How-To Geek An organized workspace boosts productivity, focus, and creativity. However, tangled cables often disrupt tidiness. You can transform this chaotic cord maze into a neat, orderly system with strategic cable management methods. Here are some easy ways to keep things neat. Cable Organizers and Holders Cable organizers and holders should be … Read more

Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Laptops remain the go-to choice when buying a compact computer, whether or not you ever intend to take them outside your house or office. Mini PCs offer an alternative that could save you money, promote productivity, and deliver a more comfortable computing experience. Mini PCs Are Excellent Value for Money … Read more

Jason Montoya / How-To Geek The iPhone is chock full of handy features to make your life easier, but Spotlight Search doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This humble search bar is your gateway to finding almost anything on your iPhone. Are you using it? Two Ways to Launch Spotlight Search iOS 16 added a … Read more

Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek With the arrival of Diablo IV just around the corner, there is no better time to blow the dust off the first Diablo game to experience the original story. Better yet, you can play it with modern enhancements, previously unplayable characters, and more. Why Play Diablo Now? Diablo was first … Read more