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Today β€” 13 December 2025How-To Geek

I tested 4 wireless Android Auto adapters, and this is the only survivor

13 December 2025 at 00:00

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are some of the best features in newer cars, but if you've ever wanted to upgrade from a wired system to a wireless one, the options were somewhat limitedβ€”until now. Don't waste your money on a no-name adapter from Amazon, and buy this one instead.

Yesterday β€” 12 December 2025How-To Geek

Here are 2 ways a Raspberry Pi can protect you from smart TV tracking

12 December 2025 at 15:00

There was once a time when you could avoid buying a smart TV, but that’s no longer true. While convenient and packed with streaming apps, smart TVs are also filled with ads and tracking technology that monitors how you use your device, what you watch, and more.

Here’s why I’d choose this luxury sedan over a Mercedes every time

By: Adam Gray
12 December 2025 at 14:30

Spend a few minutes with the Genesis G80, and you start thinking about it differently. Suddenly, you’re not comparing it to other midsize sedansβ€”you’re sizing it up against the luxury heavyweights with crazy MSRPs and dealer markups that make your eyes water.

Your surge protector is putting your PC at riskβ€”use this instead

12 December 2025 at 14:00

Surge protectors can help protect your electronics from large spikes in voltage caused by weather events, other appliances, and problems with the power grid. While it’s never a bad idea to use a surge protector with your PC, you can ensure better protection by spending a bit more.

3 Prime Video documentaries you’ll actually watch this weekend (December 12 - 14)

12 December 2025 at 13:00

Watching TV doesn't have to be mindless escapism or low-brow entertainmentβ€”you could actually learn something cool and interesting about cool and interesting people! Prime Video might not have the same grip on the streaming documentary genre that Netflix does, but never count it out.

Tired of Windows freezing? Try these fixes to stop it for good

12 December 2025 at 12:30

Does your PC run smoothly one moment and suddenly become unresponsive the next? It’s incredibly frustratingβ€”and even worse, there's rarely a single clear cause. The slowdown could stem from software glitches, faulty drivers, overheating, or a mix of several factors. Here are the fixes you can try.

4 amazing Netflix anime shows and movies to watch this weekend (December 12 - 14)

12 December 2025 at 12:15

Anime can feel a little intimidating if you're not a diehard fan or if you don't immerse yourself in it every day. Netflix makes it pretty easy to get your feet wet (or dive right in) with the stunning genre, though, and buried among its seemingly endless rows of titles are some incredible stories.

3 of the best Netflix documentaries to watch this weekend (December 12 - 14)

12 December 2025 at 12:00

When real life goes off the rails, the stories beat any scripted show or movie on Netflix. And a good documentary or series doesn't just talk at you, it drags you into the room (interrogation or otherwise) with the people at the center of the story, whether it's a true crime caper or behind the scenes with the stars and creators of our favorite movies.

10 fun things you can connect to a Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins

12 December 2025 at 11:30

The Raspberry Pi’s main claim to fame is being a whole computer on a single circuit board, complete with a capable ARM chip. But its biggest party trick is how expandable it is, with a handy 40-pin general-purpose input/output interface (or GPIO for short).

Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (December 12-14)

12 December 2025 at 11:30

There was once a time when you could avoid buying a smart TV, but that’s no longer true. While convenient and packed with streaming apps, smart TVs are also filled with ads and tracking technology that monitors how you use your device, what you watch, and more.

Stop buying mechanical keyboards β€” my membrane keyboard is better

12 December 2025 at 11:15

I clearly remember how happy I was when we finally got rid of the clacky keyboard that came with our original IBM PC clone in the early 90s and switched over to a quiet modern membrane keyboard. To me, this felt like the future, but then mechanical keyboards have made a massive comeback, and now carry the reputation that they're simply better than the alternatives.

The American hybrid that is surprisingly affordable and reliable

12 December 2025 at 11:00

Hybrid SUVs have become some of the most sought-after vehicles on the used market, but affordability and long-term reliability don’t always go hand in hand. That’s why this American-built hybrid stands out. At a time when many electrified crossovers command premium prices, this one manages to deliver strong fuel economy, low running costs, and a price tag that stays within reach for budget-conscious buyers.

You’ve been deleting files the wrong way in Windows

12 December 2025 at 10:30

Most people assume that deleting files and emptying the Recycle Bin permanently removes themβ€”but that’s not true. Those β€œdeleted” files still sit on your drive and can be restored with recovery tools. So how do you securely erase sensitive data? You can use sDelete, Microsoft’s tool to wipe data.

5 Forgotten features Android needs to steal now

12 December 2025 at 10:15

Android has matured into a pretty great operating system over the years. However, it’s far from perfect. I’ve used every modern mobile operating system as a daily driver, from webOS to Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Android, and iPhone. Here are the things that I think Android needs to copy from mobile operating systems of yesteryear.

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