Tag: how-to

How to Manage Files on iOS and Android

One of the changes that we’ve seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both give you easy access to it so you can manage your files similar to how you would on Windows […]

How to Choose a Computer Monitor (2025): Everything You Need to Know

All monitors have HDMI and DisplayPort to connect to a PC (or even VGA if it’s a really old one). Those are the basics. If you want the latest of these port standards in monitors, you’re looking for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. More and more monitors nowadays include a built-in USB hub, which can […]

How to Quickly Find Out What’s Streaming on Multiple Services at Once

There’s more to watch than ever before, but perhaps you still find yourself idly flicking through the “What’s New” carousel on Netflix and not seeing anything that really grabs you … so then you do the same for Prime Video and Disney+ too. The reality is that there’s so much on each one of these […]

How to Use Smart Lighting Around the Home: Reviewer Recommendations

Some smart lighting manufacturers offer hubs that enable faster local control. Hubs are also sometimes required for certain features. If you are opting for Philips Hue, a Bridge ($50) or Bridge Pro ($99) is essential to get the most from your lights. They work best when plugged directly into your router via Ethernet cable. How […]

How to Get the Perfect Surround Sound Speaker Setup

Of course, promise is not the same as deliver—and just as with those soundbars that want to replicate the effects of a surround sound setup, it’s difficult in the extreme to create a sensation of spatial audio without the physical equipment necessary. For home cinema, the words ‘spatial audio’ can confidently be swapped for ‘3D […]

How to Go Paperless in 9 Steps

Wanting to get rid of paper in your life is easy. Following through with that promise to yourself is hard. I’ve been mostly paperless for close to 15 years, and the trick to it for me was to think about it the same way I think about taking care of my teeth. Staying organized is […]

Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here’s How to Bring It Back

Customize the look. Screenshot by Justin Pot As I said, it’s not a perfect replacement, but take some time setting up folders and tweaking the settings and I think you’ll find it works well. And you can’t complain about the price. A Few Other Alternatives Now, there are a few other alternatives to keep in […]