How-To Geek https://www.howtogeek.com For Geeks, By Geeks Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[I tried the most "bloated" Linux distro, and it's still better than Windows]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/the-most-bloated-linux-distro-is-still-better-than-windows/Everyone dunks on Ubuntu for being bloated, and honestly, they're not wrong. There are far more powerful Linux distros that offer more features while consuming less resources than Ubuntu. In fact, at the time of writing, Ubuntu now demands higher system requirements than Windows 11. So I ran both to find out if that weight actually matters.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/the-most-bloated-linux-distro-is-still-better-than-windows/ <![CDATA[Pixel phones used to have air gestures—here's how to bring them back]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/pixel-phones-used-to-have-air-gesturesheres-how-to-bring-them-back/Pixel phones aren't exactly known for being adventurous. Google mainly sticks with clean designs and simple features—that’s part of the appeal. However, it did once experiment with nifty touch-less gestures. Now you can bring them back to any Android phone.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:45:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/pixel-phones-used-to-have-air-gesturesheres-how-to-bring-them-back/ <![CDATA[I tried 7 voice typing apps on Windows, and Speechify stood out for an important reason]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/i-tried-7-voice-typing-apps-on-windows-and-speechify-stood-out-for-an-important-reason/Voice typing on desktop computers usually promises efficiency but rarely delivers, despite many wanting to ditch the keyboard for voice typing. Dictation is meant to save time and lower keyboard use, but you constantly have to correct errors, manage software crashes, and fight incompatible interfaces. The primary problem is not that you lack choices, but that these applications do not fit your workflow, vocabulary, or environment. I spent several weeks testing seven different applications on Windows, ranging from free system defaults to expensive enterprise software. I think I've found the one you've been looking for, since it works well for me.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/i-tried-7-voice-typing-apps-on-windows-and-speechify-stood-out-for-an-important-reason/ <![CDATA[Use Android and Windows? Combine them with these 4 cool tools]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/use-android-and-windows-combine-them-with-these-4-cool-tools/Despite coming from competing companies, Android and Windows are two platforms that are quite compatible and capable of interaction. Here, I'll show you several ways to connect and run Android apps on your Windows PC.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:29:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/use-android-and-windows-combine-them-with-these-4-cool-tools/ <![CDATA[3 things I wish I knew before using the Linux i3 window manager]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-using-the-linux-i3-window-manager/Everyone who uses i3—or any Linux window manager—has some version of the same story: excited going in, and confused right after installing it. People on the internet will show you what’s possible with i3, but very few talk about what it actually takes to get there. I pushed through, figured it out, and now I’m sharing the three things I wish I knew before I started.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-using-the-linux-i3-window-manager/ <![CDATA[The best part of Google Play Music is still alive in YouTube Music]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-part-of-google-play-music-is-still-alive-in-youtube-music/A local library of music is almost always cheaper than paying for a subscription, which is why home media servers have become so popular. In a weird way, Google Play Music was the first taste of this concept for many people. Despite what you may think, it still lives on today.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-part-of-google-play-music-is-still-alive-in-youtube-music/ <![CDATA[YouTubers love this Raspberry Pi Plex setup—it's not worth it]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/youtubers-love-this-raspberry-pi-plex-setupits-not-worth-it/Raspberry Pi-based Plex servers look like a DIY-friendly, low-power way to build a compact Plex server. They're readily available, easy to work with, and have fantastic community support. Unfortunately, the builds you see on YouTube and social media only look good because they avoid one of the Raspberry Pi's greatest weaknesses.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:45:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/youtubers-love-this-raspberry-pi-plex-setupits-not-worth-it/ <![CDATA[This Volkswagen feels more luxurious than a Mercedes—and it's not an Audi]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/volkswagen-more-luxurious-than-mercede-not-audi/Luxury is often associated with premium badges, but the badge itself doesn’t always guarantee the best ownership experience. In the used market especially, some overlooked mainstream models deliver the same refinement, comfort, and road presence as traditional luxury cars, often for far less money. One German liftback proves that stepping outside the usual premium brands can be a surprisingly smart move.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/volkswagen-more-luxurious-than-mercede-not-audi/ <![CDATA[I finally bought a RIDGID shop vac—and my only regret is waiting this long]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/i-finally-bought-a-ridgid-shop-vacand-my-only-regret-is-waiting-this-long/

Choosing the right tool for multiple jobs can be tough, especially with so many brands to choose from. Then, once you decide on a brand and start stocking up, you'll realize you forgot something important. Earlier this year, I finally bought a RIDGID 4 Gallon wet/dry shop vac, and not only is it a tool I sorely needed, but it's something everyone should own.

]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:15:02 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/i-finally-bought-a-ridgid-shop-vacand-my-only-regret-is-waiting-this-long/ <![CDATA[6 best comfort shows streaming on Netflix]]>https://www.howtogeek.com/best-netflix-comfort-shows-streaming/When it comes to the most popular streaming websites, one we can all agree on is Netflix. Sure, the Netflix prices have gone up, and sometimes, you wonder if there are better alternatives out there, but at the end of the day, the platform has a ridiculous amount of content on it that gives you plenty of options.

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