How to Enable Stage Manager on Your Mac (and Should You Use It?)

Quick Links Summary Open your Mac’s Control Center and click “Stage Manager” to enable Stage Manager. Stage Manager will manage your windows automatically. If you don’t enjoy managing your open windows manually, you should give it a try. Stage Manager, introduced inmacOS 13 Ventura, is a different way to manage windows on your Mac. One of Apple’s boldest software changes in 2022, Stage Manager has proved to be divisive, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it out for yourself....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · James Parker

How to Play Resident Evil 4 Remake in VR

Summary Resident Evil 4 (RE4) Remake is getting an official VR mode, which is exclusive to the PSVR 2. However, thanks to Praydog’s REFramework VR mod, you can play RE4 on a PC VR setup right now. Just follow the steps given below to install the mod and immerse yourself in this remake of aclassic zombie horrorgame. What Is the VR Mod for the Resident Evil 4 Remake? The REFramework VR mod created by the developer known as Praydog will allow you to play Resident Evil 4 Remake in third-person VR....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · George Mann

How to Stream Netflix on Discord

Quick Links Summary Do you want to enjoy your favorite Netflix shows and movies with your friends? If so, one way to do that is tostream Netflix on your Discord server. you may do this even when you’re on Discord’s free plan. We’ll show you how. Can You Stream Netflix on Discord? you’re able to stream Netflix on Discord as long as you meet the minimum requirements for doing so....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Andrew Wu

How to Use the SWITCH Function in Excel

Excel’s SWITCH is a logical function that is primarily used for data manipulation. It evaluates an expression against a list of values, and returns a result corresponding to the first matching value. Its popularity comes from its relative simplicity compared to other Excel functions that perform similar tasks, meaning it’s easier to read the formula and debug any issues. In this guide, I’ll explain how to use the function with a real-world example, assess its benefits over other functions, and cover some of its limitations....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Kenneth Browning

I Found the Best Way to Install Home Assistant

If you’ve ever tried to install Home Assistant, it’s likely you’ve seen the numerous ways to get it up and going. I started with the recommended method, and, through trial and error, found the most reliable way to install and run Home Assistant. There Are a Few Ways to Install Home Assistant Home Assistantis a favorite smart home platform here at How-To Geek. For good reason, too. It’s a fantastic way to integrate dozens, if not hundreds, of manufacturer’s devices, all under one roof....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1356 words · Stephanie Stephens

I Hate Software Subscriptions, But I Don't Mind Paying for This

Summary Usually, seeing a monthly or annual subscription attached to a product is enough to get me to close the browser tab. In spite of this, I keep renewing my Parallels Desktop subscription. Parallels Desktop Is Worth It to Me Parallels Desktop 18 Run Windows, Linux, and guest macOS installs on your Intel or Apple Silicon Mac with Parallels Desktop. Parallels Desktop is a premium virtualization app that I use to run virtual machines on my aging M1 Max MacBook Pro....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 901 words · James Duncan

I Tried Out Apple Fitness+ For a Week So You Don't Have To

Quick Links I have a confession: I’ve never considered using Apple’s Fitness app, chalking it up to an extension or duplication of the Health app. I finally decided take a proper look at the app recently when I came across an underrated subscription that piqued my interest. So, I decided to give Apple Fitness+ a shot. What You Need for Fitness+ When you purchase a new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Apple TV, you can get Fitness+ free for three months....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1189 words · Leonard Martinez

I Use Docker for Almost Everything, and I'm Not Even a Developer

Do you think Docker is only for developers? I’ve heard that saying, but it couldn’t be more wrong. I’m not a developer, and I use Docker to run dozens of services and apps in my homelab. What Is Docker Anyway? Docker is a containerization platformthat allows you to run services, programs, and mini operating systems on your computer or server. It can also be used to run various development environments, tools, and other things needed for building applications....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Nicole Harris

Kensington MK7500F QuietType Pro Silent Mechanical Keyboard Review: Bigger and Better

Quick Links Summary TheKensington MK7500F QuietType Prois something of a whale. Although not without its charms, it’s a big mechanical keyboard that emphasizes quality and a relatively low-noise mechanical typing experience. True to its business-centric focus, there are keys specifically for video conferencing. Even if you’re a mediocre typist, it’s impossible to deny that a mechanical keyboard can make a huge difference in feel. If you get into a good rhythm, it can feel like working a precision tool versus cheaper membrane keyboards that can feel more like a blunt instrument....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1428 words · Lisa Cooper

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 2-in-1 Review: Giving Us What We Didn’t Want or Need

Summary TheLenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 2-in-1 Laptopis a hybrid laptop with a lot of attitude. Built for small-business owners, students, and photo/video-heavy workflows, the easy-swap dual displays may look cool, but two screens make this machine super-expensive. Lenovo may have overstepped with this one. Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 2-in-1 Laptop The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 is fun to use, but beyond its arresting OLED display and buttery-smooth UI, this hybrid laptop falls short in several ways....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · Mr. Matthew Rivera

LineageOS 21 Brings Android 14 to More Phones and Tablets

LineageOS is a community-developed custom Android ROM that brings clean and privacy-respecting Android builds to dozens of phones and tablets. The Lineage team has now released LineageOS 21, based on Android 14. LineageOS 21 is available now on a total of 21 devices (yay, repetition), including the OnePlus 9,Fairphone 4, most Google Pixel phones, and others. It’s based on Android 14, which wasreleased in October of last year. Many of the devices supported by LineageOS are no longer updated by the original manufacturer, so LineageOS is continuing its tradition of keeping old phones and tablets alive and updated....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Michelle Ortega

Make Your Linux Terminal Text Full of Rainbows With This One Command

Quick Links Summary Any Linux enthusiast will tell you all the fun takes place in the terminal. Unfortunately, the standard terminal text or output text from commands can often feel dull and boring. But not anymore. With the delightful lolcat tool, you can now change your terminal output into a colorful rainbow display. What Is the lolcat Command? lolcat is a command-line tool that works much like thecat command. However, it adds a fun twist by applying the vibrant rainbow effect to your terminal text....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Richard Baker

Microsoft’s New Terminal Text Editor Is Here—Should Mac Users Bother?

It’s not often that a new Microsoft product attracts attention from Mac and Linux users, especially not a command-line tool. But the company’s Edit app targets the ever-popular text editor market, which means it could be of interest to anyone who works with text files. So, as a Mac user, is it worth checking out? What Is Microsoft Edit? Microsoft announced its “new command-line text editor in Windows” ina 2025 blog postthat also mentioned its open-source license....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Mark Franklin