How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 10:00 pm

Hilarious AI-Generated Bigfoot Vlogs Prove AI's Worth as a Creative Tool

Posted by Sydney Butler

It used to be that if you wanted to make a half-decent Bigfoot video, you needed to spend a lot of time making a suit, and then walk around the local forests while your friend films you, hoping that no hunters mistake you for a bear.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 09:31 pm

12 Free Steam Demos That Are Actually Worth Playing

Posted by Coleman Hamstead

If you're a variety gamer like me, you're always on the lookout for new titles to try. But it's tough to get a true feel for a game without playing it first, and with video game prices climbing across the board, picking the wrong one can be a costly mistake.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 09:16 pm

How to Install and Use Linux Apps on a Chromebook

Posted by Patrick Campanale

Did you know that your Chromebook is Linux at its core? Even with the upcoming move to Android as its base, ChromeOS has been and continues to be founded on Linux.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 08:00 pm

It Feels Like the Photorealistic Game Fad Is Finally Over

Posted by Sydney Butler

What do good graphics in a game mean to you? Is it about fidelity, or the freedom to create anything? Or, is it about making graphics that look as much as the real world as possible?

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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2025-06-14 04:03 pm

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⌈ Secret Post #6735 ⌋

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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2025-06-14 03:56 pm

[ SECRET SUBMISSIONS POST #965 ]

[ SECRET SUBMISSIONS POST #965 ]




The first secret from this batch will be posted on June 21st.



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1. One secret link per comment.
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3. Link directly to the image.

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Optional: If you would like your secret's fandom to be noted in the main post along with the secret itself, please put it in the comment along with your secret. If your secret makes the fandom obvious, there's no need to do this. If your fandom is obscure, you should probably tell me what it is.

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How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 07:30 pm

10 Great Games to Play With Your Parents

Posted by Michael Jay Freeman

Some of the most fun you'll ever have in gaming is playing games with those who matter the most to you. For many, that applies to their parents, but what if they've never played games or lack the technical precision many games require?

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 07:00 pm

Why I Love the i3 Window Manager on Linux

Posted by Graeme Peacock

Bloat is the bane of modern computing. Have you ever uninstalled apps or disabled services just to put your system on a diet? i3 is like a desktop on a diet, a lean, simple, yet powerful system that improves my workflow efficiency dramatically—and it's not just for experts either.

Snopes.com ([syndicated profile] snopes_feed) wrote2025-06-14 06:00 pm
How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 06:31 pm

4 Ways to Repurpose an Old Xbox Kinect

Posted by Michael Bizzaco

The Xbox Kinect was Microsoft’s big push into motion and gesture-controlled gaming, debuting right around the same time as the PlayStation Move and the up-on-your-feet console that started the craze, the Nintendo Wii. The only issue is the latter hardware had a head-start over the competition by about four years. Microsoft never really knew how to market the Kinect, which is too bad because—for 2010—it was pretty cutting-edge.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 06:15 pm

Most Reliable New American Cars and Trucks to Buy in 2025

Posted by Tyler Dupont

American vehicles have come a long way in terms of quality and dependability, and, while they still have a long way to go, some models in 2025 prove reliability isn't exclusive to foreign brands. Several standout models from U.S. automakers deliver consistent performance, low maintenance costs, and long-term peace of mind.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 06:00 pm

My iPhone Was Rotting My Brain, Here's 10 Ways I Stopped it

Posted by T.M. Amrita

With the rise of never-ending scrollable feeds on apps like Instagram and TikTok, it's easy to fall into the trap of doomscrolling. But with this comes the risk of giving in to brainrot, something which can be a serious focus deterrent.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 05:31 pm

Platformers Once Dominated Gaming, Now It's Time for a Revival

Posted by Michael Bizzaco

The very first video game I ever played starred an anthropomorphized marsupial named Crash Bandicoot. The year was 1996. Having an Internet connection meant paying for AOL, and Disney didn’t own everything yet.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 05:00 pm

Why 2025 Will Be the Year to Start Your Apple Journal

Posted by Nathaniel Pangaro

Apple's Journal app is a great way to write out your thoughts or reflect on your day while also allowing you to add photos, voice memos, locations, fitness workouts, and mental well-being components to your entries. However, the app has only been available on iOS until now.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 04:30 pm

Resident Evil 9 Is Coming: Here’s Everything I Want (and Don’t Want) in It

Posted by Michael Bizzaco

It’s official! Announced at Summer Game Fest 2025, Resident Evil: Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the Resident Evil franchise, hits shelves on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. I’ve been a huge fan of the RE universe since Resident Evil 4 dropped for the GameCube (I had an advertisement for the game ripped out of a Game Informer scotch-taped to my bedroom wall).

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 04:00 pm

How I Replaced Audible With a Self-Hosted Alternative

Posted by Patrick Campanale

If you're anything like me, then it's very possible you're sick and tired of paying for Audible just to listen to your audiobooks. I found a better way to enjoy my audiobooks without Amazon's hand in my cookie jar, though, and that's with AudioBookshelf.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 03:31 pm

8 Free iPhone Apps to Help You Manage Your Budget Better

Posted by T.M. Amrita

Budgeting can be a steep hill to climb, but with the right tools in your arsenal, saving, investing, and keeping an eye on your everyday spending can be easy. But with so many free resources and apps to choose from, where do you start?

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 03:15 pm

How to Get Better Search Results on Google

Posted by Tony Phillips

Whether you're fed up with Google Search returning lots of irrelevant results or you're simply trying to narrow down your search, there are certain things you can do to improve your experience on the world's most frequently used search engine.w

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 03:00 pm

Inject New Life into The Sims 4 With These 13 Challenges

Posted by Jorge A. Aguilar

While playing The Sims is fun, it can get stale over time. Players have been thinking up challenges since the early Sims games to add new life to the series. If you need a reason to return, a challenge is likely the smartest thing you can try.

How-To Geek ([syndicated profile] howtogeek_feed) wrote2025-06-14 02:30 pm

How to Change or Hide Live Activities in the iPhone's Dynamic Island

Posted by Nathaniel Pangaro

The Dynamic Island displays Live Activities from currently-active apps, allowing you to see live information from them virtually anywhere on your device.