There's more to being a geek than just being geeky! What are your hobbies? Do you like to collect things? How much do you like coffee?
Those are all important... but there's even more depth to the geek lifestyle if you're open to a bit of exploration.
Here are our best articles about what it means to be a geek and all the different ways geekdom can manifest in our lives.
Geeky Collectibles

If you aren't collecting anything yet as a geek, you should definitely consider starting. There's a lot of satisfaction that comes from building and maintaining a proper collection, and there are all kinds of awesomely geeky things you can collect. Think outside the box!
- Start a Geeky Collection: Nerdy Things to Collect
- The Best Geeky Subscription Boxes
- The Rarest Amiibo for True Collectors
- The Rarest Funko Pop Figurines
- Where to Buy Geeky Collectibles
- Where to Sell Geeky Collectibles
Geeky Hobbies

Here at whatNerd, we love exploring the breadth and depth of geeky hobbies. Beyond the usual suspects like video games, board games, and movies/TV, we also like to dabble in adult coloring, model building, electronics tinkering, and more.
- The Best Adult Coloring Books for Geeks
- The Best Beginner Gundam Model Kits for Starters
- The Best Camping Gadgets for Nerds
- The Best DIY Tinkering Subscription Boxes for Geeks
- The Best Puzzle Subscription Boxes for Geeks
- The Best Tinkering Electronics Kits for Adults
- The Best YouTube Channels for New Hobbies
- What Is Amigurumi? Everything You Need to Get Started
- What Is Gunpla? Why You Should Start Building Models
- Why Formula 1 Should Be Your Next Geeky Hobby
- Why Wrestling Should Be Your Next Geeky Hobby
Home Living

Want to level up your geek lifestyle? One of the easiest and most impactful areas to upgrade is your home. You can spend a lot, but you don't have to—even a little bit can go a long way when it comes to home living as a geek.
Here are some of the coolest gadgets, accessories, and knick-knacks you should think about for your nerd cave.
- Are Dash Cams Worth It? Explained
- How to Cheaply Turn Digital Photos Into Canvas Prints
- The Best Backyard Games for Geeks
- The Best Gaming Room Ideas for Your Nerd Cave
- The Best Geeky Bathroom Gadgets
- The Best Geeky Bookends for Your Shelf
- The Best Geeky Car Accessories
- The Best Geeky Coffee Table Books
- The Best Geeky Cookbooks
- The Best Geeky Desk Toys
- The Best Geeky Home Accessories
- The Best Geeky Kitchen Gadgets
- The Best Geeky Sleep Gadgets & Accessories
- The Best Home Theater Upgrades for Geeks
- The Best Pet Tech Products for Geeky Pet Owners
- The Best Sites to Buy Glasses Online (With a Prescription)
- The Best Whole Home Audio Systems for Beginners
Geeky Gift Ideas

Whether because it's your friend's birthday or this year's holiday season is coming around the bend, there's always an occasion to think about gifts. And if there are geeks in your life who you want to surprise with amazing gifts, you may find yourself stumped for ideas. Well... we can help! Check out some of our favorite gift idea roundups for geeks.
- The Best Digital Gift Ideas for Geeks
- The Best Gift Ideas for Anime Fans
- The Best Gift Ideas for Board Gamers
- The Best Gift Ideas for Bookworms and Book Lovers
- The Best Gift Ideas for D&D Players and DMs
- The Best Gift Ideas for Nintendo Switch Owners
- The Best Gift Ideas for PC Gamers
- The Best Gift Ideas for Pet Owners
- The Best Gift Ideas for Pokemon Fans
- The Best Gift Ideas for Remote Workers
- The Best Gift Ideas for Retro Gamers
- The Best Gift Ideas for Star Wars Fans
- The Best Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day Geeks
Personal Growth

Here at whatNerd, we aren't just here to share geeky things with you—we're here to help you be a better geek! A better person! Because while there's nothing wrong with geeky entertainment or lifestyle, we all get one life and we should make the most of it.
- Daily Hygiene Tips for Geeks (Just 15 Minutes a Day)
- How to Find Geeky Friends: Tips for Meeting New People
- New Year's Resolutions for Geeks
- Overcoming Shyness: Tips on How to Build Confidence
- Signs You're a Sore Loser (And How to Stop Being One)
- Stereotypical Nerdy Things to Not Be Ashamed Of
- The Best Books on Creativity
- The Best Books on Better Habits
- Staying Home Instead of Going Out: Is That a Problem?
Asian Culture

Find yourself drawn to Asian culture? With the growing mainstream popularity of anime, cosplay, Korean variety shows, and Japanese reality shows, there are all kinds of new ways to be exposed to Asian culture these days. Here are some of our favorite articles on this.
- The Best Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes
- The Best K-Dramas on Netflix
- The Best Korean Variety Shows
- TokyoTreat Japanese Snack Box Review
- Unique Japanese Snacks You Have to Try
- What Are Yokai? Japanese Monsters, Explained
- What's So Special About Japanese Toilets?
- What's the Deal With K-Pop? Explained
Geek Culture

Geek culture is becoming harder and harder to pin down with each passing year. Decades ago, geeks were cast out to the fringes of society. These days? A lot of geeky interests are becoming mainstream, while other geeky interests remain as strange as they've always been. Here are our best articles about geek culture and how it intersects with mainstream culture.
- Hype Culture Is Ruining Everything for Geeks
- The Best Energy Drinks for Geeks
- The Best Subreddits for Geeks
- The Best Sports for Geeks
- Major Celebrities Who Are Actually Geeks
- Professional Athletes Who Are Actually Geeks
- Popular Nerdy Media Franchises That Shaped Geek Culture
Coffee

Not everyone loves coffee, and there's nothing wrong with that. Here at whatNerd, we have a mixture of geeks—those who are really into coffee and espresso, and those who never touch the stuff.
If you fall into the former group, check out our best articles about coffee, espresso, and all the fun stuff that comes with the hobby!
- Buying Coffee on Amazon: Is It OK?
- Coffee Gear Essentials for Homemade Coffee
- I Tried Pre-Made Cold Brew Concentrate
- Is Espresso Better Than Coffee? The Difference, Explained
- The Best Coffee Subscription Boxes
- Ways to Improve Your Homemade Coffee