How-To Geek - You're Tracking Your Sleep Wrong

November 4, 2022

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Buttermilk has no butter in it; the milk is called such because it’s what is left over after the fat is removed to make butter.

Happy Friday! We’re getting close to the end of 2022, and companies are figuring out what they’ll do in 2023. HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge a few months earlier than previously estimated, and Microsoft revealed a more precise timeline for the removal of Internet Explorer in Windows 10. Even farther into the future, Qualcomm hopes ARM Windows PCs will be worth buying.

Meanwhile in the present, the excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones with ANC is back to its lowest price ever.

– Corbin

Whether it’s a smartwatch, fitness tracker, or smart display, a growing number of people have devices that can track sleep. It’s great to have that information, but knowing your sleep cycles isn’t actually going to improve your sleep. Read More »

With NVIDIA recently announcing its RTX 4000 range of GPUs, we knew competition would be coming from AMD. We probably didn’t expect it to be this impressive, though. AMD’s new graphics cards promise big performance gains, and yet, they manage to significantly undercut their NVIDIA rivals in pricing. Read More »

Tablets can be expensive, whether you’re looking into an iPad or Android tablet. If you’re not sure if a tablet is right for you, but still want to get a good experience to judge from, the Fire HD 10 is a great starting point. Currently, it’s on sale for half off, bringing the price down to just $75.

This tablet is our pick for the best budget Android tablet for good reason. For the price point, you get a perfect device for reading eBooks, light productivity, and even some gaming. The Fire 10 HD is perfect for determining if tablets are right for you, especially at half off.

When you’re building a new computer, some of the parts are nearly guaranteed (and necessary) upgrades from your old build, but the PSU doesn’t have to be one of them. Read More »

You charge a tablet or a battery pack for your power drill to 100%, put it in a drawer, and forget about it. The next time you pull it out, the battery is dead. What gives? Here’s why batteries don’t (and can’t) stay charged. Read More »

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is our current pick of the best overall headphones, as it offers great sound quality and fantastic Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Now the pair of headphones has returned to its lowest ever price: $348. Read More »

When it comes to TV streaming sticks, Amazon reigns among the top of the list, delivering premium experiences with access to your favorite shows in crisp 4K. This week, we’ve uncovered a fantastic deal on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, now down to an all-time-low price of $24.99 ($25 off) for only the third time since launch. Read More »

While Apple Silicon-powered MacBooks are already available and remarkably successful, ARM-powered Windows machines haven’t taken off. According to Qualcomm, the maker of the Snapdragon chips that power most of those machines, they’ll finally catch on starting in 2024. Read More »

The internet has always been filled with misinformation, but at least it wasn’t hard to separate facts from fiction with a little effort. The rise of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence tools has changed this forever, making skepticism more important than ever. Read More »

Considering that every cloud infrastructure is an interconnected network of vital information, it's critical that you secure yours with the best tools and practices available. In the Cloud Security Handbook, you'll learn how to recognize cloud security risks and implement security controls that are both safe and compliant with modern standards. Get started by downloading your free copy now. This offer ends on Monday, November 10, 2022.

Internet Explorer 11 was officially retired on June 15, 2022, with Microsoft asking people to use IE Mode in Microsoft Edge if they still need access to older pages. Microsoft has now confirmed when the regular Internet Explorer app will be (almost) completely removed. Read More »

Earlier this year, AT&T sold its Warner Bros. media division to Discovery Inc, and one of the combined company’s goals is to merge their streaming services. Now it could happen sooner than expected. Read More »

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) enables us to make phone and video calls over the internet, providing cost-effective and accessible connection capabilities for homes and businesses. If you need a replacement for your landline, these are the best. Read More »

There’s nothing better than a hot cup of coffee in the morning. Maybe you flavor yours with half-and-half and sugar. Or maybe vanilla coffee creamer. But if you like both, are half-and-half and coffee creamer the same? Read More »

I’ve spent the last few months playing with the Up-Switch Orion, an accessory that more than doubles a Nintendo Switch’s screen size. And, coincidentally, I’ve spent the past month laughing like a madman. Read More »

Your pantry is probably lined with all the essential baking staples— but beyond flour, sugar, and baking soda, there’s one unique ingredient many of us have but don’t often use: cornstarch. Read More »

If you use Microsoft Word often, the need to change settings such as font or margin spacing each time you start a new document can be frustrating. Luckily, there are many default settings you can change once and never touch again (unless you want to). Read More »

The Xbox Series S was a bold move by Microsoft, offering a next-generation console at an enticing price, at $200 below the Series X. But if you choose to spring for those savings, how much are you actually giving up? Read More »

In recent years, the Google Pixel line has established itself as a worthy competitor to Apple and Samsung smartphones, but its past devices have had a few issues. Google’s Pixel 7 Pro, released in October 2022, remedies those issues and takes center stage as the Android phone to beat. Read More »

People probably wouldn’t forget something at the store if they taped a grocery list to their eyeballs, not that I’m recommending that. But a new prototype from smart contact lens maker Mojo would do something pretty similar. Read More »

If you’re struggling to get good Wi-Fi coverage in your home, it would seem intuitive to turn up the transmit power of your Wi-Fi router. Before you do, read this. Read More »