How-To Geek's Best of CES 2023 Award Winners

January 6, 2023

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The system bus, a component of computer hardware architecture, derives its name from the Latin word “omnibus”, meaning “for all”, a reference to how a bus shuttles all the data between the components it links.

Happy Friday! CES 2023 is still ongoing, and there’s still a lot to talk about. This was another big year for smart home devices, including new robot vacuums from Roborock, an 8K TV projector from Samsung, the “U-Scan” toilet accessory, and a house battery system from EcoFlow. Qualcomm also revealed “Snapdragon Satellite,” which aims to bring two-way texting over satellites to Android phones.

Microsoft also made a few announcements among the CES frenzy. The Automate tab is coming to Excel on Windows and Mac, and a few changes planned for Windows 11 have been dropped.

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CES is the big tech event that kicks off the new year, and we’re in Las Vegas to take it all in. We’ve dug through the announcements and navigated the show floor to find our favorite products of CES 2023. Read More »

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The initialism FTW most commonly stands for “For The Win.” Not to be confused with TWF, people use FTW meaning to express appreciation or enthusiasm about a subject, and so it generally has positive connotations. FTW is as likely to be found in online chats and forums as in SMS messaging and social media posts. Read More »

Many of the best phone chargers have one, two, or even three USB Type-C ports for charging many devices at the same time. What if you need to charge everything, though? That’s where Satechi’s new 6-port station comes in. Read More »

Webcams are helpful when you work from home, but positioning the webcam can be difficult if your desk space is limited. If you can’t prop up a webcam on top of your monitor, you can use Pipishell’s Webcam Stand to get it exactly where you need it.

Many adjustable webcam stands can be flimsy, but this stand is easy to adjust but stays firmly in place when you’re done. The clip easily attaches to your desk without damaging it, too. Pick this stand up and get your good side.

If you’ve been looking to get into wearable technology, now may be the time to dive in. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 44mm smartwatch is back down to its Black Friday sale price. For just $259.99 ($50 off), you can turn your wrist into an information center with fitness tracking, seamless smartphone integration, and more. Read More »

A key piece to building a smarter home is making sure you have voice-enabled devices that can all speak to each other, stream content, and provide information at a moment’s notice. Now is a great time to give your home the smart upgrade it deserves with this limited-time sale on Google Nest products. You can save up to $40 on smart speakers and displays when you shop today. Read More »

Most smartwatches these days look pretty much the same. A round or square screen, a couple of buttons, and a bunch of sensors. But have you ever seen a smartwatch without a screen? Read More »

The cryptocurrency industry has been busy with the sudden collapse of FTX, one of the top crypto exchanges (banks), for almost two months now. Many people still can’t get their money out of FTX, and another ruling is more bad news for people using exchanges. Read More »

At first glance, it might seem like you only need a UPS for your computer or other electronic equipment if you’re dealing with frequent power outages. But there are some really compelling reasons to use one, even if your power seems stable. Read More »

EcoFlow has made a name for itself with robust and user-friendly power stations, and now they’ve taken that to the next level. Forget powering your laptop during a power outage, EcoFlow’s new battery kit can power your house. Read More »

There’s nothing quite like the extra screen real estate that a full-sized monitor provides. Even if you’re used to working on a laptop, you’ll be surprised how much more work can be done on a larger display. Read More »

CarPlay lets you use compatible iPhone apps in your car with a simplified interface that’s better suited to driving. Here are some of our favorite apps that come with CarPlay integration, from navigation apps to in-car entertainment and a few extras. Read More »

Google offers many different services these days, and a single Google account spreads your information across a lot of them. There are some things you can do to lock down security and privacy on your account. We’ll show you. Read More »

CyberPowerPC is bringing an advanced water-cooling system to its gaming laptops with the Tracer VII Edge series of laptops. Featuring a high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, CyberPowerPC said its watercooling solution will deliver improved performance over competing laptops with the same GPU. Read More »

When you’re searching for a pair of headphones with ANC, or Active Noise Cancellation technology, you’ll see a lot of pricey options. So with OneOdio’s refreshing $80 price tag attached to the A10 Hybrid ANC headphones, you may be wondering: Is this too good to be true? Luckily, it’s not! Read More »

For many, the new year season means a new beginning, some new goals, and a few new habits. But for us, it also means new, innovative products courtesy of the previews at CES 2023. We’ve got some favorites from the event. Read More »

DIY custom keyboards are all the rage, and unfortunately, call for intense research, and soldering skills. CyberPower’s upcoming keyboard configuration avoids all that drama. And along with it, the new Pearl CK60 keyboard gets you a beautiful “DIY style” keyboard without any work at all. Read More »

Everyone knows water is the best way to stay hydrated, and you might have heard that it’s important to drink it with your coffee in the morning to prevent dehydration. But is that actually true? Read More »

Every CES brings more TVs than you can shake a remote at, and 2023 is no exception. Samsung’s QN95C is one of this years most compelling displays. It is a 4K television with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a slim bezel, and Atmos speakers built in. Read More »

Withings, a company known for its smart health and fitness products, has revealed a new piece of technology at CES 2023: a miniature urine analysis lab dubbed the “U-Scan” that clips into your toilet. Read More »

The RTX 4080 is a great card, but it’s also an absolute unit. It needs a lot of cooling, and it can make your PC sound like a plane taking off when you put it through the ringer. Thankfully, ASUS just launched what it calls the world’s quietest RTX 4080, although it’s not visually flashy. Read More »

Amid all the CES news, Microsoft is also pushing some helpful updates for its Microsoft 365 suite of programs. Excel’s Automate tab is now finally available on the desktop versions of the beloved spreadsheet app. Read More »

Steam sales are a beloved part of PC gaming culture. These events see hundreds of price cuts on blockbuster games, indie darlings, and everything in between. They typically run for about a week, and they’re an excellent way to save money while filling up your library with a boatload of great games. Read More »

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Windows 11 was a massive upgrade, and Microsoft has continued to work on more changes and new features since it was released. However, two features that were in testing have now been pulled. Read More »

Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite with the iPhone 14 series, allowing people to send emergency messages from areas without traditional cellular service. Qualcomm is working on more advanced satellite messaging, coming to Android phones, tablets, and maybe even laptops. Read More »

Samsung loves to show off crazy things at CES, and this year has been no different. “The Premiere” is a projector with 8K resolution and the ability to create a 150-inch “screen” from only a few inches away. Read More »

ASUS sells some of the best gaming laptops around. During the CES 2023 festivities, the company revealed updates across its whole ROG lineup, including some new laptops. Read More »

It pays to know how to use some of your Mac’s more powerful features, even if they seem intimidating and complex at first glance. This can help you identify and fix problems, automate repetitive tasks, and speed up long-winded workflows. Read More »

Android’s media player and listening experience evolved a lot with Android 13. Soon, it will be getting even better with Spotify Connect support on the lock screen, and the ability for your music to move with you throughout the day. Read More »