How-To Geek - Blue Light Is Not as Bad as You Think

February 19, 2023

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According to the National Confectioners Association, an estimated 35 million pounds (over 15,000 metric tons) of candy corn are sold each year.

You’ve probably heard about the dangers of blue light from digital displays. Apparently, it’s damaging our eyes and disrupting our sleep cycles. Here’s the good news—blue light is not that big of a deal. Allow me to explain. Read More »

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Wi-Fi passwords are passed around like currency. Thankfully, most Android devices make it easy to see the password of your current and saved networks. We’ll show you how to find Wi-Fi passwords and share them between Android and iPhone. Read More »

OnePlus is back with a pair of products that are sure to catch fans’ attention. Experience the power of modern innovation in the palm of your hand with the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone. This impressive device combines flagship performance with a svelte design at a price you’ll love. Also available today are the new Buds Pro 2 earbuds with a host of fancy features to satisfy audiophiles everywhere. Live life in the fast lane by upgrading your gear with OnePlus today. Read More »

When it comes to wireless mice, you can usually find one or two glaring issues, especially if the price is under $100. Keychron’s M3 Wireless Mouse has exceedingly few weak points, coming equipped with wireless and wired connectivity, customizable RGB, and a PixArt PAW 3395 sensor. If you’re not sold yet, here’s a huge value point: it’s only $49. We also have a review if you want to learn more!

Many gaming mice will happily burn a $200-sized hole in your wallet and offer less than the M3 at a quarter of the price. You can pick it up in black or white.

Looking to divide your Mac desktop equally between open applications? Good news. You can either use Apple’s built-in split view feature for full-screen applications or install a third-party app to get even more control. Read More »

The allure of LED lights is that they last for tens of thousands of hours. If yours are burning out prematurely, here are some of the likely reasons why. Read More »

The best truly wireless earbuds offer a nice refuge from untangling pesky wired headphones without compromising sound quality. Drown out the sounds of the world around you with some of our favorite wireless earbuds. Read More »

The best gaming mouse has a specific job to do. It needs to perform under high-pressure gaming situations, both consistently and reliably. These mice are built for gaming and have the features to prove it. Read More »

While shopping for new speakers or headphones, you notice some fancy products with the word “reference” in the description. They look slick and have a price tag to match, but what does “reference” mean, and is it right for you? Read More »

Stick drift is inevitable on most controllers due to the potentiometers used in the thumbsticks wearing out. Replacements can be costly, so why not attempt a repair to save some money and learn a few DIY skills along the way? Read More »

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic handheld console, and even though it’s not as feature-packed as a gaming PC (or even some other consoles), there are a few helpful features you might not know about. Read More »

Switching from Android to iPhone isn’t as difficult as it seems, but you probably have a contact list that has been curated over the years. Thankfully, it’s easy to transfer contacts from your old Android phone to an iPhone. Read More »