How-To Geek - Christmas Movies and GPU Shopping Tips

December 24, 2021

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Merida’s hair in the hit 2012 computer-animated film Brave required such complex work to render that Pixar ended up creating an entirely new hair simulator just for the film.

The new GPU market leaves you with either no GPUs to buy or impossibly high prices for the GPUs that are available. Understandably, many people are turning to the used GPU market—but there are many pitfalls down this road! Read More »

Battery life is something most people think about, but what about battery health? This is important for the long-term usability of your phone. Unlike the iPhone, Android devices don’t have a super-easy way to check this. Read More »

Christmas and horror have been an unlikely (but winning) combination for decades. Now, scary movies set during the holidays are a thriving subgenre. Here are 10 of the best Christmas horror movies you can check out to add some fear to your holidays. Read More »

The recent proliferation of streaming services can feel overwhelming, with each touting its exclusive offerings and superior value. But different outlets serve different viewing habits. Our top picks will help you choose which service is worth the monthly subscription fee. Read More »

More than any other streaming service, Netflix has gone all-in on original Christmas content, including some hidden gems. Combine those with a few classic Christmas titles, and Netflix has plenty of holiday movies worth watching. Here are the 10 best. Read More »

The last thing you want on Christmas Day is for your kids to be unable to play the game console they’ve waited so long to enjoy. Read on as we highlight why you need to pre-game your console gift-giving experience. Read More »

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Every year, film scholars gather to debate one of the most important philosophical issues of our time: Is Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, a Christmas movie? Opinions on both sides of this argument are surprisingly heated. Read More »

Microsoft Excel makes it easy to count the number of full days between two specific dates. You can use either an arithmetic operator or an Excel function to do that. We’ll show you both ways. Read More »

If you forget your Apple ID password or device passcode, you’ll be in deep trouble. Luckily, Apple now lets you add a recovery contact to regain access to your Apple account. Here’s how to set it up. Read More »

Have you ever wondered what people in other countries put on the table for Christmas? From Japan to Ghana, and even Brazil, we’ve got a few fun traditions to share. Read More »

Some things don’t mix. Desktop PCs and travel are two of them. Desktops tend to be large, heavy, and fragile—three traits that typically make transport difficult. But being me, I thought it could be done cheaply, put my plan into action, and now my PC is dead. Read More »

Finding the average (also called the arithmetic mean) comes in handy in various calculations. Microsoft Excel makes it easy to calculate the average, and we’ll show you multiple ways to do that. Read More »