You're Tracking Your Sleep Wrong

Did You Know?: 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. [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() November 4, 2022 Did You Know? 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. 🔮 Making Plans for the Future 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 Never miss a newsletter! Add our email address to your contacts. [Learn more...]( TODAY'S TOP STORY [You’re Tracking Your Sleep Wrong]( [You’re Tracking Your Sleep Wrong]( 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 »]( [AMD’s New RX 7000 GPUs Are Really Good and Really Cheap]( [AMD’s New RX 7000 GPUs Are Really Good and Really Cheap]( 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 »]( STUFF WE LIKE [Dip Your Toes Into the World of Tablets With the Fire HD 10]( [Dip Your Toes Into the World of Tablets With the Fire HD 10]( Amazon 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. [Buy at Amazon]( $74.99 $149.99 Save 50% [Can I Reuse My Old PSU In My New Computer?]( [Can I Reuse My Old PSU In My New Computer?]( 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 »]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Why Do Batteries Lose Charge When You Aren’t Using Them?]( [Why Do Batteries Lose Charge When You Aren’t Using Them?]( 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 »]( [Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Return to Lowest Price Ever]( [Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Return to Lowest Price Ever]( 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 »]( [Amazon’s Fire TV 4K Is Just $25, Its All-Time Low Price]( [Amazon’s Fire TV 4K Is Just $25, Its All-Time Low Price]( 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 »]( [ARM Windows PCs Will Be Worth Buying In 2024, Says Qualcomm]( [ARM Windows PCs Will Be Worth Buying In 2024, Says Qualcomm]( 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 »]( [5 Technologies That Mean You Can Never Believe Anything on the Internet Again]( [5 Technologies That Mean You Can Never Believe Anything on the Internet Again]( 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 »]( SPONSORED [Cloud Security Handbook Is FREE for a Limited Time ($41.99 Value)]( 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. [Here’s When Windows 10 Will Delete Internet Explorer]( [Here’s When Windows 10 Will Delete Internet Explorer]( 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 »]( [HBO Max and Discovery+ Will Merge Sooner Than Expected]( [HBO Max and Discovery+ Will Merge Sooner Than Expected]( 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 »]( [The Best VoIP Services of 2022]( [The Best VoIP Services of 2022]( 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 »]( LIFESAVVY [Are Half-And-Half and Coffee Creamer the Same?]( [Are Half-And-Half and Coffee Creamer the Same?]( 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 »]( Want to see more great content from LifeSavvy? Join the mailing list! [Sign Up for the LifeSavvy Newsletter]( REVIEW GEEK [Up-Switch Orion Review: Turn Your Nintendo Switch Into a Monster]( [Up-Switch Orion Review: Turn Your Nintendo Switch Into a Monster]( 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 »]( LIFESAVVY [So, What Is Cornstarch?]( [So, What Is Cornstarch?]( 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 »]( [8 Default Microsoft Word Settings You Should Change]( [8 Default Microsoft Word Settings You Should Change]( 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 »]( [How Much Worse Is the Xbox Series S, Really?]( [How Much Worse Is the Xbox Series S, Really?]( 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 »]( MINDBOUNCE TRIVIA [What Was The First Commercial Application of Microprocessors?]( [Navigation Modules »]( [Camera Flashes »]( [Calculators »]( [Electronic Chess Sets »]( [Google Pixel 7 Pro Review: The Android Smartphone to Beat]( [Google Pixel 7 Pro Review: The Android Smartphone to Beat]( 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 »]( Follow Us on Social Media [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow on Twitter]( [Follow us on LinkedIn]( [How Smart Contact Lenses Could Make Grocery Shopping Way Less Forgetful]( [How Smart Contact Lenses Could Make Grocery Shopping Way Less Forgetful]( 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 »]( [Should You Turn Up the Transmit Power on Your Wi-Fi Router?]( [Should You Turn Up the Transmit Power on Your Wi-Fi Router?]( 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 »]( Everything Else [How to Add a BCC in Outlook Emails]( [How to Add a BCC in Outlook Emails]( [How to Convert a JFIF File to JPG on Windows or Mac]( [How to Convert a JFIF File to JPG on Windows or Mac]( [How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint]( [How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint]( You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from How-To Geek. [Click here to change your preferences or unsubscribe.]( How-To Geek, 21010 Southbank St., #4015 Sterling, VA 20165