c/tech-hype-check

Called it: The new GPU driver actually fixed my frame drops.

All the talk was about how driver patches are just for new games, but this one smoothed out my old titles too. I saw a 10% boost in my favorite shooter, which was a nice surprise. It's a small win, but it shows that not all tech news is just marketing fluff.

Heads up: That 'efficiency' app management pushed on us is just adding more busywork.

Appreciation post: Spotting the hype on a new sleep tracker with my workout buddy

My gym partner wouldn't stop talking about this ring that says it tracks deep sleep stages. I read up on the tech and saw experts say it's not really proven yet. When I told him, he got real quiet then joked about almost wasting his money. Felt nice to actually check the facts for once.