There was a time when many items littered my nightstand. There was a lamp, a stack of books and comics I had every intention of reading, a point-and-shoot camera in case my dog climbed into the covers ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Do you ever feel a little off or minorly disoriented twice a year when the clocks change? You’re not alone. Daylight Saving Time can mess up our sleep patterns and routines, making us wonder if we’re ...

There’s nothing wrong with your smartphone’s alarms. As long as they wake you up in the morning, they’ve accomplished their primary task, and you should commend them for not forcing you to resort to ...

Waking up isn't always easy. An alarm clock certainly gets the job done, but not always in the most useful or pleasant way. Luckily, there's a variety of free online alarm clocks available for almost ...

Sarah is a freelance writer and CNET How To blogger. Her main focus is Windows, but she also covers everything from mobile tech to video games to DIY hardware projects. She likes to press buttons and ...