Imagine a city’s history coming alive. With immersive technologies, this isn’t so far-fetched. As augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) are already making their way to heritage sites, installations, and museums, we will surely soon experience the history of our cities in a whole new way. For now though, we’ve got some things to figure out…
TCL Manufacturers refer to dimming zones differently in their marketing materials. Look for words like “local zones” or “contrast control zones,” and be aware that larger screen sizes could have more zones than smaller ones, even on the same model of TV. Full-array local dimming is no longer mostly reserved for higher-end LED sets, with budget manufacturers offering the feature…
Xbox If you have a headset that doesn’t support wireless via its own USB dongle, you can connect it directly to your controller’s 3.5mm stereo jack (above). Even though this isn’t a truly wireless solution, the cable run from your controller to the headset is very short and much better than running a cable across your living room. Just be…
Ezume Images/Shutterstock.com Edison lights are modern, reproduction bulbs that harken back to the very first lightbulb made by Thomas Edison in 1879: a glass vacuum globe that let you see through to the filament inside. Check out a few modern options below. An Original That Never Goes Out of Style While the Edison bulbs of today aren’t exact replicas of…
Tada Images/Shutterstock.com Apple loves to use the term “Retina display” in its marketing materials, but what exactly does this mean? And why are there so many different types of displays that carry this label? Let’s take a closer look at the phrase. It’s All About Pixel Density The term “Retina display” is something Apple made up, and so the term…
pozitivo/Shutterstock.com What is the ideal DPI? This is a common question raised by FPS gamers. In fact, there is no standard DPI for players, and the ideal DPI for you is the one that you’re most comfortable with. In simple terms, DPI is short for “Dots Per Inch,” and it’s a measurement that determines how far your mouse cursor moves…
slawomir.gawryluk/Shutterstock.com Are you tired of swapping hard drives? Do you need to access data from multiple machines on the same network, often at the same time? It sounds like you need a NAS. Read on to learn more. Network Attached Storage Explained NAS stands for “Network Attached Storage,” while NAS devices are referred to as “NAS drives” or “NAS systems.”…
pozitivo/Shutterstock.com Once relegated as novelty lighting, LED strip lights can now be used everywhere in your home from behind your TV, beneath your kitchen cabinets, and inside your car. Our top picks will get you using these convenient, easy-to-install lights in no time. Table of Contents What to Look For in a LED Strip LightBest LED Strip Light Overall: Govee…
Jack Skeens/Shutterstock.com Pros ✓ Nice middle-ground size ✓ Great display ✓ Powerful performance Cons ✗ Not as many cameras as Ultra model ✗ A little on the pricey side If there’s one Samsung phone that will be a good fit for most people, it’s the Samsung Galaxy S21. While it doesn’t have all the flash and pizazz as the Galaxy…
Raspberry Pi Want to build an affordable computer and wondering where to start? A Raspberry Pi kit can save you the hassle of buying components separately and then figuring out whether everything is compatible. But which kit should you pick up? Here are our recommendations. Table of Contents What to Look for in a Raspberry Pi Kit in 2021Best Raspberry…