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Summary Surround sound is treated like the gold standard of home theater audio, and for understandable reasons. But I think stereo sound is all anyone truly needs, and here’s why. Stereo Setups Can Still Feel Incredibly Immersive Having experienced many kinds of home theater audio setups, I have to say that stereo sound makes me feel just as immersed in a movie as surround sound. Those left and right channels, loud enough and angled properly in awell-treated room, are all that’s truly necessary to enjoy a film....

Summary A common joke among Python programmers is that the interactive mode works great as a desk calculator. Here are the reasons this is close to reality. Calculators Have a Design Flaw If youuse a handheld calculator, you may have noticed something frustrating if you have a basic model: It’s hard to recall previous results when using them in new calculations. You can save numbers to memory for later recall on some calculators, but you have to know how it works....

Quick Links Summary Everyone knows Linus Torvalds developed Linux, and it’s plain to see that Linux is Linus with the S replaced with an X. But why an X, and who actually chose that name? Before the X, There Was CS There’s a very long list of operating systems that have X in their name, especially in the large set of operating systems classed as beingUnix-like. Operating systems such asIRIX,Xenix,AIX, andHP-UXspring to mind, but there are many more....

Summary The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are good, but they have a big flaw. They use Bixby out of the box as their assistant (some people like it, even), and while you’re able to change it to Google Assistant, it’s not that huge of an upgrade—and Google Assistant is getting phased out anyway. Now, it just got an upgrade to bring it to current times. Samsung is rolling out Gemini support for the Galaxy Buds 3 series....

Car enthusiasts seem to thinkelectric vehiclesare boring, but they’re wrong. Sure, some EVs are dull, but most are effortlessly fast and have instant torque, propelling them ahead of any sports car that dares to challenge. Best of all, these EVs are faster than they look, so you can really embarrass other drivers at the lights. All cars, especially electric ones, are becomingtechnologically advancedand ever more impressive. However,electric vehicles depreciate fasterthan other cars....

Let’s face it, most of us don’t go out of our way to look for Google apps beyond the standard ones. But if you’re someone who likes to explore alternatives, there’s a whole world of under-the-radar Google apps you probably haven’t tried. And no, I’m not talking about experimental stuff from Area 120. I mean full-fledged, fully released apps from Google that offer unique functionality. In some cases, they even do things better than the main apps....

I’m always on the hunt for my next TV obsession—the type of show that you start watching over the weekend and, before you know it, you’ve binged the entire thing. If that applies to you too, I’m happy to share my findings. These are three greatAmazon Prime Videoseries that are bound to keep you glued to the screen. 2025 1 16 18 hours 21 minutes Status Unconfirmed Good Boyis a South Korean series with a slightly absurd but fun premise: a group of Olympic athletes are recruited into the police to tackle major crimes....

The weekend is here and it’s the perfect opportunity to play some video games. But if you only have a limited time to dedicate to your PC or console, you may want to avoid expansive games that will take you months to complete. As such, I’ve rounded up some fantastic multiplatform games that you may feasibly start and finish over a few days. Each offers something different, so at least one is bound to appeal....

Quick Links If you, like me, have been collecting physical video media for some time, you’re probably starting to run out of places to store your collection. If you’re just piling them up in random corners, you should know that there are other, better options. 7Disc Binders If you aren’t precious about DVD or Blu-ray cases, you can easily get disc binders that can hold hundreds of discs. Even if you do want to keep the cases and inserts, you can stash the cases away somewhere and keep the discs in a binder for easy access....

Quick Links Apple Numbers isn’t as popular as Excel, but it’s a powerful spreadsheet application that offers all the essential features you’d expect. If you’re thinking about making the switch, here are some functions and features you should master. 1Add a Dropdown List to a Cell A dropdown list helps ensure consistent data entry in a spreadsheet column and reduces the chances of errors by others working on it. It allows you to select from predefined options, such as “completed” or “in progress,” for columns tracking project statuses....

Quick Links Shopping for a new TV can feel overwhelming due to the abundance of choices and confusing jargon. It’s easy to get lost. But don’t sweat it! I’m here to cut through the noise and give you simple and actionable tips for TV shopping. While not every tip will work for everyone, you might just learn something that will help avoid a potentially expensive mistake. 8OLEDs Are the Best, but QLED TVs Are a Good Alternative It isn’t hyperbole to say that OLED TVs are hands down the best for picture quality....

Quick Links Smart home automation aims to simplify every aspect of our lives, even something as relatively effortless as turning on a light.Amazon’s Smart Plugmay be the most basic device in the hierarchy of smart home integration, but it’s an essential part of adding convenience to your day-to-day. It’s a plain white plug with one outlet and a small LED indicator light. You don’t get much more simplistic than thissmart plug, but the unit’s functions and capabilities can really change things around in your household; that is if you take advantage of everything the smart plug can do....

Some PCs won’t boot correctly after installing the July 2024 Windows security update, but this is entirely Microsoft’s fault—the latest issue has nothing to do with CrowdStrike. If you use full-volume encryption and are stuck on the BitLocker recovery screen, punching your recovery key should resume the boot process. Microsoft says a fix is underway. The problem is blamed on the July 2024 Windows security update, released on June 05, 2025, for Windows 11 (23H2, 22H2, and 21H2) and Windows 10 (22H2 and 21H2)....