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Quick Links There’s something incredibly satisfying about building a home theater setup that feels just right. But I’ve learned that you don’t always need to buy everything brand-new. In fact, if you’re even a little bit savvy (or lucky), you can score some serious secondhand audio-video gems like speakers, receivers, and projectors without compromising on quality. But not everything is worth the risk when it comes to buying used. Some items, like TVs, soundbars, and headphones, are riskier, and you’re probably better off getting them new....

Summary When building an office PC for lightweight work, you shouldn’t overspend on the CPU, but neither should you just get the most affordable desktop processor you can find. A budget mini PC or an affordable laptop can also play the role of an office and everyday computing machine rather successfully. Just Get a Decent Budget CPU Adesktop PCused for office work, such asMicrosoft Officesuite orGoogle DocsandSheets, and everyday computing tasks that include browser-based work, content consumption, and some light photo editing, can power through said tasks with any decent budget desktopCPUunder its hood....

Quick Links Summary To embed a YouTube video, copy the video’s URL and insert it into your slide by clicking Insert > Video from the menu bar. you may also embed a local video by uploading it to Google Drive and then clicking Insert > Video > Google Drive to locate and insert your video. Want toadd some flair to your presentations? Google Slides allows you to embed YouTube and Google Drive videos in your slides....

Quick Links Summary To view someone’s birthday on the LinkedIn website, open the user’s profile, select “Contact Info,” and find the “Birthday” entry. On the iPhone or Android app, open the user profile, tap the top three-dot icon, choose “Contact Info,” and look at the “Birthday” section. Want to wish someone a happy birthday as soon as the clock ticks midnight? Prepare yourself in advance by finding the person’s birthday in their LinkedIn profile....

Quick Links Summary You must use the Spotify app for iPhone, iPad, or Android to find your Spotify Wrapped 2022 results. Open the app and tap the big “Your 2022 Wrapped is ready” banner. The end of the year means one thing for music lovers—Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here! This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We’ll show you how to find yours....

Quick Links Summary If you don’t want AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta, Grok, and Copilot to train their models from your data, you may opt out. I’ll show you how to do that on these platforms from your desktop or mobile phone. On ChatGPT ChatGPT offers a straightforward option to prevent its AI models fromusing your datafor training. Here’s how you’re able to use that option. And, you can re-enable the option any time you want....

Summary It’s easy to accidentally download malware when searching for an application or game, even when you think you’re being careful. There are a few ways you can make sure you download software on your computer from the original source or a trusted repository. Hackers and malware developers have been using Google search ads topromote pages for 7-Zip, VLC Media Player, CCleaner, and other popular software. The duplicate pages often look nearly identical to the actual websites, but with downloads that can harm your computer if it’s not automatically detected as malware....

Summary Some games are harder than others. But, as some players have realized, games can sometimes cheat to artificially inflate the difficulty. So how do you know if a game is hard or cheating? If you know what to look for, you can spot a cheating game a mile off. What Is Difficulty in a Game? As a player, game worlds are supposed to be consistent. They should have rules that define how things act....

Quick Links Summary you’re able to watch the 2023 New Year’s Eve Ball drop on theofficial Times Square website,Facebook page, andTwitter feed. The ABC and CNN broadcasts celebrating the ball drop are also available online with a live TV streaming subscription. After two years of limited events, the Times Square Ball drop returns at full capacity to celebrate 2023. Once again, viewers can see a packed crowd as the glittering ball descends to mark the new year....

TheHyper HyperDrive Flex 8-Port USB-C hubis a well-designed hub with fast speeds and textured plastics that is comfortable to hold, an investment you’ll be happy to keep in your desk or everyday carry—but it isn’t without its foibles. Hyper HyperDrive Flex 8 Port USB-C Hub The Hyper HyperDrive Flex 8-port USB-C hub is a colorful and textured USB-C hub made of 75% post-recycled plastic. With transfer speeds reaching 5Gbps and support for 4K displays, this is a compelling option for those tired of gray and black hubs....

Quick Links I used to ignore cookies. Now I clear them every two weeks—and it’s changed how I think about online privacy. While they have their uses, here’s why managing cookies matters. What Are Cookies? Cookies are tiny bits of data stored on your computer by websites. Yes, these cookies aren’t edible, but they exist to enhance the functionality of a website, and to make browsing as smooth and personalized as possible....

Summary NVIDIA unveiled a new supercomputer in PC form, and I immediately wanted it. The ridiculous computing power, though, wasn’t what caught my eye. This Computer Rocks The computer is called"Project DIGITS,“and it’s NVIDIA’s new supercomputer that comes in the form of a mini PC that can actually sit humbly on your desk like any other PC. The AI-oriented device uses NVIDIA’s new superchip it calls Grace Blackwell to achieve a claimed one wholepetaflopof compute power....

Summary I have a fear of being punched in the face that VR amplifies. I can deal with sword slashing and magic slinging, but the mere visual simulation of a fist connecting with my face is a horror beyond horrors. However, this changed after playing the recently released Kung Fu-flavored arcade brawlerPath of Fury. Why the Fear Set In A decade back, I had a handful of private one-on-one boxing lessons....