If you have a high-end TV or projector and a luxury surround sound system to go with your TV, you’ll want an A/V receiver that can optimize the performance of your equipment. If you go for a budget receiver, it might not be able to handle the needs of your expensive equipment. When investing in a new receiver, speaker wattage, configuration, and output standards will be what determines your model choice....

There aren’t as many Bluetooth helmets available as there are other audio products, but our experts took a hard look at what was out there to find the best options available. Read on to see our top picks. The device comes with a built-in Bluetooth intercom system that allows you to talk to someone up to 500 meters away while you’re driving, so it should have enough range to reach between vehicles during road trips....

Due to the size and weight of most combined units, you can use them in various settings. A TV/DVD player can be used as a handy second screen for your bedroom, an office computer monitor, or entertainment in your college dorm room. No matter the purpose, one of these panels is a cost-effective way to keep your movie collection relevant. Speaking of relevance, you’ll be glad to know TV/DVD player combo manufacturers are staying relevant with technology....

Unlike Wi-Fi extenders, which simply boost the range of your wireless network, Powerline network adapters extend your wired network by running signals through the electrical wiring that’s already in your walls. The best Powerline network adapters can give you network access in areas that your Wi-Fi can’t hope to reach, and you can even pair them with a Wi-Fi access point to create a new bubble of wireless coverage on the other side of your home....

Form factor is the most obvious difference between these devices but is far from your only concern. You’ll want to stay apprised of the streaming services or applications that are offered on a particular platform, as well as what formats are supported as not all streaming devices offer 4K or HDR yet. Our guide below will tell you who supports what, but if you’re new to the streaming game make sure to check out our guide to the best TV streaming apps and services too....

That said, having so many choices can make choosing one particular model something of a chore. But we’ve curated a list of some of the best HP printers currently available to help streamline the process. Just make sure to read our guide to multifunction printers if you’re looking to get the most out of your new printer. As an all-in-one, the 4155 allows you to easily print, copy, scan, or fax with minimal fuss....

Solitaire Zen allows players to play the classic card game in a virtual space that resembles a quiet European village. The actual card gameplay is as solid as other non-VR card game apps, and the environment’s sound and visuals are genuinely relaxing. The only real downside of Solitaire Zen is its requirement to create a new account with the developers, Naquatic, before participating in online leaderboards and earning achievements. However, the offline solo Solitaire experience is immediately available to play as soon as you open the app....

This page offers an overview of the full history of iTunes, Apple’s music library, the digital entertainment store, and the iPhone and iPad management software. Before It Was iTunes: SoundJam MP The program we now know as iTunes began life as MP3 player software called SoundJam MP. It was distributed by Mac software developers Casady & Greene and was written by Jeff Robbin, Bill Kincaid, and Dave Heller. Apple made a deal with the developers and publisher in 2000 to acquire SoundJam MP....

Name and Identify Cell Ranges When you use the same group of cells in formulas and charts, define a name for the range of cells to identify that range. To define a name for a range using the Name Box: Name Charts and Pictures When charts and other objects, such as buttons or images, are added to a worksheet, Excel automatically assigns a name. The first chart added is named Chart 1, and the first image is named Picture 1....

I think it’s fair to assume that nobody has gotten or will be getting a Nintendo Switch because it’s a performance powerhouse. Don’t get me wrong, I adore my Switch, but it’s definitely not keeping up with the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One—to say nothing of the PS5 or Series X/S. This is why Nintendo’s inclusion of streaming versions of more intensive games seems like such a smart idea. With the company going the cloud route, a game’s performance is tied to servers and internet speeds rather than hardware performance....

Browser A browser is a free software program or mobile app that displays web pages, graphics, and other online content. Popular web browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, but there are many others. Internet users access the web through web browser software, which is included in or can be downloaded on computers and mobile devices. Each web page has a unique address called a URL, which can be entered in a browser’s address bar to navigate directly to a site....

Setting and Plot: Fun, but predictable Watch Dogs: Legion is set in a near-future version of London. The game accurately depicts landmarks, as well as the overall vibe of the city, but it’s a fictional version of London with a heavy tech theme. You have a few different enemies — a group consisting of private military, state operatives, and organized crime, as well as a hacker group called Zero Day. Zero Day pulls off a major terrorist operation in London....

Some smart clothes use advanced textiles with interwoven circuitry, while others implement sensors and additional hardware to give it its smart functionality. Many smart clothes can connect to an app or program on a secondary device using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, this wireless connectivity isn’t necessary to classify a garment as a type of smart clothing. What Are Some Examples of Smart Clothes? A variety of small and major companies have begun integrating technology into their clothing, which has resulted in smart clothes popping up in almost every fashion category....

The security threats cause even more concern when we think that VoIP is replacing the oldest and most secure communication system the world ever known – POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). Let us have a look at the threats VoIP users face. Identity and Service Theft Phreaking is a type of hacking that steals service from a service provider or use service while passing the cost to another person. Encryption is not common in SIP, which controls authentication over VoIP calls, so user credentials are vulnerable to theft....

What Does SNMP Mean in Networking? SNMP is a client-server protocol. This means that network administrators need to install and configure an SNMP server, known as a manager, which constantly collects detailed information about SNMP devices on the network. SNMP servers gather and store information about all the SNMP agents. This network management protocol makes it easy to collect real-time information about those devices without creating excessive network traffic. SNMP agents are devices connected to the network that supports SNMP network monitoring....

The Original Children’s Television Act of 1990 After activists campaigned for higher-quality children’s television, Congress passed the Children’s Television Act (CTA) in 1990. The CTA was also known as the E/I rules or the Kid Vid rules. Under the CTA, a portion of a station or cable channel’s programming had to be designed to educate children. Stations were required to report to the FCC about how they fulfilled this obligation. They also had to keep and publish summaries of their educational programs for parents and consumers....

When Was WPS Introduced? The Wi-Fi Alliance created WPS in 2006 in a bid to simplify network setup for home users. The thinking was it helped novices avoid having to dive into complicated network settings while still having a secure network that protects their data at all times. WPS is on many different devices ranging from routers, modems, TVs, smart home equipment, and much more. If a device connects to your Wi-Fi network, it stands a high chance of having a WPS button....

Most cars came with either a single or double DIN radio, with “double” meaning twice that of single DIN. But there are thousands of vehicles with head units that fall into a strange in-between category. These head units are typically referred to as 1.5 DIN or Din-and-a-half. What Is DIN-and-a-Half? “1.5 DIN” or “Din-and-a-half” refers to head units that are sized somewhere between single and double-DIN units. Put simply, they are half the height of double DIN units—or half again the height of single DIN....

Why Codecs Are Necessary Video and music files are huge, which means they are usually difficult to transfer over the internet. To speed up downloads, algorithms encode, or shrink, a signal for transmission and then decode it for viewing or editing. Without codecs, downloads of video and audio would take three to five times longer than they do now. How Many Codecs Do I Need? There are hundreds of codecs in use; you will need combinations that specifically play your files....

In Windows, commands are usually entered via a command-line interpreter, like Command Prompt or Recovery Console. Commands must always be entered into a command line interpreter exactly. Entering a command incorrectly (wrong syntax, misspelling, etc.) could cause the command to fail or worse, could execute the wrong command or the right command in the wrong way, creating serious problems. There are many kinds of commands, and many phrases that use the word command that probably shouldn’t, because they’re not actually commands....