You Can Put Your TV Outside (Plus: Top Google Pixel Features)

July 20, 2022

Did You Know?

The original title for the movie Scream was Scary Movie; four years later, a movie primarily parodying Scream was released, titled Scary Movie.

Happy Wednesday! Samsung revealed last night that it will hold a ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event on August 10, and if you place a (free) reservation on its site, you can get up to $200 off on the devices it will announce.

Meanwhile, Microsoft announced ‘Excel Live’ for collaborative spreadsheets, and Windows 11’s Nearby Sharing feature will soon be much more useful.

– Corbin

You may think you need a special weatherproof television to enjoy movies, TV shows, and sporting events in the great outdoors. That’s not true. Any ‘ol TV can be put outside if you’re smart about it. Allow me to explain. Read More »

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Directories on Linux let you group files in distinct, separate collections. The downside is it becomes tedious moving from directory to directory to perform a repetitive task. Here’s how to automate that. Read More »

It’s not good to just place your monitors on your computer desk. Unless your desk has a lifted area to set the monitor, it’ll be too low and cause you to hunch over to see the screen, ruining your posture. Even if you have a lifted area, though, it might be too short for your height.

The best solution? An adjustable monitor stand, like this Amazon Basics one. It’s simple, can adjust up to nearly five inches tall, and can hold the weight of most normal-sized computer monitors easily. Simple and effective!

Netflix is preparing to launch a cheaper subscription option that will be subsidized by advertisements. However, occasional commercials won’t be the only limitation. Read More »

You’re driving your car on a hot summer day. There are two options to stay cool—put the windows down and enjoy the breeze or turn on the air conditioning. Which one is better for fuel efficiency? Let’s find out. Read More »

The Mac Mini is one of Apple’s most interesting products. The company doesn’t release new models often, but they still get great software support. If you have an old Mac Mini, there are some cool things to do with it. Read More »

Windows 10 introduced Nearby Share, which allows you to scan for PCs in close proximity and send them files. The feature is still present on Windows 11, and it’s about to get a lot better. Read More »

Netflix has announced that it will test limiting users to one home per account, with the option to add an extra home for a small fee. The trial starts in August 2022 in a select few Latin American and Caribbean countries and, if successful, may be rolled out worldwide. What does this mean for VPN users? Read More »

Want to print a beautiful photo? Ditch the normal printer and pick up a photography printer that will produce rich, detailed images meant to last. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a hobbyist, this list has something for everyone. Read More »

Though electric vehicle (EV) battery tech is improving, the time it takes to charge an electric car is still viewed as an obstacle to mainstream adoption. To address that concern, some companies built a system that swaps out the battery pack in your EV for a charged one. Read More »

If you’re on a quest for quirky and funny Wi-Fi network names, you may have wondered if you could use emoji. Let’s blow the dust off an old standards manual and get to the bottom of things. Read More »

Google Pixel phones may not have as many features as Samsung Galaxy phones, but they’re not without cool things to do. We’ll show you some things you can do with a Pixel phone that you may not know about. Read More »

While I’ll always be a fan of budget audio devices, I’m usually frustrated by cheap soundbars. They tend to skimp on essential features like HDMI passthrough, often with the assumption that buyers on a budget don’t know any better. But VIZIO’s M215a-J6 soundbar and subwoofer combo is a wonderful exception. Read More »

Technology can be disruptive, changing the way we do even the most basic things. However, tech can also go with the flow, working with existing infrastructure rather than supplanting it. The SwitchBot Lock is one such technology, designed to work with the door locks many of us already have in place. Read More »

grep is a text search utility that can work with standard input or multiple files at once. It’s used to print out matches for patterns, strings, or regular expressions. It’s often useful to be able to count the number of matches, which grep can do pretty easily. Read More »

Samsung has been rumored to be working on new Galaxy phones and watches, and now a Galaxy Unpacked reveal event is officially scheduled for August 10. Also, you can place a reservation for the devices and receive a discount for buying them later. Read More »

Windows has two main options for shutting down your PC without really shutting it down—“Sleep” and “Hibernate.” There are some key differences between these two modes, but which one actually uses the least electricity? Let’s find out. Read More »

Apple’s iPhone and iPad take photos in the HEIF image format by default. These photos have the HEIC file extension. Windows 10 or Windows 11 can view HEIC files in just a few clicks—or you can convert them to standard JPEGs and view them anywhere. Read More »

Microsoft held its yearly “Inspire” event today, where the company reveals new products and services for large organizations. One of today’s announcements was ‘Excel Live,’ a new collaboration tool. Read More »

Microsoft Word can open a variety of file formats, including PDF. If you don’t wish to use a dedicated PDF reader, use this word processing program to view as well as edit your PDF files. We’ll show you two different ways to launch your files in this app. Read More »

If you want to fill sequential dates in your spreadsheet cells, you don’t have to type them manually. Microsoft Excel offers two ways to quickly and automatically fill dates in your chosen cells. We’ll show you how to use those methods. Read More »

Atari, one of the pioneers of the early video game industry, was founded 50 years ago. LEGO is celebrating the occasion with an Atari 2600 set, arriving next month. Read More »

By turning on AirDrop on your iPhone, you allow nearby iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices to send and receive files from you. You can enable this feature just for your contacts or for everyone. We’ll show you how. Read More »