How-To Geek - How to Add Headphones to Your TV

October 26, 2022

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M. Night Shyamalan, director of suspenseful adult films like The Sixth Sense and The Village, co-wrote the screenplay for the children’s movie Stuart Little.

There are more than a few ways to connect a pair of headphones to your TV set, each with its own perks and downsides. Let’s investigate to help you pick the right method for your needs. Read More »

The iPhone is generally considered a “simple” smartphone to use, but it has become packed with features over the years. “Focus” is one feature that is particularly jam-packed with powerful tools. We’ll show you why it’s worth a look. Read More »

Looking to step into the world of smart homes? Smart plugs are a great place to start, and a four-pack of our favorite smart plugs, the Kasa Smart Plug, is a solid purchase.

These smart plugs work with all the major smart home ecosystems—Google Home, Alexa, and HomeKit—and are compact so they don’t take up the entire outlet with one slot. Once plugged in, you can set up schedules, monitor energy consumption, and plenty more. For the low price, you get everything you’d want out of a smart plug.

You bought a brand-new router with Wi-Fi 6 but most of the gear in your house is Wi-Fi 5 or older. Can you still use the Wi-Fi 6 router with your old gear? Read More »

If you’re driving a car from 2015 or earlier, chances are it shipped without Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on board. That means you’ve missed out on seven years of auto infotainment innovation. The good news is that you can upgrade your setup by buying an aftermarket system, like this Boss BE7ACP-CFT package, for $120 off its usual retail price. Read More »

Many people have been awaiting Apple to finally ditch the proprietary Lightning port and swap it out for a USB-C port, like literally any other smartphone out there or even other Apple hardware. The company will finally add USB-C to the iPhone soon — as the European Union forced its hand. Read More »

It seems like lately everyone is adding ads to their platform, even historical holdouts like Netflix. One of the next ones, though, might be an app that you use a lot for your daily commuting. Uber is launching ads. Read More »

Apple’s macOS 13 Ventura is finally available to download if you own a compatible Mac. While it’s not the most revolutionary update we’ve seen, there are plenty of useful features worth checking out. Read More »

Handheld gaming PCs offer both portability and performance so you can take your gaming sessions anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a certain operating system or an option that fits your budget, there are plenty of handheld PCs to choose from. Read More »

When implementing DevOps processes, its imperative you choose tools that promote the sustainability of projects and collaboration between teams. Learning DevOps - Second Edition will teach you how to containerize your applications, when to utilize open source tools and resources, why thorough testing is critical, and more. Dive in by downloading your free copy today. This offer ends on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

VPN marketing often puts money-back guarantees front and center: if you don’t like the service, you can cancel within a set term—usually 30 days—and get your money back. But these can sound too good to be true. So how likely will your VPN provider make good on its commitment? Read More »

It was always frustrating playing my one of my friends in Sega hockey as kids. During every possession, he would simply dart directly toward the net and score an easy breakaway goal, whereas I would try to set up an elaborate play, finding those goals much more satisfying. Read More »

Finding that favorite photo you took can be frustrating when you have thousands to sift through. Luckily, there are plenty of useful tricks for searching and filtering your media, including photos, videos, imports, and more. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks. Read More »

Tired of starting your holiday vacation squished on an airplane with zero legroom? We don’t blame you. Whether you’re off to another country or flying two states over, having enough space on a plane makes traveling easier. Read More »

I’m no stranger to achy shoulders, a tense lower back, and even sciatic nerve pain. While a lot of this is due to my poor posture, some of it is caused by the chair I spend hours in while working. After testing out OdinLake’s Ergo Plus 743, a lot of that discomfort is gone, or at least minimized. Read More »

If you’re not a big coffee drinker or you’re new to the industry, you were probably confused when you realized some drinks are made with coffee while others are made with espresso. While these two ingredients have many similarities, they have some key differences as well. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between coffee and espresso, as well as some of the tastiest drinks you can make with each. Read More »

Android phone batteries are becoming better and more efficient every year. One area they’ve improved in is fast charging, giving you a quick boost to power you through the day. Speed up your charge time with these Android options. Read More »

Alarm clocks are a necessary evil for most of us who work. However, there’s no rule that says our clocks have to be boring or serve just a single function. In fact, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa Built-In says the exact opposite with its sleek design and fun features. Read More »

Google Nest devices are a great addition to any home, especially so if you’re heavily into Google’s ecosystem. If you’ve been waiting to hop on some, you can now do so for cheaper than ever, as you can score a few devices for more than half off. Read More »

Artificial Intelligence (AI) art is currently all the rage, but most AI image generators run in the cloud. Stable Diffusion is different — you can run it on your very own PC and generate as many images as you want. Here’s how you can install and use Stable Diffusion on Windows. Read More »

Robots tend to be a bit ham-handed when holding delicate objects. If you need help moving Fabergé eggs or glass figurines, it’s still best to ask a human. But Harvard is looking to give those clumsy robots the old soft touch with their new robot tentacle gripper. Read More »

Looking to extend your existing Ethernet cable or want to bypass the maximum length limit without sacrificing the performance? You will be happy to know that there are several ways to make an Ethernet cable longer. Read More »