Why Shows Are Too Dark on Your TV (and 9 Ways to Fix It)

March 23, 2023

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The chocolate between the wafers of a Kit-Kat bar isn’t the same chocolate used on the exterior of the bars—it’s made from mashed up Kit-Kat bars that failed their quality checks because of exterior air bubbles, off-center wafers, other imperfections, or simply not being shiny enough.

Happy Thursday! Lenovo just announced a whole lot of gaming laptops, with your choice of AMD Ryzen or 13th Gen Intel chips and NVIDIA graphics cards. There’s also a new Linux laptop from the Kubuntu Focus team.

In other news, Microsoft Loop is now available as the latest app in the Microsoft 365 suite, and Windows 11 is testing changes to USB device management and the Print Screen key.

– Corbin

From Game of Thrones to The Mandalorian, TV shows are darker than ever, and we don’t mean they have edgy scripts. If you’re trying to watch the latest shows but can’t make out anything, we have a few bright ideas. Read More »

While the standard toothbrush does the job fairly well and has been since its inception in the 15th century, the modern innovation of the smart electric toothbrush has transformed the way people brush their teeth. Learn more about the different ways owning a smart electric toothbrush can improve your oral hygiene. Read More »

Spotify may be the most popular music streaming service, but it’s not the only option. YouTube Music is an alternative worth considering, especially if you already rely on other Google services, but how does it compare to Spotify? Read More »

There are more choices than ever for a great Linux laptop, especially from companies like System76 and Framework. Now, the Kubuntu Focus team wants to launch the definitive Linux laptop — with the new, second-gen Focus XE laptop. Read More »

Sometimes, you don’t need a tech gadget. Sometimes, you just need a simple paring knife like this one from Victorinox. This straight-edge, 3.25-inch knife does the job well, and according to staff, it still cuts well after years of use. For $15, you can’t ask for much else!

Anker sells some of the best phone chargers around, including many compact options that are perfect for keeping in your travel bag. Now you can get the company’s tiny 65W charger on sale for just $35. Read More »

Google Bard is finally here to compete with ChatGPT and Bing’s AI chat feature. Anyone in the US or UK can sign up for the Google Bard waitlist today and use Google Bard’s experimental preview version for free. Here’s how to sign up for Google Bard and use Google’s AI chatbot. Read More »

As far as audiobooks and podcasts go, one of the very best options out there is the Amazon-owned Audible. Now, it’s getting even better, as Audible is adding support for Dolby Atmos. Read More »

Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever. Read More »

USB4 is showing up on more computers each year, but its added features over USB 3 can be difficult to manage, especially on Windows. Microsoft is hoping to change that. Read More »

There’s no need to pay for a streaming subscription to get your action-movie fix. Free streaming services have plenty of action-packed movies from a variety of eras and subgenres, from martial arts to crime thrillers. Here are the best action movies to stream for free. Read More »

With the picture and sound quality of Blu-ray, every night is like a trip to the cinema. Check out our top five picks that range from a superb gaming console to a nifty on-the-go gadget. Read More »

There’s no shortage of gaming laptops, and many of them come from Lenovo. The company has now revealed a lot of new models that are all endlessly configurable — there might actually be too many laptops, honestly. Read More »

Got a new PC or laptop and wondering what all ports and connections are for? Here are some of the most common modern connection types, plus some of the older and deprecated connectors you might find on older hardware. Read More »

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) would love it if you paid more for a faster internet connection, but do you really need to upgrade? Here’s what you need to know about internet speed and when it’s worth upgrading. Read More »

Lawn pests can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. If you work hard to keep your yard looking green and healthy, insects and other pesky critters can feel like public enemy number one. There are plenty of lawn and gardening hack people use to keep pests off of their lawns—including dish soap. Read More »

If you love grinding your own coffee, you probably already know you have to clean the grinder. But it can be a real pain, so you might be tempted to turn to cleaning hacks. One specifically suggests tossing rice into your coffee grinder, but does it work? Read More »

When you hear the term Eisenhower Matrix, you probably imagine some sort of math formula—like the Pythagorean theorem. Sure, this matrix is all about bringing order to chaos, but it’s also all about helping you be more productive. Read More »

We’ve all heard of (and tried) different hangover drinks people swear will get rid of a pounding head after a night of indulging too much. From water to Gatorade, there are a lot of recommendations. But now, you can actually buy anti-hangover drinks, so do they work? Read More »

Thanks to your smartphone, it’s never been easier to start creating videos. The camera in your phone might be great, but the audio still leaves something to be desired. The Sennheiser MKE 200 Mobile Kit aims to be an affordable upgrade to not just your audio, but your video workflow in general. Read More »

Microsoft already has a comprehensive work suite under Microsoft 365. The best part of it, though, is that it gets constantly updated not only with new features, but occasionally with new software as well. The newest member of the 365 family is here: Microsoft Loop. Read More »

Microsoft has been hard at work on Windows 11 updates, from more Start Menu tweaks to changes to default apps. Now the company is experimenting with changes to the Print Screen key under Windows 11. Read More »

GNOME serves as the default desktop environment for countless Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu and Fedora. GNOME 44 has now been released, with changes that will show up in upcoming Linux distro updates. Read More »

The cost of a smart thermostat certainly weighs into the decision to get one. But in many areas, power companies will give you one for a steep discount or even for free. Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

Happy first week of spring! With warmer temperatures come even hotter deals, and this time around, we’re featuring an awesome discount on UPDF + two free gifts that come with every purchase, all-time-low prices on Google’s new Pixel Watch and Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD, and plenty more. Let’s dive in! Read More »