Quick Links The technology for video games and digital cameras has continually improved to support higher frame rates, leading to smoother and sometimes better viewing experiences. However, movies have adhered to the same visual standard for decades—but there’s a reason for this. How Do Frame Rates Affect Movies? To explain the importance of frame rates, it’s important to understand what a “frame” even is. “Frames” are the individual images that are shown in rapid succession to simulate motion in a movieor video game....

Behind every great esports star, there’s a great gaming chair. Providing custom comfort and state-of-the-art ergonomics, the right gaming chair keeps players in the zone, pushing them toward victory. As trailblazers in the global gaming market, AndaSeat understands the importance of superior build quality and comfort and is committed to providing elite-performance gaming chairs to its customers. What Is AndaSeat? Founded in 2007,AndaSeathas years of experience behind them in researching and developing the ultimate collection of gaming chairs....

Google introduced a new standard for Chrome browser extensions, Manifest V3, back in 2021. Now, Google is finally saying goodbye to the older Manifest V2 standard, potentially leaving many extensions behind. Google saidlast yearthat the phase-out period for Manifest V2 extensions would start around June 2024, and the company is sticking to that schedule. Starting on August 15, 2025, in the Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary channels, older Manifest V2 extensions will display a warning about being unsupported....

Summary Your calendar is one of your most powerful productivity tools, but it’s only effective if you take the time to add and manage all your events. Unfortunately, this can get extremely tiring and downright boring. So, can AI help me automate and streamline this process? How My AI-Powered Calendar Management System Works One of the best use cases for AI-poweredLLMs (Large Language Models)is to structure unorganized text and make it human-readable....

Quick Links Doomscrolling can be a slippery slope when the line between relaxation and mindless scrolling becomes blurry. With the advent of endless feeds across social platforms, falling prey to hours of scrolling is not exactly unheard of. One effective and often overlooked way to replace doomscrolling is to download an app that keeps you on your phone for a more productive purpose. That way, whether you reduce your screen time in the long run or not, at least you’re doing something productive....

Quick Links Summary An SD card built to specification should last around 10 years, but the actual lifespan depends heavily on many factors. The card’s quality, usage frequency, and environmental conditions can all significantly impact how long the card lasts. SD cards are everywhere, and you probably have photos,saved games, or other documents on them that exist nowhere else. So how long do they last? Can you trust them to keep your data safe, or are you playing with fire?...

Quick Links Summary Want to go by a different username on Reddit? You may have discovered that Reddit limits when you can change your username, but there are specific instances where it’s possible. We’ll explore your available options. Can You Change Your Reddit Username? There’s not a straightforward answer to that question—it depends on how you set up your account and how long it’s existed. If you’ve created your Reddit account using an email address, you’re able to’t change your username....

Summary If you’re a content creator, the right audio mixer can make your life much easier, especially as you expand your setup. The good news is that finding the right one for you comes down to answering a few questions. What Are You Using the Mixer For? Audio mixers are fairly simple: they take several audio signals and combine them into fewer signals, at least typically. That said, they vary in many other ways, like how many inputs and outputs have, plus other built-in features from basic equalization to audio effects....

Microsoft Loop is mainly marketed for business users, but it’s also available to users with individual Microsoft 365 accounts, too. Microsoft markets this product as a way to, “Think, plan, and create together.” Here’s how the Loop app can help you take notes, make to-do lists, plan trips, and more. Where Can I Access Loop? Microsoft Loopis available online as an app for those who have aMicrosoft 365 account. Loop can also be installed on your mobile device either by finding and installing it from your mobile device’s respective store or from the online app....

Summary Have you been wanting to turn your Chromebook into a portable drawing device? Well, Chromebooks and Wacom drawing tablets actually pair quite well together. The plug-and-play experience is nearly flawless, making a Chromebook the perfect on-the-go drawing companion. Choose Your Wacom Tablet If you’ve never heard ofWacom tabletsbefore, let me give a brief introduction to some of the best consumer drawing tablets that you’ll ever use. Wacom has quite a few models of drawing tablets to choose from....

Quick Links On April 8th, 2024, the Moon will move in front of the Sun, and some 32 million people in North America will be treated to one of the most spectacular astronomical events there is. However, even if you don’t live in the path of the totality, you can still take part. How Can You View the Eclipse Online? There are going to be countless live streams of the eclipse....

Quick Links I carried around a Light Phone 2 for years, and I love Niagara Launcher for being an alternative Android launcher that takes a similar minimal approach to design. Following the latest update to Niagara Launcher, my Galaxy Z Fold 6 feels a lot like the Light Phone 3 I almost purchased. Niagara Launcher Now Supports Themes Niagara Launcher does away with the conventional grid of app icons found on most launchers....

HMD, known for some of its affordable smartphones, just announced a neat set of wireless earbuds with a case that doubles as a magnetic power bank. With the HMD Amped Buds, you can enjoy nearly 100 hours of music playback or use the case to quickly recharge your phone, and I want a pair. At MWC 2025 in Barcelona, the Finnish companyshowcased the HMD Amped Buds, which are much more than your average earbuds....