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I was a self-confessed ‘lazy’ remote worker and couldn’t stand working from home, but now I love it – and I’m more productive than ever
Remote workers have had a rough ride in recent years. Bombarded with threats of RTO mandates and claims that they’re ‘lazy’ and ‘unproductive’ compared to in-office workers, it’s safe to say the guilt-tripping has been unbearable. Each individual worker’s experience with remote or hybrid practices differs greatly. Some workers are content with returning to the commute and the – admittedly…
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Stop Ignoring the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down Buttons
Summary Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn help you navigate documents more efficiently by reducing reliance on the mouse. Combining these keys with Ctrl, Shift, or Alt can perform various tasks like selecting text or switching tabs. Rebind these keys to functions that are more useful to your workflow to maximize their potential in various applications. Even if you grew up…
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Do This Before the Next Internet Outage If You Work From Home
Summary You can sync cloud files locally on your Windows device for major cloud storage solutions like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Syncing cloud files locally will enable you to view and edit them offline when you experience an internet outage while working from home. The files will be resynced and merged with the online version once your Windows computer…
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Best Antivirus for Remote Workers to Secure Your Home Office
The rise of remote work has brought many benefits, including greater flexibility and an improved work-life balance. However, some security challenges come with remote work. Unsecured networks and the risk of compromised devices, especially in less secure home office setups, are why antivirus software is vital if you work remotely and want to do so securely. Antivirus software can solve…
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The Neo Geo Brought the Arcade Home in the 90s, Now We Need It Again
Summary Neo Geo was a luxury enthusiast home console with high-quality games, but limited sales. The PlayStation 5 Pro isn’t the modern equivalent. A modern $1500 console could outperform PCs and Apple could potentially make a premium console. With the current state of the console gaming world, I can’t help but feel there’s something missing. There used to be more…
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Why Your Home Theater Sound Is Distorted
Summary Distorted audio can result from turning speakers up too high, causing signal clipping or mechanical damage. Providing too much power from an amp can overdrive speakers, leading to audio distortion and potential permanent damage. The speaker placement can significantly affect sound quality and cause distortion, especially when placed too close to a wall. Nobody wants to sit down, put…
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How I Set Up a Budget-Friendly Home Theater Audio System
Summary Adding an audio system can make your home theater more immersive and improve your content-consumption experience. Consider the size of your room when choosing between soundbars and modular setups for better sound compatibility. Consider buying preowned or refurbished equipment to get more premium devices for less and upgrade over time. Configuring a home theater setup can make watching content…
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The Best Apps to Help You Clean Your Home
It’s been years since Apple launched their “there’s an app for that” campaign, but in that time, it’s only become more accurate. Apps truly have become ubiquitous: You have apps to help you work out efficiently and apps to save money at your favorite coffee shop, and with spring cleaning around the corner, you might as well have one (or…
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9 Soundproofing Tips for Home Theaters
Summary Install acoustic panels, mass-loaded vinyl, and soundproof drywall to minimize echoes, reduce noise transmission, and improve sound quality in your home theater. Seal gaps with acoustic caulk, use soundproof doors and windows and add heavy curtains or blinds to prevent noise leakage and external disturbances. Enhance floor soundproofing with carpets, rugs, and specialized underlayment, or opt for advanced solutions…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home Projector
Summary Define your use case: Determine your needs before buying – from home cinema to business presentations. Prioritize key specs: Resolution, brightness, color gamut, input lag to meet your specific needs. Setup considerations: Pay attention to throw distance, projection surface, mounting options, and ambient light control. Buying your first projector can be daunting with all the buzzwords and mixed messages…
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