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12 Low-Tech Ways to Protect Your Home From an Intruder
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Even though the residential burglary rate has been dropping steadily in recent years (down 26% between 2019 and 2023), many of us still worry about being robbed or experiencing a home invasion. Alarm systems and other high-tech security are really effective—a study once found that 83% of criminals check for…
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19 ways to speed up Windows 10 – Computerworld
To do this, you use Windows’ OneDrive Files On-Demand feature. With it, you can choose to keep only certain files on your PC, but still have access to all your other OneDrive files in the cloud. When you want to use one of those online files, you open it directly from the cloud. With fewer files on your PC syncing,…
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6 Ways to Repurpose an Old Chromebook
When a Chromebook ages, it often sits unused and collects dust. However, with a little effort, you can breathe new life into your old device. From passing it down to your kid to turning it into an e-reader or a digital photo frame, here are some ways to repurpose your old Chromebook. 6 Pass It Down to the Kids Acer…
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Stop squinting! 10 ways to make Windows easier on the eyes – Computerworld
To do so, head to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display and choose the refresh rate you want your display to use. (On Windows 10, scroll down to the bottom of the Display pane to find the “Advanced display settings” link.) For a better desktop experience, use the highest refresh rate you can with your display hardware. Chris…
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6 Ways I’m Using My NAS
Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers are mainly intended for backing up and storing files, but they can also do a lot more. I’ve been using a two-bay Synology DiskStation DS718+ NAS for close to a year now, and I’ve found some cool ways to make it more than just a data dumping ground. Many people try to use home servers…
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Five Ways to Get More Out of Letterboxd
Letterboxd is the best thing to happen to film nerds since IMDb, which is almost surprising given how straightforward it is. Like the Film Twitter answer to Goodreads, it is a social network/online catalogue where you can rate or review movies, pick a few of your favorites to highlight on your profile, and follow your friends and favorite critics. Yet,…
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The Best Ways to Customize Your Steam Deck Controls
The Radial Menu UI as it appears in-game while playing Stardew Valley Credit: Eric Ravenscraft Valve’s Steam Deck has quickly become my go-to gaming handheld. I’ve clocked—oh god—500 hours just in Hades II on the Steam Deck. Yet I spent full weeks of my life using this device without diving into its most powerful feature: its customizable controls. Here’s why…
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Five Ways to Protect Your Privacy When Using Smart Home Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We might not live in a Jetsons-like future with robot maids and flying cars, but we do have the technology to transform our standard houses into futuristic smart homes. There are some very compelling reasons to do that, including having more control over your environment, increased automation for repeated tasks,…
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7 Ways Video Games Have Built the Modern World
While a huge number of people play video games in the world, it’s still only a fraction of the world population that takes part in this hobby. In fact, if you’re a gamer, you probably know that non-gamers don’t really take video games very seriously, and even look down on them and their players. What these good folks don’t know,…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Home Projector Setup
Owning a home projector was once a luxury that cost hundreds of dollars, but nowadays, they are more affordable and accessible. With a broader range of retailers offering projectors, setting up a home theater is easier than ever. However, installing a projector differs from setting up a traditional television because you must consider image quality, sound, and overall comfort. To…
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