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What’s the Difference and When Does It Matter?
Key Takeaways Mono has one channel, while stereo has two, creating a more immersive experience through directionality and sound positioning. Stereo offers an immersive soundscape due to its ability to “pan” audio and place it in different positions in front of the listener. Stereo is usually the preferred choice for music, movies, and TV shows, but mono still serves a…
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Raspberry Pi Pico vs. Zero: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways Raspberry Pi Pico: Tiny microcontroller board, best for simple tasks, costs only $3.99. Raspberry Pi Zero: Fully working computer, suitable for complex DIY projects, more powerful. They’re very different: Pico is basic for small tasks, Zero is versatile for projects needing an OS. The original Raspberry Pi spawned so many variants that it can actually be hard to…
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Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac, plus iPhone and iPad updates — here’s what’s new
Apple has released the latest version of its popular video editing software, Final Cut Pro. The company revealed Final Cut Pro 11 in a blog post, and it looks to offer many exciting new features for creatives who rely on the best video editing software. While AI and spatial video are the update’s main focus, there are plenty of other…
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Deep Web vs. Dark Web: What’s the difference?
Comparing the deep web vs. dark web often confuses people. The dark and deep web represent unindexed parts of the internet. However, while the internet includes a lot of data we don’t usually see (deep web), the dark web has a reputation for concealing and facilitating criminal activities. We use the internet daily to read news or make purchases, but…
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Input Lag vs. Frame Rate Drops: Whats the Difference, and How to Handle Each?
Input lag and frame drops are two performance issues in games that some players get mixed up. However, while there’s some overlap, these are two completely different issues and understanding what they are and how they differ is an important step towards making your games run better. Source link
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What’s on your desk, Kristen Radtke?
Kristen Radtke is The Verge’s creative director; she works with the art team to create the visuals for stories and custom features. “Before this,” she explains, “I was art director for the small arts and culture magazine The Believer, and in a previous life, I worked in independent book publishing.” We asked her to show us her home office, and…
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How to see what’s taking up space on a hard drive on Windows 10
To see what’s taking up space on Windows 10, open Settings > Storage, click “Show more categories,” and review the storage usage. You can also use the WinDirStat app, which scans your computer and shows exactly what files are taking up the most space. UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Windows 10, when your computer’s hard drive begins to fill up, the system offers built-in tools…
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What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need?
Key Takeaways High-end CPUs have more cores and are pricier than budget CPUs. They also work at higher frequencies, consume more power under load, and have more cache memory than budget CPUs. A budget or mid-range CPU is a great choice for most people, but professionals who earn their living with their PC, as well as enthusiast PC gamers, may…
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What’s Coming to Max in November 2024
Max’s November slate brings viewers to the Dune universe with the six-episode HBO drama Dune: Prophecy (Nov. 17). The series, inspired by Brian Herbert’s book Sisterhood of Dune and in the same continuity as the recent films, follows two Harkonnen sisters—played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams—as they establish the Bene Gesserit sect that will, centuries hence, birth Paul Atreides.…
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What’s New on Disney+ in November 2024
Disney+ has a light lineup of new content in November, and the biggest titles are likely to be appreciated most by music lovers. At the beginning of the month, the original documentary film Music By John Williams (Nov. 1) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the composer’s life and prolific, decades-long career. Williams scored or composed for some of the most…
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