How your TV is ruining the movies you watch

July 20, 2023

It’s Saturday night. You sit down in front of your TV and find the latest blockbuster movie on your favorite streaming service. You press “Play,” and you notice something looks, well, off. You can’t explain it, but it just looks different than how you remember seeing it in the theater. As it turns out, it’s a setting on your brand-new, state-of-the-art TV. Why do these settings exist, and what are they doing to your favorite movies?

Android tip: 7 surefire ways to take better photos every time

There’s an amateur photographer inside each of us. For years, iOS devices constantly outperformed many Android devices regarding camera quality and built-in camera modes. But that’s changing.

Now that Android phone cameras are punching up with better hardware and software, you can take stunning photographs like a DSLR camera. This guide will teach you how to unlock the features in your Android phone, frame your shots and make share-worthy photographs that look highly professional.

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Looking for a gig in tech? Go where the jobs are

Los Angeles is the spot for actors. Want to get into the advertising business? Move to New York. Ready for your big music break? Nashville is calling.

What about tech? Silicon Valley comes to mind, but it’s not the only hub.

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Just how much can my job monitor me?

If it feels like Big Brother is watching you work, it’s because he probably is. Today’s employee monitoring systems are getting fancier by the day, but are they legal?

The short answer (unfortunately) is yes. However, employees do have rights. Keep reading to find out how far your boss might be allowed to go.

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Money tight? 14 great things you can get for free

There’s always something new to spend money on regarding tech. Here’s a secret some companies don’t want you to know: You can get a lot without spending a dime.

Speaking of money, I hear from people all the time who want to cut Netflix, Hulu, and other expensive streaming services. Did you know that mobile carriers offer free streaming service subscriptions as part of their plans? Here’s what T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are offering.

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How to get ahold of someone whose iPhone is on Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb mode has been standard on smartphones for a long time, and it’s excellent for keeping distractions at bay. It’s a great feature, but people avoid using it for fear of missing important calls and messages from certain people. Not to worry!

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Quick and easy ways to save money shopping on Amazon

Even if you’re not an Amazon fan, you can’t deny how easy it is to find just about anything you want. That includes, of course, gifts.

There’s also account security to consider. You should remove your Amazon public profile, for one. Tap or click for five security steps every Amazon shopper should take.

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7 quick ways to get more out of Chrome on your Android phone

Chrome is the dominant browser on your Android phone. It’s designed to be simple, but Chrome includes some surprisingly helpful tools to enhance your browsing experience when you get under the surface.

From constant security updates to excellent speed on both desktop and mobile, Chrome covers everything you could want in a browser. Tap or click here for 10 tips to keep Google’s Chrome browser secure.

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3 best methods to store your favorite recipes in the cloud

If you value family traditions, you should store recipes in the cloud. Replacing tattered cookbooks makes life easier and your kitchen cleaner. It’s easy with recipe management software.

A cloud-based library allows you to access your recipes while away from home. This means you can pull up a recipe on your phone to get all the ingredients at the grocery store. While you’re there, use these seven strategies to save money on groceries.

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Lost an important text? Here’s how to get it back on your iPhone

Your phone holds your banking credentials, credit card info, and maybe even photos of identifying documents such as your driver’s license and passport. That’s why malware-laced apps can cause so much damage. Tap or click here for 13 dangerous apps disguised as helpful cleaning software you must immediately remove from your phone.

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Incognito mode doesn't do what you might think - Here's the truth

I know that I use Incognito mode from time to time. And while I’m not going to ask you what you’ve used it for, I assume you’ve used it, too. It serves a purpose, but here’s what it doesn’t do: Make you invisible. And that’s coming straight from Google.

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