AudioAudio: Guides

On-ear vs Over-ear Headphones

There might be very few sweeping generalizations as inarguable as the fact that everybody likes listening to music in one form or another, with over 50% of people describing themselves as ‘loving’ music or being ‘fanatical’ about it. Some people might not have favorite bands or albums, but they’re avid radio listeners. Some prefer rock, some listen to EDM, and some might like Celtic…
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NetworkNetwork: Guides

Wi-Fi Booster vs Repeater vs Extender vs Access Point: What's the Difference?

If you’ve ever tried to expand your Wi-Fi coverage, you’ve probably come across many devices that offer to do this. The problem is that with terms like Wi-Fi booster vs extender, Wi-Fi repeater vs extender, or Wi-Fi access point vs repeater (these comparisons are just an instance though) being used interchangeably in the market, a great deal of confusion is almost guaranteed for…
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ComputingComputing: Guides

Why to Shut Down the Computer Properly and Why it Matters

The importance of shutting down your computer properly is like prepping really hard for an exam. The more you go deep into the nooks and crannies of what you’re studying, the more it trips you up when the paper is simple, because you’re preoccupied with much more complex stuff. We might know a lot about overclocking, the best apps for GPU scaling, motherboard chipsets, whatever, but the basics…
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HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI: Everything You Need to Know

People who are serious about their entertainment will likely have heard the words present in our title many a time already, even if they’re still as confusing as the first time you came across them. It doesn’t matter if you have the best gaming monitor or the cheapest thing you could find; it’s all contingent on the connector cables you’re using. Gamers, movie buffs, and people with…
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PC vs Console: What To Choose for Gaming?

Back when consoles ruled the market for gaming mediums, the primary debate among users was that of Sony vs Nintendo, as PCs were simply left to some of the more hardcore gamers (such as those who played Quake 3 or the original DOTA). But PCs have come a long way as viable mediums for all sorts of games, so the debate on PC vs. Console is raging at a breakneck pace. Both PCs and Consoles have their…
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Everything You Need to Know About M.2 SSDs

The M.2 standard for SSDs is new, exciting, and promising. First, let’s look into why it was needed in the first place. SSDs, and the Need for M.2 SSDs or Solid State Drives are flash storage devices that have, for the most part, replaced their predecessors (the more traditional HDDs). SSDs are faster, lighter, and take up much less space inside your PC. In the past few years, there have been…
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i3, i5, i7, i9: What Does This Mean and What Should You Choose?

CPU processors: the backbone to something that’s already been called the backbone of something. It’s trippy stuff, confusing to many, but today, we’re about to break it down for novice and expert alike. Choosing between the lower-case i’s is a question of two factors and how much weight each might hold: your intended usage and your budget. These can also be taken as the two steps in which…
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How ToTV and VideoTV: Guides

How to Save Money When Buying a New TV

Knowing how to strike when the iron is hot is a skill in and of itself. Doing so can help you save money, get the most bang for your buck (or ‘best value’, as people would say in a far more normal way), and maybe even get your dream purchase (be it one of the best 75-inch TVs out there) without having to break the bank. It might seem complex – daunting, even – given the wide range of…
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Waterproof or Water-Resistant: Everything You Need to Know About IPX Ratings

Waterproof vs. water-resistant is a common dilemma that certain people face when it comes to buying a new smartphone, speaker, or even earbuds. When you buy a new device, you are paying a lot of money for it, so of course, you would want to protect your investment. IPX ratings are helpful in this matter, and today we will take a look at what each rating means. Waterproof vs. Water Resistant: The…
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TV and VideoTV: Guides

Which Apple TV Should You Buy? Apple TV Guide.

Apple TV started off modest. The original Mac-based, iTunes sync box is available right now as a 4K version and slightly older fourth-generation version. Both of these can further be divided into models based on features like the GB capacity. This guide will help you decide which one is best for you. Apple Fourth-generation TVs vs Apple 4K TVs The 2015 version of Apple TV, once updated with a Siri…
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720p vs 1080i vs 1080p: Everything You Need to Know

With just about a never-ending number of permutations and combinations of tech specs resulting in different shapes and sizes of screens – either on phones, televisions, projectors, and weird and wonderful monitors – it’s important to have a little know-how of the differences between varying types of video resolution. While most people might be aware of, say, 4k versus 1080p, not everyone…
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AudioAudio: Guides

Earphones vs. Earbuds: What's the Difference?

Fear no more, brave reader: never again will you be left slightly confused on the landing page of a web store or at a loss for words when describing what you want to a shopkeeper when you want those little round things that make sounds go directly into your ears. While some people are content calling absolutely any form of these headphones, there’s a marked difference between these various…
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