Video doorbells in the range of the Eufy T8200 are a good option for those who want something a bit more affordable. Compared to the latest offerings from Ring and Google Nest, the Eufy T8200 is around two-thirds the price, and it doesn’t require a monthly subscription service for storage and advanced features. To see if this doorbell is really as great as it sounds, I tested the Eufy T8200 for a week, evaluating its design, ease of installation, features, video quality, audio quality, app, and price....

But over the past few years, and thanks to VR headset manufacturers like Oculus, Samsung, Valve, and Sony, we are now able to have those virtual reality experiences in the safety of our own homes, even in our living rooms. The scene exploded with the revolutionary launch of the original Oculus Rift and has since expanded to include dozens of different devices and platforms, across a variety of potential channels....

If you are new to Google Play or have trouble finding what you’re looking for, these tips should get you in and out of the Android store quickly, unless you enjoy window shopping. Use the Search Tool If you heard about a great app that you want to check out, use the Search tool at the top of the Play Store screen to enter the name of the app. If you can’t remember the exact name, enter as much as you can remember or some terms that describe what the app does....

Once a niche alternative for health-conscious folks looking to sit less while working, the standing desk has gained more mainstream appeal since the pandemic forced many of us to set up home offices. Unfortunately, their previous boutique appeal means you’ll typically pay a premium price for their benefits. Toss in the potential complexity of assembling them, and they can be more trouble than they’re worth for those new to the work-from-home force....

What Is an FLV File? Standing for Flash Video, a file with the .FLV file extension is a file that uses Adobe Flash Player or Adobe Air to transmit video or audio over the internet. Flash Video has long been the standard video format used by nearly all embedded video on the internet including the videos found on YouTube, Hulu, and many more websites. However, since Adobe has officially discontinued Flash, streaming services and software developers have dropped Flash in favor of HTML5 and other formats....

Whether it’s to get organized tax time or save space that would otherwise be taken up by binders of paper, one of the best investments you could make for a home office is a document scanner. Unlike flatbed scanners, which are limited in functionality, desktop document scanners make it easy to digitize everything from business cards and financial documents to receipts and reports. One of the most popular options is Fujitsu’s ScanSnap line....

What Is a Full Frame Camera? Back in the days of film photography, there was only one sensor size in 35mm photography: 24mm x 36mm. So, when people refer to “full frame” cameras in digital photography, they’re discussing 24x36 sensor size. Unfortunately, full frame cameras also tend to come with a hefty price tag. The cheapest full frame Canon camera, for instance, is a few thousand dollars. Professional photographers use full frame cameras the most, because they need the extra features....

Researchers from Bitdefender have shared details about dozens of apps on the Google Play Store that camouflage themselves behind false pretenses and then hide their presence once installed using several tricks, including changing their names and icons. “Sadly, the findings are not surprising at all,” Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, told Lifewire in an email interview. “The Google Play store has frequent problems identifying and eliminating malicious apps....

The Traveler ostensibly “sets your words free” by eliminating most of the distractions that are built into the modern laptop experience. It doesn’t have a web browser, sound card, backlit screen, or even arrow keys; it’s just you and an open text window. No frills, no gimmicks. It’s a brute-force instrument for writing, where every stray element is designed towards getting the words out of your head as quickly as possible....

I got into the PC/iOS beta for Microsoft’s newest version of Project xCloud, which lets Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers play their games via browser or web app. With Google Chrome and a compatible controller, I now have access to a huge number of Xbox games, without actually having to launch the Xbox app or turn my console on. It makes playing games on Xbox faster and more convenient than it was before, by virtue of the Xbox unit, itself, being surplus to requirements....

Home Theater Room Setup The size of the room determines the size and type of video display device (TV or projector) that would be best. Whether your room is large or small, additional questions to consider include: How much ambient light is present? For TVs, ambient light can result in screen glare or screen surface reflection. For video projectors, ambient light can result in a washed-out image. Is the room carpeted or not carpeted?...

How Are Wi-Fi Repeaters and Wi-Fi Extenders Different? A Wi-Fi repeater connects to your existing wireless network, and then rebroadcasts that network into a wider area. A Wi-Fi extender connects to your existing network through a wired connection, and then broadcasts the network to another area in your home. The ultimate purpose of these two devices is the same, but the way they work is quite different. What Is a Wi-Fi Repeater?...

Cahlaflour blends occult-inspired cosplay looks and chill vibes with the nail-biting spooky gameplay of top games like Dead by Daylight with occasional dips in variety waters. Her name on Twitch is synonymous with horror and, even more, tied to success. “I always wanted to work in the gaming world, but I was in Ohio, and there weren’t a lot of options there,” she said in a phone interview with Lifewire....

Every time you click or type a link, your computer has to convert it into an actual address of a hosting computer on the internet. For that, it uses something called DNS, a kind of internet address book. The problem is your computer normally uses your ISP’s DNS server, meaning your ISP can (and probably does) track the sites you visit, and sell your info. Cloudflare and Apple’s new DNS standard, called “Oblivious DoH,” makes this whole process private....

Haynesworth is the CEO of Black Progress Matters (BPM), an organization on a mission to help corporate America diversify its leadership teams. Aside from offering staffing and training, BPM launched a tech company called UnBiasIT, which created a tool that can help mitigate risk by monitoring communication channels for language, phrases, and behavior that indicate racial bias, discrimination, and hostile environments for people of color. Both BPM and UnBiasIT launched a year ago with Haynesworth at the helm....

Despite being the current largest subscription-based streaming service on the planet with over 200 million memberships, Netflix isn’t immune to the need for exponential growth. However, with new competition like Disney+ and HBO Max popping up, it’s had to work harder to keep attracting new users. So in a way, it makes sense that Netflix would try to add video games to its already quite extensive service. “With video gaming growth climbing during the pandemic, surpassing movies and music, it can be a way to stand apart from its current competitors,” said Mika Kujapelto, CEO and founder of LaptopUnboxed, in an email interview with Lifewire....

Palmer Luckey, sometimes credited with creating modern virtual reality, claims to have built a VR headset that will kill the user if they die in the game they’re playing. It’s part of a growing number of gadgets intended to extend the VR experience into the physical realm. “VR systems are already full of feedback, but they’re largely limited to audio and visual channels,” Danny Parks, the vice president of technology of the VR firm Trigger XR, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Instagram said recently that it would make it easier to prevent unwanted comments and direct messages on the photo and video-sharing social networking service. Users can now automatically filter out offensive content and hide comments and direct message requests from specific users. “If social media companies do not crack down on abusive messaging, they will only end up with abusive users abusing each other, and nobody actually will consume social media content in a reasonable fashion,” Thomas Roulet, a professor at the University of Cambridge who studies social media problems, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Picture Settings The brightness, contrast, and motion response of the 3D TV or video projector need optimization optimized for 3D. Check your TV or projector picture settings menu. You will have several preset options, typically they are: CinemaStandardGameVivid Custom Other choices might include Sports and PC. If you have a THX-certified TV, you should have a THX picture setting option (some TVs are certified for 2D and some for both 2D and 3D)....

Can You Split a Cable Line for TV and Internet? If you only have one coaxial cable outlet available in your room, you can still use it for both your internet connection and TV reception. To pull this off, you’ll need to purchase a piece of hardware called a coaxial cable splitter plus two additional coaxial cables. A coaxial cable splitter works in much the same way as the various double adapters you likely have in use around the house for plugging multiple electronics into power sockets....