Traditional systems allow you to set up custom configurations and get the most out of your space’s acoustics. You can perfectly position subwoofers and satellite speakers to create true surround sound for a cinema-like experience in the comfort of your own home. Soundbars eliminate the need to purchase separate sets of speakers, often combining mid- and high-range drivers with integrated subwoofer speakers for a more compact unit. Soundbars also use technologies such as Dolby Atmos for virtual surround sound or adaptive audio to automatically adjust volume and sound settings so you never miss a line of dialogue or single note in your favorite movies and songs, even if you have loud party guests or neighbors....

The main compartment is designed specifically for your large ticket items, as well as any documents, books or small accessories. A secondary compartment offers added storage for tech accessories or other smaller items. The dedicated iPad or tablet pocket offers quick and easy side access without going into either of the bag’s two main compartments. A hip-side power pocket adds an integrated cable allowing access to any portable power unit or audio device....

For most people, our tester found the Elite Screens 135-Inch ezFrame is the best option - although be warned it’s also pricey (if you’re on a budget, the Silver Ticket 100inch screen is also a great option). Of course, a good movie is about visuals as well as audio, and the ezFrame delivers when it comes to sound as well. The ezFrame has a transparent screen, designed for use with a hidden speaker or a rear-speaker, as the screen’s fabric allows for more sound to come through, creating a more realistic theater experience....

The Uber app for the Apple Watch seems to have been discontinued. I tried using the app on my Apple Watch Series 7, and I got the warning, “Please switch to the Uber mobile app. We no longer support the Apple Watch app. Sorry for the inconvenience,” along with a crying emoji. It may be a sign that some developers are starting to realize that Apple Watches don’t make the best standalone devices....

No matter if it’s a snazzy new Microsoft Surface Book, some other Windows 11 laptop, or a traditional desktop computer…don’t worry about your computer skills or where specific keyboard keys are. Instead, here are five things to address before you do anything else: Update Your Antimalware Program The last thing you want to do is get your new computer infected with malware. Who wants that? We considered calling this “install an antimalware program” but almost all computers come with one preinstalled....

Samsung’s Beginnings With only 30,000 won (about US$27), Lee Byung-chul started Samsung as a trading company based in a city called Taegu in 1938. With 40 employees, Samsung began as a grocery store, trading and exporting goods produced in and around the city. It sold dried Korean fish and vegetables, as well as its own noodles. The company grew and expanded to Seoul in 1947 but left when the Korean War broke out....

The $399 reMarkable enters the market as the options for digital note-taking devices are on the rise. Many people are turning to note-taking gadgets as they offer the feel of traditional paper and are easier on their eyes than computer or phone screens. For those who keep this goal in mind and aren’t looking to replace their iPad, the reMarkable 2 won’t disappoint. I got ahold of the reMarkable just as 2020’s torrent of news was starting to break down my body....

Now, four years later, VW Group CEO Hert Diess has tweeted, “The legend returns on 03/09/22!” The microbus is back. Almost. A darling of the VW booth at auto shows for the past few years, the hype it generated at the beginning was almost entirely based on nostalgia. Drivers might not find minivans cool, but a van from Volkswagen that reminds them of the Summer of Love and California surf culture?...

Big console launches deserve big game launches, and the Xbox Series X/S is undoubtedly lacking that with Microsoft going all in with the promise of Xbox Game Pass and the fact that everything is faster on the latest console. Simply put, the new console feels like a PC upgrade rather than a unique revolutionary experience, but we’ve already looked at how that’s ok. Honest, it is. Back to Halo Infinite, though....

If you’ve decided that flying is an expensive pain (it is) and that you’re ready to take the plunge, it’s time to plan your first EV road trip. Unlike hopping in your gas car and just heading out, driving an electric vehicle for hundreds, maybe thousands of miles still require actual planning. That is unless you have a Tesla. Say what you want about Elon Musk (and don’t worry, he’d be happy to say things about you if he had the chance), Tesla’s Supercharger network is a top-notch almost worry-free network of stations that are tightly integrated with Tesla vehicles....

Cinematic Mode for Non-VR Games While PlayStation VR is designed for playing virtual reality games, the second best use for it doesn’t fall far from the tree. When you launch a game that doesn’t support virtual reality, the headset goes into “cinematic mode.” This mode mimics sitting about six feet away from a theater screen and comes in three different sizes: A 117-inch “Small” screen, a 163-inch “Medium” screen and a whopping 226-inch “Large” screen....

Find iTunes Movies to Rent To find a movie to rent from the iTunes Store: Download Movies From iTunes to Your Computer As the iTunes movie rental begins to download, a new tab appears at the top of the iTunes Movies screen entitled Rented. Go to the Rented tab to open a screen with your rental movies on it, including the one you just rented. It takes a while for a movie to download—how long depends on the speed of your internet connection....

There are two problems with record production right now. One is that the capacity for making it cannot keep up with demand. The other is that pressing vinyl, or PVC, records requires a lot of energy and uses some pretty nasty chemicals. Now, a Dutch company is pressing records out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), not PVC. PET is a greener, more durable plastic that is easily recyclable, but will the audiophiles accept it?...

The weBoost Home 4G Cell Phone Signal Booster is the classic signal booster for anyone looking to improve their signal in a few rooms, or an area of up to 1,500 square feet. It’s perfect for home offices or apartments, as it boosts an existing 4G LTE signal and is compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Straight Talk, and more. Design: Neither sleek nor particularly compact The Home 4G doesn’t have many, if any, standout design features, much to our dismay....

These filters aren’t limited to websites like Google. Any website with a search tool can incorporate additional search choices, including people search engines, music and video streaming sites, email programs and websites, social media platforms, and blogs. Common Advanced Search Option Filters The best web search engines like Google, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Bing all have tabs you can select after performing a search that limits the results to things like web pages, videos, images, map directions, news, etc....

When a customer travels outside of a service provider’s established network coverage, their smartphone will automatically switch to a network run by another company that their own provider has made a deal with. The entire process is completely seamless and, in most cases, doesn’t incur any extra fees. Data speeds on extended networks can often be slower though. What Is Extended Network LTE? Extended network LTE is one of many different phrases used by mobile phone carriers to describe the extended network feature or process described above....

Google Photos, which stores images in the cloud, has become a favorite app in part for its ability to easily offload photos from our smartphones to free up space without a physical computer. But perhaps the biggest draw to the service—its unlimited free storage for “high” quality photos—is going away on June 1, 2021. “In order to welcome even more of your memories and build Google Photos for the future, we are changing our unlimited High quality storage policy,” wrote Shimrit Ben-Yair, the vice president of photos at Google, in a Nov....

Creepers Were Originally Pigs The original creeper was brought into Minecraft on August 31, 2009. Accidentally altering the length and height of a pig, video game programmer Notch reversed the numbers and wound up with a pig was skinny and tall vs. short and fat. He was grey-green and didn’t have a name. Notch liked the flaw so much he decided to implement it into the game and create a new hostile mob....

Many kinds of registry values exist, all of which are explained below. They include string values, binary values, DWORD (32-bit) values, QWORD (64-bit) values, multi-string values, and expandable string values. Where Are Registry Values Located? Registry values can be found all throughout the registry in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. In Registry Editor are not only values but also registry keys and registry hives....

A smart speaker can serve as a central information source that offers the weather, a dictionary, traffic conditions, directions, and more. It’s also a home assistant that controls common household tasks, such as environmental control (thermostat), lighting, door locks, window shades, security monitoring, and more. Smart Speaker Core Features There are no official industry standards on what qualifies a product as a smart speaker. Still, the label is applied to standalone audio devices that incorporate the following core features:...