Home Theater Cost Factors What you already have that you intend to use.What you need or want to buy to add to what you already have.What you need or want if you are starting from scratch. The Starting Point A typical home theater starts with the following: An LCD (LED/LCD), QLED, OLED TV (Plasma TVs are no longer available), or Video Projector. A DVD, Blu-ray, or Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player....

Chan is the co-founder and a managing partner at Palm Drive Capital, a New York City-based venture capital fund that focuses on investing in high-growth software companies beyond traditional technology hubs. Chan was inspired to launch his firm after working in the VC industry and realizing he wanted to invest more in technology companies. “I wanted to get more involved with helping founders and supporting their expansion,” Chan told Lifewire....

States are blocking efforts to develop local broadband that could help millions of people connect to the internet faster and more cheaply, according to a new report by BroadBandNow, an internet advocacy group. The study finds that 18 states have restrictive legislation in place that makes establishing community broadband difficult. “Municipal broadband is a crucial bridge that spans the digital divide in some of the most underserved areas in the US,” Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow, said in an email interview....

We’re used to most of our computerized devices being in a permanent beta state. We deal with glitches daily, and we know that when things get really screwy, we have to “switch it off, then on again.” The problem is, almost everything has a computer in it these days, including cars. Viewed in this light, pushing updates to vehicles without enough testing seems reckless. Maybe car makers should be forced to submit software features to safety tests, just like the cars themselves....

In this guide, we provide a general walkthrough of the important details to keep in mind when building your team and working from a Monster Legends tier list. Monster Team Building for Beginners While a well-crafted team becomes more important at higher levels, you can gain an advantage in the game’s early stages by sending the right set of monsters onto the battlefield. In most battles, you can switch monsters in and out before the fight begins....

Why Change the Boot Order? There are several scenarios where it’s necessary to change the boot order, like when launching some data destruction tools and bootable antivirus programs, as well as when installing an operating system. The BIOS setup utility is where you change boot order settings. How to Change the Boot Order Follow these steps to change the boot order in BIOS. A change to the boot sequence will change the order in which devices are booted....

How Do I Change the Color of My Apps on My Phone? By default, app icons on some Android phones, like the Pixel, are essentially unchangeable, both the color and the actual icon. Spotify, for example, is green and black, and there’s no easy way to change that. There are, however, some cases where the app lets you modify the icon from a selection of options. Or, the app has closer ties to your phone’s settings than other apps, so if you change the color setting on your phone, the app color and icon style will change, too....

Create Customized URLs on All Your Social Profiles Not all major social networks automatically create profile URLs out of your full name or username by default when you sign up. Exceptions: Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest Your Twitter URL will always be twitter.com/username. Your Instagram URL will always be instagram.com/username. Your Tumblr URL will always be username.tumblr.com, and your Pinterest URL will always be pinterest.com/username. When you change your username on any of these social networks, your URL automatically changes....

The Wireless Keyboard The most simple and direct approach is to use a wireless keyboard. Out of the box, the iPad is compatible with most wireless keyboards. This includes those not specifically marked for the iPad, although to be safe, always check for compatibility. One advantage of using a wireless keyboard is that it’s easy to connect and use, but you have the option of leaving it behind. This can make it a better choice than a keyboard case, which turns your iPad into a quasi-laptop....

How to Connect a Surface Laptop to a Monitor (Surface Laptop 3 and Laptop 4) Microsoft’s most recent Surface Laptop models, the Laptop 3 and Laptop 4 use a USB-C port to output video. It can connect directly to a monitor with a USB-C video input; however, most monitors lack this input. You’ll likely need a video adapter; Microsoft sells the following adapters. USB-C to DisplayPortUSB-C to HDMIUSB-C to VGA...

How to Use a Steam Deck With a PC The two ways you can use a Steam Deck with a PC are to transfer files between them or to use the Steam Deck to stream Steam games installed on the PC. Streaming games is a trivial process that just requires both devices to be connected to the same network. Transferring files, however, is more complicated. The Steam Deck is a mobile device, but you can’t just connect it to a PC via USB like you would with a phone or a tablet....

Previewing a Song Before you do anything, you may first want to preview a song to determine which part of it you want to use; the maximum allowable time for a ringtone is 39 seconds. The best way to do this is to play a song and write down the start and end time of a section that you want to use; for example, 1:00-1:30 would be a 30-second clip that starts at 1 minute into the song and ends at 1 minute 30 seconds....

How to Delete Your Yahoo Mail Account You can shut down your entire Yahoo Mail account and revoke access to your email address, remove all your emails, and prevent people from messaging you. In some cases, Yahoo won’t actually remove everything for up to 180 days, but that depends largely on the country you signed up from. Data connected to a Yahoo Finance Premium account might be kept for three calendar years....

How to Download Movies From Netflix to iPad Downloading Netflix movies and TV shows to watch on your iPad when you’re not connected to the internet is simple. The downloads are perfect for plane rides, car trips, and other places that benefit from entertainment but don’t necessarily have great internet connections. An iPad is the perfect device for downloading Netflix content because it’s lightweight, has a big screen, has a long-lasting battery, and is easy to take along on a trip....

How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address in Windows The default gateway IP address is stored in the Windows network settings, and it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to locate it. How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address Via IPCONFIG The ipconfig command is a quick way to find the default gateway IP address. Use this method if you’re experienced working with commands in Windows. Here’s an example result where the default gateway for the Ethernet connection is listed as 192....

Option 1: Make Sure Airplane Mode Is Off This may sound silly, but before you do anything else, make sure Airplane Mode isn’t turned on. This feature disables Wi-Fi (and cellular networking) because it’s designed to let you use your phone on a plane—where outgoing wireless communications often aren’t allowed. The easiest way to see if Airplane Mode is on is to open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (or down from the top right on iPhone X and newer)....

What Causes a Fire Stick Remote to Stop Working? There are a lot of things that can cause a Fire Stick remote to stop working, or prevent one from ever working in the first place. The most common issues include problems with the batteries, obstructions that block the signal from the remote, and interference from other electronics. Remember, if all else fails, you can try resetting your Fire Stick to its factory settings....

What Is Code NW-2-4 on Netflix? The Netflix error code NW-2-4 is related to network connectivity. If you receive this code while trying to stream on Netflix, the Netflix app cannot connect to the Netflix servers to access the show you want to watch. It can be because your internet isn’t connected or your network has spotty connections that might be enough to support some other applications but not streaming....

To fix Xbox One controller drift, you need to take the controller apart and repair or replace one or more components related to the analog sticks. What Is Xbox One Controller Drift? The most common situation involves drift in the left analog stick, which usually manifests in your character constantly looking up in first-person games. However, the right stick can also suffer from drift issues. You may also notice that when you move one of the analog sticks in any direction, it will continue registering that movement even after taking your thumb off the stick....

Before you get your next rental, be sure to check out this updated list of free Redbox codes, and you might be able to get a free DVD or Blu-ray rental. Joining Redbox Perks Will Get You a Free Rental You can get your first free rental just for joining Redbox Perks! New members will get one free one-night DVD rental (in the form of 1,500 points). This expires 2 weeks after receiving it, so plan to use it quickly....