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That pause is when the customer debates; are extended warranties worth it? This holds especially true for parents buying tech for younger children that might break the devices, accidentally or not. Are Extended Warranties Worth It For Tech? The short answer is no, an extended warranty is not worth it. The vast majority of extended warranties go unused and serve to generate revenue for the retailer. Under the vast majority of circumstances, products do not break on their own....

What exactly is a codec? I know you need them to play a movie here and there, but what the heck is it really? What really confused me were all the terms I’ve heard of, but never really understood: H.264, DivX, MP4, AVI, MPEG-2, AVCHD, AAC, OGG, MKV, etc, etc. Were these all codecs? After much reading and learning, I realized that the world of audio and video codecs and container formats is very confusing....

We’ll walk you through the Tycoon’s design, assembly, calibration, and build quality. Then we’ll tell you what 3d printing is like with this reasonably-priced printer. Kywoo’s Tycoon line includes the Tycoon, the Tycoon Max 3d printer, the Tycoon IDEX (dual extruder), and the Tycoon Slim, which has a design similar to the Ender3, Anycubic Vyper and Kobra, or the Voxelab Aquila. We tested Kywoo’s Tycoon model. Features of the Tycoon by Kywoo The Tycoon is packed with features including:...

The Photon Mono X 6K is AnyCubic’s highest-resolution version of the Mono X, a resin printer that uses masked stereolithography to cure a liquid resin into a solid plastic material. We were excited to see the extent to which this new high-res printer could produce highly detailed prints. We previously covered the perils of resin printing in our review of the AnyCubic Photon Mono X, so we’ll assume you understand the learning curve and clean-up you can expect when printing with masked stereolithography and skip straight to the features of this magical beast....

So, with the newest edition to the PlayStation family of consoles now available, many fans are wondering: can the PS5 play older PS4 or PS3 games? The answer is a little bit complex depending on what you’re trying to play, but for this console backwards compatibility has certainly been a focus for Sony. Can the PS5 Play PS4 Games? The good news is that the PS5 has been made backwards compatible with PS4 games, but how you play them depends on which version of the PS5 console you’ve bought....

From jokes and stories to games and Easter Eggs, this list of 10 cool Alexa tricks will keep you entertained. 1. Ask Alexa to Sing to You Whether you enjoy rap, love cats, or want a moment of praise, Alexa can sing you a song. Try one of these little ditties. “Alexa, give me a rap.”“Alexa, give it up for science.”“Alexa, sing a song about cats.”“Alexa, sing a Thank You song....

However, beginners should try these InDesign tips and tricks to start getting more out of this feature-rich app and cut down on the time it takes to create stunning designs. 1. Use the Keyboard to Preview Your Document Quickly Pressing the W key toggles between the Normal view, which shows all the margins, guides, and outlines in your document, and the Document view, which hides those elements. If you hold Shift + W, you can toggle to Presentation mode....

However, if automatic updates aren’t enabled on your PS5 or the console fails to notify you about new system software releases (yes, that happens), you need to take matters into your own hands. Fortunately, updating a PlayStation 5 console is a straightforward process that can be done in several ways. In this walkthrough, we’ll explore several ways to update your PS5, from updating the console over the internet, and installing the latest firmware manually via USB, to applying system updates through Safe Mode....

There are many apps out there designed to help you gamify your fitness journey, which can be extremely helpful when you find yourself hitting roadblocks. Some place you in an in-game story where your fitness activities can help you progress. Others allow you to track your habits and provide you with experience and rewards for meeting your goals. Below we have listed the best gamified fitness apps to help you kickstart a new chapter of your fitness journey....

This article is going to explore the differences between the different types of software and help you decide which program is right for you. If the company offers a trial, download the software and play around with it. You might discover the software takes your stream to the next level. 1. The Most Popular: OBS (Website) OBS is an acronym for Open Broadcaster Software. The project began as – and continues to be – an open-source project, which means streamers can use it free of charge....

And if you’ve read anything online, you probably heard about the Wired writer Mat Honan, who got hacked and had his iPhone, iPad and MacBook Pro completely wiped by hackers and lost all of his precious photos and videos of his daughter because he didn’t make a backup. I quickly realized after reading that article that if someone were to wipe my iPhone, iPad and MacBook Pro, I would lose a whole lot of very important data....

Afterpay isn’t actually the only service like this out there, though. There are quite a few others which offer a similar way to pay for your online buys. These services have some different features than Afterpay does, so if you enjoy using that but are wondering what else is out there, it’d be worth it to look into these other companies. So here are the best Afterpay alternatives to use while you shop....

However, the Nintendo Switch is not just a gaming console. This device offers a variety of non-gaming apps for its users. In this article, we will discuss the best Nintendo switch apps that are not related to gaming. If you want to know how you can maximize your gaming device, read on. How to Download Nintendo Switch Apps Like any device, Nintendo Switch has an app store called eShop, where you can find all the applications you can download....

After all, the original intent of a smart doorbell is to improve home security—not to invite hackers into the home. Enable Two-Factor Authentication A 2017 study from Duo found that only 28% of people use two-factor authentication (2FA.) Two-factor authentication means that after you enter your username and password, you will be prompted to enter a code sent to your mobile device. This code changes each time and makes your login that much more secure, but even SMS messages can be hacked....

If you’re looking to download your movies or TV shows for free onto your Android device locally to watch later, you might want to switch from a streaming service to one of the following Android apps. These apps allow you to watch your favorite television offline and for free. Pretty useful when you’re on the road, or if you forgot to renew your Netflix subscription. YouTube Best for: Watching old movies on your smartphone....

Not only will you not have to to worry about getting to the gym, but you can also save a lot of money on gym membership. So where should you start your at-home fitness journey? If you want to keep things entirely free, YouTube is a goldmine of fitness videos. You can find tons of workouts and tips to help you get and stay on track. Here are some recommended YouTube fitness channels to check out to get yourself started....

Lately, though, MMORPGs have taken a backseat to more popular genres like Battle Royale games (Fortnite), or MOBAs (League of Legends.) This leads many people to think the MMO world is dying, and games worth playing in the genre are sparse. Yet this couldn’t be further from the truth, as there are all kinds of great MMORPGs out there with active fanbases and a great gaming experience awaiting you. Here are some of the top MMORPGs worth playing in 2021....

Here’s how you can use your smart home devices this holiday season and the best smart tech you can find for the holidays. How to Use Smart Home Devices For Decorating Your House Decorating your house for the holidays can be exciting and dreadful if you have to do everything on your own. If you don’t have an extra pair of hands to help you, you can enlist your smart devices to make decorating your place easier and less time-consuming....

Deciding between Apple Music and YouTube Music is not an easy task. You’ll have to ask yourself what you need and want from music streaming services. To help you decide, this article compares the Apple and YouTube Music features such as subscription plans and prices, content and audio streaming quality, or ease of use. Also, check out our Spotify vs. Apple Music comparison to help you make the best decision....

In this article, we’ll give you a few tips to take good nature pictures, so you feel confident when you get out there. Best ISO Settings Thinking about what ISO you want to shoot at is a good place to start setting up your camera. ISO is used to help brighten or darken a photo to take clearer pictures depending on the light levels. Ideally, you’ll want to set your ISO to the lowest possible setting....