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Every TV has a bunch of settings to adjust the picture quality. While changing your TV's picture mode can do a ton in getting it to look its best, there's one feature that deserves special attention. It's called "Sharpness" and while that seems straightforward, it's actually not doing what you'd think. Believe it or not, turning this setting down can actually improve your TV's image.

Change This One Setting to Improve Your TV's Picture

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 Charging your phone might now seem like a simple and automatic part of your daily routine, but there’s more going on under the hood than you think.After all, one of the few drawbacks to our connected modern existence is we’re almost always monitoring the battery life of our phones – to make sure they don’t run out, and charging habits play a huge part in this. Here are some common mistakes you might be making…Modern phones almost exclusively use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and while these batteries have proven to be really size-efficient and adaptable, they still have some limitations....

The common mistakes we are all making when charging our phones

Shopping on Amazon is one of the easiest ways to save on just about any item you need. You probably know about the fast and free shipping offered to Prime members, but if you're looking to squeeze even more savings out of Amazon, we have a trick that you shouldn't miss.

Before Your Next Amazon Purchase, Make Sure You Look for These Secret Deals

HTC One (M8) Android phones have come a long way since the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) from 2008. Today, they're available in almost all shapes and sizes. After reviewing and using various Android phones for several years, I can confidently say these are my all-time favorites. 1 HTC Google Nexus...

I Review Android Phones for a Living: Here Are My 6 Favorites of All Time

I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome Ulefone Power Armor 18T. I also understand that some people just don't want to have to swap out their smartphones to get access to this useful superpower. Also: How I use this Android phone with...

This tiny accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers. Here's how to use it

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

This week we’ve got a ruling against Google, prompts for both AI and humans, and teeny tiny Macs!. Seems like almost everyone is fighting off an antitrust suit these days. This week Google came up a bit short as a judge ruled that Google ‘is a monopolist’ in an antitrust case.

This Week in Apple: Easy come, easy go

Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You're given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they're obvious, but game editor Wyna Liu knows how to trick you by using words that can fit into more than one group. Read on for today's Connections hints and answers.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 11 #427

There's rumbling outside again. A thunderstorm is brewing, and for many, that can almost guarantee a power outage is soon to follow. When your electricity is out, you've got several things to worry about: staying cool, navigating in the dark and keeping the food in your fridge from going bad. If the power is out for several days, you've also got to start worrying about preserving the food in your refrigerator. That's why it's good to have a plan by preparing for the possibility of a power outage in your home. It's an especially good idea now, as extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves continue to affect those in the US.

How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

Summer is soon coming to an end but that doesn't mean the heat is stopping just yet. It's important to keep yourself cool during hot and humid days. Most buildings and offices have air conditioning, but what about when you're on the go? You can get yourself a portable fan that you can take with you on all of your adventures on the cheap. Right now, QVC is slashing over $20 off this Air Innovations 3-in-1 fan, bringing the cost down to just $38. And there's tons of colors to chose from, so you can pick what fits your style best.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go With Almost 40% Off This 3-in-1 Portable Fan

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Vacuuming your house or apartment is an unavoidable part of adulthood, and it's a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. Seeing the dust or pet hair forcefully sucked up while rolling around a powerful machine can be highly satisfying.

Stop With the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits when you reach your retirement age or become eligible, but you may not know that you can lose some of all of your benefits for a variety of reasons -- some of which could be out of your control. Benefits through...

Four Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

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RayNeo Air 2S Display Glasses Review

Sony's PlayStation VR 2 headset can finally play PC games, thanks to a new Steam VR PC adapter -- if you have a gaming PC to connect it to. For anyone frustrated that Sony hasn't released enough groundbreaking games for PSVR 2 on PS5 to justify its high price, the PC adapter is a small consolation prize. It does mean, at least, that Sony's headset can live a second life as a Steam VR PC headset.

Sony's PSVR 2 Adapter for PC Makes It a Good PC VR Headset, but Not Better Than Quest

When smart devices keep watch on your valuable home spaces, it's smart of you to ask about their hacking and security vulnerabilities. Security cameras have run into disasters in the past, like an ADT employee who spied through customer cams for years before ADT resolved the issue, or Wyze's video glitch that let strangers see other people's home videos.

6 Ways to Stop Your Home Security Camera From Being Hacked

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This $73 4-Pack of Apple AirTag Means You Need Never Lose Your Keys Again

If you're prone to losing your keys, wallet or anything else that loves to hide itself between the sofa cushions, a Bluetooth item tracker is an...

This $73 4-Pack of Apple AirTag Means You Need Never Lose Your Keys Again

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