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Are Video Games Good for You?
Can you defeat a boss in Elden Ring or win a race in Gran Turismo 7 from the get-go? People often have a negative view of gamers who spend too much time behind the screen. Such a view disregards the benefits you get from gaming. Let's get back to our Elden Ring dilemma. Suppose you manage to find a way to kill a boss in…
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Why You May Need Computer Glasses
Some might think “computer glasses” are only reserved for individuals who spend sixteen hours a day in front of a monitor. Glasses designed to wear solely when using a computer, however, have become a popular solution to many problems that even casual computer users might face. From eye strain to insomnia, those who spend…
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How to Maintain Good Posture at the Computer
Why is the correct computer posture so important? Writer Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” For the 80% of Americans with sedentary or office jobs, a large portion of our lives, around 90,000 hours, will be spent sitting in front of a work computer. Additionally,…
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What is Brave Browser? Should I make the switch?
Brave is a new browser that blocks online ads and website trackers by default. So you can surf the web quicker and more anonymously. Being a speedier and more privacy-friendly competitor to market-leading Google Chrome is the underlying philosophy behind Brave. Brave came to market in 2017 and has had stellar user growth…
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10 Tips to Maximize Your Laptop's Battery Life
There are many frustrating situations in the PC world. Watching your laptop battery drain is definitely at the top of the list. We have come up with a list of everything you need to know to maximize the amount of time between charges on a Windows 10 laptop. 1. Use the Windows Performance Management Tool Computer operating…
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How to Build a Sustainable Smart Home
Many tech-obsessed consumers have been building smart homes for years to give them better and easier control over the products that power their lives. But a rapidly growing list of smart home products are also helping people build sustainability into their smart homes. Sustainable tech is a critical component in the…
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How Smart Speakers Improve Your Day and Make You More Productive
Smart speakers have completely changed how people live their lives. Armed with the best smart speakers, users can hear the news, listen to music, get recipe advice, and so much more. But even with all their benefits, smart speakers are only beginning to scratch the surface of what’s possible in improving our lives. With…
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Best Windows Artwork Apps to Showcase Your Abilities
Whether you are a budding digital artist or a seasoned professional looking to upgrade your available toolsets, locating the best artwork apps for Windows can sometimes seem overwhelming. With all the different techniques for artwork like drawing, composition, and the all-important medium, the capabilities of your artwork…
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Virtual Reality and Creative Expression: A Primer
The technology industry continues to unleash new and exciting opportunities for designers to equip themselves with the products they need to create and share their art. But virtual reality (VR) may be one of the biggest leaps forward in that effort. Virtual reality affords designers and creatives new opportunities to…
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How to Start in PC Virtual Reality
As virtual reality (VR) continues to become an important component in the broader computing experience, there are plenty of people who wonder if they should join others and start investing in the technology. It’s not so simple for most tech users to decide whether to invest in VR or not. There are a host of acronyms (VR,…