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It’s enough to make you start scrolling through soundbar deals if you think your TV’s speakers are a lost cause. But before you throw money into one, it’s worth trying a few tweaks here and there on your smart TV to squeeze out better sound than you thought was possible. 5 Test Different TV Placements to Hear What Works James Bruce / MakeUseOf Don’t be the person who just plunks their TV down wherever there happens to be a power outlet; otherwise, you won’t get the best sound out of it. To find the best placement, run this quick test:…

Every time I opened Spotify, it felt like I was starting from scratch. My favorite songs and playlists kept disappearing, and I had to download everything again. It was frustrating, almost a never-ending cycle. But then I figured out it wasn’t random after all. Open Spotify Online at Least Once a Month Spotify requires you to go online at least once every 30 days to confirm your Premium subscription is active. When you download music or podcasts for offline listening, the files are stored locally on your device but remain tied to your account status. If you stay offline for…

Google TV’s Freeplay channels have been the ultimate substitute for cable ever since I cut the cord. It includes hundreds of channels with thousands of hours of content, and with these free channels, you’ll never run out of new shows to watch. 10 BBC Earth If you’re like me and love nature documentaries, I can’t recommend BBC Earth enough. It’s the ultimate place to widen your horizons with shows like Planet Earth or hear Sir David Attenborough give you the details on a particular species. My personal favorite aspect of BBC Earth is that it keeps me informed on global…

Tom Cruise may have a phonebook of different roles in his illustrious movie career, but his most recognised is arguably IMF Agent Ethan Hunt of the Mission: Impossible franchise (now available to stream on Paramount+). With this movie series spanning nearly 30 years, Hunt has performed enough stunts to leave a Cirque du Soleil artist in cold sweats. He’s gone free solo climbing, hung on to an airplane mid-takeoff, completed a HALO parachute jump and ran down the tallest building in the world. However, there’s still room for a few more death-defying feats as the franchise wraps up with the…

Even if you spend big on a beautiful 4K HDR smart TV, you’re not guaranteed an amazing picture. But before blaming the TV or streaming service provider, check your cables! Outdated or poor-quality connections often bottleneck your viewing experience, and a simple upgrade could transform your smart TV’s picture. Why Your Smart TV Picture Looks Bad with Outdated or Cheap Cables Ada Uche/MakeUseOf One of the most common and overlooked reasons you’re not getting the full HDR experience is the cable. If you’re still using an old HDMI cord from a previous setup or a cheap, low-quality DisplayPort cable, it…

If you’re searching for the best gaming headsets, you’re in the right place. After testing countless models over the years, we know what separates the good from the great. We’ve collected the best wired and wireless options across multiple price points. Sure, your TV or monitor’s speakers (or a basic pair of headphones) might get the job done, but a quality gaming headset takes things to the next level. In multiplayer, it gives you a tactical edge by letting you hear enemies before they strike. In single-player, it deepens your immersion, making every moment feel more real. While most of…

Our pick of Amazon Prime Video’s TV and movie highlights – find something great to watch today We know, we know: there’s too much choice on streaming services these days. You can’t just sit down and watch a movie because there are too many to choose from, so you just spend hours scrolling through potential films and then go to bed. Not now, you don’t – everything on this list is worth watching. And we know, because we’ve watched them all. The lengths we go to keep you guys happy, eh… Of course to watch the best things on Amazon…

A few weeks back, people on Bluesky started bragging about throwing out cables. I would have penned a column about this at the time, but, frankly, I needed to recover from the shock. Because it turns out there are two types of people in this world: monsters who throw away cables, and sensible folks who – obviously entirely correctly – believe that you absolutely need to have a house full of cables, because you never quite know when you’re going to need one of them at some random point in the future. It was Tom Berry who first spiked my anxiety.…

I can proudly state I’ve never had my Steam account hacked. Part of the reason is luck and my ability to sniff out a scam, but mostly, I use a handful of tried and tested methods to secure my Steam account. 6 Add Your Phone Number to Your Steam Account My first major tip for securing your Steam account is to add your phone number to your account. If your email is compromised or the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator (more on this in a moment) is down, or you don’t have it, you’ll likely be locked out of your account.…

I didn’t think I’d ever get excited about a small black box that hides in my car’s dash. But here we are. The AAWireless Two adapter has quietly become one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. It does one simple thing incredibly well: it lets me use Android Auto wirelessly. No more plugging in my phone every time I get in the car. No more fumbling with cables, especially when I’ve got a drink in one hand and the other’s trying to open Google Maps and YouTube Music. This little adapter just works. Setting it…