Advanced Audio Recording Techniques: Capturing High-Quality Sound for Content Creation
The Science of Audio Recording - A Beginner's GuideChoosing Your DAWYou have a wide range of options for the Digital Audio Workstation. One of the most convenient options is Soundtrap, a remote recording platform. Soundtrap lets you record, edit, produce, mix, and master all in the cloud. Your collaborators can also work directly on the same projects with you.Tips for Reducing NoiseRecording high-quality audio is essential for any project, but sometimes unwanted background noise can be a ... read more
The Future of VR and AR: How These Technologies Will Change Our Lives
Augmented reality and virtual reality displays: emerging technologies and future perspectivesUnlike VR displays with a relatively fixed optical configuration, there exist a vast number of architectures in AR displays. Therefore, instead of following the narrative of tackling different challenges, a more appropriate way to review AR displays is to separately introduce each architecture and discuss its associated engineering challenges. An AR display usually consists of a light engine and an ... read more
The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Home Theater Projector
Heres Everything You Need To Build The Ultimate Home TheaterBuilding a home theater can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have if you're a fan of movies, immersive television or gaming, as it can improve your experience of all and any of those immeasurably. If you have the space to dedicate to some of your favorite media consumption, then you can build something truly great that caters to you and your tastes in a way that can bring you real joy every time you indulge.Build the ... read more
The Impact of Tech Gear on Our Lives: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges
The Human-Centric Benefits of Technology: Enhancing Lives and Empowering PeopleIn todays increasingly interconnected world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it often receives criticism for its potential negative impacts, its important to recognize the myriad of ways in which technology has positively transformed our society. This article explores the human-centric benefits of technology, highlighting how it has improved our quality of life, empowered individuals, ... read more
Editing on the Go: Mobile Apps for Photo and Video Editing
VEEDBlogWant to edit videos on your mobile, tablet or laptop but not sure where to begin? These are the best video editing apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and browser-based editing.Best video editing apps for mobileBest Video Editing App for iPad or iPhoneCapcutFeature-packed video editor with a mobile-friendly interface and comprehensive video editing suite ideal for editing short-form content.Best Video Editing App for AndroidVivaVideoElegant tool with a clutter-free UI and efficient ... read more
Guide to Troubleshooting Smartphone Camera Focus Issues and Blur Problems for Sharp and Clear Photos
25 common Photography problems and how to fix themWhether youre a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, chances are that you still encounter one of many common photography problems.Fortunately, for every photography problem, there is a photographic solution and with that in mind weve put together a selection of common faults and equally common fixes to solve any creative headaches.Once youve undertaken our solutions for common photography problems, youll be armed with a mental tool kit with ... read more
Calibrate Your Monitor for Accurate Colors: A Simple Guide for Photographers and Designers
How to calibrate your monitorYearning to find out how to calibrate your monitor properly? You're in the perfect place. Setting up your monitor so it displays colour and contrast accurately is vital for a designer or photographer as others will be able to view your work precisely how you intended it. Plus, it's super-handy for when you need to match the colours in a digital design to a printed version.Monitor calibration: Quick linksThe danger is, it's easy to get used to an uncalibrated ... read more
Declutter Your Digital Workspace: Tips for Organizing Files and Folders
Organizing Files and Folders: Strategies to Improve Your WorkflowWhat do you do when you complete a project? Do you spend time getting all the related files in order? This is an essential step that will help you in the future.Remember when you searched for a document in the digital abyss while sharing information about your project with another team or spent hours looking for a reference file from a past project? It is frustrating and a drain on your time!If you want to be more organized at ... read more
Guide to Setting Up Parental Controls on Your Router for Internet Safety and Protecting Children's Online Activities
How to set up and use your Wi-Fi router's parental controlsWe've never depended on home's internet connections more than during the ongoing pandemic, but that's left a lot of parents concerned about keeping their kids safe online. Fortunately, your Wi-Fi router can help by managing who has access to what online content, and when. You just need to be willing to dig through the settings a bit. Every router is different, so you'll want to consult your model's manual for specifics, but here's an ... read more
How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Range with Range Extenders
The Best Wi-Fi Range Extenders for 2024What makes range extenders so attractive compared with a bespoke mesh system is that they are easy to install and inexpensive. When paired with a budget-priced router, you can build a tandem system with coverage that rivals what you'd get from a single high-priced router or mesh network. Range extenders come in various shapes, sizes, and speeds, but they do have their limitations; they are typically half as fast as your primary router, and they create a ... read more
Biometric Authentication Beyond Fingerprints: Iris Scanners and Facial Recognition Systems (with privacy considerations)
Biometric security systems: a guide to devices, fingerprint scanners and facial recognition access controlThe 101 on the use of biometric security systems and biometric access control in the security industry, including facial recognition, fingerprint scanners and more.Waiting patiently in line to use the cash machine and then forgetting your PIN number as you finally reach the front of the queue: a frustrating but fairly universal experience.However, everyday most of us have to identify ... read more
How to Build Your Own Custom Gaming Desk
20 Easy DIY Gaming Desk Ideas for PC Gamers And StreamersWhether youre an avid PC gamer, streamer, or just a casual gamer, having a comfortable gaming desk can greatly enhance your gaming experience.A gaming desk can be the command center of your gaming setup that houses your expensive gaming peripherals and gaming accessories by keeping them secured.While there are countless professionally-made gaming desks in the market but building your own DIY gaming desk is something that offers a ... read more
Preventative Maintenance for Projectors: Cleaning Lenses and Filters for Long-Lasting Performance
How to maintain and clean the projector?Projectors are essential tools for displaying images, videos, and presentations in a variety of settings. Whether you use your projector for work, education, or entertainment, it is important to maintain it in good working order so that it continues to perform optimally. Proper maintenance and cleaning of your projector will help extend its lifespan, improve performance, and prevent problems. In this essay, I will share some of his best practices for ... read more
How to Fix Overheating Issues in Gaming Laptops
MakeUseOf Your laptop packs impressive processing power and storage in vanishingly little space. This level of efficiency comes at a cost: excess heat. The greatest threat to your laptop, save for your coffee, is overheating. It can cause hardware failure and permanent damage. Let's look at how to prevent or fix an overheating laptop to improve its performance and extend its lifespan. The Basics of Overheating Computers ... read more
Tutorial: Creating Your Own Virtual Reality (VR) Experience
VR Development: Intro to Creating Virtual Reality ContentMrs. G was super-religious and spent most of her time in the OASIS, sitting in the congregation of one of those big online mega-churches, singing hymns, listening to sermons, and taking virtual tours of the Holy Land.Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThis sentence, describing the seemingly absurd circumstances of using virtual reality goggles in 2045 is already outdated. Meditative readings of the Bible are available on Samsung Gear VR ... read more
Becoming a Drone Pilot: Exploring Commercial Drone Applications and Regulations
How to Become a Drone Pilot: Step-by-Step GuideA few years ago, no one would have thought that a person with no formal aviation training could be considered an airman. However, that is what drone pilots are considered now airmen, in their own right. Thus, being a drone pilot is now aspired to not just for the fun of flying a drone, but also because of a sense of prestige for the titleHow does one go about the process of being a drone pilot? Aside from developing the requisite skills and ... read more
The Rise of Wearable Haptic Technology: Feeling the Virtual World
Heres What the Future of Haptic Technology Looks (Or Rather, Feels) Like This graspable haptic device, called Foldaway, is the size of a drink coaster when flat, making it conveniently portable. The user places a joystick where the three hinged arms meet, and the arms offer resistance, to give a sense of the objects being manipulated. Screenshot of image series by Alice ConcordelIn Steven Spielbergs 2018 film Ready Player One, based on the 2011 book by ... read more
Staying Safe in VR: Tips to Avoid Motion Sickness and Eye Strain
How to stop VR sickness: the best ways to reduce VR motion sicknessWith the popularity of VR gaming rising, so too has the number of players cursed with VR sickness. For those who suffer from it, VR motion sickness can completely ruin your VR experience, stopping you completely from playing fantastic titles like Half-Life: Alyx, or forcing you to cut your playtime short until the queasiness subsides.Motion sickness is common in ordinary gaming, but the causes of VR sickness are slightly ... read more
Guide to Optimizing Your Laptop's Battery Life and Extending Its Lifespan for Maximum Portable Usage Efficiency
How to extend laptop battery life on Windows 11On Windows 11, running low on battery when you are actively using the device can be a frustrating situation, even more, if there's not a power outlet nearby, but there are many ways to make the most of a single charge, and in this guide, we'll show you how.For example, you can enable battery savers to disable features and visual effects that can negatively affect battery life. You can tweak the power settings to shorten when the screen should turn ... read more
Guide to Troubleshooting Common Laptop Hardware Issues
Computer Basics-Lesson 19: Basic Troubleshooting Techniques/en/computerbasics/creating-a-safe-workspace/content/TroubleshootingDo you know what to do if your screen goes blank? What if you can't seem to close an application, or can't hear any sound from your speakers? Whenever you have a problem with your computer, don't panic! There are many basic troubleshooting techniques you can use to fix issues like this. In this lesson, we'll show you some simple things to try when troubleshooting, as ... read more