30 FPS Games Are Here to Stay. Here's Why

At the start of the current generation, it seemed like 60fps games would become the new normal. Now,30fps is backon thePS5andXbox Series X. What’s the Deal With Frames? Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock.com These frames are “rendered” by the game’s machine and sent to the display. There are two main reasons that higher frame rates can improve the experience and presentation of video games. First, more frames equate to smoother motion on the screen....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 418 words · Michael Smith

Eve Rolls Out Matter Support With Free Updates

If you have Eve products integrated into your smart home, good news. Eve is rolling out free updates to over a dozen products starting with these three popular models. Retail products with out-of-the-box Matter support will appear on retailers' shelves in early 2023. The Eve Motion smart motion sensor is one of the first products in the Eve lineup to receive a free Matter-compatible firmware update.

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 66 words · Tracy Thomas

How Many Websites Are on the Internet?

Quick Links To say theinternetis “big” would be a massive understatement. This is not a simple question to answer. The internet is called the “world wide web” for a reason. TippaPatt / Shutterstock.com Businesses, organizations, and individuals around the world are creating websites all the time. The number is constantly changing. Related:How Does the Internet Work? As of November 2022, there are estimated to be nearly 2 billion websites on the internet....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · Jillian Cox

How Smart Contact Lenses Could Make Grocery Shopping Way Less Forgetful

But a new prototype from smart contact lens maker Mojo would do something pretty similar. Take that, paper grocery lists. Related:Self-Checkouts: A Big Experiment Gone Wrong? Mojo/Amazon To be clear, this is just an early test and won’t be available next week or anything. The Mojo smart contact lenses are still in early development as well. Related:How We Imagine Smart Kitchens vs.

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 62 words · Robin Waters

How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint

Creating a PowerPoint presentation in a different language? The instructions below will work for all recent versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes the version of PowerPoint included with aMicrosoft 365 subscription. To do this, open your PowerPoint presentation and select any text you’ve inserted. Next, press Review > Language > Set Proofing Language on the ribbon bar. The text you’ve selected will now use this language to check for spelling and grammatical errors....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 215 words · Stephanie Pugh

How to Convert a JFIF File to JPG on Windows or Mac

Select “JPEG Picture,” pick a file location, and save. On Mac, pop kick open the JFIF file in Preview. Go to File, hold the Option key, and select “Save As.” Mosquito/Shutterstock.com Choose “JPEG” and save. Although JFIF files are very similar to those in JPG format, JPG files are more widely used. Here, we’ll explain how to go from JFIF to JPG quickly. What Is a JFIF Image? JFIF isn’t as widely recognized as JPG or PNG....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 358 words · Karen Cunningham

Nanoleaf Announces Budget-Friendly Matter-Compatible Bulbs and Lightstrips

Great news for fans of economical smart home lighting excited aboutthe new Matter smart home standard. Nanoleaf is adding Matter support to its Essentials line. Nanoleaf was an early supporter of the Matter standard. Fancy mood lighting that also serves as a thread border router for your smart home? The future is neat. You’ll be able to scoop up the new Essentials offerings directly fromNanoleafor retail partners. Nanoleaf Fancy mood lighting that also serves as a thread border router for your smart home?...

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 87 words · Aaron Murphy

Save on Winter Heating With an ecobee Smart Thermostat ($30 Off)

There are two main reasons to love the ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced — convenience and cost savings. On the other hand, this helpful thermostat can help you keep more money in your pocket, too. Time is limited, however, since this offer expires on Sunday, November 6, 2022. ecobee The ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is a smart thermostat that can control your home’s temperature with just a tap or command from your smartphone or favorite voice assistant....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 76 words · Paula Parker

We've Finally Reached Peak Streaming

Quick Links There was a time when it felt like a new streaming service launched each month. Every media company had to have their own service—and that may have finally happened. No new services launched in 2022. Tada Images / Shutterstock.com CNN+ was launched in March 2022, but it was shut down only a month later in April 2022. Hulu and Amazon also launched streaming services around this same time....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 222 words · Ashley Bentley

Why Do Batteries Lose Charge When You Aren't Using Them?

Quick Links Summary All batteries slowly discharge their stored energy when not in use. While you’re able to’t avoid self-discharge, proper storage can slow it down. The next time you pull it out, the battery is dead. Here’s why batteries don’t (and can’t) stay charged. Take the simple example of heating and cooling your home. In the winter, you must continuously add heat as your home releases heat energy into the cooler environment....

November 3, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · Angel Vasquez

Why You Should Stick with One Brand of Cordless Power Tools

Related Quick Links Summary Buying the same brand keeps things affordable and easy. When it comes to cordless power tools there’s no shortage of options. Walk into any hardware store, and you’ll quickly beoverwhelmed with choices. here are a few things to consider. It’s a good idea for several reasons. That said, choosing the right brand is also important, and here’s what you oughta know. It’s a holy war and argument that won’t get us anywhere....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 306 words · Margaret Guerra

XGIMI Halo+ Portable Projector Review: A Home Theater You Can Take With You

As the technology condensed, availability grew. So, I completely understand the convenience of a portable projector. It also supports 4K and HDR signals, but don’t expect that level of clarity and vibrancy. Mark LoProto / How-To Geek It is still limited to a 1080p output. In my office, it was more than enough to produce a visible image with the lights off. You lose visibility in a lit room, and the brighter the room, the dimmer the image....

November 3, 2022 · 2 min · 415 words · Joseph Jackson

Arlo Debuts New Pro 5S Security Camera with Better Battery Life

Like many other Arlo cameras, you get two-way audio and a magnetic mounting system for ease of use. It’s also weather-resistant and works with all major smart home platforms. Then, there are a few other noteworthy additions to this camera. That secure link also delivers stronger encryption, a longer range, and improved battery life. The low-power sleep mode should help users stay secure without replacing the battery as often.

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 69 words · John Ray