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“OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) is free and compatible for Windows, Mac, and Linux.” Best for Simplicity: Fraps at Fraps “This easy-to-use software is light in weight (2.3 MB) and simple in both function and design.” Best for Nvidia Graphics Cards: Nvidia ShadowPlay at Nvidia “Nvidia ShadowPlay comes with two different modes for gamers: shadow mode and manual.” Best for 4K Resolution and High Frame Rate: Action! at Action Recorder “The easy-to-use premium game recording software can capture up to 120 FPS with 4K HD resolutions....

Besides general video and sound quality, there are a handful of additional factories to keep in mind when looking for a new security camera for your home or business. These include the cameras day/night capabilities, and whether or not you’ll need a subscription service to store and retrieve video. Some of our top picks can stretch even the most flexible budget, so if you’re looking to keep costs low, make sure to check out our lineup of the best home security systems for under $100....

With Multi-View, you can stream several video sources at once, which is perfect for fantasy football fans, news junkies, and stock market nerds to keep up with multiple streams of information. The higher-end models from Samsung have top-tier features like variable refresh rate support for smoother video playback while gaming and object tracking sound for room-filling, 3D virtual surround sound without the need for extra speakers or sound bars. Samsung also offers more stripped-back, budget-friendly models that provide key smart features you’ve come to expect for home entertainment at prices that won’t drain your savings....

With its ultra-minimal half-sphere shape, the Hue Go is an understated but stylish addition to any room. It’s also powered by a rechargeable battery so you can move it wherever you want — even outside. Choose exactly the right shade of colored light (there are over 16 million options available), or simply set it to your preferred temperature of white light. You can control it using the Philips Hue app or the buttons on the device, but if you want to access smart features like voice control and smart home integration, it has to be connected to a Philips Hue Smart Hub....

The best wide-format printers are certainly not necessarily perfect for every job and tend to show their value when they’re more frequently used. So if you’re looking to complete a singular job, you may want to weigh the pros and cons of digital printing instead to save yourself a quick buck. The functionality itself is truly seamless, too, with Canon’s AirPrint app for easy connection to your phone, tablet or other mobile devices....

Roku-based Hisense TVs use the companion app to turn your mobile device into a voice-enabled remote for easier browsing, searching, and hands-free control over your new TV and connected devices. They also feature a simplified remote and home menu for easier access to your favorite apps and playback devices. So whether you’re buying your first smart TV or want to upgrade your home theater with a reliable model, Hisense is a brand to consider....

Our top pick, the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, is more for the workday than gaming, but it delivers ample comfort, customization, and a convenient wireless build that will keep your desk clean. While it’s great for most people with PCs who need a comfortable keyboard for long hours of typing, Mac users can get in on the fun, too. Whether you type all day or you need a double-duty productivity and gaming keyboard, we’ve tested and rounded up a list of other first-rate contenders that can meet your professional, creative, and gaming needs....

On the premium end, tablets like the iPad Pro and the latest models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab come with the latest and greatest processor, bright high-resolution screens, quad-speakers, and in some cases, they support higher refresh rate displays. You also have the option of pairing them with accessories like a keyboard and stylus, allowing you to engage in productivity tasks like working on documents, taking notes, and sketching. Here, read on to see the best tablets to get....

A laptop used to be about compromises. You traded power, storage, and flexibility for portability and convenience. But lately, with Apple’s M-series MacBooks, the laptops use the same chips as the desktops, and they do it at full speed, with battery life that can last all day. But for movie makers, photographers, and other professionals, the extra capabilities of a desktop machine outweigh the inconvenience of schlepping it around. Let’s see why you might still prefer a portable desktop, and how you might carry it....

Spatial Audio was born in the AirPods Pro. It’s Apple’s take on surround sound, but it can be used with all kinds of audio—not just movies, but music, and even relaxing soundscaping apps. Using audio trickery, your headphones fool your brain into hearing sounds above, below, and behind you, as well as the usual side-to-side sound we get from a stereo. That makes perfect sense in headphones, but MacBooks only have little speakers, close together, down by the keyboard....

Apple’s AirTag is the latest device tracker to hit the market, joining a range of styles from companies like Tile and Chipolo. The AirTag helps in finding your misplaced items, but also has a few cool features that iOS users will appreciate. AirTags use Apple’s Find My app on iPhones and Mac computers. However, one of AirTag’s most useful attributes is that it connects to Apple’s huge Find My network, which comprises nearly a billion devices that can detect Bluetooth signals from a lost AirTag and ping the owner with the location....

One such type of photo is one where a water reflection creates a mirror image. It takes a few different camera settings and just the right lighting conditions to create the desired look with a large body of water. Try these suggestions to figure out how to use an advanced camera’s various features to shoot with water reflections in your images. Useful Tips for Shooting Photos of Water Choose the right subjects....

If you live in a larger house or even an apartment where a central router is too far from your dwelling, you may experience poor connectivity issues or even dead zones where connect to the internet. That’s where wireless range extenders come in. By using them to “piggyback” onto an existing wireless connection, you can extend a wireless signal to areas in your home previously bereft of Wi-Fi. The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 is a value-priced, no-frills extender that promises quick setup, a low-key design, and typically smooth connectivity at a great price....

Apple’s implementation of AirDrop relies on Wi-Fi chipsets that have built-in PAN support. This reliance on hardware-based PAN capabilities in Wi-Fi chipsets has the unfortunate consequences of limiting the use of AirDrop to Macs released in late 2008 or later. The restrictions apply to third-party wireless products as well; they need to have a built-in Wi-Fi chipset that supports PAN. It also prevents you from using AirDrop on other types of local networks, such as good old-fashioned wired Ethernet, which isn’t many people’s network of choice anymore at home but may still be in many offices....

Frame Rate Pros and Cons Just like traditional film, digital videos display images as individual frames. Frame rate refers to the number of frames-per-second (FPS) a television can display. These frames are displayed using the interlaced scan method or the progressive scan method. Frame rates are often listed alongside the video resolution. For example, 1080p/60 TV has a frame rate of 60 FPS. TV manufacturers have introduced a number of features to improve the frame rate....

If you’re looking for a streamlined external hard drive solution for your desktop storage needs, consider the WD 10TB Elements Desktop. This hard drive could very well fill that space in your home office. It offers a hefty amount of storage, Windows plug-and-play ease of use, as well as speedier transfer speeds than your typical internal HDD. I used this external hard drive over the course of several days to transfer media files and test it as a gaming hard drive as well....

The shortcut on your computer looks just like one for a local hard drive (like the C drive) with its own letter assigned to it, and opens as if it were, but all the files in the mapped drive are actually physically stored on another computer. It’s similar to a shortcut you may have on your desktop, like one used to open a picture file in your Pictures folder, but is instead used to access something from a different computer....

This switch is used to set the input voltage to the power supply to either 110v/115v or 220v/230v. In other words, it’s telling the power supply how much power is coming from the power source. What Is the Correct Power Supply Voltage? There isn’t a single answer to which voltage setting you should use because it’s determined by the country where the power supply will be used. Check the Foreign Outlet Guide by Voltage Valet for more information on what voltage to set your power supply voltage switch to....

This combination combines traditional TV functions with an operating system/platform. That allows viewers to access, manage, and view internet and network-based media content straight from their television set with no extra devices. The Difference Between a Roku TV and a Roku Streaming Stick A Roku streaming stick is a separate, handheld device that communicates wirelessly with a television set to connect you to entertainment from the internet. A Roku TV includes everything in the television instead....

Some also deliver your sleep information to your smartphone, where it can report how well you’re sleeping and offer tips on how to sleep better. Other smart beds don’t necessarily focus on improving your sleep, but instead on creating a more enjoyable experience while in bed. For example, one might come with a built-in TV or alarm. Another might offer smart bedsheets to adjust to temperature changes in the night, or feature built-in network connectivity to merge with your home automation devices....