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by Zack Young · Posted
Many budding filmmakers have toiled away on the color correction and grading of their first masterpiece, watched it over countless times, hit the export button, pulled it up on a TV, and been shocked. "This looks nothing like I was expecting. The colors! The contrast! The saturation!" Although there's no universal fix for differences in how devices display an image, the most common culprit of these headaches is editing on a computer monitor not designed for video work. These monitors often display video way differently than televisions,
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Fall is nearly upon us, which means many recent high school grads will soon be heading off to college. To help incoming freshmen thrive during their first year on campus, we’ve put together a list of useful computer tech we think will benefit them in and outside of the classroom.
Essential: Laptop
A good, reliable laptop is arguably the most important piece of computer gear a student can bring with them to college. Regardless of their field of study, students need a laptop that offers solid battery life and enough processing power to tackle
by Zach Kornhauser · Posted
From obnoxious car horns interrupting your tranquil yoga session to the loud coworkers distracting you from meeting that important deadline at work, it’s certainly a noisy world out there. Enter noise-canceling headphones, a quick-fix to unwanted noise that’ll save you a down deposit on a cabin in the woods, as well as your sanity. Once a
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Working on your laptop for long periods of time can be uncomfortable. If you’re not craning your neck to view the smaller screen, you might be scrunched up on your couch with your knees propped to support your laptop, both of which will cause undue strain on your body in the long run. This is where supportive accessories like stands and risers come in handy. Whether you are using a laptop, a notebook, or a tablet, there are great options to make working more comfortable, and we are going to highlight a few.
Single-Height Laptop Stands
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Microsoft trainer Kyle Van Son shows exactly how Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps can make your workday smarter and easier with a live demo workshop.
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Microsoft 356
3:42 - Copilot
6:14 - Copilot in Outlook
14:23 - Copilot in PowerPoint
20:48 - Copilot in Word
27:01 - Copilot in Excel (PowerPoint continued)
38:08 - Copilot in One Note (Excel continued)
42:42 - Copilot in Windows 11
45:39 - Q&A
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by Steven Wong · Posted
When processing photos for clients, you probably want to get in and out of the editing bay as quickly as possible. But it can be challenging to find the right professional display or monitor that fits into your workflow and budget. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with three things to keep in mind when considering a professional display. That way, you can find the perfect look and get back to shooting.
Color Accuracy
by Steven Esposito · Posted
While much of today’s coursework is online, it never hurts to have a good printer. Whether this is for your final term paper, notes for a group study session, or handouts to get everyone on the same page, so to speak, you will need a good printer to get it done. Photography students can also benefit from a specialized printer to have complete control over their final images. Here are a few options that would make a great choice for a dorm room or apartment.
The Workhorse: Brother HL-L2460DW
If all you need is a simple printer to get your
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Building a PC can be difficult for those who are new to the hobby. Seasoned builders like me picked up on a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to assembling PCs, so today I am going to share a full step-by-step guide on how to assemble your PC with a few extra pieces of information to help you along the way. We are going to answer questions and do our best to ensure that your installation process goes smoothly.
I am going to assume that you, reader, are a fellow gaming enthusiast. I am also going to speak about the most common types of PCs
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Creatives have more than likely buckled under the massive weight of a thousand (or more) SD cards. This completely unorganized pile of flash memory can become quite unwieldy. Even when properly sorted, there are other ways to ensure your creative works remain intact. For this holiday season, instead of handing your creative relative another SD card, how about a fresh storage drive instead. Come take a look at some of our favorite storage drives.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Whether you are gaming, handling large files, or anything between, Samsung is here to assist with its latest all-purpose 990 M.2 NVMe SSDs. Balancing performance, capacity, and value, the 990 can fit into a myriad of scenarios no matter what you are doing. Whether you need to expand your storage by a little or by a lot, you have options with 1TB and 2TB models.
Featuring PCIe 4.0 technology, the 990 delivers solid performance with max sequential read and
by Steven Esposito · Posted
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is currently underway with billions of fans tuning in to see their favorite teams on the pitch. For this year, FIFA named Lenovo as their Official Technology Partner, providing fans with deeper insights into player statistics and match analytics, bringing people even closer to the action no matter where they are. With such an ambitious task at hand, we must ask the question: How does any of this work?
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Immersion is just a pair of glasses away with the XREAL xbx a01+ AR Glasses. Mixing comfort and performance into a single package, the xbx a01+ can easily provide you with a deep and exhilarating experience that you can take anywhere you go.
XREAL xbx a01+ AR Glasses
Engineered from custom ultra-light nylon and
by Steven Esposito · Posted
A computer is only as good as the components that power it. Typically, I try to stick with a system that fits into the midrange area of power, but what happens when I get my hands on a graphics card powered by NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5080 GPU? Well, my mind becomes completely blown away by the performance and finer details dazzling across my screen. With that said, let’s take a closer loop at this GPU to see exactly what NVIDIA is bringing to the table.
PNY
First and foremost, I must give PNY a proper shout-out as they let me test their
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best home theater setup for watching sports offers premium image quality (even in bright viewing areas), excellent motion handling (for keeping up with all the fast-paced action), and killer sound quality for a truly immersive viewing experience.
Seating Capacity
When shopping home theater equipment, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the size of your viewing space and the
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV: