Peripherals are everything you touch, see or hear while playing. They often matter more to your experience than a small upgrade inside the PC, and unlike components, you keep them when you change computers. The trick is upgrading in the order that brings the biggest gain. 1. The monitor The monitor is usually the most … Read more
A gaming headset has two jobs: let you hear what is happening in the game, including where it comes from, and let your friends hear you clearly. Comfort matters just as much, because you may wear it for hours. Wired or wireless? Wired headsets are cheaper for the same sound quality and never need charging. … Read more
Car audio is an area where a modest, well-planned upgrade can make a big difference, while a big budget spent on the wrong parts can disappoint. Start by deciding what bothers you about the current system. Is the problem features or sound? If your car lacks Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the first step … Read more
A large budget buys stars, visual effects and marketing. It does not buy a good story. Film history is full of cheap films that became classics and expensive films that failed. Low budgets, big results Expensive failures Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate (1980) went far over budget and contributed to the collapse of United Artists. Disney’s … Read more
Modern homes are built tighter to save energy, which is good for heating bills but means stale air, humidity and pollutants can build up indoors. The EPA notes that indoor levels of some pollutants are often higher than outdoors (EPA indoor air quality). Good ventilation brings in fresh air and removes moisture and pollutants at … Read more
Dog food marketing is full of words like “natural”, “holistic” and “human-grade”, but most of them say little about nutrition. A few objective criteria help you choose, whichever brand you buy. 1. Look for the AAFCO statement In the US, a dog food label should state that it is “complete and balanced” for a specific … Read more
Quality of life sounds abstract, but in daily terms it comes down to a few things: how rested you are, how you feel in your body, who you spend time with, how much money worries you, and whether your days include something you enjoy. You do not need a total reinvention. Small, repeatable changes in … Read more
Coaxial cable and speaker wire look like they could do the same job, but they are designed for different signals. Coax carries low-power, high-frequency signals, such as TV, internet or digital audio. Speaker wire carries high-power, low-frequency current from an amplifier to the speakers. You can use coax as speaker wire in a pinch, but … Read more
The Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum was one of Logitech’s flagship gaming headsets when it launched in 2016. It is no longer the current model, having been succeeded by the G935 and later wireless headsets, but it still turns up second-hand and on clearance, so it is worth knowing what it does well and where it … Read more
