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What Is a TS File? How to Open One

Does your TS file promise a movie night or a coding session?

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What Is an M3U8 File? How to Open It

You use M3U8 files more often than you know. Here's what they're all about.

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What Is HDR10+? Everything to Know About the HDR Format

HDR keeps getting better, and HDR10+ is the latest version you should watch out for when buying a new monitor, TV, smartphone, or otherwise.

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How to Use an Oscilloscope to Troubleshoot Electronics

Whether you're tinkering with some homebrew circuits or trying to fix an appliance, an oscilloscope will make your troubleshooting easier.

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What Is an Oscilloscope and What Is It Used For?

Whether you're a hobbyist or have a lab, an oscilloscope is an incredibly handy tool when it comes to electronics.

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HDCP vs. HDMI: What's the Difference?

Two different technologies with similar names, but two technologies that work closely together anyway? What's the difference here?

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What Are ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters) and How Do They Work?

ADCs are crucial for converting all kinds of analog signals to digital, but how do they actually work?

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VDI vs. VHD vs. VMDK vs. VHDX: Virtual Disk Image Formats Explained

With so many virtual disk image formats out there, you might wonder which one to use. Well, we've got you covered.

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EV vs. BEV vs. PHEV vs. HEV: What's the Difference?

Looking to jump into the electric vehicles market but put off by the jargon? We've got you covered.

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VHD vs. VHDX: What Is the Difference and When Should You Use Them?

VHD and VHDX files sound similar but they have some key differences you should know about before using.

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How to Talk to Older Relatives About Scams and Cybersecurity

It's natural for older individuals to be less tech-fluent, but this is putting them at risk. Here's how to address it.

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What Is HDCP and How Can It Impact Movie Playback on Your TV?

HDCP is used to prevent piracy, but it can also interfere with your regular, legal streams.

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4K vs. 8K: Which TV Resolution Is Best for You?

Is it worth upgrading to an 8K TV, or should you stick with 4K?

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DirectX 11 vs. DirectX 12: What Are the Differences and Which Should You Use?

Is DirectX 12 better than DirectX 11? Here's how they compare...

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What Is an HEIC File and Why Does Your iPhone Use Them?

Are HEIC files better than the alternatives?

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What's the Difference Between Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning?

These two terms are at the core of the generative AI revolution, but what do they mean, and how do they differ?

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Everything You Should Know About Session Cookies

Session cookies are one of the most important parts of your browsing experience. Here's everything you need to know about them.

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What Is Vo5G (VoNR) and How Does It Compare to VoLTE?

Vo5G calling is coming, and it promises crystal clear calls—so long as you have a 5G connection.

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What Is a Render Farm and Should You Be Using One?

Could using a render farm give you more time for animation and other projects?

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USB-C vs. Lightning Port: Which Is Best?

They perform very similar roles, but one is absolutely better than the other. But, which one is it?

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