All posts tagged: noticeably

Own a Hisense TV? I’d change these expert settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

Own a Hisense TV? I’d change these expert settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Whether you’re looking to buy or already own a Hisense TV, you may be wondering how to get the best possible picture quality. The Hisense settings menu offers a surprisingly wide range of options to play with to get the best picture for your space. You can tweak everything from basics like brightness and contrast levels to more advanced options like color space and Calman calibration (if you have the equipment). Also: Why TVs look bright and vibrant in stores, but dull in your living room – and how to fix it Your changes can be applied across all media sources or to a single one, making it easy to set up multiple custom picture modes you can quickly switch among. And don’t worry, if you mess up or change your mind, there’s a handy reset button at the bottom of the picture settings menu that restores each option to its factory default. To help walk you through the process, I’ve written out a menu …

I unlocked Developer Mode on my Android TV and made it noticeably more responsive

I unlocked Developer Mode on my Android TV and made it noticeably more responsive

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Android TVs aren’t exactly known for their speed. And as apps pile up and storage fills, even simple tasks like opening a menu or switching apps can start to feel slow. That’s exactly what was happening to me too, so I finally decided to unlock the Developer Options settings on my TV. All it took was a couple of quick changes, and my Android TV felt quicker and more responsive than before. Android TV’s best-kept secret Credit: Shimul Sood / MakeUseOf If you’ve used an Android phone or tablet for a reasonable amount of time, you probably already know about its Developer Options menu. It’s where Android hides some of its fun and experimental settings. The same menu is also present on Android TVs, and much like Android phones, it’s hidden by default. To enable the Developer Options menu on your TV, head to Settings > System > About, then press OK on the Android TV OS Build entry seven times. You’ll then see a message that says “You’re now a developer!” Now, go back to …

I used Omega Linux to revitalize a junk PC, and it’s noticeably better than Ubuntu

I used Omega Linux to revitalize a junk PC, and it’s noticeably better than Ubuntu

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Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Omega Linux is a lightweight Linux distro. Based on Arch, Omega is a rolling release. Omega is free to install and use. Do you have an old PC lying around just waiting to serve as your secondary desktop machine, or a way to take your first steps with Linux?  Maybe you want to skip the Ubuntu track and go with a Linux distribution that is regularly updated, lightweight, blazingly fast, and incredibly reliable. If that’s the case, don’t overlook Omega Linux. Omega Linux is an Arch-based Linux distribution designed to be an OS perfectly suited for older, lower-powered hardware. This distro can run on: 1GB of RAM 1 core CPU at 1.5 GHz 15GB of storage Also: Have an old PC? These 5 lightweight Linux distributions will bring it back to life Those system requirements cover machines built in the last decade. What Omega offers A lightweight Linux distribution based on Arch Linux A rolling release distribution, …

People In Their 50s And 60s Credit These 4 Tiny Habits For A Noticeably Calmer Mind

People In Their 50s And 60s Credit These 4 Tiny Habits For A Noticeably Calmer Mind

Published by Jenni Sidey

It turns out that a calmer mind in your 50s and 60s is about the small, consistent things you do every day. The American Psychological Association notes that developing small sustainable habits across different areas of life is one of the most effective ways to promote mental wellness, and that improvements in one area tend to naturally carry over into others. Reddit is the best place to get unsolicited advice from strangers. A Redditor asked everyone what helped them improve their mental health, and r/selfimprovement had a whopping 936 comments. I read all those comments — and curated them for you. People in their 50s and 60s credit these 4 tiny habits for a noticeably calmer mind: 1. People in their 50s and 60s resist the urge to engage with online trolls  Getty Images / Unsplash+ Redditors agree that internet trolls put the pro in provoking. They argue about the most ridiculous things. Their opinions will make you want to put your head through a wall; their nonsensical rantings are lethal for your brain cells. …

12+ iPhone settings you can change to noticeably improve its battery life (iOS 26 and older)

12+ iPhone settings you can change to noticeably improve its battery life (iOS 26 and older)

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If you’ve ever been in an area with low or no service, you’ve probably noticed your battery drops quickly. That’s because your iPhone is constantly scanning to locate and connect to a cell tower, and that consumes power.  Cellular data also uses more energy than Wi-Fi, since it has to transmit and receive signals over long distances and maintain connections with distant towers. In short, cellular connections can drain your battery, fast.  If you need to conserve power, switch to Wi-Fi, but be cautious on public networks. How to use Wi-Fi over cellular on iPhone: Open Settings > Wi-Fi and toggle it on, and then join a known network. In Settings > Cellular, toggle off Cellular Data. Optional: In Settings > Cellular, disable Wi-Fi Assist to prevent auto-fallback to cellular. Source link

I changed these 3 settings and my Windows laptop is noticeably faster

I changed these 3 settings and my Windows laptop is noticeably faster

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Who actually enjoys using a slow laptop? No one. It’s absolutely frustrating, it kills your mood, and somehow it always chooses the worst possible moment to lag. I was dealing with the exact same thing on my Windows laptop. Everything felt sluggish, apps took forever to open, and basic tasks started testing my patience. The worst part was that there was no obvious reason for it. I tried all the usual fixes, like restarts and updates, but nothing really changed for me. That’s when I decided to dig a little deeper and tweak a few Windows settings that most people never touch. Surprisingly, those small changes made a big difference to my laptop. It felt quicker, more responsive, and well, far less annoying to use. So if your Windows laptop feels slow for no clear reason, you don’t necessarily need a new laptop. You can start by using a few free Windows tools to see what’s slowing your PC down. They give you a clearer idea of where the problem is coming from. Once you’ve …