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About Eric Ravenscraft

Eric Ravenscraft covers smarthome tech for How-To Geek. He's a problem solver who never learned to say no to a project. When he's not fixing things, he's cosplaying at cons, playing video games, and watching too many comic book movies. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram.

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How to Burn Any Video File to a Playable DVD

Instead of watching video files on your PC it be nice to have a disc to pop into any player to watch from other locations. Today we take a look at DV

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The Cheapest Way to Stream TV: Rotate Your Subscriptions

This is the key to saving money on your streaming subscriptions.

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What the Hell Does Valve Even Do Anymore (Besides Take Our Money)

As Steam unveils an overhaul to its chat system that barely competes with the rising star of Discord, we're left to wonder why this took so long to begin with.

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MoviePass Was a Great Deal, Now It's Trying Really Hard Not To Be

When MoviePass announced a $10/month subscription that lets you go to the theater every day, I signed up immediately.

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Your Amazon Wish List Is Public By Default. Here's How to Make It Private

Amazon's lists are helpful for keeping track of all the many ways you need to give Jeff Bezos your money.

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Should You Get an "Ultra HD" 4K TV?

Walk through any electronics showroom and most TVs you see will be some form of "Ultra HD" 4K.

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How to Get Free Money From Google By Answering Quick Surveys

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a search engine in possession of a good fortune must be in want of more data.

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How to Make Phone Calls With Your Google Home

After Alexa gave users the ability to call other Echo owners, Google upped the ante with true phone calls.

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Why Snow, Rain, and Confetti Destroy Streaming Video Quality

If you've ever watched a movie on Netflix, YouTube, or some other streaming service, you might notice that any time there's a rainy scene, the video quality completely falls apart.

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How to Join Netflix's Test Program and Try Out New Features Early

Netflix frequently tests new features and designs on a small number of users before rolling them out to everyone.

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How to Upgrade Your Smarthome Connections in Google Home

Google is constantly updating its Google Home and smarthome lineup.

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How Neutral Density Filters Work and How to Use Them For Better Photography

Taking good photographs isn't just about framing your subject and learning composition.

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Are My Amazon Echo and Google Home Spying on Everything I Say?

In-home voice assistants like the Amazon Echo and Google Home are convenient, but are they also a secret back door for the government and corporations to spy on everything you say? No.

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Is MoviePass, the $9.95 Movie Theater Subscription, Worth It?

MoviePass offers an unprecedented deal for moviegoers: $9.

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How to Start a Fundraiser After An Emergency Using Facebook

Facebook has several useful tools for disasters, including a way to let others know you're safe, and find out if others are safe, too.

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How to See Who Has Logged Into Your Netflix Account

Netflix knows that you aren't the only person using your account.

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How to Find a Video's Bitrate in Windows and macOS

The bitrate of a video governs how much detail a video can display.

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How to Check a Video's Bitrate In VLC

A video's bitrate is a key piece of information in determining the quality of said video.

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How to Remove a Device From Your Netflix Downloads Allotment

Netflix lets you download some of its shows to your device so you can keep watching when you're on a plane, stuck in the subway, or just don't want to use up your mobile data.

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How to Offer or Ask For Help During An Emergency With Facebook

Facebook's Safety Check is most well known for letting people know you're safe during an emergency.

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