Sydney Butler

South Africa

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Technology Writer at How-To Geek

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Using Steam on a ChromeBook Is Shockingly Good, Actually

4 days ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Steam installation on Chromebook Plus is easy & games work thanks to Proton. Chromebooks run 7th gen games almost perfectly with decent frame rates. The beta version has compatibility issues and games can't be installed on external drives. Did you know that Steam was available on some Chromebooks? I didn't, until my boss sent me a Chromebook Plus and I stumbled on the installation option in its menus. A few clicks and a login later, and I was in business, but how good could it be?
Why Is This Logitech Mouse on Every Tech Person's Desk?

4 days ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Logitech's MX Master mouse series is pricey but worth it due to its ergonomic design and anti-wrist strain features. The mouse is versatile, suits multi-platform use, and can be used to switch quickly among computers with convenient profiles. The MX Master mouse is considered an essential tool for all-day computer users, excelling in comfort and performance over other copies.
Netflix, Please Stop With the Live Action Anime Adaptations

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Netflix keeps funding live-action anime adaptations, most of which are poorly-received. No inherent upgrade in live action over animation; live adaptations often add nothing. Audiences take animation seriously now, so anime adaptations need to be as fundamentally good as live action first. I've been a core anime fan for about 25 years now, and I still can't understand the urge that exists to make live-action adaptations of anime.
Netflix Should Make Animated Spin-Off Versions of These 8 Shows

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

I like live action shows just fine, but I also like the recent trend of making animated spin-offs of popular live action shows. Some, like Star Trek: Lower Decks didn't really do it for me, but this is still an idea with plenty of potential. For example, the announcement of an animated Stranger Things spinoff seems like a perfect fit for that show's tone and setting. So that got me thinking—what other Netflix shows should get the animation treatment?
Some Chromebooks Come With a Great Deal No One Is Talking About

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

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When an HDR Monitor Is Worth It (and When It's Not)

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Check if your monitor has true HDR; avoid "HDR ready" or DisplayHDR 400. Only consider OLED or MiniLED screens for high-quality HDR content due to better brightness zones. Prioritize core SDR specs when buying a monitor unless you need HDR for content creation or gaming. HDR or High Dynamic Range is quite possibly the biggest display upgrade since HD TVs first arrived.
It's Time for Small TVs to Make a Comeback

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Small TVs rarely exist under 32 inches, with the smallest size being 22 inches for a product categorically defined as 'small'. An iPad suffices for watching TV but lacks some TV features like better speakers and enhanced display brightness. Manufacturers shy away from producing small TVs due to phone use and cheap phone stands, offering no practical incentive for the market yet.
Classic Time Travel Movies That Aren't 'Back to the Future'

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

The Final Countdown What if the military technology of the 80s could be taken back to the second world war? Could a single carrier change the outcome? Should it? The Final Countdown is one of the best "What if" films in this vein ever.
What Is HDR in TVs and Monitors, and Why Should I Care?

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

HDR includes improved brightness, contrast, and color to enhance image quality for a realistic viewing experience. HDR formats like HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG vary and support ranges from displays. Ensure a meaningful HDR experience by seeking a screen with brightness above 600 nits, wide color gamut, and 10-bit panel depth. Whether it's a TV, PC monitor, smartphone, or tablet, you've probably seen the letters "HDR" in the spec sheet somewhere.
The Oblivion Remaster Is Not a Remake Despite What People Say

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Sydney Butler

Remakes are entirely new games inspired by the original, made from scratch. Effort alone doesn't make a remake; assets are redone, but the gameplay is the same. Changes in remastered games are skin-deep with only minor quality of life updates. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a resurrection of one of my all-time favorite games.

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