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Should you wall mount your PlayStation 4?

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Posted by Jen Karner on 28 Jun 2017 7:00 am
Wall mounting your PlayStation 4 is a great option for those who want their console out of the way. Keeping your PlayStation 4 clean and safe from having things stacked on it can be a real hassle, especially if you live in a house with children, pets, or unruly roommates. There is a solution, though. By wall mounting your console you can keep it safe from tiny fingers, and ensure that cleaning...

How to Fix Controller Lag in Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Posted by Jen Karner on 27 Jun 2017 2:30 pm
The fate of your starship depends on you! Don't let lag ruin it! Imagine this: you're working in Engineering on the USS Enterprise. Three Klingon Birds-of-Prey are staring you down. Captain Kirk gives you the order to divert power to shields because torpedos are incoming. You mentally order your hands to move quickly over the console, but for some reason, it's like you're trapped in a Pakled's...

How to listen to music on Google Home

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Posted by Jen Karner on 27 Jun 2017 7:00 am
Google Home is more than capable of acting as your music player, and setting it up only takes a few moments. Google Home has a great set of speakers, making it fully capable of filling the room with music. All you need to do is link up a music account, and you'll be good to go. With options like Pandora, Spotify, YouTube Music and Google Play Music, you'll always be able to listen to the music...

Ultimate Guide to Samsung Gear VR!

Posted by Jen Karner on 26 Jun 2017 12:30 pm
Whatever you want to do with your Gear VR, we've got the details for you here! Samsung's Gear VR is easily one of the most accessible VR systems that is available today. Running off of a Samsung phone, this headset has benefited from lots of small but important improvements. The end result is a portable entertainment center, offering up games and movies and a huge selection of new ways to...

How to stop Alexa from buying things

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Posted by Jen Karner on 26 Jun 2017 7:00 am
These tips will make sure Alexa isn't purchasing something when you don't want it to. Alexa can make your life easier in dozens of different ways, including ordering items off of Amazon for you. However, just because you're asking about something doesn't mean you actually want to purchase it. Since voice ordering is turned on by default when you set up your Amazon Echo, you may want to know...

VR porn: The Ultimate Guide [NSFW]

Posted by Jen Karner on 25 Jun 2017 6:30 pm
VR porn isn't a thing of the future. It's here now, and easier to find and access then you may have thought. When it comes to watching videos on VR, one of the first questions many people asked was whether or not you'd be able to watch porn or other adult content. From apps that let you speak with camgirls, to full blown 360 degree adult videos, porn in VR is here and it's making it's mark....

Best Horror Games For Gear VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 24 Jun 2017 12:30 pm
It's time to scare the crap out of your friends. Gear VR delivers plenty of awesome and awe-inspiring experiences that you can enjoy, but they've also got games made to scare the pants right off of you. If you're hoping for something spine-tingling or creepy to make you jump out of your skin, keep scrolling. We've collected the best frightening games and experiences on Gear VR for you here!...

Everything you need to know about sideloading apps for your Gear VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 23 Jun 2017 2:30 pm
Sideloading apps onto your phone is easy and lets you access apps you can't get on the Google Play Store. The Gear VR is one of the most accessible forms of virtual reality available today because it runs right off of your Samsung phone. Initially, there are plenty of apps that you can download from the Oculus Store, or the Google Play Store. However, if you've found an app that you want to...

Get the paper out on time with Special Delivery on PlayStation VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 22 Jun 2017 2:30 pm
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Special Delivery is here for Playstation VR! There are some games that look so simple and fun you're compelled to give them a try immediately. Special Delivery on PlayStation VR is most definitely one of them. You play as the lowest rung on the newspaper food chain: a paperboy who needs to get the news delivered in a timely fashion. Of course as you go you'll...

How to track what's being said to Alexa with the history feature

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Posted by Jen Karner on 22 Jun 2017 1:00 pm
Alexa history automatically saves your conversations; here's how to review them. Alexa, the Amazon Echo's virtual assistant, learns about you as you interact with her, and part of the reason she's able to do this is that she records all of your conversations. The history is where all of these conversations are stored and where you can delete conversations you don't want Alexa to learn from. It...

How to use Alexa for sports updates

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Posted by Jen Karner on 21 Jun 2017 7:00 am
Alexa can make sure you always know the score of the big games! If you're a sports fan, then it can be difficult at times to keep track of the score for all of your favorite teams. With Alexa, you can program in your favorite teams and get updates by simply asking her for sports updates. You can add multiple teams too, so you'll never miss a score again. We've got all the details here! Alexa...

How to add a user to your Alexa Household

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Posted by Jen Karner on 20 Jun 2017 3:00 pm
Share your Amazon content with your special someone with Alexa Household. Household profiles are an option that you can use on Alexa to share certain Amazon content and purchases with another user. This means that you and your sweetie can share your Audiobooks, Music, Lists within Alexa, and plenty more. We've got all the details for you here! What is an Alexa Household? By using Alexa...

Use a 3D Printer to make yourself a stock for PlayStation's Aim controller!

Posted by Jen Karner on 20 Jun 2017 12:30 pm
You can't buy a stock for your aim controller yet, but you can make one! The PlayStation Aim controller brings a whole new level of immersion to shooting games on PlayStation VR, but some users have found the accessory less than comfortable when blowing away arachnids on Farpoint. That's why the internet is here, delivering a way for you create a stock to modify your Aim controller, and make...

How to use Alexa for traffic updates

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Posted by Jen Karner on 20 Jun 2017 8:00 am
Nobody wants to get stuck in traffic, and Alexa can help. Traffic is the bane of existence for anyone who's ever been late to a meeting because of gridlock. While you can use your phone, the radio, or the internet to check on traffic before heading out of the house, you can also ask Alexa. She'll let you know what your commute looks like; all you need to do is let her know where you're going...

How to get the best Gear VR experience from your phone

Posted by Jen Karner on 18 Jun 2017 12:30 pm
These tips will help you get the best experience on Gear VR out of your phone! Your Samsung phone is capable of plenty of awesome things, but one of the best experiences it can deliver is giving you access to Gear VR. You'll want to make sure that your phone is up to the task though, and there a few things you can do to get better performance while you're in VR. This goes from checking your...

Using Cardboard Camera to capture and enjoy VR photos for Daydream

Posted by Jen Karner on 17 Jun 2017 12:30 pm
Cardboard Camera brings your photos to life when you view them with Daydream! Cardboard Camera lets you take a panorama photo of the world around you, and then renders it into a format that can be viewed in VR. This means that you can strap on your Daydream View, and relive those awesome moments, complete with audio and depth. Here's how to get the best photos with this app! Read more at...

How to sync your calendar with Alexa

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Posted by Jen Karner on 16 Jun 2017 7:00 am
Syncing up your Calendar to Alexa should only take a few moments. Our lives have gotten progressively busier. Whether you're bouncing between doctors appointments, play dates, meetings, or family occasions, keeping track of everything you have going on can be easier said than done. Thankfully Amazon Alexa is here to help you out by keeping track of your calendar for you. All you need to do is...

NSFW: Everything you need to know about porn on the Gear VR

Posted by Jen Karner on 15 Jun 2017 6:30 pm
What's not to like about a private viewing booth you wear on your face? Just about as soon as Gear VR became available as a household device came a very serious question: Can you watch porn in VR? We can happily answer "Yes" to that question. It's probably not the only question you have about porn in VR, though, and that's why we're here to help. Whether you're not sure what to expect, or...

How to add new smart home hardware to Alexa Groups

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Posted by Jen Karner on 15 Jun 2017 1:00 pm
Adding your new smart home hardware to an Alexa group should only take a moment or two. Alexa works hard to make itself a hub for all of your questions and technology. This of course includes Smart Home hardware, like Hue bulbs. Before you can go about making your house listen to your spoken commands though, you'll need to add that new hardware to Alexa. Thankfully this is a very easy process...

Decal stickers can help hide the lightbar on your DualShock 4 controller!

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Posted by Jen Karner on 14 Jun 2017 3:00 pm
You don't need to have a glowing controller with these hacks to hide the PS4's DualShock 4 lightbar. Plenty of gamers prefer to play their games in a dim or darkened room so that they're more immersed in what is going on in front of them. However, PlayStation 4 players have been a bit aggravated by the lightbar on DualShock 4 controllers. Thankfully there are some neat and easy ways to hide...

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