We recommend a wired connection above all else when it comes to gaming. That’s not always possible, but when it is, it’s the way to go. Do Wi-Fi Extenders Work for Gaming? Yes, they do, but they aren’t the ideal solution. That’s because a hard-wired solution gives you much lower latency. Lag is more commonplace when using a Wi-Fi extender, especially if you use a cheaper, low-quality rig. Are Wi-Fi Extenders Bad for Gaming?...
For the 2025 tax year, the threshold will drop to $2,500. If you earnfreelance or self-employment income, you’re likely no stranger to1099 tax forms. The new 1099-K tax reporting rule only applies to income you earned from third-party payment apps. The IRS is not taxing the money you send to your friends or family. Here’s everything else you should know about the new 1099-K tax reporting change. Read more:Updated IRS Federal Tax Brackets Could Boost Your Paycheck Next Year....
TheGoogle Photos app privacy nutrition labelin Apples App Store shows just how much of your data it collects. The problem is, most online photo-sharing services collect more info than youd like. Is there any safe way to sync and share your images? Unsplash / Daniel Romero It needs access to location data from the images to show them on a map, for example. In the case of location, Google also uses it for analytics....
When youleave a job, you might forget to move your retirement plan. A new federal initiative could help you locate forgotten retirement money. Congress gave the department a deadline of Dec. 24, 2024, to establish this database. We’ll keep you updated with next steps once the database does launch. How will this database help? “By providing an easy way to check, it would help find a lot of abandoned accounts.”...
So does Uncle Sam want a cut? In most cases, the IRS treats credit card rewards as a rebate, which isn’t taxable. However, there are situations where rewards might be regarded as taxable income. Are credit card rewards taxable? “Many rewards are considered discounts instead of income, making them nontaxable.” But the rules change when you receive a reward not attached to a spending requirement. The same applies to referral bonuses....
Child support is considered tax-neutral and isn’t taxed by the IRS. Here’s everything it’s crucial that you about child support ahead of tax season. No, theIRS guidelines confirmthat the child support you receive is not taxed as income. If you pay child support, you cannot claim your payments to get a tax break either. What about alimony? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017changed the taxability of alimony payments, starting in 2019....
A full range of applications make LEDs a universal lighting technology LEDs are everywhere. But what exactly is an LED? In this guide, we teach you the basics. Afrank99 / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Creative Commons LED Definition LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode, an electronic gear made of two types ofsemiconductor material. An LED does the same thing. It blocks the flow of electricity in one direction while letting it move freely in the other....
Tweeters are designed to reproduce high frequencies, woofers are designed to reproduce low frequencies, and so on. For instance, very basic systems that use coaxialspeakersactually have small crossovers built right into the speakers. Some speakers have built-in passive crossovers. Alex Bond/Getty Since these crossovers are simply wired up in-between the amp and speakers, they are relatively easy to install. However, there is a certain amount of inefficiency that is inherent in passive crossovers....
That’s possible thanks to some smartwatches coming with an embedded LTE radio. But an LTE-equipped smartwatch doesn’t need the smartphone to be anywhere need it to work as a phone. Depending on the vendor, you might pair an LTE-enabled smartwatch with wireless earphones. hocus-focus / Getty Images Are LTE Smartwatches Worth It? Typically Apple charges $100 on top of the price of the Apple Watch to add LTE. FAQ This is hard to answer because each person will use their watch differently....
But is it right for you? The new MacBook Pro is just incredible. And yet they all came true. Apple The computer is impressive. But is it right for you? The Price is… Apple Even the basic model looks useful. Usually Apples entry-level devices are lacking in storage or RAM, or both. The cheapest14-inch MacBook Procomes with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. Apple Thats passable, although 1TB is probably more realistic for most pro users....
If that happens during the middle oftax season, what does that mean for you? Do you still need to file your taxes during a government shutdown? The answer is yes. The IRS has funding through a shutdown for essential services, including tax return processing. For more, here’swhat happens to Social Security paymentsduring government shutdowns. Also, here’swhen to expect your tax refundif you’re claiming the child tax credit.
However, the car battery jump starter deal is exclusive toPrime members. AstroAI is one of CNET’s favorite brands for car accessories like these. Its offerings have appeared in previous versions of our lists of thebest tire inflators,pressure gaugesand evenmultimeters. With 1,500 amps of peak current, it can start even low and dead batteries easily. On the other hand, the L7S portable tire inflator and air compressor is a “cordless” pump....
If you have cable internet, then you’re using DOCSIS technology. Specifications for DOCSIS 4.0 have been released, but DOCSIS 4.0 modems aren’t yet available for retail purchase. If youre shopping for a new cable internet modem, youll have the choice of DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1. Locating local internet providers What are the differences between DOCSIS 3.0, 3.1 and 4.0? Here’s a quick look at the advantages of each. DOCSIS 4.0 also supports downloads up to 10Gbps but is capable of significantly faster uploads, up to 6Gbps....
