mass media
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The Difference Between Bitrate, Resolution, and Frame Rate (and Why It Matters When Streaming Video)
When you fire up a video on reputable streaming services like Netflix or HBO Max, you don’t have to think much about it; you just press play and enjoy. However, if you are (ahem) pirating that video, you might notice that you have a variety of video options to choose from: Bitrate, resolution, and frame…
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25 of the Best True Crime Podcasts, Rated From ‘Cosy’ to ‘Disturbing’
Podcasters didn’t invent the true crime genre (nor did Dateline, even though it’s been around much longer), but podcasts have made crime a wildly popular obsession, freeing us from the tether of the TV and allowing us to take murderers on the road with us. Some are focused on victims, others on the questionably accused,…
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15 Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to When You Need a Break From This Reality
Definitionally, science fiction is a genre built on the power of imagination — both for those who create it and those who consume it. Though expansive sci-fi films abound, like horror, the genre works just as well — or better — when it unfolds inside your mind, the confines of which aren’t limited by the…
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How to Download YouTube Videos in 4K for Free
We’re rapidly entering the era of 4K as the standard resolution, and new 4K content is available on YouTube every day. Unfortunately, you can’t watch these videos offline in full resolution using YouTube’s standard options.