How to get the most out of your new TV, smartphone or console
Speaker 1: This is CNET, and here's how to get the most out of your tech gifts. Got a new console, smartphone or TV. This holiday season. We have some tips to help you hit the ground running. If you were lucky enough to get a fancy new television this year, take the time to fine tune its settings, to get the best possible picture. Check for motion smoothing, which is often enabled by default and causes. What's referred to as the soap opera effect when active manufacturers like LG and Samsung have different [00:00:30] names for motion smoothing. So you may have to research what it's called on your specific TV and how to disable it in menus. Also remember to adjust the brightness and color setting based on your watch habits and TV location. If you were surprised with a smartphone upgrade this year, here are a few things you'll want to double check.
Speaker 1: Most phones have high end cameras, but you may not want to eat up storage space with 4k video recording. So take a look at your camera settings and modify [00:01:00] if needed. All some flagship phones are massive in size. If your thumbs are struggling to reach across your brand new screen, check out your phone's accessibility options for ways to make it easier to handle. Don't forget to make sure iMessage is completely shut off. If you made the switch from iPhone to Android. And finally, if, if you're the recipient of a brand new game console, here are a couple of tips. If you're hoping to keep playing, when someone else is using your TV, do [00:01:30] a little research on remote play options, PlayStation five and Xbox series S and X all have the ability to play remotely on a smartphone or tablet. Also keep an eye out for deals on subscription search services. You can sometimes get a year's worth of PlayStation plus Xbox live or Nintendo switch online for a nice discount. And that means more disposable income for more games, stay up to date with the latest by visiting CNET.
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