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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Topics covered in this issue…
• Should you really mount a TV above your fireplace?
• Q&A: Is it safe to share my Internet with a neighbor?
• How to use a smartphone or tablet as a PC webcam
• Q&A: Why do ‘Buffalo Wings’ come from chickens?
• April’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station
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Today’s featured tech tip….
Should you really mount a TV above your fireplace?
Are you thinking about mounting your TV above your fireplace?
Truth be told, they usually look amazing there but there are several serious issues with that otherwise awesome location…
First, you’ll need to physically mount the TV onto the brick or stone wall of the fireplace.
This could easily be done by drilling a few holes and installing a VESA mounting bracket, but do you really want to drill holes into the face of your expensive fireplace?
It’s certainly fine if you do (it’s your house, after all), but you might want to reconsider that option if you plan on selling your home at some point.
Another consideration is the viewing angle. Depending on how far away from the TV you’ll be sitting, you could well end up with a stiff/sore neck every time you spend some time looking up at the TV.
And finally, there’s the issue of heat…
The purpose of a fireplace is to generate heat, right? And what does heat do when it’s released into the air?
It rises of course, and if you mount your TV above your fireplace the heat will be rising (and collecting) directly at the front of the TV.
And as you probably know, electronic devices don’t handle high temperatures very well. That means the electronic components inside your above-the-fireplace mounted TV will likely end up failing prematurely.
Now all of the above being said, if your desire to mount your TV above your fireplace over-rides all other considerations, I say go for it. It’s your TV and your house and you deserve to enjoy them however you see fit.
All I’m saying is you might want to carefully consider the downsides before you make your final decision.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Is it safe to share my Internet with a neighbor?
This post has my best answer.
• How to use a smartphone or tablet as a PC webcam
As with most everything else in life, there’s an app for that.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Audio Technica AT-SP65XBT Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Need the flexibility that comes with a high quality speaker that can connect with either Bluetooth or wired with a standard 3.5mm audio plug? If so, this is a great option.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Q&A: Why do ‘Buffalo Wings’ come from chickens?
This post has the answer.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Boston Dynamics ‘retires’ their Atlas robot
• iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why.
• Substack’s Notes feature is getting more Twitter-like capabilities
• NASA confirms its space trash pierced Florida man’s roof
• Hundreds of firms hit by sneaky new malware
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