Let's face it, there's lots of pricey tech out there that doesn't seem worth the expense.
You either have things that are pure snake oil, like luxury HDMI cables,
or items that would only be worth it to hardcore enthusiasts while the rest of us struggle to
tell the difference. But there are some expensive, or at least upper-mid range, items that are actually
worth the splurge if you've got the cash. We're going to tell you about them right now,
starting with an OLED TV or monitor. So why is OLED worth it? Long story short,
conventional displays rely on a backlight in order to illuminate the pixels so you can,
you know, actually see a picture. This doesn't mean that they're bad, but the reliance on a
backlight means that dark colors in black areas can take on a grayish tone. By contrast, OLED pixels
generate their own light, and blacks appear deep and dark since a pixel just turns itself completely
off if it's trying to show a black region of the picture. And the fact that lighting is per pixel
means that there's no blooming at the boundary between a bright and dark area.
In many cases, even folks who aren't video files or tech enthusiasts can tell that OLED screens
just have a lot more visual pop. So it's a rather straightforward way to get a noticeable
improvement. Plus, they're nice and thin. Next up, here's something to improve your crappy
Wi-Fi signal. Is it worth buying one of those uber-expensive routers that looks like a Sith
landing craft or an upside-down tarantula? Instead of doing that, a better way to spend your money
might instead be on a dedicated wireless access point. You see, most consumer-grade routers are
actually a combo of a router that connects your home network to the internet and a wireless access
point to provide you with Wi-Fi. But the problem is that consumer-level networking equipment like
this often does two things poorly instead of one thing well. Save yourself some frustration and just
get the router and access point separately. Not only are separate units built to more
prosumer standards and can be less prone to crashing while you're trying to watch a crucial
field goal kick. Your entire career depends on this. But dedicated access points often have
stronger signals and more wireless radios to move data faster. Just do your research to see which
models give you the range you need without being too difficult to use. So you've got your Wi-Fi
needs squared away, but what if your headphones and speakers have been letting you down? Although you
probably don't need audiophile level gear, it's definitely worth getting a well-regarded set of
speakers or headphones that are well built and have features other than Bluetooth and extreme bass boost.
Now we're not going to be making super specific recommendations because there are
so many different options out there. But the reason we're mentioning saving up for a good set
is that unlike many other gadgets, speakers and headphones don't really go out of date or wear
out. Not only will a solid set of bookshelf speakers and an amplifier sound a lot better than the
super discount PC specific speaker package you found on Amazon. Something that's especially
obvious if you're playing them at high volumes. But they can also last you decades if you look
after them. And as far as headphones go, a high quality pair will often have niceties like
detachable cables and ear pads so you can replace those cheaply without having to throw out the
whole enchilada. Finally, here's one piece of tech that might not be too expensive if you just buy
one of them, but could add up if you deploy them all over your house. The smart plug. Obviously,
there's lots of smart crap that isn't all that useful. I mean, why would you really need a smart
fridge? But not only do smart plugs make it a heck of a lot easier to turn lights and other
electronics on and off all at one time, but there are plenty of models that don't even need any kind
of expensive smart home hub and just connect directly to your Wi-Fi. Although the one-time
investment to fully automate your house can be large, it's a heck of a lot better than knocking
half the ornaments off of your Christmas tree every night before bed. Thanks for watching the video,
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