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  • Free VR games

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    So, if you’ve decided to buy a VR headset on a limited budget, some free VR games may help test the experience before further investment. • Space.com > “Best free VR experiences: Free VR games for Oculus Quest 2 and more” by Ian Stokes (Feb 11, 2022) – Save money with these free VR experiences

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  • iPhone settings tips 2022

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    For your new iPhone (or revisiting settings on your current one), some tips for some settings. • Mac World > “Why you should start 2022 by changing these 10 iPhone settings” by Tamara Palmer (Jan 1, 2022) – Your iPhone is great out of the box, but there are lots of little things that can

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  • Setting up a new PC – 2021

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    Another annual article by PC World – advice for setting up a new PC. • PC World > “How to set up your new computer” by Brad Chacos, Executive editor (Dec 24, 2021) – Set up antivirus, clear out bloatware, and perform other tasks to keep your PC humming well into the future. Summary: Run

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  • New Mac setup tips – 10 things

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    Mac World’s annual tips (updated from 2015’s article) for your new holiday Mac. • MacWorld > “Got a new Mac? Do these 10 things first” by Macworld Staff (Dec 25, 2021) – Get started down the path towards being a power Mac user with these essential tips. Got a new M1 Mac this holiday season?

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  • VR in the house? – consumer’s FAQ by PC Guide

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    One of my last technology research projects years ago at Hughes was focused on visualization [1]. Visualization, among other things, included applications using virtual reality (VR). Since then, as noted elsewhere, I’ve followed the topic casually for commercial, industrial and consumer uses. But I’ve not invested in any consumer gear as yet. I’ve wondered, for

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