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  1. Should You Listen to Music While You Work? 

    Whether or not music is a hindrance while working is an age old debate. Some claim that it helps them focus, while others claim it's just a distraction. With the rise of at-home offices since the beginning of the pandemic, more people now have the option to turn on some tunes while they work. So, is it really beneficial to turn on your speakers or headphones during work hours? Researchers say the answer depends on the music, the task at hand, and the individual.

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  2. Zidoo Demo Mode (Digital Signage Mode) Setup

    In this follow up to our Zidoo catalogue overview, we'll be taking you through Digital Signage Mode, a feature built into many of these media players. Digital Signage Mode is a new mode that Zidoo has provided for its media players, the Z9X, Z10, Z1000 PRO, and UHD3000.

    The mode allows you to make a playlist of films that are accessible from your Zidoo device (not including streaming services), and timestamp specific points of each file to play only a certain scene or section from the film. Files can be played from internal storage, an internal or external HDD, or from a local server.

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  3. Zidoo and You: A Media Player for Every Home Cinema

    Zidoo is a professional Android Media Player manufacturer and advanced ARM multi-core industrial product developer. A leading brand in the 4K ultimate evolution, Zidoo offers UHD media and streaming players to suit all viewing habits and budgets.

    There's a growing trend and increasing demand for high-quality playback of backed-up movies, and getting the full uncompressed 4K HDR video and Dolby Atmos sound experience can be challenging from most devices on the market.

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  4. The Difference Between Passive, Active, and Powered Speakers

    You may have seen terms like passive and active before while shopping for speakers. All loudspeakers are either passive, active, or powered. You may even know which type your speakers are, but you might not know what it means. The type of speaker you have indicates specific differences in how it functions. If you're in the market for new speakers, you might be wondering which type is best. As always, it depends. There are pros and cons to each speaker type and the best option just depends on your specific needs and preferences.

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  5. Circumaural vs Supra-Aural Headphones: What's the Difference?

    If you're in the market for headphones, you've probably seen the terms circumaural and supra-aural being thrown around. But what do these terms mean, and how are they different from over-ear and on-ear headphones? Which ones are better? Well, let us clear the air. These are the differences and specific benefits of each of these headphone styles:

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  6. Behind The Groove: How Records Are Made

    Originally developed in the late 1940s and surging in popularity in the 60s and 70s, vinyl records are certainly making a comeback in recent years. In 2020, vinyl sales actually surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s, and they've only increased since. There are many theories as to why records are coming back so strongly. Many people say they have a nostalgic aesthetic that isn't matched by tapes or CDs, and they give people a chance to slow down in a fast paced modern era.

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