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Movies & TV

Aspect ratios and why some films show black bars on TV

A practical guide for UpdateSee readers, written from everyday experience. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and height of an image. Most modern televisions use a ratio of sixteen to nine, but many…

By Priya Nair
Gaming

Video games to play with people who do not play games

Here is a straightforward look at this topic for UpdateSee. The right game can turn a reluctant partner or parent into an enthusiastic teammate. Look for titles where the controls are simple, nobody can lose on their…

By Daniel Okafor
Photography

Using the rule of thirds to compose better photos

This piece for UpdateSee collects the advice that holds up in practice. The rule of thirds divides the frame into a grid of nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. Placing the main subject along…

By Lucas Ferreira
Gaming

Setting healthy screen-time rules for a gaming household

A practical guide for UpdateSee readers, written from everyday experience. Rules about games work when they are predictable, agreed in advance and the same every week. Decide together how many hours, which days and…

By Priya Nair
Photography

Exposure explained: aperture, shutter speed and ISO

For anyone browsing UpdateSee, here is a clear starting point on the subject. Exposure is the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor, and three settings control it. The aperture is the size of the opening in…

By Hannah Weiss
Fashion & Beauty

A skincare routine that fits in three minutes

For anyone browsing UpdateSee, here is a clear starting point on the subject. Dermatologists agree on a routine far simpler than the shelves suggest: a gentle cleanser, a moisturiser suited to your skin type and a…

By Hannah Weiss
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