Spatial audio support is finally rolling out in the Netflix iOS app. The function should be Available Soon to all iPhone and iPad users with iOS or iPadOS 14.6 (or higher).

Unfortunately in contrast to other spatial audio compatible apps like Apple music and Apple TV +, which a. support large selection of the playback devices, Netflix only supports spatial audio through the AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. Support for additional playback devices may be added in the future. Apple also plans to provide spatial audio support for Mac and Apple TV devices in the future.

Right now, you can watch Netflix content with 5.1 or Dolby Atmos surround sound on iPhone and iPad through your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max:

1. Connect your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Open the Netflix app and look for content that has a surround sound mix (e.g. 5.1 Surround or Dolby Atmos).
3. Open Control Panel (swipe down from the top-right corner of your device’s screen).
4. Long press the volume slider to open the audio options.
5. Tap the Spatial Audio icon to enable it.

You can also adjust the spatial audio in the iOS / iPadOS Settings app under. switch Settings> Bluetooth. Tap the “I” next to the device name in the Bluetooth list, then scroll down and tap “Spatial Audio” Slider.

Note that not all Netflix content will play in spatial audio, even with the feature enabled. It only works for movies and TV shows with some form of surround sound mixing.

However, Netflix’s spatial audio rollout also includes preventative support for iOS 15’s spatial audio conversion feature, which uses AI to convert content recorded in stereo or mono to multichannel audio. In theory, the feature could add 5.1 surround sound to older movies and TV shows that only play stereo. It should work with other spatial audio compatible apps like HBO Max, Disney +, Apple TV +, and Apple Music as well.

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The forced spatial audio conversion option appears in the iOS and iPadOS audio options if you’re using a supported app and playback device, but it won’t work until you’ve installed the full version of iOS 15 later this year. or try the public beta.

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The alternate headline for this post was “10 of the Best Simple (Lazy) Mother Meals”. But considering how every innuendo, even joke, triggers me that mothers are lazy – because, hello, the mental work we do in our sleep just to figure out how to get Child 1 to and from soccer while Children 2 and 3 have a piano, basketball, a huge hole in their sneakers, and a persistent breakdown from a “sore elbow” – we chose to do this instead. (Plus, fathers do a lot – see you! – and they deserve simple food ideas too.)

It’s sensible – not lazy – if we don’t have the bandwidth to create culinary masterpieces every damn night, don’t you think? So raise your hand if you are not a house god or goddess who plans meals in advance and always knows what to expect for dinner. Everyone who stares into the deep abyss of your refrigerator every evening at five and softly whispers “Fuck!” – we have you guys.

Here I am going to leave you 10 of the easiest and fastest healthy recipes I know (without eating hot dogs, DoorDash or just plain cheese, all of which I find acceptable too). And listen: this is not another Easy Weeknight Meals! Article on deconstructed pear chops. No ma’am, we know you better.

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A good picnic feels spontaneous, but sometimes it takes a little planning to make things feel unplanned. If you keep a picnic bag of durable goodies, you’ll be ready for a picnic no matter when it’s suggested (even in the dead of winter, if that’s what you’re into).

Trader Joe’s, as you probably know, is a great place for pre-packaged, durable, and picnic-friendly. The aisles are packed with fruits, nuts, crackers, olives, and surprisingly tempting canned foods, as well as some long-life meat and cheese products.

The contents of your perfect picnic basket are of course a very personal matter, but let’s go through the process together to make sure you don’t miss out.

Start with a cracker

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Trader Joe’s has many crackers to choose from, but I usually go for one that comes in a single sleeve to save space. The Savory Thins and Red Chili Scalloped Crackers are both good options, as are the brioche toasts.

Grab a sausage

At any given time, TJ’s has at least two, if not three, prepackaged salami that can hang at room temperature without spoiling. My personal favorite is the Chianti Red Wine Artisan Salami. There’s a lot of jerky going on too, but I think Jerky has more of a hiking feel to it.

Get some cheese

The only truly shelf stable cheese products available at Trader Joe’s are the Oven-Baked Cheese Bites (which are basically small pieces of Frico) and Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges, and I recommend buying both. Spread a small creamy cheese wedge on a crispy baked cheese bite and top with an olive. That is luxury.

Don’t forget the wine

A wine-free picnic is just an outdoor gathering, but the bottles are large, flashy, and made of glass. Grab one of the many canned offerings, but be careful with the portion sizes – you can feel like “a wine” but it’s actually worth half a bottle.

You can use cans

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Did you know Trader Joe’s canned dolmas? How about some luxuriously flavored canned chickpeas (with cumin and parsley)? Well they do and they are good. They also have a great variety of canned seafood, including sardines, smoked oysters, herring, and trout, all of which go great on crackers or the aforementioned brioche toasts.

Don’t skimp on equipment

Dried fruits, nuts, olives and honey or jam round off a meat and cheese situation, and this is where Trader Joe excels. I’ve been a fan of the Tempting Trail Mix for literally decades, which is now available in convenient single servings – perfect for tossing into an already fairly full picnic basket.

You can also find convenient-sized packs of apricots, manzanilla olives, and dried apricots, although there’s nothing wrong with getting yourself a large bag of your favorite fruits, nuts, or mixing them up yourself and dividing them into smaller portions. (In fact, it’s a good thing because all of that prepackaged stuff is pretty wasteful.)

If you are looking for a sweet spread or a drizzle, reach for the hot honey sauce or one of the many jams or jellies. (I couldn’t find their pepper jelly – which was actually perfect – the last times I’ve been there and I’m desperate. Has any of you all seen it?)

No more sweet notes

Trader Joe’s has a lot of candy that you should take advantage of. I usually grab a large bar of their darkest chocolates on offer, but I was very tempted by the dark chocolate caramel wedges (which come in a fun little jar), the cookie butter bar, and the smaller packs of dark chocolate peanut butter Cups. (They also have some starburst-like things that I wanted to try, but it’s hard to beat real starbursts.)

Keep it a secret. Keep it safe.

When you’ve got your stash of long-life goodies sorted, put everything in a basket or bag and tuck it away until the next time you need to go out and have a picnic. Don’t confuse it with your “normal” snack supply. This is your picnic bag, and you don’t want kids or spouses running down your supplies.

Hide it from them, I tell you. It might feel a little cheating, but think about how excited they’ll be when you are able to walk out the door for your next impromptu picnic without stopping to shop, pack, or pick up a single item . (Just make sure you pack a knife. You will need a knife for the salami.)

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Spending so much time at home during the pandemic has caused many people to rethink how and where they live. It can be hard to justify the high cost of renting a small apartment in a city when most of the attractive parts of city life (bars, restaurants, museums, drag shows, socializing in general, etc.) are off the table.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the money – or the ability to muster the time and effort – to pack, move to the country, then buy an old house and lovingly restore it. However, if you have the opportunity to invest the time and effort into restoring an older home to its original splendor, you might be interested in becoming a home curator.

In one Contribution to The Escape Home newsletter, Danielle Hyams explains what this arrangement entails, including the cost of living on a property that is often advertised as “rent free”.

What are Resident Curator Programs?

Offered primarily in eastern states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland, resident curator programs are public-private partnerships that aim to preserve historic homes and buildings that are unlikely to be eligible for restoration would receive the necessary funds and would otherwise be left empty.

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“The programs work in such a way that local curators – who can be individuals or commercial and non-profit organizations – receive a long-term lease on a publicly owned historic building in exchange for the restoration of the property and ongoing maintenance.” Hyams writes.

Is it really “rent-free” living?

Although many people are drawn to the idea of ​​rent-free living (or low rent payments), Hymans emphasizes that there is a cost to participating in resident curator programs. This is also something that varies depending on the location of the property.

For example, Massachusetts homes have leases between 10 and 50 years, during which time resident single-family home curators typically spend between about $ 500,000 and $ 1 million on restoration and upkeep. In Virginia, where leases range from 10 to 20 years, resident curators spend an estimated $ 150,000 to $ 400,000. Hyman reports.

While the on-site curator programs may not be feasible for many people, they provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for those interested in preserving historic buildings for future generations.