As was feared after rumors of massive layoffs at Xbox started circulating shortly after this year’s Xbox Showcase, the axe has finally fallen at Team Green. While it is the latest in…
False Echo, an Alternate-History Cryptography Thriller, Announced for PC
Introducing False Echo, a Papers, Please-inspired 2D pixel-art cryptographic narrative adventure set aboard a WWII submarine. In short, you will man communications via the Obscura machine, figure out what’s true and what’s…
Ask Copilot why your PC is slow. It might actually have a real answer
Microsoft has begun testing a new “PC Insights” feature in Copilot for Windows 11 that helps users analyze their computer’s performance and answer questions about the system’s status, reports Windows Latest. With…
Why DisplayPort beats HDMI for gaming PCs
Many gaming PCs aren’t delivering their full potential because the monitor and graphics card are connected via HDMI. While this usually works without any problems, it does not always make full use…
Secure Boot certificate updates are broken on some PCs, Microsoft confirms
On June 24th, several older Microsoft certificates expired, meaning that many Windows 10 and 11 users need to update their computers. Without properly updated certificates, Windows Secure Boot will stop working and can…
Stop looking for ironclad cybersecurity answers. They often don’t exist
Cybersecurity advice is sometimes extremely straightforward. Your password leaked? Change it. Your PC needs updates? Apply them. You want to install pirated software? Don’t. But more often, cybersecurity advice is a simplification…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
This is the first site I visit when my tech breaks
We’ve all been in a spot where we wish we had the technical know-how to fix a cracked phone screen, deal with a laptop that won’t charge, or bring an old game…
LA Noire Developer Considered Mad Men Star Jon Hamm for the Role of Cole Phelps, but Had a Very Good Reason for Going With Aaron Staton Instead
The creative team behind LA Noire considered Mad Men star Jon Hamm for the role of Cole Phelps. I recently interviewed Daniel McMahon, a writer who worked on the Rockstar-published LA Noire,…
LEGO Leak Reveals $200 Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet
A fresh LEGO leak has revealed a $200 Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet, reportedly due for release next month. An image posted to the r/Legoleak reddit shows the detailed arcade machine set, complete…