A virtual private network, aka a VPN, is one of the best tools you can use to boost your online privacy and security. It encrypts your traffic and tunnels it through a…
That teeny-tiny Asus Zenbook A14 laptop from CES is now for sale
I confess, even as someone who likes to build big number-crunching desktops, that I like sleek and lightweight laptops even more. That’s why the Asus Zenbook A14 caught my eye at CES…
Netflix now lets you download entire seasons with a single click
Say what you will about Netflix’s industry practices and mishandling of original content, but you can’t deny that the streaming service has lots of highly bingeable shows still in its library —…
ATSC 3.0: The future of broadcast TV spent another year stuck in neutral
For the past five years running, I’ve written an annual check-in on ATSC 3.0 (or “NextGen TV”), the broadcast standard that’s supposed to greatly improve over-the-air TV. Every year, it’s been a…
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Review
I found a lot of joy in Hello Kitty Island Adventure when I first started playing its closed beta for IGN’s guide, way back before it hit Apple Arcade in 2023. Getting…
Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new ‘verified’ symbol
You know that beloved VPN app of yours? The one you rely on to secure your internet traffic and keep your data private? It could be a fake. VPN usage is on…
Sony Has Good News and Bad News on PlayStation 5 Themes
Sony has issued an update on the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes for PS5, as well as the prospect of more themes coming to the console. In a…
The Directorate: Novitiate Announced for PC
The Directorate: Novitiate is a new narrative-driven, single-player, third-person action-RPG set in the underbelly of Los Angeles in a magic-infused world of 2006. You play as Kana Luna, aka Mercury, and you…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking to score a fast laptop at a killer price, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re on the hunt for a blazing fast gaming rig, an affordable laptop…
If you hate passwords, switch to this other kind of login right now
As I’ve said before, passwords suck. So do made-up holidays, but for Change Your Password Day (which arrives later this week on February 1), it’s a good excuse as any to kick…