Valve is honoring the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with a celebration that includes a brand-new two-hour documentary, a developer commentary update, and more. The studio updated fans on the festivities on…
Black Friday office chair and desk deals: What to expect, early sales
When you’ve got a kitchen table and a bunch of spare shipping boxes, a standing desk and comfortable office chair can feel like excessive splurges. But investing in good ergonomic equipment doesn’t…
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is an Exception to Phil Spencer’s Caution Around Licensed Games
Licensed games can be a great way to build interest with a familiar property, but they can also be fraught as various stakeholders weigh in on its creative direction. Xbox CEO Phil…
Black Friday SSD deals: What to expect and early sales
SSDs have cost more throughout 2024, but Black Friday is coming to offer some relief. How do we know? Prices are already dropping as part of early Black Friday deals, as stores…
Black Friday Chromebook deals: What to expect and early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Chromebooks have begun at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. I’m on the hunt for the best Chromebook sales, and I’ve already found some worth snatching up….
Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2024: Watch from wherever you are
VPNs aren’t just useful for keeping your online activities safe and private, they’re also a great way to bypass restrictions on streaming content in other countries. The top VPN providers continue to…
Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks have begun, and I’m on the hunt for the best docking station sales for the 2024 holidays. It’s worth noting that Black Friday 2024 may…
Black Friday 2024: How to get the best prices on tech, and where to shop
Black Friday once was a single, frantic day of shopping. Back then, you’d wake up at the crack of dawn the day after Thanksgiving, drive to a mall, and fight over CDs,…
Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
The school season is finally here, folks. Whether you’re looking to pick up an affordable laptop for an elementary student or something more powerful for a college freshman, we’ve got several options…
Watch out for fake online stores as Black Friday approaches
A few months ago, I shared a story about how I nearly got taken in by a fake online store when I went shoe shopping. (I eventually got the shoes, thanks for…