Few game series come close to matching the cultural impact of Tomb Raider—and now is the perfect opportunity to experience Lara Croft’s early days for yourself, except with updated graphics and controls…
Crimson Desert Update 1.08.00 Adds a Pond to Your Camp, a Cute Baby Wyvern as a Pet, and a Lot More
Crimson Desert has yet another update, making more significant improvements to Pearl Abyss’ single-player open world adventure game. The headline additions with update 1.08.00 (patch notes, courtesy of Steam, are below) are…
Microsoft Exchange hacked, Defender broken, BitLocker bypassed
While there weren’t any genuine zero-day vulnerabilities to patch in May’s Patch Tuesday update, the fallout since then has been severe. The first attacks on Microsoft Exchange Server occurred as early as…
Windows 11 has built-in settings to reduce CPU bottlenecks. Use them
Many Windows PCs feel sluggish in everyday use, despite their hardware specifications suggesting otherwise. The reason? The processor is handling tasks that the graphics card, SSD, or network chip could process more…
Razer Ornata V3 X keyboard review: Surprisingly good for $40
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very quiet membrane switches Ultra-slim, ergonomic design Splash-proof Construction Attractive price Supports modern features such as “Snap Tap” Previous ghosting issues resolved in newer batches/firmware versions…
ENDIX, the Fully Free, Digital Gaming Expo, Is Now Live With Playable Demos, Panels, and Much More
IGN will be the official streaming partner of ENDIX, the fully digital gaming expo that is now live (May 23 – 24) on Steam and the Epic Games Store for free. This…
You’re probably missing these 13 useful Google Chrome tools
Around two-thirds of all internet users use Google Chrome, according to StatCounter. That’s about 3 to 4 billion people! And yet many Chrome users still aren’t using Google’s browser to its full…
PC building has entered its chaos era—and I’m here for the ride
A lot can change in a year—and PC building sure took unexpected directions since I launched this newsletter in May 2025. Back then, tariffs were the big crisis. They spread uncertainty throughout…
These LEGO Batman Sets Unlock DLC Vehicles in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
In the new LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight game, you play a “greatest hits” pastiche of the Caped Crusader’s iconic moments. Apropos to this, there are numerous minifigure costumes and…
Google’s AI answers are starting to look like ads
I was just speaking with a coworker who asked an AI for help in opening a brokerage account, and he told me how it doled out some general tips before recommending a…