Publisher PlaySide and developer Fumi Games have unveiled a Spike-D gameplay trailer for their Steamboat Willie-like first-person shooter, Mouse, revealing some of the mechanics players can use to give their enemies the…
Google’s best AI editing tools are coming to Chromebooks, not PCs
Some of the best AI editing tools Google Photos offers, including Magic Eraser, are coming to Chromebooks — no subscription required. But PCs are apparently being left out in the cold. Google…
Broadband ‘nutrition labels’ kick in, revealing hidden fees for ISPs
New FCC “broadband nutrition labels” go into effect beginning today, forcing ISPs to disclose all of the normally hidden costs and speeds. And yes, the term “nutrition label” is accurate — they’re…
This refurb ThinkPad laptop with 16GB of RAM is just $365
Windows is getting pretty heavy in terms of memory, to say nothing of frequently-used applications like Chrome. That’s why it’s hard for us to recommend any new Windows machine, even a deal,…
Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Picking up a brand new laptop can be a stressful experience. How much storage will I need? Which GPU is the best for my budget? The sight of the alphabet soup model…
Even more ads are coming to the Windows Start menu
Do you like dealing with advertising, even in software that you’ve already paid for? Of course you do! According to Microsoft, anyway, which continues to shove ads for its own products into…
Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
On Patch Tuesday on April 9, 2024, Microsoft provided several security updates to fix 147 vulnerabilities. Microsoft classifies three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for IoT as critical and classifies all but two…
This weird Asus motherboard with SO-DIMM slots is an abomination
There’s a technological oddity floating around the social network formerly known as Twitter. On first glance this motherboard looks like a standard Asus ROG Maximus XIII Hero, a popular choice for high-end…
Google’s Nest smart thermostat is $50 off right now
Google’s Nest thermostat is something of a godsend. Not only does it keep your humble abode feeling nice and comfortable, but it’s also incredibly easy to install and it monitors your HVAC…
Is your motherboard defective? Here’s how to identify warning signs
The motherboard is one of the centerpieces of every PC — for better or worse. Motherboard problems can affect a variety of components and are not always easy to diagnose. One of…