A lot of people don’t know Windows has built-in encryption. Called BitLocker, it’s supposed to protect your files from unauthorized access when your PC is off or otherwise locked down. But not…
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…
I’ve built PCs for years. These 5 cheap tools make every build suck less
I’ve built a PC with just a single Craftsman screwdriver. I didn’t like doing it. If I could go back in time to that first build, I’d invest $30 to $50 in…
Protect your files with my favorite free encrypted cloud storage app
Google Drive and Dropbox are fine for storing your everyday files, but if you’re looking for a privacy-first alternative, check out Filen. It’s an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service that gives you…
Pragmata 2 Likely After Sales Success, Publisher Capcom Says
Pragmata, Capcom’s sci-fi adventure with an android girl sidekick, looks likely to get a sequel. That’s according to Capcom corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi, who stated that the chances of a Pragmata follow-up…
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced With Creator Back on Board, After Reports That Its Development Team Had Disbanded
Soulslike success Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will get a sequel, it’s been announced, despite previous reports that the game’s original development team had disbanded. Indeed, the project appears to have been greenlit at…
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are now available as a lifetime license for only $20
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus for $20 (reg. $229). Most office software now runs on a subscription, so you pay again every year to keep opening the apps you use…
Silent Hill: Townfall Might Be Exactly What the Series Needs | IGN Preview
There’s always a foggy town that instills a certain fear, cryptic puzzles within that tense atmosphere, and an underlying trauma to ground the chilling horror. I had an inkling that Silent Hill:…
GTA Online In-game Gambling Suddenly Disabled in Australia
Rockstar has unexpectedly blocked in-game gambling features in GTA Online for players accessing the game from Australia. Australians are no longer able to activate gambling mini-games in GTA Online’s Diamond Casino, including…
Lightspeed LA Lays Off Staff as It Shifts LAST SENTINEL’s Creative Direction
UPDATE 7/28/2026, 8:34 PM: Lightspeed LA shared a statement with IGN regarding the development of LAST SENTINEL. “We’ll share updates when ready. We haven’t announced a release date at this time,” they…